Camp · Dance · Ages 4–7 · $500/week
▌ Dance · Ages 4–7

Westside Ballet — Moana

Santa Monica · $500/week · ★ 4.6 (46 reviews)

Westside Ballet's Moana-themed summer camp for ages 4-7 includes dance, crafts, and music exploration.

▌ Editor's read The Westside Ballet website loads successfully and details a Moana-themed summer day camp for children aged 4-8, running from July 8-12, 2024. The camp focuses on ballet, creative movement, and arts & crafts, culminating in a performance. Westside Ballet is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 by Rosemary Valaire, indicating 49 years of operation. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Westside Ballet' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and positive environment. Social media handles found are @westsideballet on Instagram and 'WestsideBallet' on Facebook. The camp is a day program, and no specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check information is explicitly stated on the provided camp page.
Since 197749+ years operating
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 4–7

Westside Ballet — Moana is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. dance 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

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

The website mentions financial aid for dancers in need, but no specific details are published.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers design a miniature backdrop and a costume.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 4–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Address: 1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 828-2018
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $450 per week with 4 or more weeks' enrollment.

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

↗ What parents like

  • Themed weekly camps
  • All skill levels welcome

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided
  • No transportation provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Westside Ballet — Moana

What ages does Westside Ballet — Moana accept?
Westside Ballet — Moana 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 — Moana cost?
Westside Ballet — Moana publishes $500/week for the standard session. $450 per week with 4 or more weeks' enrollment. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Westside Ballet — Moana's hours?
Westside Ballet — Moana 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 — Moana?
Westside Ballet — Moana 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 — Moana provide lunch?
Westside Ballet — Moana 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.
Does Westside Ballet — Moana offer financial aid?
Yes — Westside Ballet — Moana offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Westside Ballet — Moana compare to other dance camps in Santa Monica?
Westside Ballet — Moana is one of 7 dance 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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