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Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18)

Melrose · $400/week · ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

The Groundlings Teen Improv Camp offers a week-long intensive program for ages 14-18, focusing on improvisation, character development, and sketch comedy in ...

▌ Editor's read The Groundlings Teen Improv Camp is a day camp for ages 14-18, offering a week-long intensive program in improvisation, character work, and sketch comedy. The Groundlings, founded in 1974 by Gary Austin, has been operating for 49 years and is a well-known for-profit improv theater and school. While the specific teen camp does not have dedicated Google reviews, The Groundlings School generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from 186 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the supportive environment. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles are @groundlings on Instagram and 'thegroundlings' on Facebook. The program culminates in a performance for family and friends, providing practical experience in front of an audience.
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Since 197749+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1977 (49 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Address: 7280 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. One-week sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18)

What ages does Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) accept?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) cost?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. One-week sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18)'s hours?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) runs 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18)?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) is operated by a private business, with 49 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 Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) provide lunch?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) 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 Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) compare to other theater/music camps in Los Angeles?
Groundlings Teen Improv Camp (Ages 14-18) is one of 10 theater/music 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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