Stage FX Makeup Camp

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"I think of makeup and special effects as magic, as illusion..."
-Tom Savini

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the science and artistry that is stage and movie makeup! Cosmetics will be your paint and the human form will be your canvas as you let your creativity take flight!

Each one-week session of camp (for ages 9 – 14) is a fun, hands-on exploration into the world of stage and movie makeup. Daily activities include a variety of themes and styles, including Movie Makeup, Glamour and Fashion, Scars and Special Effects, Age and Character Makeup, and even Zombie Day! Students will be taught the fundamentals of makeup, color theory and coordination, safety, sanitation and hygiene, highlights, shading, study of face shapes and bone structure, and much, much more. For added fun, on each Friday, our junior makeup artists get to display their handiwork before a live audience!

Nourishing the imagination, collaborating with others, critical thinking, knowledge of art, science and history, development of problem solving and fine motor skills are just some of the benefits our students get from learning about makeup and special effects. But most importantly, it’s FUN! So come join the adventure at PAW’s Stage F/X Makeup Camp. Your canvas and palette await!

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~ DAILY THEMES ~

Monday: Safety, Makeup Fundamentals, Beauty & Movie

Tuesday: Theatrical, Aging & Character Makeup

Wednesday: High Fashion, Glamour & Commercial

Thursday: Creatures, Scars, Special F/X & Zombie Day!

Friday: Fantasy Makeup

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~ STAGE FX MAKEUP CAMP CURRICULUM ~
WORKSHOPS
Makeup Fundamentals
Color Theory & Mixing Madness
Theatrical Makeup
Face Shapes & Bone Structure
Age & Character Makeup
Glamour & Fashion Makeup
Monster & Zombie Makeup
Scars and Wounds

"It’s about creating a character and telling a story. A writer does that with words, an actor with his performance, a makeup designer does it through color and shapes.”
-Angelina Avallone
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STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BASE MAKEUP:
We have created a curriculum that is awesome and can be accomplished with things you may already have at home or can get easily. Your child will need:
Powder or cream foundation, blush, several shades of powder or cream eye shadows, eyeliner, lip stick, lip liner, eyebrow pencil, and mascara (all make-up colors are based on your complexion and/or colors you enjoy).

TUITION INCLUDES ALL SPECIAL FX MAKEUP:
PAW Staff will supply and utilize Ben Nye Special Effects Makeup at camp for advanced workshops including: Theatrical, Aging, Scars, Zombies, Día de Los Muertos, and Special FX. This will incorporate liquid latex, specialty color wheels, stage blood, as well as gentle makeup remover, blending sponges, professional brushes, table top mirrors, etc. This workshop is not recommended for children with skin allergies and/or skin conditions.

       2025 SUMMER DATES
Stage FX Makeup Ages 9 to 14

**Week 1:  JUNE 16 – JUNE 20
   Week 2:  JUNE 23 – JUNE 27
   Week 3:  JUNE 30  –  JULY 3
   Week 4:  JULY 7 – JULY 11
   Week 5:  JULY 14 – JULY 18
   Week 6:  JULY 21 – JULY 25
   Week 7:  JULY 28 – AUG 1
   Week 8:  AUG 4 – AUG 8

** June 19th Holiday:
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2025 CAMP LOCATIONS & SCHEDULES

Center Street Elementary School
700 Center Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 4 & 7 are available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp is closed on June 19th & July 4th at this location. 

Temple Ramat Zion
17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA 91325 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 3 & 7 are available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:20pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(No Extended Play at this location, doors close at 3:20pm.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp is closed on June 19th & July 4th at this location. 

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center
1434 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 2, 5 & 8 are available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp is closed on June 19th & July 4th at this location. 

Ascension Lutheran
26231 Silver Spur Road, Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (In Auditorium)
Week 5 is available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:20pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(No Extended Play at this location, doors close at 3:20pm.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp will be available on June 19th and closed on July 4th at this location. 

Temple Menorah
1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (In Auditorium)
Week 3 is available. 

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp is closed on June 19th & July 4th at this location. 

Bridges Academy
3921 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, CA 91604 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 1, 4 & 6 are available. 

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp will be available on June 19th and closed on July 4th at this location. 

South Bay Church of the Nazarene
700 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 1 & 8 are available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp will be available on June 19th and closed on July 4th at this location.

St. Andrews Community Center
11555 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (In Auditorium)
Weeks 2 & 6 are available.

Drop-off & supervised playtime available from 8:45am to 9:00am.
Camp Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm – Pick-up & playtime until 3:10pm.

(Doors open at 8:00am for Sunrise Students. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

(Extended Play is available from 3:10pm – 5:00pm. See Tuition At-A-Glance.)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Camp will be available on June 19th and closed on July 4th at this location. 

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CHOOSE YOUR CAMP DISCOUNT!!!

Camp discounts, gift certificates, or coupons may be enjoyed
but not combined.

   Summer in December (Sign up by Dec. 31st) ~ 25% OFF & a free t-shirt

   Early Bird Discount (Sign up by Feb. 28th) ~ 20% OFF

   Extend the Fun Discount (Multiple Session) ~ 15% OFF

   Loyalty Discount (Returning Student) ~ 10% OFF

   Sibling Discount ~ 10% OFF

   PAW Pals Discount (Group) ~ 10% OFF

   1st Time Camper (Give PAW a Try) ~ $50 Camp Dollars OFF Tuition

CAMP TUITION & EXTENDED PLAY

STAGE FX MAKEUP CAMP: $540 per 1 week session
(Be sure to select your camp discount when you register!)

SUNRISE STUDENT  8:00am-8:45am
$15 per day when paid by the day as needed or it’s reduced to $10 per day when paid in advance for the full session.

EXTENDED PLAY  3:10pm-5:00pm (where available):
$25 per day when paid by the day as needed or it’s reduced to $20 per day when paid in advance for the full session.

CAMP ACTIVITIES & POLICIES

  • We at Performing Arts Workshops work to provide a non-competitive, nurturing and fun environment for our campers.
  • Makeup products for this camp include but are not limited to the use of creme foundation, powder, rouge, highlights, shadows, eye liner, mascaras, liquid latex, stage blood, and nose & scar wax.
  • Parents must disclose to PAW any skin conditions and/or allergies their child may have. This camp is not recommended for children with skin allergies and/or skin conditions.
  • We reserve the right to determine activities at our discretion.
  • PAW is not responsible for any clothing stained or damaged by makeup. Parents are encouraged to dress their child accordingly and to send a smock or over-shirt to wear at camp each day.
  • Any special clothing, costumes or dress is provided by the parents.
"A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story.”
-George Lucas

ENJOY A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR PAW CAMPERS
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art art…part play…all FUN!

"Given the backstory, script, story, scene, I try to zero in on what I feel, working closely with the actor on what that face needs or doesn’t.”
-John Caglione (The Joker Artist)

Get in Touch

📬 MAILING ADDRESS: 
904 Silver Spur Rd., #402
Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274
📞 PHONE:
💌 EMAIL:
performingartsla@aol.com
🕖 OFFICE HOURS:
9am-5pm Mon-Fri
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