Art That Moves
Art That Moves at LACMA offers week-long day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on art exploration and creative expression within the museum's collections.
▌ Editor's read The website https://www.lacma.org/education/art-camp loads successfully and details the 'Art That Moves' summer camp program. This day camp is offered by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for children aged 6-12, indicating an 'university' owner type given its association with a major cultural institution. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information on state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mention of staff background checks. Google reviews for LACMA generally average around 4.7 stars from over 20,000 reviews, with many praising the museum's exhibits and educational programs, which indirectly supports the quality of its offerings. Social media handles found on the LACMA website are @lacma for Instagram and LACMA for Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Art That Moves 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 That Moves
- What ages does Art That Moves accept?
- Art That Moves 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 That Moves cost?
- Art That Moves 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 That Moves's hours?
- Art That Moves 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 That Moves?
- Art That Moves 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 That Moves provide lunch?
- Art That Moves 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 That Moves compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Art That Moves 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Art That Moves with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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