Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program
Theatre summer program in Los Angeles offering acting, musical theatre, and production workshops for young performers.
▌ Editor's read The Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program is a day camp for children aged 7-17, focusing on theatre arts. The program runs for three weeks, culminating in a full-scale production. The academy, founded by Laura Hunter, has been operating for 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is held at the Elysian Park Recreation Center and Amphitheatre. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. While the website mentions staff, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or details about background checks. Google reviews for 'Los Angeles Theatre Academy' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with reviewers praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on children. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. 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
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- 20% off second child Details →
- Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Campers participate in a Summer Showcase, and can gain backstage and stage manager experience.
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday
- Address: 1300 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Phone: 323-375-2778
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Weekly tuition is $430. 20% sibling discount.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program
- What ages does Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program accept?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program cost?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program publishes $430/week for the standard session. That sits 22% below the $550 median for 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 Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program's hours?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program runs 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program provide lunch?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program 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 Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles Theatre Academy Summer Program is one of 49 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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