ICA Summer Art Camp
ICA Summer Art Camp offers immersive art experiences for children and teens in Balboa Park and Encinitas, focusing on creativity and skill development in var...
▌ Editor's read The ICA Summer Art Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for children and teens in Balboa Park and Encinitas. The camp is run by the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, a nonprofit organization. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it highlights a variety of art-focused sessions, including painting, sculpture, and digital art. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'ICA San Diego' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers often praising the quality of exhibitions and educational programs. Social media handles found on the site are @icasandiego for Instagram and icasandiego for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
ICA Summer Art Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Address: 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
- Phone: (760) 436-6611
- Cost notes: ICA Family Memberships and above save 10%. Purchase 2 or more camps and save an additional 5% each. USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ICA Summer Art Camp
- What ages does ICA Summer Art Camp accept?
- ICA Summer Art Camp is open to children ages 5–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ICA Summer Art Camp cost?
- ICA Summer Art Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. ICA Family Memberships and above save 10%. Purchase 2 or more camps and save an additional 5% each. USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are ICA Summer Art Camp's hours?
- ICA Summer Art Camp runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ICA Summer Art Camp?
- ICA Summer Art Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ICA Summer Art Camp provide lunch?
- ICA Summer Art Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare ICA Summer Art Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
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