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▌ Arts · Ages 14–17

SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential)

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SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA offers intensive two-week residential programs for teens interested in hands-on filmmaking, covering directing, cinematography, ed...

▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA website loads successfully and details a two-week residential program for teens focused on filmmaking. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, culminating in students directing and editing their own short films. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios are not published, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising the immersive experience and knowledgeable instructors. The program is clearly an overnight camp, and the owner type is not explicitly stated on the website. Social media handles for Instagram (@socapa_camps) and Facebook (socapa) are easily found, showcasing student work and camp life.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045
  • Phone: (802) 422-8111
  • Cost notes: USD. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,945.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential)

What ages does SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) accept?
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) is open to children ages 14–17. 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 SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) cost?
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) publishes $2,473/week for the standard session. That sits 350% above the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,945. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential)'s hours?
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) provide lunch?
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) 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 SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: LA (2-Week Residential) 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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