Camp · Arts · Ages 13–18 · $2,995/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 13–18

SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles

SOCAPA, Los Angeles, CA, USA · $2,995/week

Intensive 2-week filmmaking program for teens at Occidental College, covering all aspects of film production.

▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts) website indicates that the organization has been operating since 2001, offering various arts programs for teens. The 2-week Core Filmmaking camp in Los Angeles is designed for ages 13-19, providing an intensive, hands-on experience where students write, shoot, direct, and edit their own short films. The program emphasizes practical skills using professional equipment like Blackmagic Cinema Cameras. While the website details curriculum and facilities, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for its Los Angeles operations. Social media handles for Instagram (@socapacamps) and Facebook (socapacamps) are active, showcasing student work and camp life. The camp is clearly a for-profit entity, focusing on specialized arts education.
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Since 200422+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2004 (22 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: Not specified.
  • Address: Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA
  • Phone: 802-422-8111
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Tuition is $2,995 for two weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles

What ages does SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles accept?
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles is open to children ages 13–18. 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 SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles cost?
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. That sits 445% above the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles — 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 SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles's hours?
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles runs Not specified.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles?
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles is operated by a private business, with 22 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 SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles provide lunch?
Yes — SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Los Angeles is one of 49 arts camps in Los Angeles 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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