Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 10–13 · $1,163/week
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▌ Performing Arts · Ages 10–13

NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week)

Burbank · $1,163/week · ★ 4.2 (102 reviews)

Kids learn acting for film through hands-on training in a 2-week intensive program.

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) website loads as a legitimate educational institution offering summer camps in Los Angeles. The specific camp, 'NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids II (2-Week)', is a day camp focused on acting for film. NYFA was founded by Jerry Sherlock and has been operating for over 30 years, indicating a long-standing presence in film education. The institution is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website details program specifics like hands-on training and professional instructors, it does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for camp staff. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,079 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the quality of instruction and practical experience. The camp is part of a larger university program, suggesting a structured educational environment.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
  • Phone: +1 818-333-3558
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,325 per 2-week session

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on training
  • Professional faculty

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week)

What ages does NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) accept?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) is open to children ages 10–13. 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 NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) cost?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) publishes $1,163/week for the standard session. That sits 113% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $2,325 per 2-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week)'s hours?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week)?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) is operated by a university 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 NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) provide lunch?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) 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 NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Kids (2-Week) is one of 128 performing arts camps in Burbank 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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