20 Best Summer Programs In Los Angeles, CA (2022 Updated)

Don't sign up for noncredit classes as you will not receive any grades. I took typography, web design and other classes mixed with storyboarding and Maya, but now that I transferred outside of Los Angeles, and I'm taking art classes I'm seeing a huge difference. I wasn't getting thorough training nor skills. As a new students, I should have been urged to get credit classes so I could transfer or get credits, otherwise why would they charge 1k for each class while no history to it. I thought at least, I had access to the job board, but one time I was trying to post a job on there, the girl in charge was unfriendly and then when I told her that I usually check opportunities on there she blocked my access immediately. Although I was actually a student in Otis, she claimed that this is strictly for their full-time students, which is untrue, because the former employee gave me a full access and she blocked it. So then I wouldn't be taking further classes there because I'm wasting my money , instead I would go to workshop or an Institute. The professors were cool, a few were in tht industry and a few were outdated as in typography and storyboarding.Cherine H

My oldest child took one of their courses for high school students thinking about going to art school. What a waste of $300. The teacher was a scatterbrained mess. One minute she would be ranting about her reading glasses, the next she would lose her train of thought while attempting to teach the kids something new. My child learned nothing in this class. The teacher only gave them suggestions of things to draw but told them that she “ didn’t care if they finish it” or “ if you come to class”. Wait. What?!?! My teen sat in the classroom with other teens doing basically what she does with her friends , sitting around a table , drawing and chatting. Ugh.Suzy Northstar

Why would you host a fashion show that took up all the parking during finals week? Any other week would have been fine but they did it during finals when students already have enough on there plate and cant afford to miss there final. Sending out a last minute email to warn students about the very limited parking and recommending them to take ubers is not a viable alternative to students on a budget who cant afford a $30+ Uber ride.Christian Cervantes

Graduated here in 2018. Yes the school is not perfect. but it is affordable and offers all sorts of academic programs for students & for those who are interested in learning a new skill. A few issues with the homeless people who easily make their way in the school's restroom and leave all their mess inside. A bit more security is also needed because of the area surrounding the school, but overall it's a good community college. Looking back now, I miss every moment I got to spend here. Class of 2018 !Ricardo Perez

Hello the college is full of students that live in the street and city is trying to make new parking structures but people can't afford rent payments. The next subject I want to talk about is the LA City Clerks office is hiring in November hopefully the election makes it better for independent voters to work more and help the community. Business administration can make changes in your life when you need accounting done but what about mechanical gang activities who will fight against immigration?Miguel Gutierrez

I graduated spring 2022 and is the best experience in my life. 2014 to 2016 the services are bad. When they build the student services building 2017 They are improving till now and a lot of students go there to enroll very good service now than before. I recommend to all students to take this college is a good.reel Woo

I recommend to visit. Just remember about masks, and book online your visit, because it's limited! I thought it just usual Science Center for kinds, you know, like most of them in general. But when came there, I change my mind. For me I open many interesting and useful things. I learned how does work some things that surround us! You can see there history about aerospace , aquarium tunnel and some aquarium that you can seat and watch the fish. Also thanks about fire safety. And the most exciting thing for me was "Endeavour". I just barely heard about it, but didn't pay attention. And there in center, you'll be able to learn more about this space shuttle that was Unbelievable 25 times!!! Also you can see all history of missions, crews and useful things that they did. Just imagine this shuttle was in space in total 299 days, traveled around Earth orbit 4,671 times. Traveled in total almost 123 thousand miles!!! Visited on
Weekend

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No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
FreeDmytro Lytvynenko

It is free to enter unless you want to pay tickets for the "special exhibit" on the 3rd floor. There is a small food court within the science center and clean restrooms located on all 3 floors. There is also a gift shop near the entrance. There were live animals in some of the ecosystem exhibits and even a portion to touch a starfish. Very fun and interactive activities in each exhibit. It was really cool to see the NASA exhibit as well with the real shuttle on display. You'll need to park in the expo parking garage ($15 to park for the day) but finding the science center is an easy walk from there. Visited on
Weekend

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No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
FreeKatherine Umaña

Great place for children and adults too. I forgot how much fun this place is. Took my 5-year old and 7-year old grandchildren here because they wanted to see the space shuttle. They did more than just see the shuttle. There are so many things to see and do that it kept them engaged for quite some time. Best thing is, it was free. You do have to pay $15 for parking. There's also the IMax and special exhibit which is an extra cost, but just the free part was already awesome! Visited on
Weekend

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No wait

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FreeCarolina T.

