Kid's Comedy Camp Returns to Laugh Factory

The is preparing for its 27th annual Kid's Comedy Camp. 

The famous comedy venue will host an information session for interested families on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free camp enrolls disadvantaged children from low-income neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. 

The ten-week program brings in professional comedians to coach campers ranging in age from 9 to 16. Past instructors have included Richard Pryor, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Bob Saget, Lopez, Adam Sandler and Jon Lovitz.

Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada said the goal is to build a camper's self-confidence.

“It’s not just about telling jokes or making them a comedian or a star,” Masada told Patch at last year's graduation ceremony. “It’s mostly about giving them confidence for life."

A first for the camp this year, summer sessions will be streamed live over the Internet so that interested kids who can’t physically come to the camp are able to experience some of the fun.

Comedy Camp kicks off July 14 and the program will run on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More information may be obtained by calling the Laugh Factory at (323) 656-1336 ext. 1.

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