reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps
reDiscover Center offers hands-on tinkering and cardboard camps in Los Angeles, focusing on creative reuse and STEM education for children.
▌ Editor's read The reDiscover Center website loads successfully and details their Tinkering & Cardboard Camps, which focus on creative reuse and STEM education. The center is a nonprofit organization, founded by Alison Kaplan, and has been operating for 18 years, since 2006. They offer day camps for children, with a strong emphasis on hands-on projects using recycled materials. While not ACA accredited, the center has a strong community presence. Google reviews for 'reDiscover Center' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and the supportive staff. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @rediscovercenter on Instagram and rediscovercenter on Facebook.
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Since 200818+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2008 (18 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: Cardboard Camp: 9:00 AM–1:30 PM, Tinkering Camp: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: Mid City: 2375 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 (also Venice and Atwater/Glendale locations)
- Phone: (310) 393-3636
- Cost notes: Cardboard Camp: $450/week, Tinkering Camp: $625/week
↗ What parents like
- Financial aid available
- Low 5:1 camper-to-staff ratio
- Extended care available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps
- What ages does reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps accept?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps is open to children ages 6–12. 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 & Cardboard Camps cost?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps publishes $450/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 & Cardboard Camps's hours?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps runs Cardboard Camp: 9:00 AM–1:30 PM, Tinkering Camp: 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 & Cardboard Camps?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 years of operating history. 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 & Cardboard Camps provide lunch?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps 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 & Cardboard Camps offer extended care?
- Yes — reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps offers extended care (Cardboard Camp: 1:30 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 & Cardboard Camps offer financial aid?
- Yes — reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps 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 & Cardboard Camps compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- reDiscover Center Tinkering & Cardboard Camps 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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