Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver the best educational experiences to students worldwide and empower them to succeed in all aspects of life.

Our Values

Put Students And Families First
Continually Develop Innovative Content
Create Meaningful & Impactful Experiences
Maintain Best Practices
Be The Best Place To Work
Drive The Education Industry Forward
Change The World

An EdTech Company for Kids & Teens

We empower students across the globe by giving them the in-demand skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world. We do this by leveraging our proprietary knowledge and subject matter expertise, by prioritizing innovation and the hottest topics, by engineering/coding unique educational experiences for students, by offering in-person experiences on prestigious private school/university campuses, by delivering the best live/online camps and courses that scale to reach large audiences, by investing in an incredibly talented and diverse team of instructors and staff, by building communities where everyone is welcome, and by creating a unique pedagogy that focuses on hands-on, experiential learning, serious skill building, and tons of fun.

We’ve served tens of thousands of students across 48 States in the US and 36 Countries…

Lavner Education was created by a leadership team with backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, Columbia University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, UCLA Graduate School of Educational Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more.

Lavner Education powers the Lavner Camps, Tech Revolution Camps, Lavner IQ, and Lavner Fitness brands.

— MEET THE LAVNERS —

Justin Lavner is an entrepreneur, visionary, and thought leader in the education industry. Justin’s fundamental belief is that every child should have the best opportunities to learn, make friends, and have fun. As a boy, Justin was raised by two working parents who prioritized a high quality education, strong work ethic, and the importance of dreaming big. Justin and Michael’s mother, Arlene Lavner, was an award-winning elementary school teacher who instilled these values in her sons at an early age and continued to reinforce them throughout life. Arlene taught her sons how to learn, how to find a passion, and how to pursue it. As a result, Justin went on to become a student-athlete who excelled in school and tennis. Justin played in national and international junior tennis tournaments as a teenager and was one of the top singles/doubles players at the University of Pennsylvania.

Justin created Lavner Education to challenge the status quo of the education industry and bring the best educational experiences to kids worldwide. Lavner Education is a place where you will find the most cutting-edge courses, proprietary curricula created in-house, the best instructors, the hottest topics, real-world skill building and endless opportunities to make lifelong memories while having tons of fun. It’s a place where students find the joy in learning, build self-confidence, and achieve their goals. It’s a place that prioritizes families and gives parents the peace-of-mind that their child is getting the best experience. It’s a place that inspires everyone to try their best and make a difference in this world. 

Now, Justin’s passion is bringing the power of Lavner Education to thousands of students each year, and working with an incredibly talented team that shares this mission. Through education, a strong vision, and lots of hard work, you can change the world.

Just like Mom said, “Find what you love and dedicate your life to it. That’s how you will make a difference.” Thanks, Mom!

Michael Lavner graduated from Brandeis University (cum laude) with a Bachelor of Arts and earned a J.D. from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. In 2003, Michael was inducted into the Elite Students of America in recognition of his outstanding academic merit. As a member of this prestigious society, Michael was invited to participate in leadership conferences throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Michael attended and graduated from Germantown Academy, where he made school athletic history as the only 6th grader to ever play a match for the Boys’ Varsity Tennis Team, which he captained his senior year. Michael and his brother, Justin, were privileged to serve as co-hosts of “The Justin & Mike Sports Show” on 610AM Philadelphia Sports Radio. This program provided a stimulating opportunity to discuss and explore the power and influence of sports through insightful interviews and memorable accounts with nationally and locally renowned guests. Michael attended summer camps from ages 3 to 14, and believes in the impact of providing educational and enriching programs to kids and teens. During his junior year in college, Michael lived abroad as an exchange student in Rome with an Italian family that allowed him to travel throughout Europe. This experience provided wonderful opportunities to explore different cultures and bring important perspectives back home and to Lavner Education. Michael brings his tremendous energy, vision, and expertise to Lavner Education with the singular focus to enrich the lives of our students, families, and team members.

— LAVNER EDUCATION —

Team & Network of Educators

Our Year-Round team and network of educators include many high level professionals who bring a variety of talents and expertise to Lavner Education. Our National Office comprises a full-time tech team, creative arts division, and more! Lavner Team Members are visionaries, specialists, and educators who work hard all year – fully committed to offering the best camps and programs for our students. We also feature the best instructional staff in the business. Our incredibly talented network of summer staff include industry professionals, professors, teachers, graduate students, undergraduate students, and more. We hire less than 2% of applicants for summer positions and focus on candidates who share our mission, love working with kids, and are committed to delivering a fantastic experience for our camp families. 

Please note, some of our team members and testimonials are from previous summers. Check back for more incredible staff profiles for Summer 2024!

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Check out information about our Main Line Summer Camps, where it all started.

Our Philadelphia Summer Camps consist of locations from Old City to University City.

Lavner Camps expands to the West Coast by adding three California Tech Camps!