Explore Our 2025 Summer Youth Camps
June 16–August 8, 2025
Summer Youth Camps at Otis College invite young creatives aged 5-14 years to explore art and expression through exciting programs taught at one of the nation's top art and design colleges. Our weeklong day camps provide fun opportunities for young artists to learn and discover a variety of topics such as drawing, painting, 2D animation, cartooning, graphic design, and more, all in a creative, collaborative setting.
Children’s courses introduce the elements and principles of art while encouraging
personal expression and exploration. We also offer courses designed specifically for
young teens that provide an in-depth exploration of art materials and techniques,
while further examining creative ideas through rich class discussion. For questions
about our Summer Youth Camps at Otis College of Art and Design, please contact Extension
at summercamp@otis.edu or 310-665-6850.
Discover Summer at Otis College
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about our Summer of Art program. Explore course offerings, get an inside look at the experience, and ask your questions during a live Q&A. These sessions are perfect for students, parents, art educators, and counselors eager to learn more. Register today, and we’ll send you the Zoom link to join!
About Summer Youth Camps
Get Animated: Dive into the Creative Worlds of Our Stop-Motion Stars
Check out the amazing stop-motion creations from our talented students in the "Animating Worlds in 4D" course at Otis College Summer Youth Camps. This video showcases their hard work and creativity, bringing unique stories to life frame by frame. Watch to see their imaginative worlds come alive through the art of stop-motion animation.
Program Information
- Camps will run weekly
- Five-day, week long programs are available.
- Classes meet M-F from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. P.T.
- Offered in-person in Summer 2025
- For additional information, please contact Extension at summercamp@otis.edu or 310.665.6850
Youth Program Benefits
Create This Summer
Young creatives interested in art and design can expand their skills through engaging courses in a variety of fun topics including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, 2D Animation, Graphic Design, and more.
Expert Instruction
Summer Youth Camps are taught by experienced art educators who are practicing artists and designers. Our skilled instructors encourage students to grow their creativity. Learn from the best at Otis College.
A Customized Experience
Summer Youth Camps provide a custom experience with thoughtful programming that is developed specifically for different age groups and geared to their level of experience.
Why Otis?
Established in 1918 as Los Angeles’ first professional school of the arts, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art and design education. Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar winners, legendary costume designers, leaders of contemporary art movements, entrepreneurs, and design stars at influential companies including Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pixar, DreamWorks, Mattel, Nike, and Netflix.