As a professional classical singer, I work with one of the excellent teachers at the school and, if she's an indication, the standard is very high. The music program itself, I only know thru others, but the facilities, the performing spaces, are works of art, from the smallest to the largest. For classical singers, instrumental soloists, and chamber musicians, their acoustics are perfect. Given the decline in Performing Arts programs in the schools, this place is a treasure.Alan August Nitikman

Every year, the school holds a public exhibition of all their main talents – music, choregraphy…etc. It's very entertaining and a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Those young little meow meows are so cute! I've never taken a class here and of course, being DTLA, there's rarely any affordable parking nearby esp. during event days. However, if you do have a chance to see a show here, I recommend it.Mingzhao Xu

This is a beautiful school and best cafe in LA. The architecture is very modern and Landscape is out of this world. I would this school 5 stars except that I was not allowed to take pictures, so I had to take this as security came to kick me out.Manny Perez

My parents send all my bro.s to Cathedral High School. Their were 7 of us 5 boys and 2 girls My Sis. Class of 1977 went to Sacret Heart Of Jesus, and I went to Bishop Conaty for 2 years and left the school and went to Garfield High School for my 12th grade.Graduated in 1982. Cathedral It's one of the best Catholics boys school in Los Angeles. They turn out to be great students. My first bro.Class of 1978 Works for the IRS. My second Bro.class of 1981 Manager for a Burger King, but pass-away 7 years ago. My 3rd bro.class of 1982 Is a self-employed. My fourth bro.left Cathedral 1982 then went to Garfield High School graduated in 1983 Works for the Postal Service. And my Fifth bro.class of 1985 Works for the Los Angeles Police Department. So I give alot of credit to my parents. Specially my Dad that paid for their tution for all five, and mom for taking my bros. once in awhile to school in the morning.Natiee JO.

I went to this school (Class of 2006) and it prepared me for my life journey. It prepared me for a four year college and also developed me as a human being. The dedication and passion the instructors give you in order for you to never just give up, but to challenge yourself and at the same time do it in a way that can allow you to give back to your community. As one of the signs that hangs in the hallways states, "Enter to learn, leave to serve."Leyder Murillo

This School prepared me for college and helped me strive to succeed. Amazing academic program, and great students. GO PHANTOMSJacob Rodriguez

Art museum showcasing the Broad family collection. You have to make ticket reservations online in advance; note that the general admission ticket is separate from the infinity room tickets, so you need to make sure you select both things when reserving tickets. The infinity room tickets go fast, so you need to make them at least a month in advance. There’s a parking lot but it’s $17 for three hours; you can try your luck at city lot instead for $9/$10. Tickets are free but they do have special exhibitions which are paid-admission. Masks were encouraged but not required when we went. No food or beverages allowed. Backpacks need to be worn in front of your body. Some of the art was not kid-friendly, and there are warning signs indicating such. There are restrooms on the second level. You take the escalator up to the third floor and work your way around. You can get a peek at storage while taking the stairs down to the second/first level. Overall, it’s a really fun way to spend a couple of hours to a full day looking at an eclectic mix of art. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
FreeShanelle S

This is a fantastic art museum! We went to see the intriguing infinity room, a room made of mirrors with colored LED lights hanging from the ceiling at various heights. The effect leaves you feeling like floating in space with ghost images of yourself floating around in all directions. Time in the room is very limited, only 1 minute per group which is far from enough time to fully absorb the wonder of it all. Following the delight of the infinity room we explored the third floor gallery, home to such greats as Liechtenstein and Warhol. As with most art, some was very appealing, some appalling, and some awesome. One room was adults only due to the graphic nature of the art, mostly depicting people of color. I highly recommend visiting the Broad for the experience available in the Infinity Room. Visited on
Weekday

