Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 10–13 · $1,225/week
▌ Performing Arts · Ages 10–13

NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I

Burbank · $1,225/week · ★ 4.2 (102 reviews)

NYFA LA Kids offers immersive summer day camps in acting for film, filmmaking, and other visual arts for young...

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles offers summer day camps for kids and teens, focusing on various aspects of film and acting, including 'Acting for Film I.' The website indicates the academy has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Jerry Sherlock. NYFA is a university-level institution, suggesting a robust educational framework for its summer programs. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it emphasizes instruction by industry professionals. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy generally show a rating of around 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the hands-on experience and quality of instruction.
Since 199630+ years operating
University programRun by an academic institution

Who thrives here Ages 10–13

NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Address: 3300 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
  • Phone: (818) 333-3558

Runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jul 6 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 3 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on experience
  • Immersive learning

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I

What ages does NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I accept?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I is open to children ages 10–13. 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 NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I cost?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I publishes $1,225/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $1,225 median for performing arts camps in Burbank. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I's hours?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I is operated by a university program, with 30 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 NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I provide lunch?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I 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 NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I is one of 16 performing arts camps in Burbank 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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