Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program - Kala Art Institute

Overview

Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program offers week-long summer camps in painting and drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, and more. Weekly sessions are led by teaching artists who work closely with campers to explore and develop new art projects and artistic skills. Class sizes are small so everyone receives individual attention and participants have the opportunity to learn, share, connect, and celebrate their work.

Camp Dates & Ages

• June 8 – August 7, 2026
• Youth camp: Ages 6-11, 9 am-3 pm (elementary school)
• Teen camp: Ages 11-17, 10 am-4 pm (middle school/high school)
• One-week sessions
• Youngest campers must have completed kindergarten before the start of the program

Tuition

• $475/week (5 days)
• $380/week (4 days)
• Reduced tuition and limited tuition assistance available; application opens February 2 with priority deadline March 15
• Extended care available 3-5 pm for some camps (ages 6-11)

Location

2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 (front entrance on San Pablo Ave)

Weekly Sessions

• Wk1: Lights, Camera, Action! (Ages 6-11, June 8-12) - Waitlist Only
• Wk2: Painting & Drawing Our World (Ages 6-11, June 15-18) - Waitlist Only
• Wk3: Teen Studio: Textiles & Wearable Art (Ages 11-17, June 22-26) - Waitlist Only
• Wk3: Teen Studio: Acrylic Painting (Ages 11-17, June 22-26) - Waitlist Only
• Wk4: Mixed Media Magic (Ages 6-11, June 29-July 2) - Waitlist Only
• Wk5: Teen Studio: Drawing from Life (Ages 11-17, July 6-10) - Waitlist Only
• Wk5: Storytelling Through Art (Ages 6-11, July 6-10) - Waitlist Only
• Wk6: Art in Motion! (Ages 6-11, July 13-17) - Waitlist Only
• Wk6: Teen Studio: Acrylic Painting (Ages 11-17, July 13-17) - Waitlist Only