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No wait

Reservation recommended
YesPeterSu Copley

We booked tickets the morning of. They are free reservation tickets but I recommend getting them in advance because I believe they do "sell out". Firstly, the architecture of this building is incredible. The building itself is a work of art and was mind blowing just walking through the entrance. The art pieces are fascinating as well and so entertaining to look at and gain some inspiration from. It was not too crowded and was pretty easy to check everything out quickly. The exhibit is not huge and can most likely be looked through in about an hour. I highly recommend checking out The Broad as it is in a great spot of DTLA and has some iconic pieces. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
Up to 10 min

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
FreeGuy Heger

I would like to recommend Adams College of English to each person on this planet. Literally if you have ever felt that you cannot understand or just remember some grammar rules or felt frustrated with your pronunciation and couldn't change it, try to join Adams College of English at least for 1 year and everything will change for you forever. The atmosphere is very important to me. When I can feel safe to talk, not being afraid of making any mistakes. And I got this feeling of a safe zone from my coach – Deniel Cameron. He is not just an extremely nice, kind, intelligent person, but also a great supportive teacher, who uses the latest techniques in teaching English. He always finds the right approach and words to make his students feel comfortable. Even online classes in zoom didn't ruin that feeling as if I'm meeting my close friends or family. Daniel is that person, who will share his big love of English with you and it's so contagious, that you will find yourself falling in love with it too. Even if before meeting Daniel you were thinking you are just another dummy for a high level of English, he will gently and in an entertaining way show you that it's not true, that actually you are good enough in English, you just forgot it a bit. With Daniel you will discover inside yourself your magical superpower, your completely different real potential which will help you to level up your knowledge of English. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get classes with other teachers, but I talked with some of them in school. It's just incredible people. In general the atmosphere in Adams College of English is warm and I always feel there like home with my best friends. I think the level of professionalism and support in Adams College of English starts from a philosophy of life of it's principal – Mr. Park. The owners of this school – Mr. and Mrs. Park are extremely intelligent and supportive people. So there is nothing strange that they gathered around themselves such a great team. I am so grateful to my friend who recommended this school to me once. I felt so sad to leave my daily English meetings. There is only one bad thing about this school. When your course finishes, you will miss it so hard.Nadiia Pavlyk-Vachkova

As a student having studied at this school, I can definitely tell that Adams college of English is a good school. Teachers and staffs are very friendly and helpful. This made me feel comfortable while studying in this foreign country. They are also very professional. While discussing difficult topics, the teacher patiently listened to students’ speaking no matter what their levels are. The dean and administrative staff were responsive and helped me a lot whenever I encountered difficulties. I highly recommend the school.Jay Kim

I have studied in this school for a long time. Teachers were so nice and friendly. They made an effort to teach students something new and interesting. Thanks to them, I could improve my English. Also, Staffs were kind and helpful. If you ask something, they would willingly help you. Easily accessible to Public transportation (Wilshire, Western station) is another advantage of this school. If you think about studying English in Los Angeles (K-town), I highly recommend this school.Byungjoo Ko

