Performing Arts Workshops (PAW)

Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) offers Summer Camp for ages 5–17. It also offers Musical Theater Camp for grades 1 and up, Guitar Camp, Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp, Debate Camp, Stage FX Makeup Camp, The Writers Room Camp, PAWcast STUDIO Camp, Photography Camp, and Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy for ages 9–14.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 5-17
• Musical Theater Camp — Grades 1-up · $1,050 per session · 2 Week Musical Theater Camp.
• Guitar Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Guitar Camp.
• Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Actor's Sizzle Reel Camp.
• Debate Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Debate Camp.
• Stage FX Makeup Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Stage FX Makeup Camp.
• The Writers Room Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Writers Room Camp.
• PAWcast STUDIO Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week PAWcast STUDIO Camp.
• Photography Camp — $595 per week · 1 Week Photography Camp.
• Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy — 9-14 · $595 per week · 1 Week Camp LOL ~ Stand Up Comedy.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price range: $595–$1,050
• Current session: 2027 Summer Camp Dates (Jun 14–Aug 6, 2027); Session 1 (Jun 14–Jun 25, 2027); Session 2 (Jun 28–Jul 9, 2027); Session 3 (Jul 12–Jul 23, 2027); Session 4 (Jul 26–Aug 6, 2027); Week 1 (Jun 14–Jun 18, 2027); Week 2 (Jun 21–Jun 25, 2027); Week 3 (Jun 28–Jul 2, 2027)
• General schedule: Summer camp week dates are listed as 2027 sessions. Camp hours shown at locations are typically 9:00am to 3:00pm, with supervised drop-off/playtime from 8:45am to 9:00am and pickup/playtime until 3:10pm or 3:20pm depending on location. Some locations offer extended play from 3:10pm to 5:00pm.
• Facility hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

About the provider

PAW says it has been celebrating over 30 years of summer camp and after school programs. It was awarded by LA Parent Magazine as Best After School Program, Best Summer Camp, and Best Live Children’s Theater. PAW also offers scholarship assistance, family and friend discounts, flexible payment plans, and free shows, and it states that campers can participate in shows without auditioning.

• Summer in December — 25% off & a free t-shirt

Campers can participate in shows without auditioning. Shows are free. Holiday closures are stated for some locations on June 18 and July 5. PAW offers discounts, flexible payment plans, and scholarships. For two-week musical theater camps, families may pay in full or select a three-installment PAW Payment Plan.

What families say

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” — Charlie Chaplin

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

“Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It’s the sweetest thing one can do for one’s self and one’s fellow human beings.” — Maya Angelou

Last updated September 22, 2026.