Lincoln Heights YAC( Su'26)- Young Artists Camp: Group A (ages 6-8)

YOUNG ARTISTS SUMMER CAMP 2026: SUMMER OF RESILIENCE!

JUNE 29 - AUGUST 1 (5 WEEKS)

Daily Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm and Field Trip Wednesdays as per schedule below

Welcome to the Lincoln Heights Youth Art Center Summer Camp 2026 — a fun, creative, and inspiring space for young artists ages 6–13 who want to spend the summer immersed in the visual and performing arts! Our summer camp runs from June 29 through August 1 and gives kids the chance to explore the arts, make new friends, build confidence, and have an unforgettable summer.

This year’s theme is “Summer of Resilience,” inspired by Tupac Shakur’s poem “A Rose That Grew From Concrete.” The theme reminds us that even in difficult situations, young people can grow, thrive, and shine through creativity, community, and self-expression.

At Lincoln Heights Youth Art Center, we believe every child is creative and deserves a place where they feel seen, supported, and encouraged. Campers will get hands-on experience in a variety of exciting multidisciplinary arts classes and activities:

Theater Arts – Acting games, storytelling, improv, and performances that help students build confidence and teamwork skills.

Visual Arts – Drawing, painting, sculpture, and creative projects that let imaginations run wild.

Dance – High-energy movement classes that encourage expression, coordination, and fun.

Rhythm Lab – Rhythm, singing, instruments, and music activities that inspire creativity and joy.

Son Jarocho Music and Dance - Son Jarocho is a traditional Mexican folk music and dance art form from Veracruz that combines live music, singing, rhythm, storytelling, and movement.

Shadow Puppetry - Shadow Puppetry is a visual storytelling art form where light, movement, and handmade puppets inspired by the natural world are used to bring stories and imagination to life.

In addition to daily arts programming, campers will also enjoy exciting field trips throughout the summer. These trips are designed to be a mix of fun, arts-based, and educational experiences, giving students opportunities to explore museums, theaters, cultural spaces, performances, and other community destinations across Los Angeles.

Our caring and experienced teaching artists create a positive environment where students can learn, express themselves, and try new things. Each week, campers will work together on creative projects and performances to share what they’ve learned with family and friends at our culminating student production.

Whether your child already loves the arts or is just discovering their creativity, this camp is a welcoming place for them to grow, connect, and have fun all summer long.

We can’t wait to create with you this summer at the Lincoln Heights Youth Art Center!

Group A - "The Cartoons" is designed for students ages 6-8.

Young Artists Summer Camp is facilitated by LHYAC Teaching Artists and consists of a total of three camp cohorts grouped by age, with a maximum capacity of 10 campers in each group. In addition to our Teaching Artists, LHYAC Young Artist Summer Camp also has the support of caring and experienced Summer Youth Leaders who are there to supervise, guide, and assist our young artists at all times.

QUICK FACTS:

• Young Artists Summer Camp 2026 runs from Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 31 with a culminating Student Production  on Saturday, August 1 at 2 pm - 4 pm at the Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center. Save the Date!
• Daily camp hours are Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Field Trip Wednesday cultural excursions will be on an extended schedule. Final destinations and return times are detailed below. Parent/Guardian Authorization Forms are mandatory for each trip.
• Lunch is provided daily through the City of LA Department of Recreation and Parks FREE Summer Lunch Program. Campers must bring a snack and water from home everyday.
• The total cost of registration is $252 per child for the 5-week camp session. Registration for the full camp is mandatory and non-refundable. See “Registration Steps” below for more information.

REGISTRATION STEPS:

1. Sign Up: Reserve your child's spot in the appropriate age group by completing the Registration form here on Eventbrite.
2. Pay:The tuition payment of $252 per child must be paid in person at the Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center located at 2911 Altura St, Los Angeles, 90031 to complete your registration.

Rolling Registration opens on Monday, June 1 - Thursday, June 18, 10 am - 4:30 pm with a special Registration Assistance Event on Saturday, June 6 at 9 am - 12 pm at LHYAC.

Payments are accepted via Cash, Check, or Money Order made payable to: City of Los Angeles. Payment plans are available. Please call (323) 224-0928 or visit the LHYAC Main Office on the 2nd floor to inquire for details.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF OFFERINGS:

Monday: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Hip Hop Dance

Tuesday: Rhythm Lab, Shadow Puppetry and Nature, Son Jarocho: Sing, Play, Dance!

Wednesday: Cultural education field trip excursions and ensemble rehearsals

Thursday: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Hip Hop Dance 

Friday: Rhythm Lab, Shadow Puppetry and Nature, Son Jarocho: Sing, Play, Dance!

FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:

LHYAC is excited to announce the field trip excursions for our Young Artist campers this summer! Participation in field trips are free, however, students must pack a lunch and water. A signed Parent/Guardian Authorization Form is mandatory for each trip. Round trip transportation from/to LHYAC will be provided. Field Trip Wednesdays will be on a modified/extended schedule as follows and are subject to change:

Wednesday, July 1 - TBD

Wednesday, July 8 - Lincoln Park Swimming Pool

Wednesday, July 15 - The Broad Museum

Wednesday, July 22 - The Getty Museum

All schedules and offerings are subject to change.

