West Los Angeles, LA, CA, USA
Step into a rehearsal process where every camper has a place in the cast. Musical Theater campers ages 6–14 spend their days learning acting, voice, speech, dance, choreography, improvisation, physical comedy, stage presence, and the practical skills that move a show from script to performance. No audition is required to attend camp or receive a part. Teachers observe campers during the opening days and assign roles with each child’s strengths and comfort level in mind.
The day combines focused arts instruction with time to connect as a wider camp group. Campers begin together with a warm-up and social circle, then move into age-appropriate peer groups for morning Musical Theater workshops. Skills developed in acting, voice, and dance are brought into the afternoon full-cast rehearsal, giving children a clear link between technique and performance. Snack, lunch, play periods, group games, photo sessions, and Friday Spirit Day activities add breaks and shared camp time.
The two-week experience builds toward a final performance for family and friends. PAW describes its environment as nurturing, non-competitive, and focused on arts education. Instructors have professional or academic backgrounds in their arts disciplines, prior experience working with children, and criminal background checks. The West LA program is a day camp, with regular hours from morning through mid-afternoon and optional supervised early drop-off and extended play.
| Ages: | 6–14 |
| Type: | Day |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Performing Arts, Musical Theater, Acting, Improvisation, Speech, Dance, Choreography, Hip-Hop Dance, Music, Singing |
| Meals Type: | Bring Your Own |
| Time: | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Staff to Сamper Ratio: | 1:10–1:12 |
| Address: | 11555 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
| West Los Angeles, LA | |
| USA |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 - Jun 25, 2027 | 12 | $1,050 | |
| Jun 28 - Jul 9, 2027 | 12 | $1,050 | |
| Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2027 | 12 | $1,050 | |
| Jul 26 - Aug 6, 2027 | 12 | $1,050 |
Musical Theater camp is organized as a two-week day program with a full production as the shared goal. Campers do not audition for admission or for parts. During the first two days, teachers watch children participate in workshops and activities so they can learn individual strengths and comfort levels. Roles are then assigned by staff, and the cast continues developing the production together.
Each day starts with a full-camp warm-up and social circle before children separate into specialty groups. Musical Theater campers rotate through morning workshops in voice training, acting technique, and choreography/dance, with age-appropriate peer grouping used for parts of the instruction. The broader curriculum also includes speech training, physical comedy, improvisation, stage presence, TV commercial work, script interpretation, and staging. Vocal sessions cover warm-ups, breathing, pitch, control, and phrasing.
In the afternoon, campers apply the techniques practiced in the morning while rehearsing as a full cast. Shared snack, lunch, play periods, group games, photo sessions, and Friday Spirit Day activities bring campers back together beyond their specialty workshops. On the final day, the Musical Theater cast presents its production for family and friends. Campers arrive in their performance clothing for a morning dress rehearsal before the show.
Families provide all food and drinks for the camp day. Each camper should arrive with a mid-morning snack, a complete lunch, a beverage, and a bottle of water. PAW does not provide food or drinks to campers.
The camp facility does not provide refrigeration for children’s lunches. Families should pack non-perishable items or use an insulated lunch box with an ice pack for food that needs to stay cold. PAW advises packing enough food for both snack and lunch because the camp day is active and children may be hungry during the morning break.
Every camper must be signed in and signed out each day. The adult dropping off or picking up signs for each child, including relatives and carpool adults. Special pick-up arrangements or permission to walk or bike home require written authorization on file. Children may not be released to leave without the required adult or authorization.
PAW also screens teaching staff before placement. Teachers are required to clear a criminal background check, and the published teacher-to-student ratio is one adult for every 10 to 12 children. At the West LA site, supervised pick-up is available after the regular camp day, with Extended Play offered until 5:00 PM.
Parents must disclose allergies, medications, disabilities, or special needs and provide PAW with written guidance. The program uses a Disclosure & Guidance Form so staff can review a child’s needs before camp. In some cases, additional parent or doctor documentation may be required.
With written permission, PAW may be able to help with simple medications. Approved medications are labeled with the child’s name and instructions and given to the on-site director for safekeeping. Families are asked to arrive early on the first day to review medication needs with the camp director. PAW notes that its arts instructors do not have medical training and cannot support certain medications or needs.
PAW teachers are professionals in their arts fields or are working toward bachelor’s or master’s degrees in their disciplines. The program also requires prior experience working with children. Before being placed in camp classrooms, teachers are screened and must clear a criminal background check. Musical Theater instruction is led by specialists who teach acting, voice, dance, speech, staging, and related performance skills, with the published teacher-to-student ratio set at one adult for every 10 to 12 children.
Parents can relay important messages through the PAW office, which stays in contact with on-site directors and teachers throughout the day. Staff at camp locations are required to call the office multiple times daily, and notable issues are communicated back to families through the office.
Campers are expected to remain cell-phone free during the day. Emergency phones must stay zipped in backpacks. Parents are encouraged to speak with the on-site director before camp for casting, costuming, medication, or child-support questions that need direct discussion.
Regular drop-off with supervised play is available from 8:45 to 9:00 AM, and the camp day runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. West LA offers Sunrise Student early drop-off from 8:00 to 8:45 AM and Extended Play from 3:10 to 5:00 PM for an additional fee. Every child must be signed in and out; alternate pick-up adults or independent walking/biking require authorization forms.
Campers should bring a snack, full lunch, beverage, water, and their Musical Theater script each day. On show day, campers arrive in their parent-provided costume or special performance clothing for the morning dress rehearsal. The program recommends arriving early on the first day when medication or special needs must be reviewed with the camp director.
Two-week Musical Theater tuition may be paid in full or through a three-installment payment plan, and eligible camp discounts may apply. Families may cancel for a refund through June 1, subject to a $135 non-refundable cancellation fee. No refunds are available after June 1, and paid tuition must be used within the same summer.
