NYFA LA Kids — Acting for Film I
NYFA LA Kids offers immersive summer camps in acting for film, filmmaking, and other visual arts for young aspiring artists in Los Angeles.
▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles offers summer camps for kids and teens, including 'Acting for Film I,' at their Burbank campus. The website loads correctly and provides detailed information about various programs, schedules, and tuition. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The institution is a for-profit entity. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for summer camp staff, it emphasizes instruction by industry professionals. NYFA Los Angeles has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,027 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the quality of instruction and hands-on experience. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and 'newyorkfilmacademy' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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
- Cost notes: $2325/2wk
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 $1,163/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $1,225 median for performing arts camps in Burbank. $2325/2wk 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 private business, 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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