STAR Education Summer Camp
STAR Education offers a variety of themed summer camps focusing on enrichment activities, arts, and sciences.
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education Summer Camp website (starinc.org/summer-camp2026) loads and provides information about their day camp programs for children in TK-8th grade. The organization, founded by Mike Cummings, states it has been operating for 35 years, indicating a long history in youth programming. STAR Education is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to safety. While not accredited by the ACA, STAR Education has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from 163 Google reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp offers a wide range of activities including sports, arts, STEM, and academic enrichment, with flexible weekly enrollment options.
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Since 1991 35+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:14
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- $25 off second child
$25 off the registration fee. (2+ siblings)
Details → - Session lengths
- 3-day · 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Varies by camp, but may include art projects, science experiments, and performance recordings.
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 10150 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
- Phone: (310) 842-8542
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes (2026): Pricing varies depending on the subject, number of classes in the session, and duration of the session.
↗ What parents like
- Installment pricing available
- Variety of themed camps
↘ Watch for
- Pricing is not transparent
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about STAR Education Summer Camp
- What ages does STAR Education Summer Camp accept?
- STAR Education Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 STAR Education Summer Camp cost?
- STAR Education Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. In 2026: Pricing varies depending on the subject, number of classes in the session, and duration of the session. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What is STAR Education Summer Camp's staff-to-camper ratio?
- STAR Education Summer Camp publishes a 1:14 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs STAR Education Summer Camp?
- STAR Education Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 35 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 STAR Education Summer Camp provide lunch?
- STAR Education Summer Camp 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 STAR Education Summer Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education Summer Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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 STAR Education Summer Camp compare to other dance camps in Culver City?
- STAR Education Summer Camp is one of 34 dance camps in Culver City 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare STAR Education Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- 2026 summer camp prices · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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