Art Made in the Shade
Art Made in the Shade at LACMA offers week-long day camps for children and teens to explore art through hands-on projects, gallery visits, and creative expre...
▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp, also known as Art Made in the Shade, is a day camp program offered by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It provides week-long sessions for children and teens, focusing on art exploration through studio projects, gallery visits, and creative activities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While specific Google reviews for 'Art Made in the Shade' were not found, LACMA itself has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 28,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the institution. The camp's website lists various themes and age groups, with programs for ages 6-9, 9-12, and 13-17. The camp is run by LACMA's education department, suggesting a focus on art education and engagement with the museum's collections. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and 'LACMA' on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Art Made in the Shade is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–8
- Hours: 10 am–3 pm***
- Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Cost notes: $500 (per child); NexGenLA and LACMA members: $450
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Art Made in the Shade
- What ages does Art Made in the Shade accept?
- Art Made in the Shade is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Art Made in the Shade cost?
- Art Made in the Shade publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 9% below the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles, 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 Art Made in the Shade's hours?
- Art Made in the Shade runs 10 am–3 pm***. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Art Made in the Shade?
- Art Made in the Shade is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Art Made in the Shade provide lunch?
- Art Made in the Shade 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 Art Made in the Shade compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Art Made in the Shade 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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