Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp
Performing Arts Workshops offers day camps in Los Angeles focused on musical theater, providing young performers with training in acting, singing, and dancing.
▌ Editor's read The Performing Arts Workshops website loads as a real camp site, offering musical theater day camps for children in Los Angeles. The 'About Us' page states that the organization has been operating for 35 years, founded by Jay Skelton, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, which is a significant safety measure. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 116 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence. The program focuses on a final performance, providing a clear goal for participants. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@performingartsworkshops) and Facebook (performingartsworkshops).
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater 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 theater/music 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
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 10936 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone: (310) 827-8827
- Cost notes: $995 per 2-week session. USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp
- What ages does Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp accept?
- Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp cost?
- Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp publishes $498/week for the standard session. $995 per 2-week session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp?
- Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp is operated by a private business, with 35 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 Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp provide lunch?
- Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater 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 Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Los Angeles?
- Performing Arts Workshops - Musical Theater Camp is one of 10 theater/music 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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