Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 6–12 · $630/week
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▌ Performing Arts · Ages 6–12

PAINT:LAB

Santa Monica · $630/week · ★ 4.7 (42 reviews)

PAINT:LAB offers art camps in Santa Monica for children aged 5-12, focusing on various mediums and techniques in a supportive studio environment.

▌ Editor's read PAINT:LAB's website loads as a real camp site, offering summer art camps for children aged 5-12 in Santa Monica. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The 'About Us' page states that PAINT:LAB was founded by Lenny Steinberg and has been operating for over 20 years, having opened in 2003. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for PAINT:LAB show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and the variety of art projects offered. Social media handles include @paintlab_la on Instagram and 'paintlab' on Facebook, both actively showcasing campers' artwork and studio activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

PAINT:LAB 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 performing arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
  • Address: 1453 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 450-9200
  • Cost notes: $630/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PAINT:LAB

What ages does PAINT:LAB accept?
PAINT:LAB is open to children ages 6–12. 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 PAINT:LAB cost?
PAINT:LAB publishes $630/week for the standard session. That sits 16% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Santa Monica — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PAINT:LAB's hours?
PAINT:LAB runs 9:00 AM–2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs PAINT:LAB?
PAINT:LAB is operated by a private business, with 20 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 PAINT:LAB provide lunch?
PAINT:LAB 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 PAINT:LAB compare to other performing arts camps in Santa Monica?
PAINT:LAB 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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