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New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8)

Los Angeles · $270/week · ★ 3.9 (46 reviews)

New Roads School offers a Middle School Animation program in Los Angeles, providing students with hands-on experience in various animation techniques.

▌ Editor's read The New Roads School website loads successfully and provides information about its summer programs, including the Middle School Animation camp. The school was founded in 1993 by David Bryan, indicating over 30 years of operation. It is a private school offering summer programs, classifying it as a 'school' owner type. The Middle School Animation program is a day camp, focusing on various animation techniques like stop-motion, claymation, and digital animation. 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 summer program pages. Google reviews for New Roads School show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents generally praising the school's inclusive environment and dedicated teachers. Social media handles found on the site are @newroadsschool for Instagram and NewRoadsSchool for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Financial assistance for summer programs is limited and available only to current and incoming New Roads students. To apply for financial assistance, please indicate your interest during online registration. Your existing financial aid application on file will be reviewed to assess your eligibility for summer program aid.

Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Participants will delve into fundamental animation principles and explore the art of crafting their own 2D animations.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Address: 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 828-5582
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $540 for 2-week program (June 15-26).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8)

What ages does New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) accept?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) is open to children ages 11–13. 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 New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) cost?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) publishes $270/week for the standard session. That sits 51% below the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $540 for 2-week program (June 15-26). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8)'s hours?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) runs 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8)?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) is operated by a school program, with 30 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 New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) provide lunch?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) 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 New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) offer financial aid?
Yes — New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) 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 New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
New Roads — Middle School Animation (6-8) is one of 49 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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