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 2026 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 15–August 14
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 15–August 14
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.
Art Barn Summer Camps
Location: Mill Valley
Ages: 4–9
Dates: 4 weeks of Camps: June 15–August 14
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.
Marin MOCA Summer Camps: Art in the Natural World
Location: San Rafael
Ages: 6–15
Dates: June 29–July 31
Perfect for young artists and naturalists alike, Marin MOCA's three unique week-long camps blend creativity, fun, and exploration. Designed for ages 6–15, 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.
Masterworks Kids Art Studio
Location: Corte Madera
Ages: 6–14
Dates: June 15–26 and July 6–August 7
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 15–August 7
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 15–August 7
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 15–August 7
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 8–August 14
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
