BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy
BAM! Glendale's Time Traveler Academy offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-8, emphasizing hands-on learning in science, enginee...
▌ Editor's read The Brains & Motion website loads successfully and details a variety of STEM-focused day camps, including the Time Traveler Academy. The camp is a for-profit entity founded by Dr. Jennifer Jones, a former NASA scientist, and has been operating for over 15 years. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Brains & Motion' indicate a strong positive reception, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The program is designed for children in grades K-8, offering hands-on activities in science, engineering, and robotics.
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Since 201115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy 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 science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy
- What ages does BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy accept?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy is open to children ages 5–13. 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 BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy cost?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy publishes $550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy's hours?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy runs 8:30 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 BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy is operated by a private business, with 15 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 BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy provide lunch?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy 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 BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy offer extended care?
- Yes — BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy offers extended care (M-Th 3-6 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 BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy compare to other science/tech camps in Glendale?
- BAM! Glendale — Time Traveler Academy is one of 8 science/tech camps in Glendale 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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