Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp
Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp offers a foundational ballet experience for young dancers aged 4-8 in Santa Monica, focusing on creativity and movement.
▌ Editor's read The Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program for children aged 4-8. The camp is a day program, running for one-week sessions. Westside Ballet is a non-profit organization, founded in 1973 by Rosemary Valaire, indicating 49 years of operation. The camp focuses on ballet fundamentals, creative movement, and ballet stories. While not ACA accredited, Westside Ballet has a strong community presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the quality of instruction and nurturing environment. Social media handles are active: @westsideballet on Instagram and WestsideBalletCompany on Facebook. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Since 197749+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–7
Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. performing arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1977 (49 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 4–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Address: 1709 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone: (310) 828-2018
- Cost notes: $500/week
Runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $500
↘ Watch for
- Short hours
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp
- What ages does Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp accept?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–7. 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 Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp cost?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 8% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Santa Monica, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp's hours?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 49 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 Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp 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 Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Santa Monica?
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp 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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