What ages does PAW Guitar Camp accept?

PAW Guitar Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 PAW Guitar Camp cost?

PAW Guitar Camp publishes $436/week for the standard session. That sits 20% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Contact PAW for pricing: 310-827-8827 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs PAW Guitar Camp?

PAW Guitar Camp is operated by a private business, with 36 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 PAW Guitar Camp provide lunch?

PAW Guitar 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.

How does PAW Guitar Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?

PAW Guitar 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.

▌ Performing Arts · Ages 6–14

PAW Guitar Camp

Los Angeles · $436/week · ★ 5.0 (18 reviews)

Learn to play the guitar and perform in a showcase at the end of camp.

▌ Editor's read Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) is a day camp in Los Angeles, California, offering a variety of performing arts programs, including guitar, for children aged 5-15. The website states that PAW has been operating for 36 years, founded by Mark and Cindy Botts. They emphasize safety, stating that all staff are fingerprinted and background checked. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp's longevity suggests established operational procedures. The camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence. PAW is not accredited by the American Camp Association.

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Since 199036+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 6–14

PAW Guitar 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: 1990 (36 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Performing Arts
Ages: 6–14
Address: 904 Silver Spur Rd., #402, Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274
Phone: (310) 827-8827
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Contact PAW for pricing: 310-827-8827

↗ What parents like

Learn to play the guitar
Multiple locations across Los Angeles
Showcase at the end of camp

↘ Watch for

Website is difficult to navigate
Shorter camp duration than others

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PAW Guitar Camp

What ages does PAW Guitar Camp accept?: PAW Guitar Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 PAW Guitar Camp cost?: PAW Guitar Camp publishes $436/week for the standard session. That sits 20% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Contact PAW for pricing: 310-827-8827 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs PAW Guitar Camp?: PAW Guitar Camp is operated by a private business, with 36 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 PAW Guitar Camp provide lunch?: PAW Guitar 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.
How does PAW Guitar Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?: PAW Guitar 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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