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Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical

West Seattle · ★ 4.6 (262 reviews)

Lights Up! Youth Theater offers musical theater day camps for children and teens, culminating in full-scale productions of popular shows like Willy Wonka, Sh...

▌ Editor's read The Lights Up! Youth Theater website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camps. The camp is a day program, focusing on musical theater productions for various age groups, with specific shows like Willy Wonka, Shrek, and Seussical listed for 2026. The 'About Us' page states that Lights Up! Youth Theatre has been operating for 15 years and was founded by Amy Gluck, indicating a long-standing presence in youth performing arts. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it does highlight experienced instructors. Google reviews for 'Lights Up! Youth Theatre' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 30 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive environment and quality productions. Social media handles include @lightsupyouththeatre on Instagram and 'lightsupyouththeatre' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–13

Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical 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 theater/music 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
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–13
  • Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Address: 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Phone: (323) 300-6444
  • Cost notes: Extended day available for an additional fee. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical

What ages does Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical accept?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical is open to children ages 7–13. 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 Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical cost?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Extended day available for an additional fee. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical's hours?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical runs 9:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical is operated by a private business, with 15 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 Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical provide lunch?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical 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 Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical compare to other theater/music camps in Los Angeles?
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical is one of 10 theater/music 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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