Creative Art Summer Camps in Marin & the Bay Area
Photo: Do Art, San Rafael
While many summer camps in Marin offer arts and crafts activities in their programs, you'll find some that specialize specifically in art. Here's a list of camps that focus on hands-on art activities and education in Marin and San Francisco for your creative-minded kiddos. To find more fantastic camps, visit our 2025 Marin Summer Camp Guide. Popular camps can sell out early, so reserve your spot as soon as possible!
Studio 4 Art Camps
Location: Novato
Ages: 6–13
Dates: June 16–August 15
Studio 4 Art's team of trained art teachers and assistants incorporate community building, curiosity, skill building into each week with every Friday (for week-long camps) is a celebration with a small sweet treat and gallery show for family and friends to see what everyone worked so hard on all week. For more info visit www.studio4art.net or (415) 596-5546.
Do Art Camps
Location: San Rafael
Ages: 4–13
Dates: June 16–August 15
Studio 4 Art's sister location in San Rafael, Do Art Studios offers preschool camps for kids ages 4-6 as well as a variety of art camps for older kids. For more info visit www.doartdaily.com or (415) 596-5546.
Marin MOCA Summer of Art: World Art Adventures
Location: San Rafael
Ages: 4–12
Dates: July 7–25
Perfect for young artists and naturalists alike, Marin MOCA's three unique week-long camps blend creativity, fun, and exploration. Designed for ages 4–12, camps are filled with hands-on art projects, outdoor inspiration, and endless opportunities to create something special. For more info visit www.marinmoca.org or (415) 506-0137.
Inspiration Art Camp Novato
Location: Novato
Ages: 7–13
Dates: June 23–July 7
Join Inspiration Art Camp for a fun week of art making at San Marin High School! Campers will use a variety of both 2D and 3D art mediums and will also learn about historical and present day artists. Your artist will leave each day with their art from the day. Discover you individual creative voicesand learn new ways to express yourself with a fun hands-on week! For more info, call (415) 722-5641. Register here.
Art Barn Summer Camps
Location: Mill Valley
Ages: 4–8
Dates: August 4–15
Dive into the magic of hands-on making, joyful creating, and the wonderfully colorful world of process art. Each week brings new themes, exciting projects, and outdoor adventures—all designed to spark your child’s imagination. For more info, visit www.artbarnmillvalley.com.
Masterworks Kids Art Studio
Location: Corte Madera
Ages: 6–14
Dates: June 14–July 23
Based in Old Corte Madera Square, Masterworks offers half-day themed fine art camps for children ages 6–14. All materials, a snack and recess are included in each program. For more info, visit masterworkskidsart.com or call (415) 495-7945.
Art School of San Francisco Bay
Location: San Rafael & San Francisco
Ages: 6–16
Dates: June 23–August 15
Fun and inspiring Summer Art Camps are designed for kids and teens ages 6–16. Create comic art, dive into design, or build a portfolio for future art studies while having fun in a creative, supportive environment. For more info, visit www.artschoolsfbay.com or call (650) 561-6501.
CreativeCave
Location: Mill Valley
Ages: 7–12
Dates: June 16–August 8
Explore new possibilities and push your talents in fun and diverse classes. From traditional art to animation, sculpting, filming, video games, and even making your own backpacks for the new school year! For more info, visit www.creativecave.biz or call (628) 252-9173.
Walt Disney Family Museum Summer Classes
Location: San Francisco
Grades: 3–12
Dates: June 16–August 8
The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco offers a variety of summer classes, with themes like the Heroines's Journey, Wild West Animation, Fantasy Collage, and more. More info: www.waltdisney.org
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Location: Santa Rosa
Grades: 1–3
Dates: June 9–August 15
Santa Rosa's Charles M. Schulz Museum offers full- and half-day camps with a variety of themes including Outdoor Art and Adventure, LEGO Animation, and Cartoon Safari. More info: schulzmuseum.org
