Summer Youth Camps at Otis College

Summer Youth Camps at Otis College offers weeklong day camps where students take part in drawing, painting, 2D animation, cartooning, graphic design, sculpture, and stop-motion animation. Courses introduce the elements and principles of art and encourage personal expression and exploration. A stop-motion animation course titled “Animating Worlds in 4D” features student work showcased in a video.

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Five-day, week long programs with classes Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT

Summer Youth Camps at Otis College are taught by experienced art educators who are practicing artists and designers. The camps provide a custom experience with programming developed specifically for different age groups and geared to their level of experience. Courses designed specifically for young teens provide an in-depth exploration of art materials and techniques and examine creative ideas through class discussion. Otis College of Art and Design was established in 1918 as Los Angeles’ first professional school of the arts and is described as a national leader in art and design education.

Last updated July 3, 2026.