Compare to the quality they provided, the camp is not worth it at all! We have three parents registered this camp together and we all shared the same feeling we had the very dissatisfying camp experience here.1.The unfair pricing system. Early birds pay more fees than the Late Gators. We surprisingly found out three of us paid different amount for the same camp.Two early registrants paid $691/each (plus tax)while the latter one did $70 less. They did refund us the difference after we requested. However, we don’t think most of the parents will have chance to find out the different price CodeRev charges for different kids. 2.Very unprofessional operation. It seems like they temporarily rent a room behind the front desk of a building. The sign and everything look temporary. All the kids have to stay in a same room to do all their stuffs . And the teacher is not ready until the substitute works till the third day.3. Mixing 6 grader with kids from much younger category in the same group. Feel sorry for my daughter she had to waste lots of time waiting for the much younger kids to catch up. Seemed they had two teachers working in the room. However, my kids told me sometimes the teacher was not sufficient to take care of all the kids and my daughter didn’t get enough instructions as the teacher was too occupied and busy with younger kids and multiple programs.4. One of my friends complained the 30 mins recess is too long. 5.What kids learned doesn't match what they showed In the promo video. My son registered the Rev Robot because he thought he would be introduced how to use remote controller to control the robot as showed in the promo video. Unfortunately, by the end of the camp, he was told we had to pay for one more week to start the part of the remote controlling and they were not old enough to be instructed the content yet . My son was so disappointed as he didn’t feel he learned as it showed in the video. I shared my feedback on the first and second day to the owner ,Evan and requested for the improvement or the refund. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any improvement and he was not responsive except the substitute called with no solution. Anyway, I am writing this review on behalf of three moms who had dissatisfying experience with this camp. I feel bad for them as I recommended this one to them and persuaded them to join when they felt it was too pricy. If you have higher expectation for the camp at $691/ week, none of us recommend this one to you.We have been working with lots of camps before and we know how the professional one works. Obviously, CodeRev is not the one.Daisy He

I can't say enough good things about CodeREV and their awesome staff. My daughter and many of her friends always look forward to their twice weekly classes there. We especially love the owner, Evan, and Jim Pike, who teaches grades 2-8 math using Minecraft. They've been a bit busy, lately, with summer camps, but nevertheless my daughter is getting the individualized attention she needs as she learns to code. I was also happy to hear they're coming to her charter school to teach in the fall.LA Homeschooler

Both my girls enjoyed their camp at the Del Mar Torrey Pines High School. Each student was provided a station and help was always available. The staff left a great impression on my kids because they learned a new skill everyday. The crew was knowledgeable, professional, and fun. My daughters were able to creatively showcase their work at the end. Each child was proud to see what they have accomplished . Thank you for inspiring our kids.WeAreFamiliy T

I'm almost hesitant to post a review of this gem of a camp because I don't want it to get overbooked. But here it is: we formed a pod with some friends and friends of friends, and ended up with a group of 14 kids and two very knowledgable and friendly counselors. Each day, the group went to a different hiking trail in West LA (there's an East LA option too). They spend the whole day outdoors hiking, learning about plants and animals, conservation, playing games, practicing mindfulness, drawing, and just enjoying each other's company and nature's. Each night, they send a detailed (and beautifully written) summary of the day complete with photos and weather/parking instructions for the next day. My daughter loved it, and we felt totally safe with her in their capable hands. For someone growing up in the middle of the city, this is an invaluable experience that will teach the kids so many life skills they can't get in a classroom, playdate, or even with us. We hope to go back for years to come.Stephanie W.

My son just completed a week at Biocitizen and I cannot recommend it enough! They’ve created a very thoughtful, engaging, and fun week across the numerous nature parks we have in LA. My son came home happy and sharing about all the things he learned and the games he played. Equally important was how well-organized and communicative the staff were. We received very details summaries at the end of the day of what the group did with fun pictures of everyone having the best time! We also received very clear details of where and when to meet and what to pack. They made it very easy for us parents. Jacob and Sophie are clearly very good at their jobs and passionate about teaching kids about the natural resources we have right here locally. Thank you — my son will be back!Jenny Vazquez-Newsum

This was our first time at BioCitizen, and my 7yo LOVED it! In fact, he wants to be a BioCitizen counselor when he grows up now. We love that he got to spend the day immersed in nature with thoughtful, knowledgeable counselors, and played fun games while learning. Each day he'd tell us about the "epic animals" they spotted. We really appreciated the detailed 'field reports' we got every evening about what the kids did all day, including fun photos. I'll admit, I was a little skeptical going in, because it felt like a lot of money to play in nature all day, but it's clear that a lot of time, effort, and training go planning this camp. It's worth every penny, and we'll be back next year for sure!Melissa Kuypers

