ASTEME — Writing through Art
ASTEME offers STEAM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, emphasizing hands-on learning in subjects like writing, art, and science for elementary and middle scho...
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and details various STEAM-focused day camps for elementary and middle school students in Los Angeles, including 'Writing through Art.' The camp is founded by Dr. Sheree Fu, who holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and has over 20 years of experience in education. Programs are described as hands-on and project-based, aiming to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. ASTEME has a strong online presence with a 5.0-star rating from 23 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and dedicated instructors. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The camp operates as a for-profit entity, offering a variety of themed weeks at a cost of $595 per week.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 1651 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 650-0919
- Email: info@asteme.com
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about ASTEME — Writing through Art
- What ages does ASTEME — Writing through Art accept?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art is open to children ages 5–15. 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 ASTEME — Writing through Art cost?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ASTEME — Writing through Art's hours?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art 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 ASTEME — Writing through Art?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ASTEME — Writing through Art provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art 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 ASTEME — Writing through Art offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Writing through Art offers extended care (8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 3:00 PM–5:30 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 ASTEME — Writing through Art offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Writing through Art 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 ASTEME — Writing through Art compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Writing through Art 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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