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Otis College Summer of Art

Otis College of Art and Design · ★ 4.5 (110 reviews)

Otis College Summer of Art offers pre-college art and design programs for high school students and creative workshops for younger artists in Los Angeles.

▌ Editor's read The Otis College Summer of Art program is offered by Otis College of Art and Design, a well-established university. The website loads correctly and provides detailed information about their summer programs for high school students (Pre-College Summer of Art) and younger artists (Creative Workshops). The Pre-College program is described as an intensive four-week experience, while Creative Workshops are weekly. The program is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the summer program pages. Google reviews for Otis College of Art and Design generally show a 4.3-star rating based on over 300 reviews, with themes often praising the quality of instruction and facilities, though these reviews are for the college as a whole, not specifically the summer camp. Social media handles for the college are @otiscollege on Instagram and OtisCollege on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–19

Otis College Summer of Art 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 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 14–19
  • Address: 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Otis College Summer of Art

What ages does Otis College Summer of Art accept?
Otis College Summer of Art is open to children ages 14–19. 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 Summer of Art cost?
Otis College Summer of Art doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Otis College Summer of Art?
Otis College Summer of Art 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 Summer of Art provide lunch?
Otis College Summer of Art 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 Summer of Art compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
Otis College Summer of Art 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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