Kids Camp Classes in San Francisco, CA

Art is a child’s natural language. Each class begins with a story to inspire little ones to draw, paint and sculpt expressively while having creative, imaginative fun. All materials will be provided by the Art Center.

Students enrolled in an afternoon camp may also enroll in After-Care from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Students will enjoy games and activities in our courtyard. We recommend that students bring a snack. If picking up after 5:00 PM, please go to the 25th Street entrance and ring the doorbell. Students must be picked up by 5:30 PM. The RAC will charge a $10 late...

This three hour introduction to doing Stop Motion Animations on an iPad will give you just the spark you need to do animation on your own. You will be introduced to Stop Motion Animation using clay, wire, and colored paper as a form of personal expression.  This form of film and media art will be familiar to fans of King Kong, The Nightmare Before...

Our kid’s surf camps are a great way to build confidence, make friends and have fun learning the incredible joy of Surfing! We provide a supportive environment with experienced instructors!  Bring your child out to our Surf Camp this summer and let them experience the thrill of learning how to surf with our expert guides. So what does it mean...

Students will draw and paint faces of people, animals, monsters, and original cartoon characters, plus sculpt faces from clay and wood pieces, learning what makes each face unique and expressive.  Important things to note: The drop-off time for afternoon camps is between 1:15 PM and 1:30 PM. You must walk your student into the building to the...

An introduction to digital drawing and painting. After this course, students will be more familiar with the most fundamental software of digital art, Photoshop, which opens up more venues to other advanced software being used in the entertainment industry.   Digital tablets and laptops provided.

Students will learn to accurately draw faces in proportion, taking inspiration from great artists. Learn the basics, then draw a portrait from a photo.

Delve into the best of our Art, Jewelry, Leatherworking, Metalsmithing, Textiles & Fiber Arts curriculums in one fantastic summer camp experience. Leatherworking & Metalsmithing:  You’ll learn to create mixed media pieces & explore metalsmithing techniques such as riveting, patina, stamping & dapping and leatherworking techniques...

Welcome to the Hogwarts kitchen! It's a week of cooking some of the favorite foods of Wizards (and muggles too!)  Put down your wand (you're welcome to leave it next to your plate) and pick up a spoon, a spatula, and a knife. We'll create edible magic. (Don't worry, mom and dad, there's lunch every day too, not just dessert.) Menu highlights...

Ooh la la!  French cooking is as varied as its landscape, from the Le Hachis Parmentier served on the glittering streets of Paris to the chicken provencal made in the kitchens of quiet country homes. It’s also the home of many cooking techniques, from the roux used to make sauces and soups to the choux pastry used for eclairs and gougeres. This...

Your Kids Will Love It! Camp begins with an hour of yoga poses and friendship building games. After yoga, students are instructed in art & jewelry projects using a variety of mediums and techniques such as paint, wax, clay, beading, riveting, resin, copper etching, stamping, and wirework.

The foundation of baking starts with precise measuring and an understanding of techniques. What better way to understand baking then to start at the very beginning, by grinding flour? Yup, when we say a loaf of bread was made from scratch we mean it!  This class will start with learning about measuring both by volume and weight, understanding...

This camp requires intermediate/advanced drawing skills. To ensure that your child will feel comfortable at this camp please provide a few photographs of his/her drawings.