Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp
Acting Out Studio offers various summer camps in Charlotte, NC, focusing on acting, improv, musical theatre, and film production for ages 4-18.
▌ Editor's read The Acting Out Studio website loads successfully and details a variety of summer camps, including a 'Make Your Own Movie Camp,' for ages 4-18. The studio was founded by Lauren O'Quinn and has been operating for 18 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They are not accredited by the American Camp Association. The program type is day camp, with various sessions offered throughout the summer. The studio appears to be a for-profit entity. While the website mentions staff, it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding background checks. Google reviews for 'Acting Out Studio' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on their children's confidence and skills.
Who thrives here Ages 7–14
Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp 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 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
- 2008 (18 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–14
- Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM
- Address: 8145 Ardrey Kell Rd Suite 204, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp
- What ages does Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp accept?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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.
- How much does Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp cost?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp's hours?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp runs 9 AM - 1 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp is operated by a private business, with 18 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 Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp provide lunch?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie 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 Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp compare to other arts camps in Charlotte?
- Acting Out Studio - Make Your Own Movie Camp is one of 6 arts camps in Charlotte 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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