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Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning

Los Angeles · $695/week · ★ 4.5 (130 reviews)

Otis College Summer Youth Camp offers immersive day programs in 2D Animation & Cartooning for young artists, focusing on creative development and technical s...

▌ Editor's read The Otis College Summer Youth Camp offers day programs in various art disciplines, including 2D Animation & Cartooning, for students aged 8-17. The camp is run by Otis College of Art and Design, a reputable university, indicating a strong educational foundation. The website (otis.edu/extension/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps/index.html) loads correctly and provides detailed information about the camp's offerings, schedules, and tuition. While the camp is not ACA accredited, it operates under the umbrella of a university, which typically has its own robust safety and educational standards. Google reviews for Otis College of Art and Design are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from 160 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and facilities. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @otiscollege and a Facebook handle OtisCollege, which showcase student work and campus life. The program is explicitly a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check policy explicitly stated on the summer camp pages, but as a university program, such policies are generally assumed to be in place for staff working with minors.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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
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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 (from current entry — could not verify)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning

What ages does Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning accept?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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 Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning cost?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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 Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning's hours?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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 Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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 Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning provide lunch?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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 Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - 2D Animation & Cartooning 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.

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