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Performing Arts Workshops offers activities such as Musical Theater, Guitar, Rock The Mic, Cheer, Photography, Stage FX Makeup, LOL Comedy, Debate, Writers Room, Dance, Voice, Filmmaking, Vocal Recording & Production, Top Pop Choir, Drama, Acting, Improv, Theater Games, Language Arts, Vocal Techniques, Choreography, TV Commercial Class, Dance, Choreography, Hip Hop, Physical Comedy & Improv, Speech Training: Diction, Projection, Dialects, Show Hosting & Stage Presence, and Script Interpretation & Staging. Students are coached in a wide array of subjects including Musical Theater, Dance, Voice, Guitar, The Writers Room, Photography, Filmmaking, Vocal Recording & Production, Stage F/X Makeup, Top Pop Choir, Comedy and Debate. Musical Theater campers do not need to audition for a place in camp or for a part in the show, and every child receives a role in the show based on individual aptitude and what will best suit their comfort level.
• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp sessions run Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, with supervised drop-off starting at 8:45am and pick-up and playtime until 3:10pm or 3:20pm depending on location; doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students and Extended Play is available from 3:10pm–5:00pm at certain locations; 2026 summer sessions run June 15–26, June 29–July 10, July 13–24, and July 27–August 7.
Performing Arts Workshops is celebrating over 30 years of quality summer camp and after school programs and references “30 Years of Quality After School & Summer Camp Programs.” PAW teachers are specialists in their fields and have extensive experience working with children, and every teacher comes to PAW either possessing or working towards their degree in their arts discipline as well as having prior work teaching children. PAW’s teaching staff are working professionals and have or are working toward their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in their respective disciplines, and they clear a criminal background check prior to being placed in the classroom.
The mission of Performing Arts Workshops states that all school-aged children are to be provided the opportunity to experience a quality arts education through affordable after school enrichment and summer camp programming. The development of character and life skills which children can apply to school and beyond is described as a core principle of this mission, and the faculty and staff are described as dedicated to fostering a safe, non-competitive environment where children use the arts as a medium to learn communication, empathy, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. With accessibility to arts education at the heart of the mission, the organization states that it looks for thoughtful ways to think outside of the box to support families through camp discounts, flexible payment plans, and scholarships, and describes PAW as a place where children feel inspired and where parents feel supported, informed, and respected.
The program states that it offers the ultimate arts experience from rehearsal to performance in a safe, nurturing and non-competitive environment. Young actors of all skill levels are welcome, from novices to seasoned thespians, and the core curriculum of acting, dance, voice and speech is described as designed with children in mind. Every session of camp includes vocal workshops where children learn vocal warm-ups, proper breathing techniques, pitch, control, and phrasing for singers, and campers learn about physical comedy, stage presence, commercials, playwriting, stage combat, improv and more. Students can participate in camp and receive parts in shows without ever having to audition, and the show lineup may vary from one location to another.
Family and friends are able to attend shows without having to buy or sell a ticket, and the tickets are free. PAW states that it has no hidden production costs or fees, with no fees for photos, video, costume, mic, sets, theater, or tickets, and free camp photos and video reels are posted on PAW’s Facebook page for family and friends to enjoy and download. Scholarship assistance, family and friend discounts, and a company culture of caring are offered, and camp discounts, flexible payment plans, and scholarships are available. Multiple specific discount programs are listed, including Summer in December, Early Bird, Extend the Fun, Loyalty, Sibling, PAW Pals, 1st Time Camper, and Journey To Oz, and PAW offers 13 summer camp locations throughout LA.
LA Parent Magazine named Performing Arts Workshops BEST in three categories: BEST After School Program, BEST Summer Camp, and BEST Live Children’s Theater, and it was named BEST Summer Camp and BEST Children’s Live Theater in LA Parent Magazine for Musical Theater summer camp.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp sessions run Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, with supervised drop-off starting at 8:45am and pick-up and playtime until 3:10pm or 3:20pm depending on location; doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students and Extended Play is available from 3:10pm–5:00pm at certain locations; 2026 summer sessions run June 15–26, June 29–July 10, July 13–24, and July 27–August 7.
Performing Arts Workshops is celebrating over 30 years of quality summer camp and after school programs and references “30 Years of Quality After School & Summer Camp Programs.” PAW teachers are specialists in their fields and have extensive experience working with children, and every teacher comes to PAW either possessing or working towards their degree in their arts discipline as well as having prior work teaching children. PAW’s teaching staff are working professionals and have or are working toward their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in their respective disciplines, and they clear a criminal background check prior to being placed in the classroom.
The mission of Performing Arts Workshops states that all school-aged children are to be provided the opportunity to experience a quality arts education through affordable after school enrichment and summer camp programming. The development of character and life skills which children can apply to school and beyond is described as a core principle of this mission, and the faculty and staff are described as dedicated to fostering a safe, non-competitive environment where children use the arts as a medium to learn communication, empathy, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. With accessibility to arts education at the heart of the mission, the organization states that it looks for thoughtful ways to think outside of the box to support families through camp discounts, flexible payment plans, and scholarships, and describes PAW as a place where children feel inspired and where parents feel supported, informed, and respected.
The program states that it offers the ultimate arts experience from rehearsal to performance in a safe, nurturing and non-competitive environment. Young actors of all skill levels are welcome, from novices to seasoned thespians, and the core curriculum of acting, dance, voice and speech is described as designed with children in mind. Every session of camp includes vocal workshops where children learn vocal warm-ups, proper breathing techniques, pitch, control, and phrasing for singers, and campers learn about physical comedy, stage presence, commercials, playwriting, stage combat, improv and more. Students can participate in camp and receive parts in shows without ever having to audition, and the show lineup may vary from one location to another.
Family and friends are able to attend shows without having to buy or sell a ticket, and the tickets are free. PAW states that it has no hidden production costs or fees, with no fees for photos, video, costume, mic, sets, theater, or tickets, and free camp photos and video reels are posted on PAW’s Facebook page for family and friends to enjoy and download. Scholarship assistance, family and friend discounts, and a company culture of caring are offered, and camp discounts, flexible payment plans, and scholarships are available. Multiple specific discount programs are listed, including Summer in December, Early Bird, Extend the Fun, Loyalty, Sibling, PAW Pals, 1st Time Camper, and Journey To Oz, and PAW offers 13 summer camp locations throughout LA.
LA Parent Magazine named Performing Arts Workshops BEST in three categories: BEST After School Program, BEST Summer Camp, and BEST Live Children’s Theater, and it was named BEST Summer Camp and BEST Children’s Live Theater in LA Parent Magazine for Musical Theater summer camp.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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