Winter Break Camp

Looking for a fun and enriching way for your young creative to spend the day while you finish your holiday preparations? Join us on Monday, December 23rd for our Winter Camp!

Our camp is packed with hands-on activities that celebrate the season. Campers will explore printmaking, digital illustration, and 3D design, creating festive projects like luminaries, sculptures, and holiday cards to take home. 

Monday, Dec 23rd 9am – 3pm
$85 – $125 Sliding scale

Aftercare available until 4pm for $25
Scholarships available! See below

For ages 6-11. Campers will be split off into two age groups. Read the descriptions below to learn about each group’s focus.

LUMINARY WONDERLAND

Ages 6-8

At the end of December, many cultures and traditions celebrate the longest night and shortest day of the year, and the return of the light. We gather together out of the cold and bring light and warmth to the darkness. Let’s make luminaries to celebrate light! Students will learn to build two different types of wooden frames, which will be covered in tissue paper and glue. When dry, the luminaries will be lit with battery operated tea lights.

BRING YOUR DIGITAL ART TO LIFE!

Ages 9-11

Students will create digital masterpieces, and bring them time life as cards, gifts and other holiday artworks. Students will first learn the fundamentals behind creating digital artwork using iPads and the ProCreate drawing tool, and then create handmade treasures based on their digital creation. Students will be able to use JCAS’ unique tech offerings as well as more traditional art materials such as paint, collage and plenty of glitter! 

Throughout the class there will be tons of opportunities for exploration, play and silliness as we dive into the world of both digital and multimedia artwork! 


SLIDING SCALE PRICING

All JCAS classes are made available to families on a sliding scale. Families choose the amount they are able to pay, considering the top end of our scale is how much it costs us to run the class. We encourage families to help support our efforts to make programs available to those in need.

If the sliding scale prices are still out of your family’s budget, please email us at contact@eastbaycreativelab.org for financial aid. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Apply today!

REFUND POLICY


OUR REFUND POLICY HAS CHANGED.

ACTIVE now offers self-cancelations! If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, log in to your ACTIVE account, locate the registration you wish to cancel, and select ‘cancel’.

Our Refund Policy is as follows:

All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.

From 11/23 – 12/07, you will receive a 90% refund.

From 12/08 – 12/15, you will receive a 40% refund.

From 12/16 on, we are not able to offer any refunds.

2022 COVID-19 Updated Policies

At the Junior Center, we are working hard to implement best practices to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.  We are following guidelines put forth by the Alameda County Public Health Department, the City of Oakland, the State of California, the Center for Disease Control, the federal government, and the World Health Organization.

If an individual has had prolonged contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, they must quarantine for 5 days from known contact.  On the fifth day, they must test negative and be asymptomatic before returning to the classroom. 

If an individual tests positive, they must quarantine for 7 days. On the 7th day they must test negative and remain asymptomatic before returning to the classroom.

If an individual is experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 they must quarantine for 5 days from beginning of symptoms.  On the fifth day, they must test negative and be asymptomatic before returning to the classroom. 

If you have any questions or concerns about our policies, feel free to reach out at contact@eastbaycreativelab.org

Thank for your cooperation in keeping our community healthy and safe.

News Updates

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES ARE BACK

 Fall 2021 After school opens Friday, September 3rd!
Virtual and In person classes, everything from carpentry to technology to music. Join in the fun today – http://www.eastbaycreativelab.org




Junior Center Space Update

Junior Center will be under renovation through June 2022. While we get ready for an improved facility, we will be located in Downtown Oakland behind the Fox theatre. You can find us at 555 19th Street, Suite 131. Fall 2021 in person program will happen at this location.


Junior Center Fall 2021 Updates