Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Oakland, CA

Come and spend the day at MOCHA as we celebrate Cesar Chavez Day! Printmaking Explorers- Get ready for messy and marvelous fun! This introductory printmaking camp will explore simple and exciting techniques like stamp making with found objects, sponge printing, and easy monoprints. Kids will learn how to create patterns and images and make lots of colorful prints to share. PLEASE NOTE: AFTERCARE IS 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. LOCATION MOCHA camp takes place at 1221 Broadway, LL-l Suite 49 94612. We are on the lower level of Oakland City Center, just steps from the 12th Street Bart Station (exit 13th street). FRONT DESK: 510-465-8770 YES YES’ FOR CAMP BRING a Lunch, 2 Snacks, & Reusable water bottle WEAR closed toed shoes, tennis shoes LABEL all clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes & water bottles DRESS for a MESS! HAVE a light jacket or sweatshirt for inclement weather PARKING: Parking in our area is mostly metered street parking and paid garages. The Ace garage/Oakland City Center Parking is located right next to the entrance of MOCHA, and is free for the first 10 mins. Ace Parking Management, Inc./Oakland City Center Parking: 525 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612 (free for the 1st 10 mins, $12 an hour) NO NOs Glassware (Bottles and lunch containers) Special or sentimental items Foods with NUTS Electronics CAMP SCHEDULE (MAY CHANGE w/o NOTICE) 8am - 8:45am: Drop Off & Camper Morning Kick-Off 9am - 12pm: AM Art Session (with one snack break) 12pm - 1pm: Lunch 1pm - 3:20pm: PM Art Session 3:30pm - Camp ENDS 3:30 - 5:30 aftercare (purchase is required) MAY I JOIN MY CAMPER FOR LUNCH? Yes, Please check in with the FRONT DESK prior to meeting your camper. Questions call us at 510-987-8556 or email programs@mocha.org MOCHA is a non-profit organization - Tax ID # is 94-308674

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.

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.

Have you ever built a ten-foot tower out of blocks or had your hair stand on end? This summer you can fly around the world using a life size version of Google Earth, blow bubbles the size of a small car and climb around in a DNA double helix. Spend the week exploring science museums and even a submarine. Learn how roller coasters work and what it takes to become an astronaut. Learning is cool and electrifying in the Physics and Technology camp at UAC.

Learn all about our exciting past and look to our future in History 1 camp at UAC. Do you know what aircraft carrier shot down the most planes in US Naval history or how many people have really escaped from Alcatraz? Learn about the Gold Rush and WW2, climb aboard the Eureka and the Bal Clutha and investigate a giant aircraft carrier. How many miles of cable there are on the Golden Gate Bridge? How was the Apollo 11 space capsule recovered? Find out the answers to these questions as you make history during this fun filled week of discovery.

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All of our camps are active but this one finds the adventurer in us. We will travel the Bay Area in search of thrills and chills. Try your hand, and mind, at a ropes course and then set sail aboard a boat bound for fun and adventure. Kayak the bay while looking for sea lions, mountain bike, and paddle board on the Bay. In Active camp at UAC you will challenge yourself mentally and physically while having the time of your life.

In this structured art class for kids ages 6-9, we focus on building foundational studio art skills through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Read more about our classes here: https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/age-groups-for-art-class

Our structured art classes for kids ages 4-6 provide a rich learning experience that nurtures creativity and cognitive development through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more with a focus on the process over the end product. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Note on Readiness: At Corner House Studio, we use two important factors to determine if a young child is ready for our classes: their drawing development phase and their level of independence. You can read more about readiness for four year olds here - https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/is-your-4-year-old-ready-for-art-class

Our structured art classes for kids ages 4-6 provide a rich learning experience that nurtures creativity and cognitive development through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more with a focus on the process over the end product. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Note on Readiness: At Corner House Studio, we use two important factors to determine if a young child is ready for our classes: their drawing development phase and their level of independence. You can read more about readiness for four year olds here - https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/is-your-4-year-old-ready-for-art-class

Are you looking for a creative outlet for your 9-11-year-old? Tween Art Club is the perfect weekly studio arts class designed specifically for this age group. We offer an exciting hour where tweens can explore sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, and more. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year.

In this structured art class for kids ages 6-9, we focus on building foundational studio art skills through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Read more about our classes here: https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/age-groups-for-art-class

In this structured art class for kids ages 6-9, we focus on building foundational studio art skills through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Read more about our classes here: https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/age-groups-for-art-class

All of our camps are active but this one finds the adventurer in us. We will travel the Bay Area in search of thrills and chills. Try your hand, and mind, at a ropes course and then set sail aboard a boat bound for fun and adventure. Kayak the bay while looking for sea lions, mountain bike, and paddle board on the Bay. In Active camp at UAC you will challenge yourself mentally and physically while having the time of your life.

With campers loving our culinary camps so much, we decided to add a second. This camp is similar to our other culinary camps, with 5 different chefs, but with a week full of vegan meals and chefs. Point your taste buds towards a fun and delicious culinary adventure that brings out delicious vegan food. Similar to all of our camps, we will be traveling to different locations around the Bay Area. Every day will visit a different commercial kitchen where we will learn how to make dishes from a specific cuisine (days listed below). 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/encouraged 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. We advise all children with food allergies to not choose 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. This camp will have dishes that contain nuts.

Our structured art classes for kids ages 4-6 provide a rich learning experience that nurtures creativity and cognitive development through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more with a focus on the process over the end product. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Note on Readiness: At Corner House Studio, we use two important factors to determine if a young child is ready for our classes: their drawing development phase and their level of independence. You can read more about readiness for four year olds here - https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/is-your-4-year-old-ready-for-art-class

Upcycling is the process of transforming recycled materials into higher quality products! We will explore its environmental benefits and creative potential. Come and turn trash into an artful treasure! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.