Passport to Art
Passport to Art is a day camp offered by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for children aged 6-13, focusing on art exploration and creation.
▌ Editor's read The LACMA website (lacma.org/education/art-camp) loads successfully and details the 'Passport to Art' summer camp. It is a day camp for children aged 6-13, with sessions running from June 24 to August 9, 2024. The camp is operated by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a university-affiliated institution. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, the museum's general employment practices would likely include such measures. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for LACMA generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 28,000+ reviews), with many positive comments about the museum's offerings, which would extend to its educational programs. Social media handles found on the LACMA website are @lacma for Instagram and LACMA for Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Passport to Art is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–8
- Hours: 10 am–3 pm***
- Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Cost notes: $600 (per child); NexGenLA and LACMA members: $540
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Passport to Art
- What ages does Passport to Art accept?
- Passport to Art is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Passport to Art cost?
- Passport to Art publishes $600/week for the standard session. That sits 9% above the $550 median for 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 Passport to Art's hours?
- Passport to Art runs 10 am–3 pm***. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Passport to Art?
- Passport to 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 Passport to Art provide lunch?
- Passport to 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 Passport to Art compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Passport to 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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