General Information
Spring Art Camp 2026
Summer Art Camp 2026

Enrollment Procedures for Art Camp

  • Enrollment for Spring Art Camp will open online on Wednesday, February 11, at 1 pm.
  • Art Camp is designed for children ages 6 and older; children ages 5 and under will not be admitted. Students must be the minimum age for their age group by the start of camp.
  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited; camp does sell out.
  • Registration is only available online. Note: account sign-up and login is necessary.
  • If you do not have a My LACMA account, set one up and test it prior to registering.
  • If you have a My LACMA account, we recommend testing it out by logging in prior to registering.
  • L.A. County kids are eligible for discounted pricing through NexGenLA. Please note that NexGenLA enrollment cannot be expedited. We recommend submitting the enrollment form at least three weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for processing.
  • Payment is required upon registration.
  • For technical help, please contact the Ticket Office at ticketoffice@lacma.org.

Information

  • Due to construction, art camp will take place in gallery spaces and outdoors on LACMA's campus.
  • Art Camp hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am–3 pm, with some exceptions.
  • Students must wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no flip flops or skate shoes).
  • A supervised one-hour lunch break is scheduled each day; please pack a nut-free lunch and water bottle every day.
  • If your child has any allergies or special needs, please notify the Art Class Coordinator prior to the Art Camp start date.
  • Personal items such as clothing and lunches should be labeled with the student’s name. No toys or games are permitted. We ask that students refrain from using cell phones during camp hours.
  • LACMA's scholarship application is available online.
  • Please contact artclasses@lacma.org for more information.
     

Cancellation Policy

A refund equal to half of tuition paid will be granted for cancellations made three weeks before camp start date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than three weeks prior to camp start date. Please notify us immediately of any cancellations so that a child on our waitlist can attend camp. Full refunds will only be granted if the program is canceled or for medical reasons. 

Parking

The Pritzker Parking Garage is accessible from 6th Street and Ogden Drive. Please bring your parking ticket for free 30-minute parking validation.  

Please park and walk your child into the museum’s camp headquarters every day. Also, for the protection of your children, please inform us if you have made arrangements for another parent or caregiver to pick up or drop off your children for Art Camp.

Campers will be introduced to a wide variety of materials and techniques to express themselves. 

Due to construction, art camp will take place in gallery spaces and outdoors on LACMA's campus. Enrollment for Spring Art Camp will open online on Wednesday, February 11, at 1 pm. Registration closes 10 days before each session. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact artclasses@lacma.org for more information. 

 

 

Children Ages 6–8

5 days: March 30–April 3 | 10 am–3 pm
Around the World (In Person, Outdoors) 
Observe various artists from different parts of the world and explore different ways of creating dynamic works of art using various materials. Experiment with watercolors, oil pastels, color pencils, markers and found images and have fun exploring art from around the world! Taught by Jesus Mascorro.

$440 (per child); NexGenLA and LACMA members: $380
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Children Ages 9–12

5 days: March 30–April 3 | 10 am–3 pm
Painted People and Portraits (In Person, Outdoors) 
How do you create a memory? You can paint a picture, sculpt a portrait, or compose a poem. See how artists did just that in the exhibitions Collecting Impressionism at LACMA, Village Square, Deep Cuts, and in LACMA’s permanent collection, then paint, sculpt, and collage portraits and more. Taught by Rosanne Kleinerman.

$440 (per child); NexGenLA and LACMA members: $380
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Join imaginative and fun in-person outdoor camps during the summer break. Inspired by LACMA's collection and exhibitions, campers will embark on exciting tours led by a team of creative museum educators and artists and then unleash their creativity in our fun outdoor art classrooms. Art materials will be provided! The programming schedule for Summer 2026 is currently under development. The camp schedule and enrollment information will be available in March.


Early care is available Monday–Friday from 9–10 am for an additional fee and extended care is available Monday–Thursday from 3–5:30 pm for an additional fee on select weeks.