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▌ Arts · Ages 3–18

City Ballet Summer Dance Camps

Pacific Beach

Dance camps for various ages and skill levels, offering ballet, jazz, and other dance forms.

▌ Editor's read The City Ballet Summer Dance Camps website loads successfully, detailing various dance programs for different age groups and skill levels, including 'Princess Camp' for ages 3-6 and 'Summer Dance Workshop' for ages 7-18. The City Ballet of San Diego, which hosts these camps, was founded by Steven and Elizabeth Wistrich and has been operating for over 30 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The organization is a non-profit. While there is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website, the institution appears well-established. Google reviews for 'City Ballet of San Diego' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and positive environment. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. Social media handles include @cityballetofsandiego on Instagram and 'CityBalletofSanDiego' on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 3–18

City Ballet Summer Dance Camps 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 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 3–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 941 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Phone: (858) 272-8663
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Two, 2-week sessions are offered. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City Ballet Summer Dance Camps

What ages does City Ballet Summer Dance Camps accept?
City Ballet Summer Dance Camps is open to children ages 3–18. 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 City Ballet Summer Dance Camps cost?
City Ballet Summer Dance Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Two, 2-week sessions are offered. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City Ballet Summer Dance Camps's hours?
City Ballet Summer Dance Camps 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 City Ballet Summer Dance Camps?
City Ballet Summer Dance Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 City Ballet Summer Dance Camps provide lunch?
City Ballet Summer Dance Camps 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.

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