California Arts for Kids

Art

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  Camp Integem

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  Camp Integem

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  Join #1 AI+AR STEM & Art camp for Ages 5-18: Magical, fun, future-forwarding, and great learning. Delve into digital art, animation, 3D design, game design, Augmented Reality (AR) art and animation, Space/Nature Exploration and more. ACS WASC Accredited & NVIDIA-partnered camp. Great instructors, small classes! Since 2018, thousands of students have joined the camps.

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  Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

  Los Angeles

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  Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

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  By popular demand, we have a Baking and Pastry Camp! Come join in the fun and enjoy delicious desserts and baked goods loved by us all. Mondays - Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars drizzled in chocolate, Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream, Apple and Apricot Tarts, Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Cookies; Tuesdays - Profiteroles with Crème Chantilly, Individual Chocolate Glazed Buttermilk Bundt Cakes, Cornmeal-Crusted Apple Cakes, Congoloa's (Coconut Macaroons), Fudge Genoise Cake; Wednesdays - Chocolate-drizzled Wheat Crepes with Homemade Pastry Cream, Chocolate Souffles with Homemade Crème Anglaise, Apple Tarte Tatin with Phyllo Dough Crust; Thursdays - Cinnamon Sticky Buns with Raisins and Caramel Glaze, Sweet Irish Soda Bread, Traditional Scones with Homemade Orange Butter, Cornbread Biscuits with Cheddar Cheese. (less) ... Read more

Dance

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  American Dance Training Camp

  Lake Tahoe

  American Dance Training Camp

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  American Dance Training Camp aka ADTC is the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp for girls 8-17 in Lake Tahoe - Session 1: June 15 - 21, 2025; Session 2: June 22 - 28, 2025

     Whether you're brand new to dance or a seasoned competitor, we want you to have fun and grow as a dancer and a person. We've successfully empowered thousands of girls around the world for 17 years with ADTC dance camps. We hope you'll join us for dance, adventure, new friends & fun this summer. At ADTC in CA, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. At ADTC "ULTIMATE Sierra Mountains" in California, campers stay in double-occupancy dorms with shared bathrooms. Hallway blocks are organized by age and ADTC's staff is housed in single rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision & support. No matter what your dance level or background, our CA dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. (less) ... Read more

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  American Dance Training Camp

  Claremont

  American Dance Training Camp

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  American Dance Training Camp aka ADTC is the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp for girls 8-17 in LA - Session 1: July 6 - 12, 2025; Session 2: July 13 - 19, 2025

     Whether you're brand new to dance or a seasoned competitor, we want you to have fun and grow as a dancer and a person. We've successfully empowered thousands of girls around the world for 17 years with ADTC dance camps. We hope you'll join us for dance, adventure, new friends & fun this summer. At ADTC in the Los Angeles CA Hills, you’ll take 4 – 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you’ll take at our LA dance camp are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. At ADTC “ULTIMATE Los Angeles Hills” in California, campers stay in double-occupancy dorms with shared bathrooms. Hallway blocks are organized by age and ADTC’s staff is housed in single rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision & support. Parents, you’ll also be happy to know that Scripps College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC). No matter what your dance level or background, our CA dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. (less) ... Read more

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  CLARA

  Sacramento

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  CLARA

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  Interactive programming, energizing activities and 15 different kinds of performing arts over two weeks means that CLARA Performing Arts Camp will engage your child's imagination, boost their personal pride, and engage powerful bonds that will last a lifetime. Scholarships available! Learn more at claramidtown.org/camp

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  Los Angeles Ballet Academy

  Encino

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  Los Angeles Ballet Academy

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  Inspiring dancers for over 25 years under the direction of award-winning Artistic Director Andrea Paris-Gutierrez, Los Angeles Ballet Academy offers ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and conditioning classes (yoga, Pliates, Progressing Ballet Technique) for students age 3 through Adult. Special Boys Program offers free weekly all-boys classes with a male instructor to accepted boys at four levels. LABA, with its five beautifully appointed studios with sprung floors, is located in the heart of Encino on Ventura Boulevard; Hayvenhurst is the closest major cross-street.

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  San Diego Danceworks

  San Diego

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  San Diego Danceworks

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  Kick off a summer of fun, creativity, and movement at San Diego Danceworks! Whether your child is brand new to dance or already loves the spotlight, our Summer Dance Programs for ages 4 - 18 offer the perfect mix of training, teamwork, and joy. Choose from a variety of options - evening classes, high-energy dance camps, or a more focused dance intensive - all designed to inspire and challenge every young dancer. Our experienced and supportive instructors foster a positive environment where dancers build confidence, grow friendships, and develop strong technique - all while having a blast. Located in San Diego For Ages 4 - 18 with Weekly Sessions. Learn more and register at San Diego Danceworks (less) ... Read more

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  San Diego Danceworks

  San Diego

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  Tap/Ballet/DanceTumbling for ages 3-5!

     Dance is a wonderful experience for children aged 3-5 to express themselves and explore their creativity! It helps develop their motor skills, coordination, and rhythm while also promoting social interaction and teamwork. Through dance, little ones can boost their confidence and have fun moving to the music. Encouraging your child to dance not only enriches their physical development but nurtures their emotional well-being!

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  YMCA of San Francisco

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  YMCA of San Francisco

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  The Y of San Francisco is a charitable organization dedicated to the betterment of people in spirit, mind and body. We offer wellness and learning for all, from infants to seniors.

