Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan
Westside Ballet's Tinker Bell & Peter Pan-themed summer camp for ages 4-7 includes dance, crafts, and music exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Westside Ballet's Tinker Bell and Peter Pan Kids Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 4-8. The camp focuses on ballet technique, creative movement, and culminates in a performance. Westside Ballet, founded in 1973 by Rosemary Valaire, is a non-profit organization with 49 years of operation, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The organization has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @westsideballet and a Facebook page 'WestsideBallet'. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it highlights experienced faculty. Google reviews for Westside Ballet generally show a high rating, averaging around 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of instruction and the positive environment for their children.
Who thrives here Ages 4–7
Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan
- What ages does Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan accept?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan cost?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan's hours?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan provide lunch?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan offer financial aid?
- Yes — Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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 — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan compare to other dance camps in Santa Monica?
- Westside Ballet — Tinker Bell and Peter Pan 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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