Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps
Otis College Extension offers summer day camps in Los Angeles for youth aged 8-17, focusing on art and design disciplines like animation, fashion, and game d...
▌ Editor's read The Otis College Extension Summer Youth Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for ages 8-17. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As part of Otis College of Art and Design, it operates under a university ownership model. The website mentions that all instructors and staff undergo background checks. Programs are offered in various art and design disciplines, including animation, fashion design, game design, and drawing. The camp's Instagram handle is @otiscollege and its Facebook handle is OtisCollege. Google reviews for Otis College generally average around 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and facilities, which would extend to their youth programs.
⌬
University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps 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 performing arts 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 5–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Phone: (310) 665-6850
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $695/week
↗ What parents like
- Sibling discount
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps
- What ages does Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps accept?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps cost?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps publishes $695/week for the standard session. That sits 28% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps's hours?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps 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 Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps provide lunch?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps 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 Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps is one of 128 performing 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Browse similar camps
Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps against nearby options.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Otis College Extension - Summer Youth Camps.
- Brave Trails - Session 2 CA · Brave Trails · Ages 12–17 · $2,600/week
- Brave Trails - Southeast GA · Brave Trails · Ages 12–17 · $2,600/week
- Cali Camp · Topanga · Ages 4–15 · $1,075/week
- Cali Camp - Classic Camp · Topanga · Ages 4–15 · $1,075/week
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders · Topanga · Ages 14–15 · $1,075/week
- Camp Bob Waldorf - Jewish Cultural Session · Ages 8–18 · $600/week
- Camp Brave Trails - California Session 2 · California · Ages 12–17 · $2,022/week
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Bot Builder · Brentwood · Ages 9–11 · $520/week