Art Camps 2025 - Registration Now Open!

For Students in Kindergarten to 5th Grade (students will be grouped by age)

In Studio Art camp at USARTS

Our in-studio art camps will focus on learning the fundamental drawing and paintings skills in a friendly and creative environment. All art classes are taught by professional artist. In the afternoons students will engage in academics, hands on crafts, socializing, physical exercise and games.

Exciting News for US Arts Families!

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Legends FC SD-Del Mar! This exciting collaboration offers an incredible opportunity to blend the best of both worlds—Soccer & Art!

Starting Spring 2025, we will be hosting full-day camps that combine the energy of soccer with the creativity of art. These camps are designed to keep your child active, engaged, and inspired throughout the day—offering the perfect balance of athleticism and artistic expression!

Soccer information/ Registration

2025 Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th: Under the Sea
April 14th-18th-Favorite Things
(Stuffy,Food,Animal,Book,Superhero or prince/princess, etc)

2025 Summer Camp Dates:

June 2nd - June 6th: Clay Creations
June 9th- June 13th: Cute animals: Wild & Wonderful (Markers)
June 16th- June 20th:Clay Creations
June 23rd- June 27th: (K-2nd)Clay Creations OR (2-5th)Fantastic Flowers: A World of Color (Acrylic/ Oil pastels)
June 30th- July 3rd (4 Days only_ Closed 7/4): Funny Bug Tales - storytelling through art. (Pen and ink, Watercolor/Colored pencils)
July 7th-July 11th:Clay Creations
July 14th-July 18th: Dreamscapes: Exploring Surreal Art (Like Dali!) ( Color pencils)
July 21st-July 25th: Clay Creations
July 28th-August 1st: Acrylic Painting: Discovering Colorful Birds & Nature (Acrylic)
August 4th-August 8th: Rainbow Bakery: Art of Wayne Thiebaud (Markers)

USARTS Camp Daily Schedule

Camp is hosted on location at USARTS Education Center

Students may come as early as 8:30am for free reading time. Maximum class size 8 students for younger age and 10 for older age.

Camp Class schedule: Monday to Friday

9:00am to 12:00pm Art class (with half hour break)
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Academics, Crafts, Socializing, Physical exercises, and Games.
4:00 pm -6:00 pm: Extended Day- Art Class ( additional $50 fee)

Tuition:

Half Day, 9am -12pm: $300/ week or use classes from yearly registration

Full Day, 9am-4pm: $400/week or use classes from yearly registration

Extended Day, 4pm-6pm Art Class : $50/day

Priority registration is available for students signing up for the full week! Registration for individual days available starting Sunday before the camp starts. Daily drop-in rate is $70( Half Day) or $90 (Full Day) .

Lunch: $5/ day. Mon: Chicken nuggets, Tues/Thurs: Turkey sandwich or Grilled cheese sandwich, Wed/Fri: Cheese Pizza…..all lunches will include fruits and 100% fruit juice.

Cancelations: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If canceled after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, there will be no credit or refund.

What you will learn:

Cute animals: Wild & Wonderful (markers)

Students will use markers to create adorable animal drawings! They'll explore different animals from around the world, bringing their favorite creatures to life with bright colors and bold designs.

Fantastic Flowers: A World of Color (acrylic or oil pastels)

Students will explore the vibrant world of flowers using acrylic paints or oil pastels. They'll learn to capture the beauty of different flowers with bold colors and fun techniques, creating their own colorful masterpieces. Perfect for young artists who love nature and want to experiment with different art materials

Funny Bug Tales - storytelling through art. (pen and ink, watercolor/colored pencils)

Students will use pen and ink, watercolor, and colored pencils to tell fun bug stories through art. They’ll create their own bug characters and colorful scenes, learning how to bring their stories to life with different art techniques.

Dreamscapes: Exploring Surreal Art (Like Dali!) ( color pencils)

You don't have to do a deep dive into Dali's biography. Students will focus on the visual elements of his work that kids will find engaging: melting objects, unexpected juxtapositions, and dreamlike scenes.

