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Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops

Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops · $775/week

Exceptional Minds offers summer workshops in Sherman Oaks, CA, providing neurodivergent young adults with vocational training in animation, visual effects, a...

▌ Editor's read The Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for neurodivergent young adults focused on vocational training in animation, visual effects, and post-production. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its mission to provide career training for individuals on the autism spectrum. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Exceptional Minds' (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the supportive environment, professional staff, and the valuable skills students acquire. The website mentions that instructors are industry professionals, providing real-world experience. Social media handles found are @exceptionalminds on Instagram and 'ExceptionalMinds' on Facebook, both actively showcasing student work and program highlights. The program is clearly a day camp, with no mention of overnight options.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–21

Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 14–21
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 14144 Ventura Blvd, Ste 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. The cost of each 2-week workshop is $1,550. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops

What ages does Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops accept?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops is open to children ages 14–21. 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 Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops cost?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops publishes $775/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $775 median for stem camps in Sherman Oaks. USD. The cost of each 2-week workshop is $1,550. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops's hours?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops runs 10:00 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 Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops provide lunch?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops 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.
How does Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops compare to other stem camps in Sherman Oaks?
Exceptional Minds Summer Workshops is one of 17 stem camps in Sherman Oaks 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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