Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting
Otis College Summer Youth Camp offers day programs in drawing and painting for young artists, providing hands-on instruction in a university setting.
▌ Editor's read The Otis College Summer Youth Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their drawing and painting programs for youth. The camp is a day program, operating under the umbrella of Otis College of Art and Design, making its owner type 'university'. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp offers programs for various age groups, including 8-11, 12-14, and 15-18, with specific curriculum tailored to each. Google reviews for Otis College generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 200 reviews, though these are for the college as a whole and not specifically the summer camp. Social media handles for Otis College are @otiscollege on Instagram and OtisCollege on Facebook, which likely cover the youth programs as well.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 (from current entry — could not verify, tuition page returned 404)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting
- What ages does Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting accept?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 - Drawing/Painting cost?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 - Drawing/Painting's hours?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 - Drawing/Painting?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 - Drawing/Painting provide lunch?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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 - Drawing/Painting compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Otis College Summer Youth Camp - Drawing/Painting 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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