Summer Camp for Ages 8-12
We offer 10-weeks full-day summer camp, this camp is a vibrant haven where young artists can explore a kaleidoscope of artistic mediums, techniques, and themes. Join us for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and the joy of creating masterpieces that reflect the unique creativity of each camper.
Camp Dates:
Each camp is one week long (M-F), 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. each day
Week 1: 6/2-6/6 (Draw & Sculpt: Legendary Creatures)
Week 2: 6/9-6/13 (Stop Motion Animation & Pottery Making: Foodie’s Art Adventures)
Week 3: 6/16-6/20 (Creative Echoes: Masterpieces Without Borders)
Week 4: 6/23-6/27 (Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination with Filed Trip)
6/30-7/4 (No Camp)
Week 5: 7/7-7/11 (Art All Over the World: Clay, Painting, Drawing, and More!)
Week 6: 7/14-7/18 (Draw & Sculpt: Legendary Creatures)
Week 7: 7/21-7/25 (Stop Motion Animation & Pottery Making: Foodie’s Art Adventures)
Week 8: 7/28-8/1 (Creative Echoes: Masterpieces Without Borders)
Week 9: 8/4-8/8 (Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination with Filed Trip)
Week 10: 8/11-8/15 (Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination)
8/18 Regular Weekly Class Starts
Hot Lunch is Available and The Menu will be sent out one week before the camp starts.
Daily Schedule:
Draw & Sculpt: Legendary Creatures
Camp Dates: 6/2-6/6 (Week 1) and 7/14-7/18 (Week 6)
Camp Description: Unleash your imagination in our Legendary Creatures Art Camp! Dive into the world of myths and fantasy as you draw, sculpt, and bring to life creatures from folklore, legends, and your wildest dreams.
Camp Keywords: Story Telling, legendary animals, drawing, sculpture
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Mythical Breezes: Drawing Legendary Animals on Fans
Step into the enchanting world of legends and mythology as we combine traditional craftsmanship with creative expression. In Mythical Breezes, students will design and draw legendary animals—such as dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, or griffins—onto handheld fans, blending artistic techniques with cultural storytelling.
Legendary Animals Sculpture
Bring your mythical creatures to life through hands-on sculpting, imaginative storytelling, and artistic exploration.
Legendary Animals Design and Drawing
Unleash your creativity as you design and illustrate legendary animals using watercolor and pencil! This project invites young artists to explore the beauty of mythical creatures through detailed sketching and expressive painting techniques.
Stop Motion Animation & Pottery Making: Foodie’s Art Adventures
(Digital device like iPad or iPhone Required)
Camp Dates: 6/9-6/13 (Week 2) and 7/21-7/25 (Week 7)
Camp Description: Get ready for a deliciously creative summer at Foodie Art Adventures Camp! This hands-on camp blends art, animation, and sculpture as young artists explore the world of food-inspired creativity through bento box & picnic basket stop motion and clay food and plate sculpting.
Perfect for young artists who love food, art, and creative storytelling. No experience needed—just a big appetite for imagination!
Camp Keywords: Clay, Drawing, Stop motion animation
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Bento Box & Picnic Basket Drawing and Stop Motion
Inspired by the charming paper-based artistry of Paper Paper, young creators will design, cut, and animate delightful food-themed stop-motion films.
Video Link: https://youtube.com/@paper__pepper?si=huJ2vedVuAsRgfUe
Food & Plate Clay Art Class 🍽️🎨
This hands-on class allows young artists to sculpt, shape, and design realistic or whimsical miniature foods and decorative plates using clay.
Creative Echoes: Masterpieces Without Borders
Camp Dates: June 16-20 (Week 3) and July 28 - Aug 1 (Week 8)
Camp Description: Discover the joy of exploring art through a fresh perspective! In this camp, students will delve into the works of various artists—both historical and contemporary—and learn to appreciate their unique styles and techniques. Guided by skilled instructors, participants will reinterpret these works to create their imaginative versions using a variety of materials and methods. This camp fosters creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression, encouraging young artists to develop their voices while celebrating the inspiration found in others’ art. Perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels!
Perfect for young artists (ages 8-12) who love exploring cultures, experimenting with art forms, and creating without limits. No experience is necessary—just a passion for creativity!
