Your Time At Camp Kala- In Person 2023
More Info About Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program
We are excited to welcome students each week to Camp Kala! Our team of educators and staff are here to support our young artists’ creativity throughout the week. Camps will take place in the Kala Community Classroom & Gallery, Digital Media Lab, or Print Studio, depending on the class.
Camp Hours
For camps (ages 6-11), Kala will be open from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm with participant drop off by 9:00 am & pickup between 2:50-3:00 pm. Extended care will be offered.
For camps (ages 11-17), Kala will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with participant drop off by 10:00 am – & pick up between 3:50- 4:00 pm.
Camp Location: 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley CA, 94702 (front entrance on San Pablo Ave). Directions can be found on our website here.
Camp Group Ages
6*-11 yrs (elementary) & 11-17 yrs (middle school & high school). *Youngest campers must have completed kindergarten before the start of the program.
Some camps can accommodate older or younger students but will feature a curriculum targeted towards that particular camp audience. Please contact campkala@kala.org to inquire about this.
Classes & Instructors
Classes are small, with a maximum of 14-16 kids. Our instructors are practicing artists, and child whisperers who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment for all young artists. No experience in the artistic discipline is necessary for any camp.
Some camps can accommodate older or younger students but will feature a curriculum targeted towards that particular camp audience. Please contact campkala@kala.org to inquire about this.
Lunch and Snacks
Please plan to bring your lunch and snacks daily. Middle and High School students may take a short walk over to the Berkeley Bowl Market, which has a wide selection of prepared foods. Snack breaks happen in the morning and afternoon according to the needs of the class.
Outdoor Play Time
Elementary students eat and play outside during supervised lunch and break times (weather permitting). Some days we walk to nearby San Pablo Park for outdoor group games and free play. There are plenty of books and indoor activities available during studio breaks throughout the day.
Friday Afternoon Exhibitions
At the end of each week, we will hang students’ work in the community classroom/project space. Families and friends are invited to enjoy an exhibition of student artwork. For Elementary School groups: Fridays, 2:30- 3:00 pm and Middle & School groups, Fridays, 3:30- 4:00 pm.
Daily Schedule for Elementary School
9:00 am: Participant Drop Off
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Morning studio session, morning snack break
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch and outdoor recreation time
1:00 – 2:50 pm: Afternoon studio session, includes clean up
2:50– 3:00 pm: Participant Pick-up
3:00-5:00 pm: Extended care for children
Daily Schedule for Middle & High School
10:00 am: Participant Drop Off
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Morning studio session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch and outdoor recreation time
1:30 – 3:50 pm: Afternoon studio session, includes clean up
3:50– 4:00 pm: Participant Pick-up
Extended care for Elementary participants
We will offer extended care with Camp Kala staff from 3:00-5:00 pm for five-day weekly camps (Monday-Friday) for campers ages 5-11. Kids will play, read books and make art in a fun, self-directed, small-group context. The cost is a $150/week flat fee. Please Note: $120 week flat fee for four-day weekly camps.
Extended care is available as an option at checkout. We do not pro-rate for missed days or early pick-ups.
Please Note
• Camp Expectations: We’ll be sharing work, ideas, techniques, and thoughts, cultivating a culture of respect, collaboration, and creativity.
• All artists must be at least 6 yrs old and have completed kindergarten before the start of Camp Kala.
• Workshop content and teaching staff may be subject to change.
• Plan to pack lunch and snacks daily for your student (Middle and High Schoolers may walk to nearby Berkeley Bowl West).
• Please be prompt for drop off and pickup. Families will be charged $1/minute for late pickups.
• Kala will provide participants will art supplies to use during camp.
• Please review the registration waivers along with the Safety Guidelines & COVID-19 Protocols.
• Classes take place in Kala’s Community Classroom or Gallery: 2990 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley CA 94702.
Contact: Kala Youth Arts Education Program
Tel: 510.841.7000 x203 • E-mail: campkala@kala.org
Slideshows from Camp Kala 2022