Winter Session Week of JAN 13 – Week of MAR 10 Create and explore with us after school! Our classes are engaging hands-on fun for young artists, makers, and inventors aged 6-13. Classes are small, student-centered experiences where youth can build skills, experiment with a variety of media, and connect with their creative selves. All…
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Join us for STEAM Night 2024 at Franklin Elementary in Oakland, CA. STEAM is an educational approach that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM is an evolution of STEM education that adds the arts to the mix. It’s designed to help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills. Here at the Junior…
Join JCAS Teaching Artist Zachary Sweet as he works with ARISE High schoolers on bringing their Poster Art to life! Poster Arts is a chance for students to build graphic design skills while imagining themselves working in their dream industry. Some students chose to make concert posters, while others made political posters.
JCAS is pleased to introduce a new Early Childhood Enrichment program in collaboration with The Center for Early Childhood Connections (CECC). CECC provides relationship focused, culturally attuned, and collaborative educational, mental health and wellness supports starting from pregnancy through age eight, for young children and those who care for them. All classes take place at…
JCAS is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to offering equitable access to arts and science education. We serve more than 1,500 students every year and most of our students – more than 70% – receive financial assistance. You can now support our mission directly using our Pay It Forward Program. When registering your student for a…
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…
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…
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