SUMMER CAMPS & KIDS

Voted BEST Summer Camp in LA Parent Magazine!   Our teachers come straight from the MAGIC CASTLE of Hollywood.  Peer into the top hat and explore the wonder & majesty that is Close Up Magic. “At Performing Arts Workshops, all a child needs is a curiosity and passion for magic whether they are novices or come to us already having skills,” says Cheryl Appleman, PAW President. “In each one week session campers (ages 8-14) kids will be taught varied aspects of the craft including; sleight of hand, redirection, hand & finger exercises, flourishes, card tricks, classic cups and balls, coin tricks, rope tricks and so much more!” The practice of learning magic will also help your child improve hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, multitasking thoughts & actions, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, self-confidence and self-esteem. PAW offers the ultimate ARTS experience for kids.

Check out this cover of "Tighten Up" by The Black Keys, performed by students of Performing Arts Workshops Guitar Camp at El Segundo.  Well done, Tyler, Lea and Connor! GUITAR CAMP Whether you're a beginner or already have mad skills, our guitar camp has something for you.  Learn chords, tabs, picking, strumming and music theory.  Perform rock, blues, pop & classical and even write an original song! There is only limited space available for the last 2 sessions of camp. Call for details!

Strike a Pose…There’s Nothing To It! Check out this awesome display of STAGE FX MAKEUP CAMP. Brought to you by the students of Studio City, Brentwood and West LA from Weeks 1 & 2.  Enjoy! Space is still available in upcoming sessions, call for info or visit www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the science and artistry that is stage & movie makeup! Cosmetics will be your paint and the human form will be your canvas. Each one-week session of camp (for ages 8-15) is a fun hands-on exploration into the world of Stage F/X Makeup. MAKEUP STYLES ~ Movie, Theatrical, Aging & Character, High Fashion, Glamour, Commercial, Creatures, Special F/X, Zombies and Fantasy Makeup.   Students are taught the fundamentals of makeup, including: safety, sanitation and hygiene, color theory & coordination, highlights, shading, study of face shapes and bone structure and apply them to our Daily Themes. For added fun, on each Frid...

Performing Arts Workshops ~ The students from El Segundo, California, proudly present the song, "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from "The Little Mermaid."  In this video we follow one student's journey from the rehearsal process to performing live on stage. Under the guidance of our nurturing instructors, our students are empowered to realize their personal and artistic potential. When the lights shine and the curtain goes up, "the play is the thing" indeed!

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the science and artistry that is stage & movie makeup! Cosmetics will be your paint and the human form will be your canvas. Each one-week session of camp (for ages 8-15) is a fun hands-on exploration into the world of Stage F/X Makeup. ~ MAKEUP STYLES ~  Movie, Theatrical, Aging & Character, High Fashion, Glamour, Commercial Creatures, Special F/X, Zombies and Fantasy Makeup.   Students are taught the fundamentals of makeup, including: safety, sanitation and hygiene, color theory & coordination, highlights, shading, study of face shapes and bone structure and apply them to our Daily Themes. For added fun, on each Friday, our junior makeup artists get to display their handiwork before a live audience. Voted BEST Summer Camp in LA Parent Magazine! We offer an array of camps including Musical Theater, Guitar, Filmmaking, Magic, Photography & Stage F/X Makeup! The ultimate ARTS experience for kids.

Enjoy a PAW Summer Camp Moment! Enrollment is open now for Summer 2014. Visit  www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com  for more info.

Hi Moms & Dads, Check out Performing Arts Workshops Musical Theater & Guitar Camps in Action. Space for summer 2014 is limited, register today @   www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com See You At Camp, PAW Staff

Many children experience separation anxiety or shyness when starting a new school, camp, or activity.   Typically, this occurs the first few days and then subsides.   However, for some children it takes a bit longer for them to become comfortable.   Here are a few helpful tips you can use to help your child overcome shyness and separation anxiety. First, establish a positive mindset!   In the days leading up to camp, talk to your child about how much fun they will have. Your goal should be to make camp sound like as much fun as a play date or going to an amusement park. On the first day, arrive early, so you can take your time signing them in, introduce them to the counselors and help show your child the layout of the camp.   By taking the time to help your child familiarize themselves with the camp environs, you help put them at ease.   Show your child where to put their personal belongings.   Stay with your child until he or she finds anoth...

WHAT SHOULD A CHILD TAKE TO CAMP EACH DAY? Recently, I was asked the following question for a magazine article written about summer camps.   Q:    What are the essential items parents should pack when sending a child to day camp?   This is an excellent question because the more prepared for camp a parent has their child, the better the child’s experience will be. A:    Most camps have a common core of basics and essentials each child must have and will use over the course of the camp day.   Sunscreen – especially for outdoor camps, but even camps like Performing Arts Workshops, where the primary curriculum is held indoors on a stage, will have times where campers are outside.   Food – enough for a midmorning snack as well as lunch.   Parents need to remember that children will have a better day if their bodies are well fueled.   It is a good idea to make sure the lunch is nonperishable or the lunch box has its own so...

All kids should have the chance to go to camp!  It is a proven fact that how a child spends their summer has a direct correlation to positive academic success. Performing Arts Workshops is pleased to announce that 100 Summer Camp Scholarships are now available!  See below for details how to receive a scholarship for your family. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 100 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN THIS SUMMER ~ For the 5 TH YEAR! ~   Performing Arts Workshops , VOTED 2010’s BEST SUMMER CAMP in LA PARENT MAGAZINE, is pleased to announce that through a generous donation, twenty scholarships at each of our Summer Camp locations are now available.   These special scholarships have been made available for us to give as a matching fund.   Our donor, whose wish is to help local children experience the arts this summer, will sponsor half the tuition for up to 20 children at each camp site. ...

~ Announcement ~ Performing Arts Workshops now has a new Summer Camps & Kids blog.  Our blog provides parents and kids with information on how the "Arts" can enhance a child's life and where to find these opportunities. Thanks for stopping by our Blog, PAW