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

NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking I

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

NYFA LA Kids offers immersive filmmaking workshops for young aspiring artists, providing hands-on experience with...

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) website loads successfully, detailing various summer camps and workshops in Los Angeles, including filmmaking programs for kids. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that 'all NYFA staff and faculty undergo background checks and are trained in child safety protocols.' The program is a day camp, with students attending classes on campus. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the hands-on experience and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is part of a larger for-profit educational institution. Social media handles found are @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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

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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
  • Industry-standard equipment

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking I

What ages does NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking I accept?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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 — Filmmaking I cost?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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 — Filmmaking I's hours?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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 — Filmmaking I?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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 — Filmmaking I provide lunch?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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 — Filmmaking I compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
NYFA LA Kids — Filmmaking 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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