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LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12

Los Angeles · $500/week · ★ 4.6 (19887 reviews)

LACMA Art Camp offers immersive day programs for children aged 9-12, focusing on art creation and exploration inspired by the museum's collections.

▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs for ages 9-12, focusing on art-making and museum exploration. The camp is run by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a major cultural institution, which is categorized as a university/museum owner type. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, the camp's affiliation with LACMA implies a professional and well-managed environment. The program is clearly a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and 'LACMA' on Facebook. Google reviews for LACMA generally reflect a positive experience with the museum itself (4.6 stars from 25,000+ reviews), but specific reviews for the art camp are not readily available. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing information on the camp's page.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right performing arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • Phone: (323) 857-6000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $500-$600/session. NexGenLA/LACMA members 10% off.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12

What ages does LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 accept?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 is open to children ages 9–12. 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 LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 cost?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 8% below the $545 median for performing 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 LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12's hours?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 runs 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 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 LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 provide lunch?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 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.
Does LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 offer extended care?
Yes — LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 offers extended care (Morning care 9-10 AM ($90/week). Extended care 3-5:30 PM on select weeks.). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
LACMA Art Camp - Ages 9-12 is one of 128 performing 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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