June Swoon
June Swoon Art Camp at LACMA offers week-long day programs for children aged 6-13, focusing on art exploration and creative expression within a museum setting.
▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp, which includes the June Swoon program, operates as a day camp for children aged 6-13, offering week-long sessions. The camp is run by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, indicating a university/museum ownership structure. While specific Google reviews for 'June Swoon' were not found, LACMA itself has a strong Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 35,000 reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with the institution. The camp website details a curriculum focused on art-making, museum exploration, and creative expression, with different themes each week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and 'LACMA' on Facebook, which are likely used to promote the camp. The website does not explicitly state if staff undergo background checks.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
June Swoon 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 June Swoon
- What ages does June Swoon accept?
- June Swoon 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 June Swoon cost?
- June Swoon 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 June Swoon's hours?
- June Swoon 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 June Swoon?
- June Swoon 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 June Swoon provide lunch?
- June Swoon 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 June Swoon compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- June Swoon 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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