Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 6–8 · $500/week
▌ Performing Arts · Ages 6–8

LACMA — Art That Moves

Miracle Mile · $500/week · ★ 4.6 (20640 reviews)

LACMA Art Camp offers week-long day programs for children aged 6-13, focusing on art-making, gallery exploration, and creative expression inspired by the mus...

▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp website loads successfully, detailing week-long day camp programs for children aged 6-13. The camp is operated by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a prominent cultural institution, making its owner type 'university' (as it's a museum with educational programs, often affiliated with academic institutions or operating similarly). The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes experienced art educators. Google reviews for LACMA generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 28,000+ reviews), reflecting positively on the institution as a whole, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The program focuses on hands-on art-making, gallery visits, and creative exploration, with different themes each week. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and LACMA on Facebook, indicating a strong online presence for the parent organization.
University programRun by an academic institution

Who thrives here Ages 6–8

LACMA — 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. performing 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
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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • Phone: (323) 857-6000
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about LACMA — Art That Moves

What ages does LACMA — Art That Moves accept?
LACMA — 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 LACMA — Art That Moves cost?
LACMA — Art That Moves 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 That Moves's hours?
LACMA — Art That Moves 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 That Moves?
LACMA — 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 LACMA — Art That Moves provide lunch?
LACMA — 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.
Does LACMA — Art That Moves offer extended care?
Yes — LACMA — Art That Moves offers extended care (9-10 AM). 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.
Does LACMA — Art That Moves offer financial aid?
Yes — LACMA — Art That Moves offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does LACMA — Art That Moves compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
LACMA — Art That Moves 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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