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About The Work Actors Studio Presents TV/FILM Summer Acting Intensive for Teens

Type: Acting, Day Camp, Performing Arts, Theater

Description:

A professional safe creative environment designed for teens to hone their acting technique geared towards Los Angeles’ TV/Film industry. Your teen will learn a safe, reliable technique to harness their emotions and create a character for age appropriate scene work and performances. Each week, teens will engage their creativity and build confidence while building a network of industry professionals. Our team of qualified mentors and instructors will guide your teen to unlock their potential and lean into their strengths. A fantastic alternative to screen time and a chance to hone creative skills and foster artistic community of like-minded teens during long summer months! (Available per week or a 4 week bundle + Final Industry Showcase)

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Address: 1219 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Phone Number: (323) 741-0155

Email: [email protected]

Website: About The Work Actors Studio Presents TV/FILM Summer Acting Intensive for Teens

Dates: July 8th, 2024 - Aug 2nd, 2024

Hours: 10-4pm

Price: Early Bird Jan 1- March 1 ($750-800 per week), Regular March 2nd - June 15th ($950-1000 per week)

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Act One Theatre Camp

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

Lights! Camera! …Act One! Welcome to Act One Theatre Camp, a dynamic and interactive theatre experience where campers, ages 6-15, will spend each and every day acting, singing, dancing, and more! Join us as we rock out in our unique and exciting classes on the Glendale Community College campus. Whatever class they’re in, be it acting or movie-making, make-up or dance, or singing or improv… the spotlight will follow them the whole time! Campers will create and star in their own theatrical adventures, and will showcase their amazing talents for the whole family to enjoy at our end-of-camp Big Show. From the shy wallflower to the class clown: All levels of experience welcomed!

Connect:

Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208

Phone Number: (818) 749-0103

Email: [email protected]

Website: Act One Theatre Camp

Dates: June 10-28, July 1-19, July 22 - Aug 9

Hours: 9:00-2:00

Price: 899

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Crow Comedy Kids Summer Day Camp

Type: Arts Education, Comedy, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Improv, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Theater

Description:

Summer at Crow Comedy Kids Day Camp! Our students learn stand-up, improv, sketch, joke writing, and fart noises, but most importantly, confidence! We have one-week sessions open for enrollment now. Check out our website for more info. Scholarships are available!

And check out this video on Youtube about the Crow Comedy Kids Day Camp!

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Address: 2525 Michigan Ave., F4, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone Number: (424) 322-8017

Email: [email protected]

Website: Crow Comedy Kids Summer Day Camp

Dates: June 17, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (one week sessions)

Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM

Price: $440 - 550

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Dance, Day Camp, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Nature, Outdoors, Preschool Camp, Soccer, Sports, Surfing, Theater, Volleyball, Water Sports

Description:

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp (FBS) is Los Angeles’ premiere and oldest beach camp (celebrating our 25th year) for children ages 4.5-14. With beachside locations in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, an experienced and spirited staff (average age 23), and low camper to staff ratios (6:1), FBS offers a full range of over 200 dynamic and creative activities in an encouraging and nurturing environment.

SIGN UP BY THE WEEK- Register your child for any weeks you wish, with no minimum weeks. Add as many weeks as you want whenever you want! With free and unlimited schedule changes you can¹t go wrong!

100% SAFETY RECORD– For the past 24 years, Fitness by the Sea has been recognized as the “safest beach camp” in the Los Angeles area. All of our camps cater to first-time campers and kids new to the ocean. No Prior ocean experience is required. Non-swimmers are welcome!

BUS TRANSPORTATION- Bus stops serving communities in Westwood, Beverly Hills, Cheviot Hills, West Hollywood, Mar Vista, Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, and El Segundo areas.

OVER 200 ACTIVITIES- “Something for Everyone” – Ages 4.5-14
• Water Activities: surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, paddling, etc.
• Team Sports: soccer, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, etc.
• Creative Activities: dance, arts & crafts, yoga, puppet shows, magic, etc.
• Individual Sports: gymnastics, martial arts, cheerleading, fencing, etc.

Kids feel safe to be themselves and are encouraged to take safe risks, push their own limits, and discover their unique abilities.

Connect:

Address: 1541 Palisades Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90272

Phone Number: (310) 739-1442

Email: [email protected]

Website: Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp

Dates: June 10th, 2024 - August 24th, 2024

Hours: Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Extended Care available 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: After Care

Groundlings Improv Camps & One-Day Drop-Ins

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Day Camp, Improv, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater

Description:

The Groundlings School, the preeminent improv training ground that launched comedy icons like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph (and so many more), announces the exciting return of our Teen Classes! Our interactive classes get teens up on their feet and having fun working on improvisation, characters, and acting through a variety of hilarious, high-energy games and improv exercises. Improv can also promote socio-emotional growth by building confidence, boosting creativity, and overcoming fears by challenging teens to face uncertainty together in a supportive, judgement-free environment. We offer TEEN CAMPS that include an open-class style presentation for friends and family, TEEN PRO classes that help teens build a foundation for what every good actor and improviser needs to know, and one-day TEEN DROP-INS that give students a solid introduction to improv and acting.

Connect:

Address: 7280 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Phone Number: (323) 934-4747

Email: [email protected]

Website: Groundlings Improv Camps & One-Day Drop-Ins

Dates: ongoing

Price: varies

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Featured Sleep Away Camp, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Discover the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer, where kids and teens can explore their creativity, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships with other student artists in a beautiful, supportive, and welcoming sleepaway camp environment. Our immersive intensives and workshops for ages 5-17 are taught by renowned teaching artists, providing hands-on guidance for students to hone their artistic technique while emphasizing educational values, personal values, and achievement.