The instructors of Got Game have been absolute angels through the lock down. Their love and warmth towards the kids have been a saving grace for our son and for us. Thanks to their incredible communication skills they managed to make (and still do almost every day) our son feel like he's part of a community and part of a team all while being home alone in front of a computer. They were the best antidote to the isolation and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication to the emotional and developmental well being of the children of LA. Our son asks every day what Got Game classes does he have today and is very disappointed on days when there aren't. The Got Game team was also wonderfully responsive to feedback from the parents and really worked to make sure the programs they offer are helpful both time and content wise. Their constant innovation of ideas for new classes that might work on zoom is inspiring.Ravit Markus

I can't say enough good things about this program. Coach K and the team are so thoughtful, creative, and well-organized when it comes to hosting activities for kids. Our daughter has been a member of the Got Game "squad" since kindergarten for after school and summer activities. The coaches are all FANTASTIC with the kids in helping them achieve their best. We asked Got Game to help with her birthday party last year – in person – and they really brought great energy for the kids. This year, with everything being virtual, we were so thankful that they could host her birthday. Coach Kayla is such a engaging leader and all the kids, parents, and grandparents had a wonderful time.Jennifer Jackson

Our son has been going to Got Game for the past couple of years. He absolutely loves the camp and the coaches – it has been some of his best childhood memories so far! Everyone at Got Game is so nice, responsible and communicative. They have the best staff. We started going during Covid and we were so impressed by their safety protocols and how they handled everything so well during such an unprecedented time. And still, they didn’t miss a beat as the kids couldn’t have had more fun. I can’t imagine sending our son to any place better!Jocelyn Kalsmith

It is my privilege to Share my experience at Mr Chef Erick Culinary School. This school is perfectly organized from all the multi courses they offer and easy to navégate website to the in school experience. I highly recommend this beautiful, cozy school. This class room school gives you everything you ever had dream of in culinary school experience! The chef instructor (owner) is absolutely highly knowledgeable, experienced, well awarded and respected in the industry- as well as so patience, and kind and so enthusiastic! and his ability to explain so clearly is beyond perfect and enjoyable! From the minute you enter the school you feel so welcoming from the front Door -Desk amazing wife Jennie Co- founder who’s always so helpful in anything you may have questions about, and always kindly goes the extra mile to help! The chef assistant who’s happily share his knowledge and helps to assist the students as well, All of way to the lady who helps maintaining this beautiful school impecable! I’m grateful to them and happy I choose this school.Maria Gomez

back in April of 2018 I took Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom Basics class. It was 4 Monday nights of professional lessons and well crafted recipes. I was on the 3rd Monday that we made a fresh pasta and bolognese sauce that would turn out to be the catalyst for me to venture further into culinary programs. I recently completed the 16 week Master Chef Program (2/12/19) and I am currently taking the 10 week Master baking program. Chef Eric is a talented chef and amazing teacher. I appreciate his positive approach to things. I'd also like to thank Juana for her amazing attitude and for all the hard work she does to keep the dishes washed.Joey Dennis (Joeywood)

The Master Chef program more than lived up to my expectations. I learned more than just recipes–I learned the principles of cooking. As a teacher, Chef Eric is patient, supportive, but also exacting. He runs a tight operation–and you COOK–the certificate you get at the end is something you EARNED through hard work. If you want to learn how to cook, then the Master Chef program is the way to do it. Oh, and I'm planning to take the baking class in the near future–can't wait!Christopher Wolski

Maker’s Mess has the nicest staff and the owner, Victoria, is amazing. One day she called me to apologize for another child throwing a frisbee at my child. It didn’t even hit my child but Victoria was none the less concerned and told me how seriously they take things like this. What a breath of fresh air. I feel like no one wants to deal with kids being physical anymore. I can’t recommend Maker’s Mess enough. The week my daughter went, they were studying pop Artist and they had it really thought out with a lot of activities and a story about each artist. This is the second year my daughter has been and she can’t wait to go back. When I drop her off, I know she will be well looked after.Jenn Bauman

