Summer Acting Camps
Why Camp Beats Weekly Classes in July
Summer acting camps for kids LA 2026 pack a semester of training into one fun week. Kids gain 40 hours of camera time compared to 8 hours spread across a normal month. Agents scout camps harder than regular classes because they know kids are loose, brave and tan.
Day camps run 9 to 3 and cost less than hiring a nanny, and some camps even offer overnight options to sneak in independence and cost about the same as sleep away soccer. Most camps end with a short film or showcase uploaded to YouTube, perfect link to email reps before fall audition season.
Top 6 Camps Worth the Sunscreen
- Playground Film Camp, Century. Dates and prices to be determined.
- Young Actors Camp, Studio City. Dates and prices to be determined.
- Edgemar Movie Makers, Santa Monica. Dates and prices to be determined.
- Acting Academy LA, Burbank. Dates and prices to be determined.
- Second City Comedy Camp. Dates and prices to be determined.
- LA Parks Drama Week, citywide. Dates and prices to be determined.
What to Pack Beyond the List
Studio camps provide scripts and sd cards, you bring lunch, refillable bottle and a folder for sides. Sneakers are mandatory, flip flops break during improv games. Pack a hoodie even when its 85 degrees, sound stages sit at 65 for equipment. Label everything, 12 kids own the same hydro flask. And slip a small photo release form into the backpack, some camps shoot b roll for promo and need instant permission.
Saving Money Without Losing Quality
Book before march 15, most camps raise $50 after that. Sibling discounts run 10 % even if sessions differ. Ask about counselor in training spots for 15 year olds, they pay half and assist younger groups. City rec camps accept vendor funds for homeschool charters, that turns $180 into zero out of pocket. And pack snacks, camp concession stands charge tourist prices, depending on the school you choose.
Spots Open January 30th at 8 am
Our film camp fills in 48 hours every year because we cap at 14 kids so everyone directs a scene. Early bird saves $45 through valentines day. Set your alarm and reserve summer acting camps for kids LA 2026 at The Playground before the waitlist hits