Camp · Arts · Ages 5–11 · $278/week
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1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party

Marine Park Building · $278/week

1SoulofCali Camp: Lotus Party offers a day camp experience focused on dance, art, and theater for children aged 5-12, hosted by Santa Monica Recreation.

▌ Editor's read The 1SoulofCali Camp: Lotus Party is a day camp for ages 5-12, offered through the Santa Monica Recreation Department, indicating it's a municipal program. The camp focuses on dance, art, and theater activities, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Marine Park Building. The cost is $278 per week, with an extended care option available for an additional fee. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the activity page. The page does not provide information regarding background checks for staff. Google searches for '1SoulofCali Camp' did not yield a dedicated website or significant reviews, suggesting it might be a smaller, locally-focused program or a new offering. The lack of a dedicated camp website means detailed information about the program's philosophy, staff, or safety procedures is not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 1450 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone: (310) 458-8300
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident pricing. Assumed to be the same as other camps, but not verified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party

What ages does 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party accept?
1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party is open to children ages 5–11. 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 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party cost?
1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party publishes $278/week for the standard session. USD. Resident pricing. Assumed to be the same as other camps, but not verified. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party?
1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party provide lunch?
1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party 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 1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party compare to other arts camps in Santa Monica?
1SoulofCali Camp (Dance, Art, Theater): Lotus Party is one of 12 arts camps in Santa Monica 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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