Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing
Learn race car physics and design/3D print custom car parts.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. Lavner Camps, as a whole, has been operating for 23 years, founded by Michael Lavner. The camp is a day program, and the organization is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal background checks and clearances. While the specific UCLA program does not have a direct Google review count, Lavner Camps generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google for their main organization. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The program focuses on STEM education, utilizing the UCLA campus facilities for a hands-on learning experience in race car physics and 3D printing.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: University of California, Los Angeles, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: 888-854-2267
- Email: info@lavnercamps.com
- Cost notes: $899/week
Runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $749
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on 3D printing
- Learn physics concepts
↘ Watch for
- Limited spots available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing
- What ages does Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing accept?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing cost?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing publishes $899/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing's hours?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing is operated by a private business, with 23 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing offers extended care (8-9 AM / 3-5:45 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Race Car Physics & 3D Printing 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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