I did the papier mache ornament class and had a good time. Both the host and the instructor were very friendly. There was a slight hiccup at registration because I had registered at the Friends level (you and a +1) but it didn't seem to show. My one complaint about the class is that the instructor seemed to wait for everyone to be done with the current step before explaining the next step. This caused a lot of "what should I be doing?" whispering among the students. I think this could be fixed by providing more of an outline of the entire process at the start of the class. That said, I'm very happy with how my ornament turned out and I would take another class here.Dinh Luong

I love Maker's Mess! I've taken at least 4 classes there and every one of them has been both fun and inspiring. The staff is friendly, and the teachers are knowledgeable. The size of the space allows for a small group of like-minded crafters to get together for an interesting project and be creative. The atmosphere is supportive, so even if you're a beginner, you should fit right in. There are cute items for sale and parking is convenient, plus there are restaurants and shops to visit in the surrounding area. I always leave with new ideas and pieces I am pleased with that I've made. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be taking classes there again.Kathleen O'Reilly

I love this school , this school is super focused on teaching the students academically and also teaching them life skills that they will need in the future . They’re also focused in the students needs they offer many things and youth build feels like family . You’re involved in everything they make sure your ideas are took into consideration and it’s super fun along with school work . They try to push you to be motivated and determined for your high school diploma . I love all my teachers they all showed me care and push me to do better everyday they also make sure we have fun .we do projects games and field trips and we’re also involved with the community . Avyouthbuild helps you succeed and your dreams possible.Life with Vicky

Youthbuild charter school it’s a great school because it gives students more confidence when asking questions, engage in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. Also the teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed. They are so great about sharing moments of pride they see within the students their good behaviors and achievements; and they know the importance of parents involved , and do it in a very respectful, approachable manner. They are a great team and great school.Makeup by daviana

I personally recommend AV youthbuild because they work with your schedule and situations no matter how hard it may seem. The staff aren’t just staff they actually take the time to build relationships with the students. Even on days we don’t show up they check up on us and that sometimes is crucial. It just shows how much they care in achieving your goal to graduate! I love it so far & I know they will forever hold a special place in my academic journey!monica rios

We love Monarch Camp! My daughter (6) attended all summer and really got a lot out of it. The camp's been around a long time, so they've got it all down pat. The counselors are all well-trained, young, friendly and energetic. They all seemed to know my daughter's name. The complimentary before- and after-care was important to me as a working parent, because so many of the other camps I looked at didn't accommodate my working schedule (Out at 3:00? GMAB). Monarch is a little more expensive than the camps that don't have a pool, but the pool was so important to us. And they make it affordable with a very easy and convenient payment plan. The administration is great at communication and responds promptly to emails, listens to feedback and tries to resolve any issues that may occur. They were very helpful with accommodating a couple of early pickups we had to do at the last minute. The weekly field trips were amazing! All the great kids places that I don't have time to take her to. Now I don't have to, because she got to go with Camp! I also really like that at pickup the children were all having fun enjoying largely unsupervised free play. Not every moment of their day needs to be micromanaged! Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of counselors around keeping an eye on things. But nobody was telling the kids what to do and how to play during the aftercare portion of the day. I never had trouble finding my child at pickup (except for the one time she was in the bathroom). They are all in clearly-marked tents with their age groups. Like I said, they've got this down to a science. We chose to do the classic day camp instead of a specialty camp because we wanted her to have a well-rounded experience where she got to try a lot of different things. The fact that they swim twice a day (class/practice in the morning and then a "free swim" in the afternoon) was important to me because I really wanted my daughter to become a strong, confident swimmer and she DID. Next year, though, she wants to do Tumbling camp. She'll still get to do the free swim in the afternoon, so she'll get the best of both worlds. I'm so happy and relieved that she can go to Monarch Camp all summer and have a blast while being safe and looked after by loving professionals.Kim B

