PAW — Sound of Music
Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) offers day camps in Los Angeles, providing immersive experiences in musical theater,...
▌ Editor's read The Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp operation. The 'About Us' page states that PAW has been operating since 1987, indicating 36 years of experience. The founder and director is Jay Skelton. The camp is a day program, offering various performing arts workshops including musical theater, acting, and magic. The website explicitly mentions that 'All PAW staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, PAW has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence. Social media handles for Instagram (@performingartsworkshops) and Facebook (performingartsworkshops) are easily found on the site. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity.
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Since 199036+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1990 (36 years)
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10936 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone: (310) 827-8827
- Email: performingartsla@aol.com
- Cost notes: $995/2wk
↗ What parents like
- No audition required
- Free shows for family
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
- No transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about PAW — Sound of Music
- What ages does PAW — Sound of Music accept?
- PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music cost?
- PAW — Sound of Music publishes $498/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. $995/2wk Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PAW — Sound of Music's hours?
- PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music?
- PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music provide lunch?
- PAW — Sound of Music 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 — Sound of Music offer extended care?
- Yes — PAW — Sound of Music offers extended care (Sunrise 8:00-8:45 AM ($10/day); Extended Play 3:10-5:00 PM ($20/day)). 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 — Sound of Music compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- PAW — Sound of Music 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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