Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO
This day camp at Carnegie Mellon University offers STEM programs like Robotics & AI with LEGO for ages 6-14, focusing on hands-on learning and skill developm...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing their Pittsburgh summer camp location at Carnegie Mellon University. The specific 'Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO' camp is for ages 6-14. Lavner Camps, as a larger organization, has been operating for 22 years, founded by Michael Lavner. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available. While the specific camp isn't individually reviewed, Lavner Camps generally holds a 4.8-star rating on Google based on over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @lavnercamps for Instagram and LavnerCamps for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO 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 stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 4815 Frew Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO
- What ages does Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO accept?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO cost?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO publishes $699/week for the standard session. That sits 26% below the $949 median for stem camps in Pittsburgh, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO's hours?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO 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 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO is operated by a private business, with 22 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 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO provide lunch?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO 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.
- How does Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence with LEGO is one of 33 stem camps in Pittsburgh 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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