Absolute chaos. The whole operation seems to be run by high school children with no adult supervision. We enrolled our kids in their summer camp for a week and pulled them out after the first day. You'd be better off (and your kids will be safer) splitting the cost of a babysitter with another family. Some of the most troubling things that happened: – No director was present at drop-off, and no staff introduced themselves, and as such my kid spent the whole day unsure of who to ask if he needed help. – Pick-up was utter pandemonium: about 100 kids playing 100 separate games with balls in a gymnasium, some kids left unattended lying down on the floor, or crying against a wall, the only staff present being high school students who were socializing with each other and not directing play. – Beyond this, none of the school-aged staff members knew who or where either of my kids were, and all the entrances to the campus and building were fully open and mostly unmonitored. We were literally told "you're going to have to find them in there" as they motioned vaguely to the swarm of screaming children in the gym. – When I asked one of the staff-children who supervised my kid during the day, and if there was an adult present who I could speak to, and she didn't give me a name, only said (twice) "I know it's disorganized, we're trying to make it better." Afterwards, I did have a phone conversation with an adult, who when I reported all of the above to her, responded with dismay and shock, ensured we were given a refund for the rest of the week, and assured us she would send this feedback to the (adult) staff.Casey Kim Kelleher

We are very pleased with Monarch Camps. We came across Monarch while researching camps in the valley after receiving a recommendation from a friend. I took a tour last summer and was sold! The camp is safe and well-organized and orchestrated. All staff members and volunteers are super welcoming, caring, and helpful. They use new, state-of-the-art gyms, equipment, and rooms (rock wall, gymnastics gym, etc.) Traditional day camps and specific sports camps are offered. In the summer, children learn to swim twice a day and are lead and closely supervised by skilled, nurturing staff. Children are grouped according to their ages. Our daughter was very happy attending Monarch! She enjoyed the time she spent there making new friends, singing camp songs, doing fun activities, and learning from her counselors. We are definitely returning, and cannot wait for our son to join too. They will have so much fun together there!Chet C

Inner city art located at the 💜 of the Skid Row provide Education to children through different Programs also provide creative art for all ages group ,It's a great place to be because you are not judged ,see you as a human but any other characteristic .Abul Islam

My daughter went to this with her class.She went to creativity lab with half of her friends.They got to work with Disney and make Disney slot cars.It was so awesome.😁Monique Hurtado

A popular place for wedding and special events. A secure parking lot for visitors. LA City security guards are visibly patrolling the surrounding area.Mark Cheung

(This is a review I wrote back in 2016, that I wanted to post here as well.) Le Jardin des Enfants has been a wonderful experience for my son. The teachers, Ali and Zaïa are caring, engaging, and great at what they do. We love that the program is play-based and that the kids do art every day. For example, the kids are learning about "les fruits" so they will be using felt pieces of fruit to create their very own Arcimboldo-esque works of art! The French immersion component is what originally attracted me to Le Jardin, but even if it was an English-speaking school, I would be pleased. That said, I'm delighted when my son comes home singing the French songs he's learned at school and when his speech is peppered with a few French words. Also, I love to receive the regular email updates letting us know what they are learning each week, and the accompanying photos really bring the updates to life. It's almost as if we were there for those moments and it makes it easy to forward to family members so they can share in the fun as well. So, thanks Le Jardin des Enfants (Ali and Zaïa), for making my son's first preschool experience a great one. I only wish you had a program for older kids so he could come back next year!Brea Cola Angelo

I am so happy to have found Le Jardin des Enfants the teachers, Diane and Axelle are the sweetest and most nurturing teachers I have ever come across. Their patience and love for children is seen in the many ways they interact with their students. It is my daughters second year, I can say I am surprised at how well she has caught on French. She sings and knows so many songs all thanks to the incredible teachers.I love receiving daily updates on my daughters activities. Teacher Diane also provides weekly updates with information of all they learned along with pictures. It feels good to know my daughter is happy, safe and comfortable in her school. I leave her feeling secure and at ease knowing she is in good hands. If your looking for a great school with fantastic teachers, hoping for your child to learn or improve their French language look no further this is the place.Viri Ramirez

