Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week
The Artist Lab offers creative day camps in Los Angeles, focusing on art, music, and performance for children aged 5-12, with themed weeks like "Animal Adven...
▌ Editor's read The Artist Lab's website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs, including the "Animal Adventures Week." The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with a focus on art, music, and performance. The 'About' page mentions 'Jessica' as the founder, stating her passion for art and education. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no mention of state licensing or staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'The Artist Lab LA' show a rating of 5.0 stars based on 17 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles found are @theartistlabla on Instagram and 'theartistlabla' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 4–15
Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right performing arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 4–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 4282 Wilshire Blvd. STE 201, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Phone: (213) 321-5446
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week
- What ages does Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week accept?
- Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week is open to children ages 4–15. 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 Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week cost?
- Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week publishes $625/week for the standard session. That sits 15% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week's hours?
- Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week runs 9:00 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.
- Does Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week provide lunch?
- Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week 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.
- Does Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week offer extended care?
- Yes — Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week offers extended care (until 4 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Artist Lab — Animal Adventures Week is one of 128 performing arts camps in Los Angeles 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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