Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA
Pre-professional arts training for middle and high school students in various disciplines at LACHSA.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA operates as a day camp, offering programs for students in grades 6-12 on the campus of Cal State L.A. The website indicates that the camp is an extension of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), suggesting a school-affiliated ownership structure. Programs include acting, dance, music, visual arts, and creative writing, with classes taught by professional artists and educators. The camp's Instagram handle is @summerartsconservatory and its Facebook handle is summerartsconservatory. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but LACHSA itself has a 4.8-star rating from over 200 reviews, with many praising the quality of arts education. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Address: 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Phone: 323-343-2550
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1280-$1480 per 3-week session, depending on registration date. $100 discount code available. Additional materials fee of $100 for Visual Arts or Cinematic Arts.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA
- What ages does Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA accept?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA cost?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA publishes $426/week for the standard session. That sits 23% below the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $1280-$1480 per 3-week session, depending on registration date. $100 discount code available. Additional materials fee of $100 for Visual Arts or Cinematic Arts. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA's hours?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA runs 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA provide lunch?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA 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 Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA 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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