Acrylic Painting: Discovering Colorful Birds & Nature (acrylic)

Students will explore the world of birds and nature through acrylic painting. They'll learn about different bird species and their colorful features while experimenting with vibrant colors and painting techniques.

Rainbow Bakery: Art of Wayne Thiebaud (markers)

Students this week will create their own sweet masterpieces inspired by the work of artist Wayne Thiebaud. Using vibrant colors, they’ll learn to draw delicious bakery treats like cakes, cupcakes, and pies, all through the lens of a rainbow of colors. This camp combines art and imagination, allowing young artists to explore the world of food art with bold, creative techniques!

Space is limited, register soon!

Sample Works from previous camps

Activities

Art Class

Students will develop creative and artistic skills in art classes. They will be drawing and painting using different mediums taught by our professional art instructors.

Academics

Based on their grade and individual levels, students will review what they've learned in the past and learn something new to help kick off the coming year. Subjects include math, English, social Studies and science.

camp+2019-+summer+%2811%29.jpg — Crafts

Crafts are an invaluable part of our day as students will enhance their creativity through hands-on projects.

Physical Exercises

Each day students will get physical exercise that involve fun and engaging games, nature walks and outdoor drawing (weather permitting).

Soccer-Art camps

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Legends FC SD-Del Mar! This exciting collaboration offers an incredible opportunity to blend the best of both worlds—Soccer & Art!

Our blended camps are designed to keep your child active, engaged, and inspired all day long, combining sports and creativity in an exciting way! These full-day camps will feature the excitement of soccer in the mornings, followed by the creative expression of art in the afternoons. Soccer Camps are designed for recreational players and no previous expereince is required. We welcome beginners and new players to the game. All classes are taught by professional soccer coaches and USArts instructors.

Upcoming Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th (Ocean Air Rec Center)
April 14th-18th (Canyonside Rec Center)

Summer 2025:

Location: Ocean Air Rec Center

4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, CA 92130

Camp #1: June 2nd-6th

Camp #2: June 9th-13th

Camp #3: June 16th-20th

Camp #4: June 23th-27th

Camp #5: July 7th-11th

Camp #6: July 14th-18th

Location: Canyonside rec center

12350 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129

Camp #1: June 16th-20th

Camp #2: June 23rd-27th

Camp #3: July 7th-11th

Camp #4: July 14th-18th

Camp #5: July 21st-25th

Camp #6: August 4th-8th

Soccer Camp Daily Schedule

All blended camp classes will be hosted on site at Canyonside Rec center or Ocean Air Rec center__Students may come as early as 8:30am Drop off/check in. More information can be found here: https://legendsfcsd.com/camps/rec

Camp Class schedule: Monday to Friday

March 31st-April 4th (Location: Ocean Air Rec Center - Address: 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, CA 92130

April 14th-18th (Location: Canyonside rec center-12350 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129

9:00am to 12:00pm Soccer camp
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch/ Free time (supervised by coaches and instructors)
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Art class

Spring Camp Registration

Tuition:

Half Day Am-Soccer Camp Only , 9am -12pm :$250/week; $60/day rate

Half Day Pm- Art Camp only, 1pm-4pm: $300/week; $70 day rate

Full Day - Soccer + Art camp ,9am -4pm: $550/ week

Single day drop in : $60/ day soccer and $70/day Art class.

Students should bring their own lunch, reusable water bottle, sunscreen and a light jacket.

Cancelations: There will be a $50 cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. If canceled after after the camp started, there will be no credit or refund.

Space is limited, register soon!

Summer Camp Registration

Spring 25_ Register Soccer_ Ocean Air Rec Center

Summer 25_ Register Soccer_ Ocean Air Rec Center

Spring 25_ Register Soccer_ Canyonside Rec Center

Summer 25_ Register Soccer_ Canyonside Rec Center

Spring 25_ Register Art camp _ @Ocean Air // Canyonside Rec

Summer 25_ Register Art camp _ @Ocean Air // Canyonside Rec

Boot Art Camps 2025 - Registration Now Open!

