Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 8–12 · $625/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 8–12

reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City)

Mid City · $625/week · ★ 4.6 (7 reviews)

reDiscover Center's Tinkering Camp offers hands-on, project-based learning for children aged 6-12, focusing on creative reuse and STEM principles in Los Ange...

▌ Editor's read The reDiscover Center's Tinkering Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp program for children aged 6-12. The camp focuses on creative reuse, engineering, and art, with activities like building, sculpting, and inventing. The reDiscover Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety. Google reviews for 'reDiscover Center' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the creative environment and engaging activities. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@rediscovercenter) and Facebook (rediscovercenter) page, showcasing past projects and camp life. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9 AM to 3 PM with extended care options. The emphasis on sustainability and hands-on learning using reclaimed materials is a key differentiator.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Mid City: 2375 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
  • Phone: (310) 393-3636
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $625/week. Early-bird (before March 15): 10% off. Multi-person: $50 off. Multi-week: $50 off (2 weeks), $100 off (3 weeks). Sliding-scale financial aid available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City)

What ages does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) accept?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) cost?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) publishes $625/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City)'s hours?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City)?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) provide lunch?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) offer extended care?
Yes — reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) offers extended care (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) offer financial aid?
Yes — reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp (Mid City) is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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