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Fall Session 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Week of Sept 14 – Week of Nov 13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to the JCAS Fall 2026 afterschool program guide. Running from mid-September to mid-November, our weekly, student-centered classes are designed to provide young makers with a supportive environment for hands-on exploration. Our intentional focus on small class sizes ensures that each student receives dedicated guidance as they dive into new creative challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the semester, our students will develop practical, real-world skills across a variety of disciplines, ranging from traditional craftsmanship like carpentry and sewing to digital storytelling in creative technology and queer comic design. Every program is built around our organization’s core ethos: fostering absolute inclusivity, encouraging creative self-expression, and building deep community connections through artistic discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration begins<\/em><\/strong> Tuesday, 7\/28\/26 at 12:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Class Schedule<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Creative Creatures<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wednesdays \u2022<\/strong> 3:30-5 PM \u2022<\/strong> Sept 16 – Nov 11
Ages 6-8 \u2022 $225-$350<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Mythical and real, common and exotic, all are welcome at Creative Creatures class! Using a variety of art media including sculpture, painting, drawing and printmaking, artists will have fun exploring real and fanciful animals. They will make nature drawings, design habitats and create artwork based on real animals and fantastic creatures from their own imaginations. They will bring their drawings and paintings to life through sculptures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Intro to Sewing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wednesdays \u2022<\/strong> 4-5:30 PM \u2022<\/strong> Sept 16 – Nov 11<\/strong>
Ages 10-12 \u2022<\/strong> $225-$375<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In this hands-on sewing class, students will discover the fundamentals of sewing both by hand and machine. They\u2019ll explore a variety of fabrics and materials while learning how to read and customize patterns. Measuring skills will be taught to ensure the perfect fit for every project. Throughout the class, students will create fun and functional items like a stylish tote bag, a comfy t-shirt, and much more. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, unleash creativity, and create something truly one-of-a-kind!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Creative Technology and Engineering<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday<\/strong>s \u2022<\/strong> 4-5:30 PM \u2022<\/strong> Sept 16 – Nov 11<\/strong>
Ages 9-11 \u2022<\/strong> $225-$375<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a creative journey packed with fun and innovation! In this class students will dive into different modules exploring the wonders of creative technology and engineering. This hands-on class is all about sparking curiosity and building skills while having a blast!Students will explore virtual reality and game design by creating their own mini-game in CoSpaces, then let classmates play it in virtual reality using Oculus! They will also design, download, and print their own custom 3D figurines, and finally build and program a robot using LEGO kits, then reimagine its purpose\u2014like transforming it into a painting machine!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Drawn This Way! Queer Comics & Zines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thursdays \u2022<\/strong> 4-5:30 PM \u2022<\/strong> Sept 17 – Nov 12<\/strong>
Ages 10-12 \u2022<\/strong> $225 $350<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Create and publish your own story, exactly as you are! In this class, gender-expansive, non-binary, and trans youth will dive headfirst into the legendary world of queer comics, DIY zines, and visual storytelling. Artists will be introduced to the basics of cartooning, panel layout, and inking while learning how comics and self-published zines have always been used by LGBTQ+ folks to build community. Drawing inspiration from artists like Maia Kobabe, Jen Wang, Riot Grrrl, and contemporary queer creators, you will learn to fold, staple, and print your own mini-magazines. Come share your work with a supportive peer community, amplify your voice, and make art that is 100% your own!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thursdays \u2022<\/strong> 3:30-5:00 PM \u2022<\/strong> Sept 17 – Nov 12<\/strong>
Ages 6-8 \u2022<\/strong> $225-$350<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the Tinkerer\u2019s workshop where we investigate science and technology through art making. Tinkerers spend their time fully immersed in the STEAM Lab. They will investigate basic circuitry, solar energy, robots and more while creating a variety of thrilling projects like toys from recycled materials, electronics, and other devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carpentry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fridays \u2022 <\/strong>4:30-6:30 PM  \u2022<\/strong> Sept 18 – Nov 13<\/strong>
Ages 6-13 \u2022<\/strong> $225-$375<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you can imagine it you can build it! Students will learn to use a complement of hand tools in a course that stresses respect for others, respect for tools, safe tool use, practical problem-solving and creative development. Projects increase in difficulty as experience grows, beginning with toy boats and working up to full-sized furniture and professional skateboards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*First day of Carpentry class is mandatory for all first time carpentry students*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All classes take place at 558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SLIDING SCALE PRICING<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the sliding scale prices are still out of your family’s budget, we do offer scholarships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please give us 7 business days to process applications. All scholarship requests must be made by Friday, August 28, 2026<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry about classes filling up, we account for this and ensure every camp is available for scholarship students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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 \u2013 more than 70% \u2013 receive financial assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can now support our mission directly using our Pay It Forward Program. When registering your student for a class, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to Pay It Forward and contribute to our Scholarship Fund. Your donation ensures that students from all backgrounds can experience the joy and enrichment of our classes and camps\u2014at little to no cost to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re committed to making all programs at the Junior Center of Art and Science accessible and inclusive. Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know\u2014we\u2019re happy to help! Read our Accessibility Statement here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


You can indicate any accommodation needs or concerns when registering your child under the \u201cSpecial Instructions about my child\u201d section. You can also reach out directly at contact@juniorcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REFUND POLICY<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

ACTIVE now offers self-cancellations! 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 \u2018cancel\u2019.
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Our Refund Policy is as follows:
All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 7\/28 \u2013 8\/21<\/strong>, you will receive a 90% refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 8\/22 \u2013 9\/11<\/strong>, you will receive a 40% refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 9\/12 on<\/strong>, we are not able to offer any refunds.

Please note:
JCAS enrollment is non-transferable. That said, we do understand that sometimes your family schedule changes! We offer a one-time enrollment transfer for your child to another week of class that has spaces available free of charge.
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Unfortunately, because spots are limited, no credit is given for partial attendance. No portion of the tuition will be refunded if the child is absent, withdrawn, or otherwise fails to complete the activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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By choosing a pay it forward option, you are helping make this program financially accessible for others. Your contribution will directly subsidize tuition costs for low-income members of our community. We encourage families to help support our efforts to make programs available to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Percent<\/strong><\/th>Non-Technical<\/strong>Class<\/strong><\/th>Technical <\/strong>Class<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
100 %<\/th>$350<\/th>$375<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
50 %<\/td>$175<\/td>$187.5<\/td><\/tr>
25 %<\/td>$87.50<\/td>$93.75<\/td><\/tr>
15 %<\/td>$52.50<\/td>$56.25<\/td><\/tr>
10 %<\/td>$35<\/td>$37.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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