LACMA — Passport to Art
LACMA's Passport to Art camp offers week-long, themed art programs for children aged 6-13, focusing on creative exploration inspired by the museum's collecti...
▌ Editor's read The LACMA Passport to Art camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its summer programs. The camp is a day camp, offering week-long sessions for children aged 6-13, with themes like 'Art of the Ancient Americas' and 'Art of the Silk Road' (lacma.org/education/art-camp). As part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, it is operated by a university-affiliated institution. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's dedicated page. Google reviews for LACMA generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 28,000+ reviews), reflecting the museum's overall reputation, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not readily available. Social media handles are @lacma on Instagram and 'LACMA' on Facebook, reflecting the museum's main presence.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
LACMA — Passport to Art 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
- Not listed
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]
- Cost notes: 6-day session Jun 11-18
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about LACMA — Passport to Art
- What ages does LACMA — Passport to Art accept?
- LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art cost?
- LACMA — Passport to Art publishes $600/week for the standard session. That sits 10% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 6-day session Jun 11-18 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are LACMA — Passport to Art's hours?
- LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art?
- LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art provide lunch?
- LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art offer extended care?
- Yes — LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art offer financial aid?
- Yes — LACMA — Passport to Art 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 — Passport to Art compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- LACMA — Passport to Art 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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