LHYAC YOUNG ARTISTS CAMP GUIDELINES:

DROP–OFF & PICK–UP

Daily drop-off and pick-up is at the facility’s front entrance courtyard at Griffin and Altura St. LHYAC is located at 2911 Altura St., Los Angeles, CA 90031.

Campers must be walked into the courtyard to be signed IN and OUT with staff by a parent/legal guardian or authorized person that has been designated on the Eventbrite Registration Form every morning/afternoon.

Camp begins Monday - Friday at 9:30 am. The earliest drop-off time is 9:15 am (except on Field Trip days as needed). If your student arrives after 9:50 am, you will need to sign them in at the Main Office on the 2nd floor.

Camp ends Monday - Friday at 2 pm. The final pick-up time is 2:15 pm (except on Field Trip days as needed). LHYAC does not offer extended child care. Campers who are not picked up by 2:15 pm will be subject to the care of the Security Services Division (SSD) or LAPD. Parents may inquire with the Department of Recreation and Parks Office for any Lincoln Heights Youth Center classes and extended care options by calling (323) 226-1401 or visiting the RAP Office located on the 1st floor.

LUNCH & SNACKS

Free lunch will be provided daily at 12 pm through the LA Parks Summer Lunch Program provided by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. A weekly menu will be posted outside of our Main Office for your convenience when possible.

Should your child bring lunch from home, please make sure their name is clearly marked on the outside of their lunch container(s). Please do not send any meals with your child that need to be refrigerated or heated.

Please pack plenty of drinking water for your child each day.

Please pack 1-2 snacks for your child to eat during break times. The following snacks are not permitted:

• Soda
• Chips (baked and veggie chips are acceptable)
• Candy or gum

If your child has a food allergy, be sure to note specifically on the Eventbrite Registration Form.

Due to food allergies, NO FOOD SHARING will be allowed.

DRESS CODE

Please dress your child in comfortable clothes and shoes. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Label sweaters and any other belongings with your child's name.

A SAFE SPACE

Bullying will not be tolerated. Any Camper who demonstrates any type of verbal, physical or social bullying will be dismissed from the camp with NO refund.

If your child is sick, out of consideration for the health of the other campers, we ask that they do not attend camp. Please call in advance to inform the office. If a camper becomes sick and needs to go home during camp hours, the primary parent/guardian will be called to pick up their child as soon as possible.

​Mask wearing in City of Los Angeles facilities is no longer required, however they may be worn at the camper's family's discretion. If you/your student develops symptoms of illness while here, you will be asked to put on a mask that will be provided to you. If you/your student is sick, we ask that you please stay home out of an abundance of caution and courtesy for everyone's health and safety.

MEDICAL

LHYAC staff are not authorized to administer Medic*tion. Should your child need to take Medic*tion, we ask that it be taken before or after camp hours. If it is necessary for your child to take Medic*tion during camp hours, please notify Staff immediately for further guidelines, and provide detailed information on the Eventbrite Registration Form.

For any other medical needs or concerns, please call the Main Office: (323) 224-0928.

PARTICIPATION

All campers are expected to participate fully in ALL Young Artists Camp classes and activities each day.

No cell phones, handheld devices, or any other valuables are allowed during camp. If any of these items are discovered after your child has been signed in, they will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian when the camper is picked up. The LHYAC will not be responsible for items lost, stolen or broken.

GENERAL

All musical instruments and classroom equipment should be handled with care. Any damage done purposefully will be repaired and/or replaced and the cost of damages will be billed to the camper’s parent/guardian.

Only restrooms located on the 2nd floor will be available for LHYAC students. Campers will be allowed to use the restroom when necessary during class time using the buddy system (another child) and escorted to the restroom lobby by a Summer Youth Leader staff. Restroom breaks will also be taken in groups in between classes using the buddy system under adult staff supervision.

Kitchen and all Recreation and Parks areas are restricted to LHYAC campers (i.e. downstairs restrooms, gym rooms, outdoor rink). If your child will be participating in Recreation and Parks classes or activities after the Young Artists Camp, please notify the LHYAC Main Office.

Should you need to contact your child during camp hours, please call the Main Office at (323) 224-0928.

PAYMENT

Your tuition payment of $252 per camper confirms your registration. Payments are accepted in person only at the Lincoln Heights Youth Art Center’s ain  located on the 2nd floor via Cash, Check, or Money Order. Payment plans are available. Please call (323) 224-0928 or visit the LHYAC Main Office on the 2nd floor to inquire for details.

Questions? Call us at (323) 224-0928, email us at [email protected], or drop by the Main Office located on the 2nd floor and we will be happy to assist you further.

We can't wait to have lots of creative fun with your young artists this summer!

See you soon!

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