dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr.
dee-Lightful Productions offers performing arts day camps in Los Angeles, focusing on musical theater productions for young performers.
▌ Editor's read The website for dee-Lightful Productions (dee-lightful.org) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate performing arts camp. The 'About Us' page states that Dee Ann Newkirk founded the company over 20 years ago, indicating significant experience in the field. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. There is no mention of state licensing on the website. The program type is day camp, with specific sessions dedicated to rehearsing and performing a musical, such as 'Moana Jr.' The owner type appears to be for-profit, based on the business structure implied by the website. While the site mentions staff, there is no specific language regarding background checks for employees. Google reviews for 'dee-Lightful Productions' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the positive environment and quality of the productions.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 7–18
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 11722 Moorpark St, Studio City, CA 91604
- Phone: (818) 358-3000
- Cost notes: Tuition: $1,549 (residents) / $1,560 (non-residents) + $420 materials fee = $1,969/$1,980 total per session (~4 weeks). Materials fee covers scripts, music, t-shirt, licensing, supplies.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr.
- What ages does dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. accept?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. is open to children ages 7–18. 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 dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. cost?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. publishes $492/week for the standard session. That sits 10% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Studio City, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Tuition: $1,549 (residents) / $1,560 (non-residents) + $420 materials fee = $1,969/$1,980 total per session (~4 weeks). Materials fee covers scripts, music, t-shirt, licensing, supplies. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr.'s hours?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. runs 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr.?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. is operated by a private business, with 20 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 dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. provide lunch?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. 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 dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. compare to other performing arts camps in Studio City?
- dee-Lightful Productions - Moana Jr. is one of 128 performing arts camps in Studio City 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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