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▌ Performing Arts · Ages 8–14

Kids On Stage

Santa Monica · ★ 4.9 (23 reviews)

Kids On Stage offers performing arts day camps in Santa Monica, providing children with opportunities to explore acting, singing, and dancing in a supportive...

▌ Editor's read Kids On Stage is a performing arts day camp located in Santa Monica, California, specializing in acting, singing, and dancing programs for children. The camp's website, kidsonstage.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their offerings. Founded by Lisa Picotte, the camp has been operating for over 30 years, demonstrating a long-standing presence in youth performing arts education. While not accredited by the ACA, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 102 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence. The program offers various themed camps, including Broadway, movie-making, and musical theater, catering to different age groups from 3.5 to 17 years old. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Kids On Stage 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Cost notes: Not listed

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  • Pricing not published

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kids On Stage

What ages does Kids On Stage accept?
Kids On Stage is open to children ages 8–14. 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.
What are Kids On Stage's hours?
Kids On Stage 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 Kids On Stage?
Kids On Stage is operated by a private business, 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 Kids On Stage provide lunch?
Kids On Stage 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 Kids On Stage compare to other performing arts camps in Santa Monica?
Kids On Stage is one of 6 performing 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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