SOCAPA Summer Arts Camps for Teens - Los Angeles, California

Dawn D.

My daughter (14 at the time) went to LA from NJ for this camp for three weeks last summer and loved it. She did the film camp and the things that she was exposed to were amazing. The films she made, remarkable. She’s going back to the advanced camp this summer - and attending their winter program in NYC starting next week. Great program!

Karen B.

Our son did a 3-week core filmmaking at their LA location in 2024 and LOVED it. So much so, that we are sending him back in 2025 for the advanced film making in NY. It was a great experience for him. This was his first time away from home and to be out of state we were a little worried, but it worked out great. Thank you SOCAPA!

Charles M.

I had a spectacular time at Socapa LA! I had a great time and learned a lot being on sets of the films me and my friends were making there! I met so many great people that I am still in touch with today! The teaching staff and counselor are all amazing at what they do I highly recommend SOCAPA

Tracy H.

I literally found SOCAPA by Googling “summer camp for kids who don’t like camp.” It turned out to be a great fit for our art-oriented son who was very interested in film and wanted to explore filmmaking. He started with the virtual screenwriting program and enjoyed that enough to try the 3-week basic filmmaking summer program in LA. He had a great experience! He learned a lot about filmmaking and confirmed his desire to pursue it in college, met some new friends with interests similar to his, and loved the campus and LA scene. We were glad to find a summer experience for him that he could truly enjoy. We also love that it gave him an opportunity to “try out” his intended college program and experience a slice of college life prior to applying to colleges.

Patrick A. J.

SOCAPA was a game-changer for me! I attended the three-week film intensive in 2009, and it sparked the creative passion that led me to my current role as a Creative Exec in TV. The hands-on learning and the mentorship from professionals were truly invaluable in shaping my career path. SOCAPA gave me the introductory skills, confidence, and inspiration to pursue my dream in the industry. It’s an incredible program that I highly recommend for anyone serious about their craft, want to see if they are interested in film (or parents that are questioning if they should buy their child a camera - send them here first to see if they actually want to do it lol) 10/10!

judd B.

Our son is interested in filmmaking and screenwriting and aspires to someday direct.

He thoroughly enjoyed his experience last summer at Socapa LA and found it beneficial on many levels.

It was an engaging setting for him and validated his interest in the entertainment industry.

I believe this to be a great environment to further develop skillsets and help a young person determine if they do wish to pursue this path.

Ann M.

SOCAPA was the greatest experience for our son. He was surrounded by peers who wanted to make films and learned so much. He can wait to return next summer for Advanced Filmmaking!

gina D.

There are not enough good things I can say about my daughter’s experience at the 2 week Socapa LA acting camp. She arrived timid and nervous and left camp larger than life with a newfound excitement for her craft and deep friendships. The shorts created while there are something we both treasure. I love witnessing her growth and stretching beyond her comfort zones. This experience was so positive that she has begged me to return this coming summer.