LACMA Art Camp
LACMA Art Camp offers week-long day camps for children aged 6-13, focusing on art exploration and creation inspired by the museum's collections.
▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp website loads successfully and details week-long day camp programs for children aged 6-13, with themes like 'Art of the Ancient Americas' and 'Art of the Pacific.' The camp is run by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, indicating a university/museum ownership structure. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does list the camp cost at $500 per week. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's dedicated page. Google reviews for LACMA as a whole average 4.7 stars from over 25,000 reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with the institution. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and 'LACMA' on Facebook, which are used for general museum promotion rather than specific camp updates.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–15
LACMA Art Camp 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 6–15
- Hours: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Phone: (323) 857-6000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $500-$600 depending on session length; NexGenLA and LACMA members receive 10% discount
↗ What parents like
- Extended care available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about LACMA Art Camp
- What ages does LACMA Art Camp accept?
- LACMA Art Camp is open to children ages 6–15. 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 LACMA Art Camp cost?
- LACMA Art Camp publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 8% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are LACMA Art Camp's hours?
- LACMA Art Camp runs 10:00 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 LACMA Art Camp?
- LACMA Art Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does LACMA Art Camp provide lunch?
- LACMA Art Camp 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 LACMA Art Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — LACMA Art Camp offers extended care (Morning care 9-10 AM Mon-Fri ($90); Afternoon 3-5:30 PM Mon-Thu). 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.
- Does LACMA Art Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — LACMA Art Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does LACMA Art Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- LACMA Art Camp 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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