Camps
Art and Science Summer Camps in Oakland
Join us for high-energy creating and discovery along the shores of Lake Merritt! As one of the Bay Area’s premier destinations for youth programs, our art camp and science camp offerings come together under one roof to spark imagination in young makers of every kind.
East Bay Creative Lab’s Camps offer full-day, arts-integrated engagements for young artists, makers, and thinkers. As a leading art and science camp for kids, our programs are led by professional artists and educators who inspire a safe, open, and creative environment. Campers are encouraged to take risks, explore, and try their hand at a wide variety of hands-on activities—including carpentry, game design, comics, and more!
Spaces in our camp programs fill up fast, so save your camper's seat early for creativity, discovery, and new friendships at East Bay Creative Lab!
Winter Camps
About Camps in Oakland
Flexible ways to Fund the Fun!
Flexible Payment Plans
Program prices are listed in full, but you don't have to pay all at once. Choose to pay in full, or split the cost into equal payments over 2 or 3 months — whatever works best for your family's budget.
Financial Aid
Need a little help covering the cost? At checkout, families can apply a one-time withdrawal from our Pay It Forward Fund (up to $200 off camps). Any remaining balance can still be split into 1, 2, or 3 payments. (And if you're able, we welcome Pay It Forward donations at checkout to help other families access this same support.)
Need-Based Scholarships
If you need a scholarship, you can apply through our simple online form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (please allow 7 business days), and must be submitted by the deadline. Don't worry about spots filling up — we always reserve space for scholarship students.
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
We’re committed to making all programs at East Bay Creative Lab 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—we’re happy to help! Read our Accessibility Statement here.
You can indicate any accommodation needs or concerns when registering your child under the “Special Instructions about my child” section. You can also reach out directly at contact@eastbaycreativelab.org
REFUND POLICY
All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.
From 11/02 – 12/06, you will receive a 90% refund.
From 12/07 – 12/18, you will receive a 40% refund.
After 12/19, we are not able to offer any refunds.
Please note: EBCL 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.
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.
Pay It Forward, Power a Dream
When you add a Pay It Forward donation at checkout, you're not just supporting your own student, you're helping cover tuition for a child in our community who couldn't otherwise afford it.
More than 70% of our students receive financial assistance, and none of that happens without generosity like yours. If you're able, consider paying it forward today.