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Whimsical Animal Painting – Inspired by Alison Friend 🎨🐾
Step into the charming world of animal art in this delightful summer camp inspired by British artist Alison Friend! Known for her warm, expressive, and playful animal paintings, Alison’s work serves as the perfect inspiration for young artists to create their adorable animal masterpieces.
Optical Illusion & Perspective Drawing 🎨👁️
Step into the world of mind-bending art and dimensional drawing in this exciting class on Optical Illusions and Perspective! Young artists will learn how to trick the eye with visual effects, depth techniques, and dynamic compositions that create the illusion of movement, distortion, and 3D space on a flat surface.
Yayoi Kusama-Inspired 3D Bouquet Art Class 🌸🎨
Step into a world of vibrant colors, polka dots, and infinite patterns in this exciting art class inspired by the legendary artist Yayoi Kusama! In this hands-on project, young artists will create their 3D bouquet sculptures, exploring Kusama’s signature motifs while crafting their unique floral masterpieces.
Box Anamorphic Illusion Art Gallery Project 🎨📦
Step into the world of mind-bending anamorphic illusions in this exciting art project! In the Box Anamorphic Illusion Art Gallery, young artists will design and build a miniature gallery inside a box, featuring optical illusions that change depending on the viewer’s perspective.
Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination with Filed Trip
Camp Dates: June 23-27 (Week 4) and Aug 4-8 (Week 9)
Description: Dive into a world of limitless artistic possibilities with Creative Art Adventures! This dynamic camp is all about exploring new techniques, expanding your creativity, and embracing the power of imagination. From painting and sculpting to mixed media and more, this camp encourages young artists to experiment, express themselves, and discover their unique artistic voice.
Camp Keywords: Painting, Drawing, Creative Thinking, sculpting
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Watermelon Dreams: Chinese Painting 🍉🎨
Immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of Chinese painting while exploring the refreshing and symbolic world of watermelons in art! In this unique class, young artists will learn traditional Chinese brush painting techniques, blending cultural artistry with imaginative expression.
Sculpture Art Inspired by Taiwanese Artist Shufan Guo
Explore the poetic and expressive world of sculpture in this hands-on art class inspired by Taiwanese artist Shufan Guo! Known for his intricate forms, fluid movements, and storytelling through sculpture, Guo’s work serves as the perfect inspiration for young artists to create their own unique three-dimensional masterpieces.
Imaginary Mechanics: Drawing the Hidden World Inside Toys 🎨🤖
Unlock your imagination and dive into the hidden mechanical world inside toys! In this creative drawing class, young artists will reimagine their favorite toys by illustrating inventive gears, circuits, and imaginary mechanics hidden beneath the surface.
Robo-Wild: Transform Animals into Robots 🤖🦁🎨
Step into a futuristic world where animals become machines! In this exciting art class, young artists will reimagine their favorite animals as mechanical creatures, blending nature with technology through creative drawing and design.
Farm Field Trip:
Filed trip will be visiting local farm or Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, exact date and location will be informed 1 week before the camp, drop off and pick up at the location.
Art All Over the World: Clay, Painting, Drawing, and More!
Camp Dates: July 7-11 (Week 5) and Aug 11-15 (Week 10)
Description: Travel the globe through art and creativity in this exciting summer camp! Young artists will explore diverse artistic traditions from different cultures while experimenting with a variety of mediums, including clay, painting, drawing, and mixed media.
Camp Keywords: clay, painting, drawing, and mixed media
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Japanese Lucky Cat: Mixed Media Sculpture 🐱🍀
Celebrate the charm and symbolism of the Japanese Lucky Cat (Maneki-Neko) in this fun and creative mixed-media sculpture class! Young artists will craft their own three-dimensional lucky cat statues, blending clay, paint, collage, and decorative elements to bring their feline figures to life.
Creative Clay Porcelain: Plate Making & Painting 🎨🍽️
Discover the beauty of handmade porcelain plates in this hands-on clay and painting class! Young artists will explore the art of ceramic plate making, from shaping and designing to painting intricate patterns and glazing their creations.
Mucha & Anime-Inspired Poster Design Art Class 🎨✨
Step into a world of elegance, flowing lines, and vibrant storytelling in this unique poster design class inspired by Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau style and the dynamic aesthetics of anime! Young artists will learn to blend ornate decorative elements, expressive characters, and bold compositions to create stunning illustrated posters.
