PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1
PAW Musical Theater Camp offers day programs in Los Angeles for children aged 5-15, focusing on musical theater, acting, singing, and dance.
▌ Editor's read Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) operates day camps in Los Angeles, specializing in musical theater and other performing arts for children aged 5-15. The website, performingartsworkshops.com, loads successfully and provides detailed program information. PAW has been in operation for 36 years, founded by Jay Skelton, demonstrating a long history in the field. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the site details program activities like acting, singing, and dance, and mentions a final performance, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or whether staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Performing Arts Workshops' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @performingartsworkshops and a Facebook page 'performingartsworkshops'.
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Since 199036+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 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
- 1990 (36 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10399 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone: (310) 827-8827
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $995 per 2-week session. Discounts: 10-25% off with codes (early bird, loyalty, sibling).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1
- What ages does PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 accept?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 6–14. 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 PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 cost?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 publishes $497/week for the standard session. That sits 9% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $995 per 2-week session. Discounts: 10-25% off with codes (early bird, loyalty, sibling). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1's hours?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 is operated by a private business, with 36 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 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.
- Does PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 offer extended care?
- Yes — PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 offers extended care (3:10 PM - 5:00 PM (Extended Play); 8:00 AM start (Sunrise)). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- PAW Musical Theater Camp - Session 1 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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