STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.
A summer day camp in Los Angeles with a focus on performing arts, featuring "Little Mermaid Jr."
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website (starinc.org) loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including performing arts camps like 'Little Mermaid Jr.' The organization is a non-profit, founded by Michael Goldstein, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, indicating a commitment to safety. The camps are day camps, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with extended care options available. Google reviews for STAR Education show an average rating of 4.3 stars from 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The website also lists a variety of camp themes beyond performing arts, suggesting a broad range of educational enrichment opportunities.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 performing arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:14
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- $25 off second child
$25 off second child
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Varies by camp, but includes items like 3D-printed objects, custom t-shirts, and art show masterpieces.
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (full day)
- Address: 10101 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
- Phone: (310) 842-8540
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on performing arts
- Multiple locations available
↘ Watch for
- Website lacks specific camp details
- Registration process is confusing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.
- What ages does STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. accept?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. is open to children ages 5–11. 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 STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. cost?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. publishes $270/week for the standard session. That sits 50% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Culver City, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.'s hours?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (full day). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.'s staff-to-camper ratio?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. publishes a 1:14 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 35 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 STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. provide lunch?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 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.
- How does STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. compare to other performing arts camps in Culver City?
- STAR Education - Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. is one of 128 performing arts camps in Culver City 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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