We have been part of the magical Jardin des Enfants community for the past 1.5 years. This is the best kept secret in DTLA – a secret that should be shared with other families who are looking for a close-knit, nurturing and playful environment. Teacher Axelle and Teacher Nathalie are both phenomenal, super creative and a bright light for the children. Our daughter looks forward to going to school everyday and has created such beautiful friendships. The bilingual, multi-cultural and fascinating mix of families also add such a richness to the children's growth. The parents are so passionate and truly care – volunteering in the classroom by celebrating different cultural holidays, sharing expertise in unique skills and being hands-on in every way possible. We feel honored to have found this preschool, it is a true gem!Nobu & Miles Casupanan

I had just graduated from my middle school and my mom signed me up for a one week film camp in California because I am super into that stuff. I showed up and was immediately met with open arms and love from the entire staff and student body. The lessons were engaging and absolutely fascinating. I was able to transform a passion for movies and making videos into understanding the process of filmmaking in a very real way. But beyond what I learned, and I learned a hell of a lot, I made friends that I still talk to after two years. After the camp ended, we would group Skype all the time. The bonds and relationships you will make at this camp are astonishing and everlasting. The next year I did the two week camp and met who I would consider some of the best friends I have ever had. I am going to SOCAPA this summer for three weeks this time and I am beyond excited for what’s to come. This place is amazing, please trust me.Emory Pardun

I spent two weeks in the acting program in 2018 and it was one of the best summers of my life. As expensive as it was, it was worth every dollar, I made sure to come back for the 2019 program and I am SO excited. The teachers and students were so sweet and welcoming. I was anxious for months before that summer because of how shy and introverted I am but everyone there were so kind and it felt like I had known them forever. I hope every creative person can experience an opportunity as amazing as this. 🙂 Socapa will always mean the world to me.Ellie Rasmussen

Had a blast at SOCAPA LA last summer! I had been doing video productions for four years but had never done scripted shorts. SOCAPA's Core Filmmaking taught me a lot about how to write, direct, shoot, and edit short films. I had a lot of fun and made many great friends in the process. All of the staff members in LA were very friendly. The campus ended up feeling like a giant family by the end of the three weeks and I still keep in touch with many of my classmates. Can't wait to do the Advanced Filmmaking course this summer in New York!Jack Cohenour

Our kids have been going to PlanetBravo for several years now and they look forward to it all year! Every day of camp, they want to be there right when it opens and stay as long as they can. They bond with the counselors, they make new friends, they learn new things, and they have fun. It’s the perfect camp and we’re only disappointed we didn’t find it when they were younger. We’ve sent our kids to all kinds of camps over the years and none of them come close to giving the genuine joy our kids experience at PlanetBravo. (Even when it was remote during the worst of the pandemic, it brought much-needed smiles to their faces and gave them loads to talk to us about at dinner.) Finding a camp that works for you and your kids is incredibly difficult, but we couldn’t be more impressed and grateful to have found such a camp that has enriched and entertained our kids like PlanetBravo has. It’s really the best!Patrick T. Gorman

We are so grateful for PlanetBravo's school program and camps. Planet Bravo provided the technology curriculum at our son school and it was thorough and engaging. Then this past summer, Planet Bravo provided him with much needed engagement and inspiration. They did an amazing job converting their program into an online one. It was definitely the best online educational experience he has had yet. Our twelve-year-old was able to pursue a passion with supportive counselors. At the end of both camps, he was proud of what he created. Every day, we heard him talking and laughing with his peers. The gaming time at the end was much more interactive and collaborative than anything else he has done online. This was such an incredible experience, particularly invaluable when opporunities to interact with his peers is so limited. Thank you!Lisa Hills

This is an excellent program. The staff are enthusiastic and experienced. The kids create amazing projects each and every day of camp. They have high expectations for the kids, academically and socially. It's a safe learning environment. The owner has invested in relationships with local schools, both public and private. I've experienced this first-hand. They've been kind and generous to the community in many ways. Now that they have options for both in-person and online courses, we're excited to try online courses where my child can take summer camp with his cousin, who lives far away. Online summer camp has its benefits! I highly recommend this camp. The special effects class is my favorite so far.Caroline H