Summer Camps 2025
Overview
We are proud to present camp sessions for youth ages 5–14 in a range of artistic disciplines. In a supportive environment, your child will embark on a life-changing artistic exploration as they learn to flex their creative muscles, make new friends, and discover unique ways of expressing themselves—all within the natural scenery and fresh air of our beautiful 175-acre grounds.
How to register for Camp
- Select your desired camp session
- Click “Read More” or “Sign Up”
- You will be redirected to our new camp registration portal
- Register in the new camp registration portal and fill out all forms online
All camp registration must be completed online, including required documentation. We are unable to process registrations by phone. For assistance with registration, please contact our Box Office at 408-961-5858 (Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm) or email camp@montalvoarts.org.
Sculpture: Art + Nature
Ages 8 – 14 | June 9 – 13 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In our nature-inspired art camp, young children will create stunning sketches, paintings, and collages while exploring Montalvo’s 175-acre wonderland. >>Read more
DIY Fashion Design
Age 9-14 | June 9 – 13 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Let your child’s imagination soar in our up-cycling and textile arts summer camp where they’ll explore professional sewing techniques, and craft stuffed animals, pillows, and quilts using sustainable materials. >>Read more
Cupcake Camp
Age 7-11 | June 9 – 13 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Welcome to Cupcake Week at the Villa, where young chefs will master the art of the perfect cake recipe and explore decorating techniques and color theory while creating delicious themed treats! >>Read more
KPOP Dance Camp
Age 5-9 | June 9 – 13 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Get ready to groove with our high-energy K-pop dance camp, where beginners and intermediate dancers alike will master exciting choreography and build confidence through movement and more! >>Read more
Fort Making
Age 9-14 | June 16 – 27 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spark your child’s engineering creativity in our innovative two-week camp where they’ll master building skills while constructing their very own fort using wood, metal, and upcycled materials – join us for a special showcase on July 27 (no camp on Juneteenth, June 19)! >>Read more
Pet Portraits
Age 8-12 | June 16 – 27 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Create a lasting memory of your beloved pet through personalized artwork! This two-week camp welcomes artists of all skill levels to learn portrait techniques while capturing the spirit of their own pets or shelter animals. >>Read more
KPOP and Hip Hop Dance Camp
Age 9-14 | June 16 – 27 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Get ready to groove with our high-energy two week K-pop and hip hop dance camp, where beginners and intermediate dancers alike will master exciting choreography and build confidence through movement and more! >>Read more
Musical Theatre: Broadway’s Wicked Witches & Wizards
Age 7-14 | June 16 – 27 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Step into the spotlight at our magical musical theatre camp where young performers will master singing, dancing, and acting through Broadway hits and wizarding wonders! >>Read more
You Can Ukelele
Age 8-14 | July 7 – 11 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Discover the joy of music in our beginner-friendly ukulele summer camp where students will master essential chords, take home their very own instrument. >>Read more
Ceramics: Pots + Plants Basics
Age 9-14 | July 7 – 11 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Discover the art of ceramics in our hands-on 5-day summer camp where young artists will learn hand-building techniques to create their own plant pots, guided by our 2025 Resident Ceramicist Ashly Magaña. >>Read more
You Can Ukelele
Age 8-14 | July 14 – 17 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Discover the joy of music in our beginner-friendly ukulele summer camp where students will master essential chords, take home their very own instrument. >>Read more
Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing Basics
Age 9-14 | July 14 – 17 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Unleash your child’s creativity in our immersive ceramics 4-Day camp where they’ll master wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques with 2025 Resident Ceramicist Ashly Magana to create their own stunning dinner party set >>Read more
Global Crafts Camp (Bi-Lingual English/Spanish)
Age 7-14 | July 14 – 17 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Embark on a vibrant bilingual journey through the arts and traditions of Mexico, Japan, and parts of Africa in our unique 4-day cultural exploration camp, culminating in a special showcase. >>Read more
Discover Your Creative Nature
Age 5 – 7 | July 21 – 25 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In our nature-inspired art camp, children will create stunning sketches, paintings, and collages while exploring Montalvo’s 175-acre wonderland. >>Read more
Musical Theatre: Broadway’s Wicked Witches & Wizards
Age 7 – 14 | July 21 – 25 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Step into the spotlight at our magical musical theater camp where young performers will master singing, dancing, and acting through Broadway hits and wizarding wonders! >>Read more
Ceramics: Pots + Plants Basics
Age 7 – 10 | July 21 – 25 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Discover the art of ceramics in our hands-on 5-day summer camp where young artists will learn hand-building techniques to create their own plant pots, guided by our 2025 Resident Ceramicist Ashly Magaña. >>Read more
Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing Basics
Age 7 – 12 | July 28 – Aug. 1 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Explore your pottery skills in this wheel-throwing 5-day ceramics camp where young artists will start building a dinner party set under the guidance of Montalvo’s 2025 Resident Ceramicist Ashley Magaña. >>Read more
Comic Art Camp
Age 9 – 14 | July 28 – Aug. 1 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Transform your child’s imagination in our comic book camp where they’ll develop character design, storytelling, and illustration skills to create their own hand-crafted comic book. >>Read more
PIZZA PARTY! Camp
Age 8 – 14 | July 28 – Aug. 1 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Young chefs discover the secrets of handcrafted pizza-making, experimenting with mouthwatering toppings and crafting both savory and sweet creations using fresh local ingredients. >>Read more
Note
If you register for Summer Camp, you will receive an email on the Wednesday or Thursday the week prior to your camp session containing information about check-in, timing, and other details.
Details
What to know before registering:
- You must register for camps online and fill out the documentation as part of the registration process. We cannot fill this information out over the phone for you. If you have questions as you go through the process, you can contact our Box Office at 408-961-5858 10am–4pm M–F to assist you, or email camp@montalvoarts.org.
- Camp prices differ for each camp, depending on content, length, and materials. Sessions range from $650 for some one-week sessions, up to $1,500 for our 2-week session. All necessary materials for camp are included in the registration cost. If you have an economic hardship or are a military family, please apply for a scholarship when registering for camp.
- Campers must be of the minimum age specified prior to the date of the camp. If a camper is found to be underage, they will be removed from camp and no refund will be given.” Age designations for camps can accommodate older students but will feature a curriculum targeted towards an audience of the listed age.
- Lunch is NOT provided; please plan to pack a lunch with morning and afternoon sessions snacks for your child.
- No experience in the artistic discipline is necessary for any camp. As a part of their Montalvo Arts Center experience, all summer campers will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the native plants and animals around the property.
- All content is subject to change.
- Bullying of any kind is not tolerated and may lead to the removal of your child from camp. Health and safety measures may be implemented under certain circumstances. By registering, you agree to our Anti-Bullying and Health Safety Policies.
- NOTE: We are no longer requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that this could change at any time in order to comply with County public heath mandates: https://covid19.sccgov.org/public-health-orders.
- Please return March 1st for weekly Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Cancellation Policy
No refunds or cancellations after Monday, May 1, 2025. Service fees are not refundable.
Please note: This is an exception to our standard “No refunds or exchanges” policy.
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