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Activites, Camps and After School Classes in San Mateo, CA

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$288

Afternoon Camp - Magic and Fantasy Week

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

Let your child’s imagination soar during Magic & Fantasy Week! Campers will create fantastic worlds, magical creatures, and enchanted designs as they explore fine art techniques and storytelling. This week is all about transforming creative ideas into magical masterpieces. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$330

Expanded Fundamentals

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Designed for students ages 10 to 12, the Expanded Fundamentals program bridges the gap between Fine Art Fundamentals and Advanced Exploration. It builds on foundational techniques while offering more opportunities for independent decision-making. Prior completion of Fine Art Fundamentals isn’t required, but familiarity with basic art concepts is recommended. All students new to Expanded Fundamentals will receive a notification to sign up for a one-time, prerequisite Online Form Class, which must be completed by the third week. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. If your child has already completed this class as part of Fine Art Fundamentals, they do not need to take it again.

In-person

Ages 10-12 years

$324

Advanced Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 12-17 years

$468

Advanced Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 12-17 years

$468

Homeschool Advanced Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. This is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. If you are paying with funds from a charter school, enter the promo code CharterPaysAll when you register and tell your ES to issue a purchase order for the class fee.

In-person

Ages 12-17 years

$376

Fine Art Fundamentals

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

In-person

Ages 7-10 years

$324

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$324

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$324

Fine Art Fundamentals

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

In-person

Ages 7-10 years

$288

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$288

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$288

Art Exploration

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$288

Afternoon Camp - Color Quest

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

Embark on a vibrant journey during Color Quest Week! Campers will explore the endless possibilities of color as they mix, layer, and create with a variety of materials. From bold, expressive designs to subtle gradients and patterns, projects this week will dive deep into the magic and science of color. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$330

Afternoon Camp - Color Quest

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

Embark on a vibrant journey during Color Quest Week! Campers will explore the endless possibilities of color as they mix, layer, and create with a variety of materials. From bold, expressive designs to subtle gradients and patterns, projects this week will dive deep into the magic and science of color. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

In-person

Ages 4-7 years

$330

Morning Camp

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

In-person

Ages 4-8 years

$330

Fine Art Fundamentals

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

In-person

Ages 7-10 years

$324

Fine Art Fundamentals

100%

by Marvegos

San Mateo, CA

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

In-person

Ages 7-10 years

$324

Crawlers

99%

by Gymboree Play & Music, San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

Explore your baby’s newfound mobility every week through teacher- led activities on the equipment, play as a group and socialize with others!

In-person

6 months - 1 years

$45

Explorers

99%

by Gymboree Play & Music, San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

Our play floor comes to life with trips to the grocery store, eating pizza, finding animals, and even bugs! School is just around the corner, and in this class, you get to witness your child’s imagination come to life and be part of their learning journey.

In-person

Ages 1-4 years

$45

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