Has your LA kid caught the acting bug? Does he or she love to sing and dance? Musical theater camps can provide the outlet, with instruction, rehearsals, and a final performance or recital. Most performing arts camps around Los Angeles and Orange County offer a specific show each session, so you can pick your week based on the show or theme that mosts interests your kid or teen. Several of the theater summer camps below run for two or more weeks, giving campers plenty of time to learn and rehearse before the big show.

Each of these LA summer camps offers something unique—it might be location, depth of offerings, small camp sizes, or after-hours care. And if your child is not interested in performing, maybe a movie or animation camp would be ideal. Whatever your camper's interests, you're sure to find fresh ideas in our Summer Camps Guide.