Art Camps
Art Camps are innovative, hands-on, arts activities for children and youth (ages 5-12). MOCHA Campers work on a variety of engaging projects based on daily/weekly topics.
As part of MOCHA’s practice, the Harvard’s Graduate School of Education Studio Habits of Mind framework is used as a method by our professional Teaching Artists in the Curriculum Development, Classroom Organization, as well as Reporting and Evaluations to guide them throughout all Visual Arts Programming.
We immerse our campers in thematic artistic mediums where they can work within a structured environment while being free to test the limits of their imagination. Each week is designed to put the camper in an environment where play, creativity and expression, innovation, and exploration is validated through the process of making art.
Scholarships:
MOCHA believes children should have access to Art Camps, regardless of their family's ability to pay. We are offering a limited of number of scholarships for our Art Camps! Find our scholarship applications below.
Cancellation Policy:
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Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee.
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Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes.
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Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.
No cash/credit card refunds or partial refunds will be issued for missed days of camp, early withdrawals, or party guest no shows.
Cancellations by MOCHA:
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If MOCHA must cancel a camp, field trip, or workshop due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or any other unforeseen circumstance, you may elect to reschedule, receive account credit, or credit card refund. If MOCHA must cancel your Art Party for any unforeseen circumstance, you may elect to receive an account credit, credit card refund, or rescheduled date.
Camp Schedule:
8:00am to 8:30am - Pre-Care
9:00am to 3:30pm - Art Camp
3:30pm to 5:30pm - After-Care
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Indigenous Peoples' Day: Monday, October 14
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Professional Development Day: Friday, November 1
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Veteran's Day: Monday, November 11
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Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 (no camp 11/28)
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Winter Break Week 1: Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 27 (no camp 12/25)
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Winter Break Week 2: Monday, December 30 through Friday, January 3 (no camp 1/1)
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OUSD Professional Development Day: Monday, January 6
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20
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Professional Development Day: Monday, January 27
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President's Day: Monday, February 17
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Ski Week (President's Week): Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21
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Cesar Chavez Day: Friday, March 28
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Spring Break Week 1: Monday, March 31 through April 4
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Spring Break Week 2: Monday, April 7 through April 11
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Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Week 1: Animals & Nature (June 2-6)
Take an art walk on the wild side as you explore animals and nature. Adventures may include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and/or collage.
Week 2: Artful Upcycling (June 9-13)
Upcycling is the process of transforming recycled materials into higher quality products! We will explore its environmental benefits and creative potential. Come and turn trash into artful treasure!
Week 3: Science of Color (June 16-20)
Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece.
Week 4: Fashion & Design (June 23-27)
Fashion is clothing and beyond! Explore a range of materials and techniques to create original wearable pieces.
Week 5: Paint like the Visionaries (June 30-July 3 no camp July 4)
Let's get up close and personal with famous artists! We will sketch, paint, sculpt, or draw to create masterpieces inspired by a variety of contemporary, historical, women, people of color, and local artists.
Week 6: Mixed Media (July 7-11)
Explore all the different ways to create art using different types of mediums: paint, clay, pastels, collage, paper crafts, and more.
Week 7: Animals & Nature (July 14-18)
Take an art walk on the wild side as you explore animals and nature. Adventures may include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and/or collage.
Week 8: Artful Upcycling (July 21-25)
Upcycling is the process of transforming recycled materials into higher quality products! We will explore its environmental benefits and creative potential. Come and turn trash into artful treasure!
Week 9: Science of Color (July 28-August 1)
Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece.
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Week 10: Fashion & Design (August 4-8)
Fashion is clothing and beyond! Explore a range of materials and techniques to create original wearable pieces.
Week 11: Paint like the Visionaries (August 11-15)
Let's get up close and personal with famous artists! We will sketch, paint, sculpt, or draw to create masterpieces inspired by a variety of contemporary, historical, women, people of color, and local artists.