Music

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  CLARA

  Sacramento

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  CLARA

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  Interactive programming, energizing activities and 15 different kinds of performing arts over two weeks means that CLARA Performing Arts Camp will engage your child's imagination, boost their personal pride, and engage powerful bonds that will last a lifetime. Scholarships available! Learn more at claramidtown.org/camp

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  Living Jazz

  Northern California

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  Living Jazz

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  Living Jazz RootED

     Living Jazz RootED A tuition free weekly music and dance education and performance program for under-resourced Bay Area public elementary schools. We’re Now RootED — And Always Have Been Formerly the Living Jazz Children’s Project (LJCP) provides jazz rooted performing arts education. As of spring 2025 the Living Jazz RootED now provides performing arts education to over 1,800 students in 21 public schools.

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  Music Rhapsody

  Redondo Beach

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  Music Rhapsody

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  Children's Music Classes!

     At Music Rhapsody, we believe that music should be an integral part of life, and that everybody has the ability to acquire and retain music as a lifelong companion. As such, we provide programs that offer seamless continuity - from birth through all ages of adulthood.

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  School of Rock - Bay Area

  10 Bay Area Schools

  School of Rock - Bay Area

  School of Rock - 10 Bay Area Locations - Music Classes and Camps.

     School of Rock is the world's leading music education program for all ages and skill levels. Using a unique, performance-based approach, students start playing the songs they love from day one - on guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals. Our patented School of Rock Method blends live performance, song-based learning, and proprietary tools to build skills faster and keep students engaged. More than just lessons, School of Rock is a welcoming community where students make friends, play in bands, and experience the thrill of the stage.

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  School of Rock - Los Angeles Metro

  13 LA Metro Locations

  School of Rock - Los Angeles Metro

  School of Rock - 13 LA Metro Locations - Music Classes and Camps.

     School of Rock is the world's leading music education program for all ages and skill levels. Using a unique, performance-based approach, students start playing the songs they love from day one - on guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals. Our patented School of Rock Method blends live performance, song-based learning, and proprietary tools to build skills faster and keep students engaged. More than just lessons, School of Rock is a welcoming community where students make friends, play in bands, and experience the thrill of the stage. (less) ... Read more

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  Come in for a complimentary lesson with one of our instructors. From beginners to experts, 5 years old to 85 years old, we're ready to take your playing and performing to the next level! …

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Theater

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  A.C.T. Young Conservatory

  San Francisco

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  A.C.T. Young Conservatory

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  The YC teaches more than just acting. By training at the YC, students gain the creative and communication skills to succeed in just about anything. Students learn to incorporate the craft of theater into their everyday lives, developing concentration, imagination, professionalism, character, and self-confidence along the way. YC programs are designed to meet any young artist's talents and schedule with our faculty of working theater professionals and some of the best theater-makers in the Bay Area. Our class offerings include acting, musical theater, physical comedy, actors and cabaret ensembles, and so much more!

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  CLARA

  Sacramento

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  CLARA

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  Interactive programming, energizing activities and 15 different kinds of performing arts over two weeks means that CLARA Performing Arts Camp will engage your child's imagination, boost their personal pride, and engage powerful bonds that will last a lifetime. Scholarships available! Learn more at claramidtown.org/camp

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  Pirate's Dinner Adventure

  Buena Park

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  Pirate's Dinner Adventure

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  Experience a thrilling two-hour live show with special effects, aerial stunts, swordplay, and dynamic duels. Enjoy a three-course feast fit for a pirate king, with options for vegetarians and kids. Located in Buena Park, just minutes from Disneyland, with free parking and a fully enclosed, air-conditioned venue featuring bars, gift shops, and top-tier service. Awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure offers an unforgettable experience for guests from around the world. Come live the pirate’s life! (less) ... Read more

  15% Off General Admission at Pirates Dinner Adventure All Summer!

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  Santa Monica Playhouse

  Santa Monica

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  Santa Monica Playhouse

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  "An afternoon of theatre magic in which audience participation and brotherly love pave the way for another happy yuletide season!" raves LA Splash Magazine. It's the timeless Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy ALL ABOUT SANTA. Complete with perky elves, zany inventors, toy soldiers and porcelain dolls, audiences boo the villain, cheer the heroine, and help to save the day in this delightful holiday event, perfect for the whole family! Three weeks only - Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 12:30, December 2 through 17, 2017. (less) ... Read more

  TWO-FOR-ONE FAMILY THEATRE TICKETS

  For US Family Guide readers only, and to celebrate its 65th Anniversary, Santa Monica Playhouse is offering 2-for-1 tickets to all Family Theatre musical matinees between September 6 and Dec…

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  The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

  Santa Monica

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  The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

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  Family Series

     The Broad Stage wants your family to experience the magic of the arts! The Family Series features dynamic and interactive performances by world-class artists who you won't see anywhere else. These unique programs will ignite your family's creativity as you imagine, sing, and dance along with pre-show activities and performances of theatre, music, and dance.

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  Theatre West - Storybook Theatre

  Los Angeles

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  Theatre West - Storybook Theatre

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  Storybook Theatre's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK returns to Theatre West on Saturday, November 1st. Open to the public on Saturdays and for school field trips, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK is an original award-winning musical retelling of the famous story. See what happens and who Jack meets on his way up the beanstalk. Of course there is a funny giant and a golden goose and a lot of audience participation as the giant sings and dances a "Fee Fie Fum Rap'" like you've never heard it before. Not at all scary and laughs abound. This show is a perfect introduction to theatre for children 3 to 9 and for the whole family.