Creative Practice Studio
Inspiring kids to live happier lives by building a skill set of curiosity and discovery.
Camps, Events, & More
Special Programs & Studio Experiences include creative offerings beyond weekly classes—designed for kids, teens, and families who want flexible ways to make, connect, and celebrate. From Crafty Labs to Creative Play Dates and date Nights, to monthly memberships, teen internships, and studio events, these programs bring the CPS creative practice approach to unique moments throughout the year.
Camps
Camp should feel like this.
CPS Summer Day Camp is a full-day creative adventure for kids who love to make, explore, move, and figure things out. You can come for half day too! Every week has its own theme — Art + Nature, Art + Science, Art + Movement, Art + Community, Food + Art, Video + Art — and every day inside that week builds toward something bigger.
Mornings start outside when we can. Afternoons go deep in the studio. And the whole day has a rhythm that keeps things moving without ever feeling rushed.
Here’s how a day flows:
Morning welcome + Mini Maker Challenge — Think Top Chef, but with art supplies. There’s a prompt, a time limit, and zero room for overthinking. Kids make fast, experiment freely, and surprise themselves. That’s the point. The skill they discover in the Mini Maker becomes the foundation for the afternoon.
Snack + creative conversation — We talk about artists, creativity, and ideas while we eat. It’s low-key and genuinely interesting.
Weekly Project Time — This is the deep work. Each week, campers build toward one meaningful project they’re proud of. The kind of thing that goes straight up on the wall or on a prized shelf when they get home.
Lunch + games, open make, or outdoor play — Depending on the day and the energy, afternoons after lunch might be a group game, free studio time, or time outside. We read the room.
Daily themes rotate through: Art + Nature · Art + Science · Art + Movement · Art + Community · Food + Art · Video + Art
The whole week is best — projects build on themselves and the group finds its groove. But we get it. If you can only come for a day, we’ll make sure your kid leaves with something they genuinely love. Drop-in days are designed so every camper goes home with a finished piece, no matter when they join. If you are torn between two camps, come for a half day! they will get their art fix and jump into the fun of what we are doing. If you have questions, and special requests, reach out! We are flexible!
Monday–Friday · 9 AM–3 PM · Ages 5–12 $200 per day · Book a single day or the full week
After-Hours Care: 3–5 PM · $75/hour Need a little more time? We’ve got them.
Teen Internship Program
(Ages 14–18)
The CPS Teen Internship Program is a small, mentorship-based cohort for teens who want to deepen their creative practice and build college readiness through meaningful, contemporary art-making.
Interns work with Shari —one-on-one and in small groups to explore contemporary artists, research ideas, and develop original interdisciplinary projects over time.
This program is designed for teens who want to grow their confidence, strengthen their creative independence, and experience what it feels like to take their work seriously—without the pressure of perfection.
The cohort culminates in a gallery-style exhibition where interns collaborate to curate and install their work, write artist statements, design promotional materials, and host a community artist talk.
Students may also have opportunities to assist with camps or special events, building leadership experience and service hours.
Some specialty materials and field trip tickets may be an additional cost depending on the cohort’s projects and destinations, in addition to their annual exhibition.
Program Details
- Meets weekly, plus field trips
- Volunteer opportunities support in classes and camps
- Possible field trips include SFMOMA, de Young and Headlands Center for the Arts
- Small cohort. Limited space. Application required.
- Please inquire to apply.