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Arts & Crafts

2026 Summer Camp

Art × Design Thinking × Future Skills

12 Creative Labs | 12 Weeks of Exploration

Students explore art through observation, storytelling, invention, and design challenges.
Each week focuses on a real-world theme and ends with a creative presentation.

Enjoy $80 off with Early Bird pricing when you enroll by April 1.

Schedules and Themes

Daily Schedule

09:00-09:15 Drop Off & Free Drawing
09:15-10:30 Morning Camp Curriculum 1
10:30-11:00 Snack/ Recess
11:00-12:00 Morning Camp Curriculum 2

12:00-13:00 Lunch Break & Movie Time
13:00-14:15 Afternoon Camp Curriculum 1
14:15-14:45 Snack/ Recess
14:45-15:45 Afternoon Camp Curriculum 2
15:45-16:00 Pick up & Free Drawing

Camp Calendar

06/01 - 08/21 Monday to Friday

Full Day 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Half Day (Morning) 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Half Day (Afternoon)12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Each camp is one week long

Image by Europeana

06/01 - 07/03

Explore this Jun

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07/06 - 07/31

Explore this Jul

Image by Europeana

08/03 - 08/21

Explore this Aug

Image by Compagnons

Session 1 06/01 - 06/05

Inventor Lab

Creative Problem Solving. Students turn into inventors.

Identify everyday problems
Design invention concepts
Prototype building

Field Trip

Visit The Tech Interactive (an extra $20 may be required)

Session 2 06/08 - 06/12

Storytelling Lab

Visual Narratives. Students learn how to tell stories visually.

Character design
Storyboarding
Create a mini drawing book

Field Trip

Visit Central Park Library

Image by Bouwe van Oosten

Image by The Cleveland Museum of Art

Session 3 06/15 - 06/19

Mini World Lab

Students build imaginative miniature worlds.

Tiny architecture
Landscape design
Diorama building

Field Trip

Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden

Session 4 06/22 - 06/26

Creature Design Lab

Design new species with unique abilities.

Creature anatomy
Character storytelling
Clay creature sculpture

Field Trip

Visit Children's Discovery Museum (an extra $18 required)

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Image by Elena Mozhvilo

Session 5 06/29 - 07/03

Ocean Lab

Designing underwater worlds

Ocean creature design
Coral pattern art
3D underwater diorama

Field Trip

Visit Shoreline Park

Session 6 07/06 - 07/10

Architecture Lab

Designing Spaces. Students design their dream home or studio.

Floor plan drawing
Architecture model building
Interior concept design

Field Trip

Visit the San Jose Museum of Art

Image by The New York Public Library

Image by National Gallery of Art

Session 7 07/13 - 07/17

Nature Lab

Seeing Like an Artist. Learn how artists observe the natural world.

Nature sketching
Texture exploration
Build a mini ecosystem

Field Trip
Visit Santa Clara Central Park for nature observation.

Session 8 07/20 - 07/24

Animal Art Lab

Study animals and create expressive portraits.

Animal anatomy drawing
Texture painting
Animal portrait gallery

Field Trip
Visit Hakone Estate and Gardens

Image by Fuu J

Image by Annie Spratt

Session 9 07/27 - 07/31

Future City Lab

Designing tomorrow. Students imagine cities and future lifestyles.

Future transportation
Architecture design
City model building

Field Trip
Urban sketching at Santa Clara University

Session 10 08/03 - 08/07

Art & Technology Lab

Explore the intersection of art and future technology.

Generative pattern design
Experimental mixed media
Future art installation

Field Trip
Visit the Computer History Museum

Molecular Structure Art

Aboriginal Style Dot Painting

Session 11 08/10 - 08/14

World Art Lab

Discover artistic traditions from around the world.

Cultural patterns
Textile inspired art
Mask design

Field Trip
Visit the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Session 12 08/17 - 08/21

Young Artist Studio

Students create their personal masterpiece.

Idea development
Independent artwork
Summer end celebration

Final Event
Outdoor exhibition and party at Central Park

Art Supplies Table

Weekly themes are designed and may be adjusted before camp to align with enrolled students.

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