Student 6Th to 12th grade

This program is designed for middle school and high school students for improving drawing skills and producing art works for their college application portfolio. This is not only for those who want to major in art, but also great for students who want to use art as an extra curriculum to enhance their applications for any major like the sciences or liberal arts.

Exciting News for Spring 2025.
We are pleased to announce that this spring we will be adding an afternoon boot camp options for middle and high school students. PM options will be limited during summer.

(Students may come as early as 8:30am for free reading time and can stay after 12pm to volunteer with the K-12 camp (please notify staff when registering)

2025 Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th
- AM Class: Figure Drawing or Developing Artworks for portfolio or competition W/ Teacher Jae
- PM Class: Digital Drawing (using Procreate on Ipad) w/ Teacher Regan
April 14th-18th
- AM Class: Complimentary underpainting techniques w/ Teacher Sasha
- PM Class: Still Life study w/ Teacher Sue

2025 SUMMER Camp Dates:

June 2nd - June 6th
- Am Class: Contemporary Still Life: Exploring the Everyday W/ Teacher Jae
June 9th- June 13th
- AM Class: Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Jae
June 16th- June 20th
- AM Class:
June 23rd- June 27th
- AM Class: Portfolio W/Teacher Jae
June 30th- July 3rd (4 Days only_ Closed 7/4)_
- AM Class: Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Jae
July 7th-July 11th
- AM Class: (2 week) Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research,Write, Format W/ Teacher Jae
July 14th-July 18th
- AM Class:(2 week) Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research,Write, Format W/ Teacher Jae
July 21st-July 25th
- AM Class: Fashion/Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Lulu
July 28th-August 1st
- Am Class: Contemporary Still Life: Exploring the Everyday W/ Teacher Jae
- PM Class: Digital Drawing (using Procreate on Ipad) w/ Teacher Regan
August 4th-August 8th
- AM Class: Creative Ai: Enhancing your drawing process W/ Teacher Lulu

Method

The curriculum will be tailored to each student's needs, guided by professional artists. We will focus on sharpening their observation skills through high detail rendering practice and introduce various college-level techniques. The instructor will constantly be encouraging and challenging the students' current level to push them to the next.

Why Middle School Students

From our past experience, high school students often realize that they need more skill to build a competitive portfolio. So we intend to help current middle school students put in time and effort into their fine art training now and be prepared for when they need it most.

Camp Class schedule: Monday to Friday

9:00am to 12:00pm_ AM Art class (with half hour break)
12:00pm to 1:00 pm_ Lunch Break
1:00pm to 4:00 pm_ PM Art class (with half hour break)
Tuition
Am Camp, 9am-12pm: $350/week or use 8 classes from yearly registration
Pm Camp, 1pm-4pm: $350/week or use 8 classes from yearly registration
Both Am and Pm camp: $680

Art supplies are not included. Will notify you what to bring ahead of time.

Cancelations: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, there will be no credit or refund.

What you will learn:

ProCreate Digital Art

Over five engaging afternoons (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM), you'll dive into the basics of ProCreate, from learning essential tools to creating your own original digital artwork. Day 1 focuses on mastering the app’s features, Day 2 helps you develop and sketch your concepts, and Days 3-4 are dedicated to refining your digital skills and preparing for your final print. On Day 5, you'll put the finishing touches on your piece, with the option to add hand-drawn elements or finalize your digital design. Each student will have their final project printed on 13"x19" enhanced matte paper for just a $3 printing fee. Required materials: iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, ProCreate app ($10), and an eagerness to create

Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research, Write, Format

This bootcamp helps students create a strong art portfolio by focusing on both artistic and research development and written reflection. Over two weeks, students will refine their creative ideas, learn about art history, and develop their skills through sketching, mood boards, and final projects. They'll also learn how to write about their artwork and process, a key skill for AP Art and college applications. By the end of this fast-paced course, students will have a complete understanding of researching, writing, and formatting a cohesive portfolio. A field trip to a local museum will also provide real-world inspiration.

Figure drawing focus on body proportion and gesture:

Students will learn about bone and muscle structures and how to capture the body movement. Figure drawing is an important skills to have if students are interested in concept arts, animations, fashion designs. Taught by Jae or Lulu.

