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Opera Camp

Downtown LA · $500/week · ★ 4.8 (590 reviews)

LA Opera Camp offers a two-week day program for students aged 9-17 to explore opera through singing, acting, and stagecraft, culminating in a final performance.

▌ Editor's read The LA Opera Camp website loads successfully and details a two-week day camp for students aged 9-17, focusing on opera performance and production. The camp is run by the LA Opera, a major performing arts organization, and is held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The program includes singing, acting, movement, and stagecraft, culminating in a final performance. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's specific page. LA Opera has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 2,000 reviews, reflecting the organization's overall positive reputation. Social media handles for LA Opera are @laopera on Instagram and LAOpera on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–17

Opera Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 9–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (final rehearsals extend to 4:00 PM)
  • Address: 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Phone: (213) 972-3157
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1000/session

↗ What parents like

  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive ($1000/week)

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Opera Camp

What ages does Opera Camp accept?
Opera Camp is open to children ages 9–17. 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 Opera Camp cost?
Opera 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. $1000/session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Opera Camp's hours?
Opera Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (final rehearsals extend to 4:00 PM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Opera Camp?
Opera 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 Opera Camp provide lunch?
Opera 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 Opera Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Opera 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 Opera Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
Opera 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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