Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 6–14 · $498/week
▌ Performing Arts · Ages 6–14

PAW — Sound of Music

Various · $498/week · ★ 4.9 (133 reviews)

Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) offers day camps in Los Angeles, providing immersive experiences in musical theater,...

▌ Editor's read The Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp operation. The 'About Us' page states that PAW has been operating since 1987, indicating 36 years of experience. The founder and director is Jay Skelton. The camp is a day program, offering various performing arts workshops including musical theater, acting, and magic. The website explicitly mentions that 'All PAW staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, PAW has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence. Social media handles for Instagram (@performingartsworkshops) and Facebook (performingartsworkshops) are easily found on the site. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity.
Since 199036+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 6–14

PAW — Sound of Music 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
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 10936 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Phone: (310) 827-8827
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $995/2wk

↗ What parents like

  • No audition required
  • Free shows for family

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided
  • No transportation provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PAW — Sound of Music

What ages does PAW — Sound of Music accept?
PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music cost?
PAW — Sound of Music publishes $498/week for the standard session. That sits 9% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $995/2wk Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PAW — Sound of Music's hours?
PAW — Sound of Music runs 9:00 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 PAW — Sound of Music?
PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music provide lunch?
PAW — Sound of Music 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 PAW — Sound of Music offer extended care?
Yes — PAW — Sound of Music offers extended care (Sunrise 8:00-8:45 AM ($10/day); Extended Play 3:10-5:00 PM ($20/day)). 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.
How does PAW — Sound of Music compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
PAW — Sound of Music 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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