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▌ General · Ages 4–6

Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K)

Culver City · $270/week · ★ 4.7 (275 reviews)

STAR Camps offer a variety of themed day camp experiences for children in TK/K through 8th grade, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read The STAR Camps website loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs for different age groups, including the Little Dippers for TK/K. The organization, STAR Inc., states it has been operating for over 35 years, founded by Mike McDowell. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is day camp, offering a wide array of themed activities. STAR Inc. is a non-profit organization. While the specific 'Warner STAR - Little Dippers' program doesn't have a distinct Google review profile, STAR Education (the parent organization) has a 4.2-star rating from 108 reviews on Google, with reviewers often praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles found are @starinc.org_ on Instagram and STAReducation on Facebook.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. general programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1991 (35 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 4–6
  • Address: 10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270 - $495 per week. Plus $75 registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Award-winning educational day camp
  • Wide variety of themed camps
  • Hands-on, project-based learning

↘ Watch for

  • $75 registration fee
  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K)

What ages does Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) accept?
Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) cost?
Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K)?
Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) 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 Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) provide lunch?
Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) 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 Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) offer extended care?
Yes — Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) 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 Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) compare to other general camps in Culver City?
Warner STAR - Little Dippers (TK/K) is one of 94 general 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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