Performing Arts Workshops Summer Camp

Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) Summer Camp offers Musical Theater Camp, Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp, Guitar Camp, Debate Camp, Stage FX Makeup Camp, The Writers Room Camp, PAWcast Studio Camp, Photography Camp, Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy, Top Pop Choir, and CIT Stage Crew. Musical Theater Camp is a 2-week camp for ages 6-14, and campers do not need to audition because every child receives a role in the show based on individual aptitude and comfort level. Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp, Guitar Camp, Debate Camp, Stage FX Makeup Camp, The Writers Room Camp, PAWcast Studio Camp, Photography Camp, and Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy are 1-week camps.

Programs

• Musical Theater Camp — Ages 6-14 · $1,050 per session · 2-week camp; locations include El Segundo. Campers do not need to audition and every child receives a role in the show based on individual aptitude and comfort level.
• Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Guitar Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Debate Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Stage FX Makeup Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• The Writers Room Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• PAWcast Studio Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Photography Camp — $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy — Ages 9-14 · $595 per session · 1-week camp.
• Top Pop Choir
• CIT Stage Crew — $1,050 per session · 2-week volunteer program; shares the Musical Theater schedule.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Price range: $595–$1,050 per session
• Current session: Musical Theater Camp Session 1 (Jun 14–Jun 25, 2027); Musical Theater Camp Session 2 (Jun 28–Jul 9, 2027); Musical Theater Camp Session 3 (Jul 12–Jul 23, 2027); Musical Theater Camp Session 4 (Jul 26–Aug 6, 2027)
• General schedule: Musical Theater Camp: 2-week sessions; Camp hours 9:00am to 3:00pm; drop-off and supervised playtime 8:45am to 9:00am; Sunrise Students may arrive at 8:00am; Extended Play available 3:10pm to 5:00pm at some locations. One-week camps are offered in weekly sessions, with weeks 1-8 listed for 2027.
• Facility hours: Office hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

About the provider

PAW is celebrating over 30 years of quality summer camp and after school programs. It says that all family and friends are able to attend its shows without having to buy or sell a ticket, and that the shows are free. PAW was named BEST Summer Camp and BEST Children’s Live Theater in LA Parent Magazine, and also named BEST in three categories: BEST After School Program, BEST Summer Camp, and BEST Live Children’s Theater.

Musical Theater campers do not need to audition for a place in camp or for a part in the show. Every child receives a role in the show based on individual aptitude and comfort level. Holiday info states camp is available on June 18th and July 5th at El Segundo Main Street, and closed on those dates at El Segundo Richmond Street.

What families say

“To be an actor, you have to be a child.” — Paul Newman

“Acting is a child’s prerogative. Children are born to act.” — Joanne Woodward

“Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” — Walt Disney

Last updated September 22, 2026.