ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History
ASTEME offers day camps in Los Angeles focusing on STEM, Chinese language, and martial arts for children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads as a real camp site, offering summer day camps in Los Angeles. The program integrates STEM, Chinese language, and martial arts for K-8th graders, with a weekly cost of $595. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. ASTEME was founded by Dr. Ben Zhang, a former UCLA professor, and has been operating for 10 years, according to their 'About Us' page. Google reviews for 'ASTEME' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum, dedicated instructors, and the positive impact on their children's academic and personal growth. The website mentions a 'highly qualified' staff but does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. Social media handles include @astemecenter on Instagram and astemecenter on Facebook.
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Since 201610+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 2016 (10 years)
- 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: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History
- What ages does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History accept?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History cost?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History's hours?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History is operated by a private business, with 10 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 ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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 — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History 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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