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New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8)

Los Angeles · $250/week · ★ 3.9 (46 reviews)

New Roads School offers a Middle School Studio Art day camp in Los Angeles, providing hands-on art experiences for...

▌ Editor's read The New Roads School website loads successfully, detailing various summer programs including the Middle School Studio Art camp for grades 6-8. The school was founded in 1995 by David Kahn, indicating 28 years of operation. The summer programs are day camps, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The school's main Google Maps listing shows a 4.4-star rating from 116 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the supportive community and diverse programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for the summer camp programs on the website. Social media handles found are @newroadsschool for Instagram and NewRoadsSchool for Facebook. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Since 199828+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (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
1998 (28 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: 12:30 PM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 828-5582
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $200-$250/week. Runs June 15-July 3 (weekly enrollment). Week 1 is prorated.

↗ What parents like

  • Covers a wide variety of art forms
  • Opportunity to create gallery-worthy work

↘ Watch for

  • Specific dates might have prorated prices

Logistics

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

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

What ages does New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8) accept?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (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 Studio Art (6-8) cost?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8) publishes $250/week for the standard session. That sits 55% below the $550 median for 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 New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8)'s hours?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8) runs 12:30 PM–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 New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8)?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (6-8) is operated by a school program, with 28 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 Studio Art (6-8) provide lunch?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (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 Studio Art (6-8) offer financial aid?
Yes — New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (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 Studio Art (6-8) compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
New Roads — Middle School Studio Art (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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