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers workshops for all ages and abilities on our picturesque campus set amongst the pines in the stunning San Jacinto mountains of Southern California, with residential “sleepaway” options for ages 10+. The tradition of gathering an impassioned community of artists during the summer months in Idyllwild, CA dates back over seven decades and has served generations of musicians, painters, writers and performers in a variety of disciplines including dance and theatre.

We offer programs in all arts disciplines including:

Classical Music | Jazz Music | Songwriting | Dramatic Arts | Visual Arts | Creative Writing | Dance | Fashion Desgin | Film & Digital Media | ESL & Arts

Connect:

Address: 52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Phone Number: (951) 468-7265

Email: [email protected]

Website: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Dates: June 30, 2024 - July 27, 2024

Hours: Sleepaway and Day Options Available

Price: Varies by program type and length, and overnight vs. day programs. Prices range from $550 - $6825.

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

LA Opera Connects Opera Camp

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER OPERA EXPERIENCE

Join Opera Camp and let our teaching artists help you find your voice. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. You just have to want to express yourself through music.

Opera Camp is an enriching two-week program where you will develop your artistic abilities in an intense, fun-filled experience, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.* At the end of camp, students will perform a fully-staged opera in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, inspired by the stories of our unique communities.

2024 DATES
Week 1: July 22-26 (Monday through Friday)
Week 2: July 29-August 3 (Monday through Saturday)

There will be coaching sessions for some performers before camp begins – dates and times TBA
*Some rehearsals may run until 4pm.

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS
Campers work each day with LA Opera Connects teaching artists, receiving extensive musical, dramatic and movement coaching.

CONNECT WITH FRIENDS
Art has the power to connect us all. Create a connection to people who love the arts as much as you do.

THINGS TO KNOW
Opera Camp is open to students ages 9-17.
We ask that all campers sign up for an audition so that we can get to know you (details in application).
Tuition: $1,000 per student for the two-week program. Limited need-based scholarships are available – please see the details in the sign-up form.
Upon acceptance, tuition will be due no later than one week before camp begins.

Connect:

Address: 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone Number: (213) 972-3157

Email: [email protected]

Website: LA Opera Connects Opera Camp

Dates: July 22, 2024-August 3, 2024

Hours: 9am-3pm

Price: $1,000

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Mixon Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Mindfulness, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

The best way to grow is to perform a show! That’s been our motto every summer at Mixon Musical Theatre Day Camp as we create a Theatrical Production with your children. Our campers spend their day acting, singing, dancing, designing sets, and managing props – with additional instruction in aerial silks, visual arts construction, plus mindfulness meditation and yoga. All these combine to create a beautiful show and an exciting growth experience for your youngsters. Because we incorporate technical theatre elements, ALL children have the chance to create and take pride in many aspects of the process. Our 3 weeks of rehearsal culminate in a performance of “MATILDA the Musical” on the final 2 days of camp. Come have fun and learn together as we use the business of show to help your kids grow!

Before and After Care offered as well!

Connect:

Address: 11269 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

Phone Number: (323) 736-1336

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mixon Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Dates: July 8, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Hours: 9:30 - 2:30

Price: $995 early bird (before May 1st) or $389/week

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Summer at The Center

Type: Academic, Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Improv, Maker, Martial Arts, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Robotics, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Rising kindergarten through 8th graders, listen up because we’ve got some exciting news! Summer at The Center is calling your name, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. At The Center, you can design your own day camp adventure and mix and match activities to create the ultimate summer experience. Do you want to learn a new language, sink some hoops, brush up on math skills, design a robot, or dance your heart out? Whatever you choose, you can do it all at The Center this summer.

And let’s not forget about the amazing features The Center has to offer. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, outstanding athletic facilities, and nurturing staff who are ready to make your summer unforgettable. Plus, with expert teachers guiding you through each activity, you’ll be learning and having fun at the same time.

Summer at The Center has it all – arts, science, inventions, athletics, drones, architecture, cooking, Minecraft, robotics, crafts, language arts, mathemagic, dance, drama, and so much more. With one-week programs available, you can choose the perfect summer camp experience that suits you.

Campers may be dropped off between 8:00-9:00 a.m. for no extra charge. Classes run from 9:00 am-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Extended Day Care is available from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at $15 per hour per family for any portion of an hour.

Connect:

Address: 563 N Alfred Street, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Phone Number: (323) 651-0707

Email: [email protected]

Website: Summer at The Center

Dates: June 17, 2024-August 16, 2024

Hours: Before and after care available

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Improv, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

*BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH DISCOUNT! Pay in full before March 15th for 10% off.*

Young People’s Camp
Starts Monday, July 15 2024 and runs Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays for three weeks, Young People’s Camp introduces your young child to the imaginative world of Shakespeare and classical theatre.

Youth Drama Camp Session 1: Workshop (Get 10% OFF Session 2 when you sign up for both sessions!)
Starts Monday, June 17, 2024, and runs Monday-Friday for two weeks. Students ages 8-14 work with expert teaching artists will to explore a Shakespeare play, culminating in a share celebrating all they’ve learned.

Youth Drama Camp Session 2: Production (Get 10% OFF Session 2 when you sign up for both sessions!)
Starts Monday, July 1, 2024, and runs Monday-Friday for three weeks. Students ages 8-14 will take technique-based classes as well as rehearse and present a final performance of a Shakespearean play.

Teen Shakespeare Intensive
Starts Monday, July 8, 2024. Students ages 14-18 work with professional artists on classical theatre techniques in our beloved Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive.

Connect:

Address: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290

Phone Number: (310) 455-3722

Email: [email protected]

Website: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Dates: June and July 2024

Hours: Day Camp

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none