Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA
Pre-professional arts training for middle and high school students in various disciplines at LACHSA.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA operates as a day camp, offering programs for students in grades 6-12 on the campus of Cal State L.A. The website indicates that the camp is an extension of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), suggesting a school-affiliated ownership structure. Programs include acting, dance, music, visual arts, and creative writing, with classes taught by professional artists and educators. The camp's Instagram handle is @summerartsconservatory and its Facebook handle is summerartsconservatory. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but LACHSA itself has a 4.8-star rating from over 200 reviews, with many praising the quality of arts education. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- School program
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Address: 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Phone: 323-343-2550
- Email: summerartsconservatory@lachsa.net
- Cost notes: $1280-$1480 per 3-week session, depending on registration date. $100 discount code available. Additional materials fee of $100 for Visual Arts or Cinematic Arts.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA
- What ages does Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA accept?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA cost?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA publishes $426/week for the standard session. That sits 23% below the $550 median for arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $1280-$1480 per 3-week session, depending on registration date. $100 discount code available. Additional materials fee of $100 for Visual Arts or Cinematic Arts. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA's hours?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA runs 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA provide lunch?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA 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 Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
- Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA 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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