Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Oakland, CA

Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Explore play environments, movement games and parachute activities in this mixed-age class designed to support the physical, social and language development of your children. This class is suitable for crawlers to 5yo.

Free time for your child to run around and explore all the equipment.

Figure out how the world works and become a competent problem solver through games that uncover patterns and sequences. This class is suitable for toddlers.

Give your little one a safe space to practice their growing skills! Explore physical development through climbing, crawling, and balancing to support healthy muscle and bone development, while also practicing social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group play.

Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

The MOCHA Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program gives 6th-8th graders the opportunity to develop their art, customer service, and work experience skills in a supportive, creative museum environment. The CIT program is a 1 week program consisting of camp training, work development skills, and art for the summer. CIT hours are M-F (Depending on Camp schedule) 9:00am-3:30pm. If CIT requires care after camp, they will transition to the aftercare program (3:30pm-5:30pm) at an additional fee of $25 per day. Role & Responsibilities CITs build leadership skills and train as MOCHA Art Camp Counselors. Each CIT will work with staff to prepare and support the Teaching Artist in the class and during all outside activities. CITs support staff members in camper supervision, activity preparation, basic equipment maintenance, and other routine camp duties. Qualifications Willing to working with children Have strong teamwork skills Be a caring and enthusiastic role model for youth/peers ages 5-14 Counselors in Training (CITs) are, first and foremost, role models for campers. CITs participate in most camper activities, adhere to all camp guidelines, and model the MOCHA Camp values respect, kindness, helpfulness, and teamwork. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

The MOCHA Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program gives 6th-8th graders the opportunity to develop their art, customer service, and work experience skills in a supportive, creative museum environment. The CIT program is 1 week program consisting of camp training, work development skills, and art for the summer. CIT hours are M-F (Depending on Camp schedule) 9:00am-3:30pm. If CIT requires care after camp, they will transition to the aftercare program (3:30pm-5:30pm) at an additional fee of $25 per day. Role & Responsibilities CITs build leadership skills and train as MOCHA Art Camp Counselors. Each CIT will work with staff to prepare and support the Teaching Artist in the class and during all outside activities. CITs support staff members in camper supervision, activity preparation, basic equipment maintenance, and other routine camp duties. Qualifications Willing to working with children Have strong teamwork skills Be a caring and enthusiastic role model for youth/peers ages 5-14 Counselors in Training (CITs) are, first and foremost, role models for campers. CITs participate in most camper activities, adhere to all camp guidelines, and model the MOCHA Camp values respect, kindness, helpfulness, and teamwork. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

The MOCHA Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program gives 6th-8th graders the opportunity to develop their art, customer service, and work experience skills in a supportive, creative museum environment. The CIT program is a 1 week program consisting of camp training, work development skills, and art for the summer. CIT hours are M-F (Depending on Camp schedule) 9:00am-3:30pm. If CIT requires care after camp, they will transition to the aftercare program (3:30pm-5:30pm) at an additional fee of $25 per day. Role & Responsibilities CITs build leadership skills and train as MOCHA Art Camp Counselors. Each CIT will work with staff to prepare and support the Teaching Artist in the class and during all outside activities. CITs support staff members in camper supervision, activity preparation, basic equipment maintenance, and other routine camp duties. Qualifications Willing to working with children Have strong teamwork skills Be a caring and enthusiastic role model for youth/peers ages 5-14 Counselors in Training (CITs) are, first and foremost, role models for campers. CITs participate in most camper activities, adhere to all camp guidelines, and model the MOCHA Camp values respect, kindness, helpfulness, and teamwork. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Fashion is clothing and beyond! Explore a range of materials and techniques to create original wearable pieces. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Come and join us for Spring Break!! Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Let's get up close and personal with famous artists! We will sketch, paint, sculpt, or draw to create masterpieces inspired by a variety of contemporary, historical, women, people of color, and local artists. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Learn the basics of architecture and landscape design! Campers will experiment with interior design development and blueprints, as well as work with an array of materials to plan, design, and create their very own 3D buildings, and more! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Let's get up close and personal with famous artists! We will sketch, paint, sculpt, or draw to create masterpieces inspired by a variety of contemporary, historical, women, people of color, and local artists. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Explore all the different ways to create art using different types of mediums: paint, clay, pastels, collage, paper crafts, and more. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Illustration and Comics Camp Practice illustration skills as we go through the steps of character design and storyboarding. Campers will look at all types of comics from graphic novels to manga, and create their own zines by the end of the week! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Are you a history buff? If so, this camp is for you. You do not need to have taken History 1 to participate in this week; all you need is a love of all things historical. Come with us as we learn about the fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. Watch the engines that pull all of the cable cars up and down the steep hills around San Francisco. See the Immigration Station where thousands of people first set foot into the United States in the early 1900’s. Climb into the USS Pampanito and the SS Jeremiah OBrien to see two amazing WW2 ship museums. History 2 week at UAC offers campers a variety of opportunities to experience history like never before.

The Bay Area is full of fantastic art museums that are just waiting to inspire our campers. From impressionism to modernism to cubism, we will visit it all. Campers will see photographs, paintings, drawings, and even some sculpture. Days will be filled exploring art museums, strolling by outdoor murals and creating our own art, of course. Each camper will receive a sketchbook to work in during the week and stops will be made en route to complete exciting and engaging art projects.

Point your tastebuds towards a fun and delicious culinary adventure. Similar to all of our camps, we will be traveling to different locations around the Bay Area. Every day will meet and learn from professional chefs from local restaurants. Campers will learn how to prepare and cook their food, and eventually eat their creations. Thus, lunch is included with every day of this week (campers who are not comfortable with a variety of food options are welcome to bring extra food if they desire). ***Note****: Due to the locations and cuisines of this camp week, we must advise that there will be dishes with nuts, gluten, and other possible food allergies. At this time we advise all children with food allergies do not sign up for this camp. If you do have specific or rare food allergies please feel free to inquire with us and we will do our best to check the ingredients being used.

Designed to excite and capture some of our older campers; this camp will take daily trips to meet different artists from around the Bay Area. Each day we will learn and experience a new art form from talented artists in their field. All materials are included. Campers need to bring an artistic interest, a desire to learn and a lunch.

Join us for a fun-filled fine art camp where young artists will dive into an exciting mix of drawing, painting, and sculpture! In this hands-on, mixed media camp, kids will create seasonally themed art projects, exploring their creativity through various techniques and materials. After a morning of artistic expression, we’ll take a mid-day break to enjoy lunch at Montclair Park, where campers can relax at the picnic tables and play on the park's play structure, before heading back to the studio for more artistic adventures. Perfect for budding artists eager to explore, create, and have fun!