Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 9–12 · $500/week
▌ Performing Arts · Ages 9–12

LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist

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

LACMA's Art Camp offers day programs for children and teens, focusing on art education and creative expression within the museum's inspiring environment.

▌ Editor's read The LACMA Art Camp website (lacma.org/education/art-camp) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The camp is a day program, offering various sessions for different age groups, including 'Drawing Like a Scientist' for ages 6-9. As part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the camp is operated by a university-affiliated institution. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide a state license number, it is common for museum-based programs to operate under the institution's educational umbrella. Google reviews for LACMA generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 20,000+ reviews), reflecting the museum's overall reputation, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. Social media handles for LACMA are @lacma on Instagram and LACMA on Facebook. The camp emphasizes hands-on art experiences and exposure to museum collections, taught by experienced art educators.
University programRun by an academic institution

Who thrives here Ages 9–12

LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist

What ages does LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist accept?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist cost?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist's hours?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist provide lunch?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist offer extended care?
Yes — LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist offers extended care (Morning care 9-10 AM Mon-Fri ($90); Afternoon 3-5:30 PM Mon-Thu). 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist offer financial aid?
Yes — LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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 — Drawing Like a Scientist compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
LACMA — Drawing Like a Scientist 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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