Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp
Offers intensive acting training for young performers aged 8-17, focusing on Method Acting techniques in Los Angeles.
▌ Editor's read The Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp is a day camp program offered by The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Institute, founded by Lee Strasberg, has been operating since 1929, indicating 95 years of experience in acting education. The camp focuses on Method Acting for ages 8-17, with programs like the Teen Acting Intensive and Kids Acting Workshop. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for the camp program. Google reviews for 'The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 195 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the transformative experience. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @strasbergla and a Facebook handle strasbergla, both actively promoting their programs and student work. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's specific pages, though as part of a larger educational institution, such policies are likely in place for faculty.
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Since 193195+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1931 (95 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 8–17
- Address: 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
- Phone: (323) 650-7777
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $950/week for the 1-week high school acting camp. Other programs have different costs.
↗ What parents like
- Prestigious acting school
- Variety of programs
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp
- What ages does Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp accept?
- Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp cost?
- Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp publishes $950/week for the standard session. That sits 74% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp?
- Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp is operated by a university program, with 95 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp provide lunch?
- Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp 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 Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Lee Strasberg Young Actors Camp 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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