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8 Summer Theater Camps Around Greater Los Angeles

We're gathering parent picks for the best theater summer camps around greater Los Angeles. Use our map to check out drama, acting and musical theater camps near you.

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    The Center Stage Studio Summer Camps

    The Center Stage Studio is a "triple threat performing arts center" that provides a great environment where children can enhance their dancing, singing, and acting chops. There's no experience necessary, and the instructors at The Center Stage studio are dedicated to provide guidance and support. Campers will experience theater games that build acting skills, character work, sound and music education and more. What's nice is that all performers have the opportunity to land a spot in a musical number and share their talents in a speaking role.

    Aliso Viejo, CA

    Teens Speak Up

    This entirely FREE summer theater camp focuses on empowering junior high and high school students to find their unique voice and talent. The six-week program culminates with an original show that campers write and perform for a live audience.

    Anaheim, CA

    Theatre 360 Summer Camp

    Theatre 360 specializes in theater education, theater productions, and it thrives in cultivating and developing talent; it offers three enriching performing arts summer camps- each one broken up into age groups. The youngest students get to experience singing, dancing, movement, and creating crafts, while the older budding adolescents and teenagers can dive into collaboration, line memorization, singing, dancing, and honing their acting skills. Advanced level students are offered a fast-paced, rewarding, college-level program that wraps up with a final showcase.

    Pasadena, CA
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    Performing Arts Workshops Summer Camps

    PAWs has instructors who aim to develop, encourage, and share their knowledge with every kind of artist. Performing Arts programs include Musical Theater, Guitar, Poetry, Stage Comedy and more!

    Pasadena, CA
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    Funky Divas & Dudes Summer Camp

    Funky Divas & Dudes offers the perfect camp experience for little performers who love the spotlight! Each day explores a new theme, and kids are encouraged to dress up. Activities like choreography, improv, breakdancing, karaoke, playwriting, and beginning acting promote self-confidence, social skills, and creativity. Plus, kids will also enjoy beach time, scavenger hunts, relay races, and other fun camp activities.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Encore Theatre Group Summer Camps

    Encore Theatre Group's Summer Camps are a great choice for beginning and advanced performers who enjoy singing, dancing, acting, and more!

    Torrance, CA
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    Upstage Theatre Schools Summer Camps

    Upstage offers summer day-camps in West LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley, striving to provide an environment that's not only enriching and safe, but also one where the child feels comfortable mastering a skill at his or her own pace. Students in the greater LA community can enjoy their summer being a part of one of Upstage's musicals.

    Los Angeles, CA

    Kids On Stage Summer Camps

    Kids On Stage is an award-winning theater and performing arts company offering musical theater summer camps for kids and teens.

    Santa Monica, CA

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