Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 14–17 · $1,995/week
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▌ Performing Arts · Ages 14–17

NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week)

Burbank · $1,995/week · ★ 4.2 (102 reviews)

Teens learn acting for film through hands-on training in a 3-week intensive program.

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 3-week Acting for Film Camp for Teens in Los Angeles, providing an intensive, hands-on experience in acting for the camera. The program is designed for aspiring actors aged 14-17, focusing on practical training in acting techniques, scene study, improvisation, and on-camera performance. NYFA has been operating for 30 years, founded by Jerry Sherlock, and is a for-profit institution. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles generally show a rating of around 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many students praising the hands-on learning and industry-experienced instructors. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and NewYorkFilmAcademy on Facebook. The camp is a day program, with no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the provided camp page.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in performing arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
  • Phone: +1 818-333-3558
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3,725 per 3-week session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week)

What ages does NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) accept?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) is open to children ages 14–17. 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 NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) cost?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. That sits 266% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $3,725 per 3-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 Teens (3-Week)'s hours?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) runs 9:30 AM - 5:00 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 Teens (3-Week)?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-Week) is operated by a private business, 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 Teens (3-Week) provide lunch?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-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 Teens (3-Week) compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
NYFA Acting for Film Camp for Teens (3-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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