Summer Art Academy
Summer Art Academy offers day camps in North Hollywood, California, focusing on fine arts education for children and teens with programs like drawing, painti...
▌ Editor's read The Summer Art Academy website loads successfully and details various art programs for children and teens, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art. The camp has been operating for 25 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It appears to be a day camp, with no mention of overnight options. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Summer Art Academy North Hollywood' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's artistic skills. Social media handles for Instagram (@summerartacademy) and Facebook (SummerArtAcademy) were found.
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Summer Art Academy 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
- Address: 11919 Oxnard Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606, USA
- Cost notes: $555 per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Art Academy
- What ages does Summer Art Academy accept?
- Summer Art Academy is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Summer Art Academy cost?
- Summer Art Academy publishes $555/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Art Academy's hours?
- Summer Art Academy runs 9:00am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Summer Art Academy provide lunch?
- Summer Art Academy 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 Summer Art Academy 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.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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