Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga
The Artist Lab offers art camps and classes in Los Angeles, focusing on various artistic mediums including anime, manga, and digital art for children and teens.
▌ Editor's read The Artist Lab's website, theartistlabla.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their art camps and classes. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The 'About Us' page states that The Artist Lab was founded by Michelle Kim and has been operating for 10 years, indicating a decade of experience in art education. The program type is day camp, with various themed weeks like 'Kawaii World: Anime and Manga' and 'Digital Art & Animation'. The camp's Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the engaging environment for their children. While the site mentions instructors are 'professional artists and educators,' it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles for Instagram (@theartistlabla) and Facebook (theartistlabla) are easily found on the website.
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Since 201610+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–15
Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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
- 2016 (10 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 4–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: Hancock Park/Larchmont area, Los Angeles
- Phone: (213) 321-5446
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga
- What ages does Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga accept?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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 — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga cost?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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 — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga's hours?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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.
- Who runs Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga is operated by a private business, with 10 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 Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga provide lunch?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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 — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga offer extended care?
- Yes — Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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 — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Artist Lab — Kawaii World: Anime and Manga 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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