Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest
STAR, Inc. offers a diverse day camp experience in Los Angeles, including a Galactic Chess Quest, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The website for STAR, Inc. (https://www.starinc.org/summer-camp2026) loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs, including the 'Galactic Chess Quest'. STAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 35 years, offering after-school and summer enrichment programs. The camp is a day camp, with various locations across Los Angeles. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the organization's long history suggests established operational procedures. Google reviews for STAR, Inc. generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents often praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–11
- Address: 1015 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 842-7272
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $270 - $495 per week. Plus $75 registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Award-winning educational day camp
- Wide variety of themed camps
- Hands-on, project-based learning
↘ Watch for
- $75 registration fee
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest
- What ages does Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest accept?
- Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest cost?
- Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest?
- Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest 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 Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest provide lunch?
- Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest 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 Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest offer extended care?
- Yes — Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 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 Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Warner STAR - Galactic Chess Quest 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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