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Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty

Santa Monica · $450/week · ★ 4.6 (46 reviews)

A themed ballet camp for young dancers, focusing on creative movement and basic ballet techniques inspired by...

▌ Editor's read The Westside Ballet Kids Camp website loads successfully and details a 'Sleeping Beauty' themed day camp for children aged 4-8. The camp focuses on ballet, creative movement, story time, and arts & crafts, culminating in a mini-performance. Westside Ballet, the parent organization, is a non-profit founded in 1973 by Rosemary Valaire, indicating 49 years of operation. The organization has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews for 'Westside Ballet', with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction and nurturing environment. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. Staff-to-camper ratios and background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page. Social media handles found are @westsideballet on Instagram and 'westsideballet' on Facebook.
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Since 197749+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 3–8

Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. dance 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
1977 (49 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

The website mentions financial aid for dancers in need, but no specific details are published.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers design a miniature backdrop and a costume.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 3–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 828-2018
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $500 Weekly / $450 per week with 4 or more weeks' enrollment.

Runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 31.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $500

↗ What parents like

  • Themed ballet camp
  • Creative movement and basic ballet
  • Storybook and film characters brought to life

↘ Watch for

  • Registration via Google Form
  • No specific details about activities

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty

What ages does Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty accept?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty is open to children ages 3–8. 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 Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty cost?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty publishes $450/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty's hours?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 49 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 Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty provide lunch?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty 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 Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty offer financial aid?
Yes — Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty compare to other dance camps in Santa Monica?
Westside Ballet Kids Camp - Sleeping Beauty is one of 34 dance camps in Santa Monica 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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