Developing Creative Artworks for portfolio:

Students will learn the steps of idea development, researching, collaging, drawing and/or painting, through a structural process to prepare art for portfolios or competitions

Still life drawing from observation:

Students will learn the fundamentals of composition, geometry, lighting, texture and shadings techniques as it applies to still life arrangements. Using pencil, charcoal and conte and acrylic students will learn to create still life drawings and paintings from observation. Taught by Jae.

Art Camp Registration Form

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For cancelation: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, you will be credited 50% of the tuition or classes for later use and no refund.

Weekly Fee:

Half Day: 9am-12pm: $300/week Or use 7 art lessons from your yearly registration Full Day:9am-4pm: $400 week Or use 9 art lessons from your yearly registration Extend Day: additional $50/daily Priority registration is available for students signing up for the full week! Registration for individual days available on Sunday before the camp week starts. Daily drop-in rate is $70( Half Day) or $90 (Full Day) .

Week Feb 17th - 21st

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Week Mar 31-Apr 4th

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Week Apr 14th-18th

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Payment status:

10% discount for additional siblings

Comments: Lunch can be purchased through USARTS for $5/day. Please leave note below to add lunch fee.

Your registration will be processed when payment is revieved.

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Art Boot Camp Registration Form

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Cancelation Policy: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, there will be no credit or refund.

Weekly Fee: TBA

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Week of Feb 17th - 21st

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Week of Mar 31st-Apr 4th

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Week of Apr 14th -18th

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10% discount for siblings

Comments

*Registration will be processed when payment is revieved.

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2025 Summer Art Camp Registration Form

Please submit this from and pay online to register

First Name

Last Name

Grade

If you are a returned student, skip this part and go to Choose your camp

Date of Birth

YYYY

Mother's name

First Name

Last Name

Mother's Phone

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Father's Name

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Father's Phone

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Email 2

Weekly Fee:

Weekly Fee: Half Day: 9am-12pm: $300/week Or use art lessons from your yearly registration Full Day:9am-4pm: $400 week Or use art lessons from your yearly registration Extend Day: additional $50/daily Lunch:$5/Day Priority registration is available for students signing up for the full week! Registration for individual days available on Sunday before the camp week starts. Daily drop-in rate is $70( Half Day) or $90 (Full Day) . For cancelation: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, you will be credited 50% of the tuition or classes for later use and no refund.

To register, select weeks below and pay online

SUMMER 25 __ Select to register for week : 6/2-6/6

Select to register for week : 6/9-6/13

Select to register for week : 6/16-6/20

Select to register for week : 6/23-6/27

Select to register for week 4: 6/30-7/3 (4 day only)

Select to register for week : 7/7-7/11

Select to register for week : 7/14-7/18

Select to register for week : 7/21-7/25

Select to register for week : 7/28-8/1

Select to register for week : 8/4-8/8

Payment status:

10% discount for additional siblings

Comments

Lunch can be purchased through USARTS for $5/day. Please leave note below to add lunch fee.

Your registration will be processed when payment is revieved.

Payment Methods

2025 Summer Art Boot Camp Registration Form

Please submit this from and pay online to register

First Name

Last Name

Phone

(###)

###

####

Date of Birth

YYYY

Select Grade

To register, select weeks below and pay online

Cancelations: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, you will be credited 50% of the tuition or classes for later use and no refund.

Weekly Fee:

$350/week or use paid art classes from yearly registration.

SUMMER ONLY __Select to register for week of 6/2-6/6

Select to register for week : 6/9-6/13

Select to register for week : 6/16-6/20

Select to register for week : 6/23-6/27

Select to register for week : 6/30-7/3 (4 Day)

Select to register for week : 7/7-7/11

Select to register for week 6: 7/14-7/18

Select to register for week : 7/14-7/18

Select to register for week 7: 7/21-7/25

Select to register for week : 7/28-8/1

Select to register for week :8/4-8/8

payment status

10% discount for sibblings

*Registration will be processed when payment is revieved.

Other Notes

Art Camps 2025 - Registration Now Open!

For Students in Kindergarten to 5th Grade (students will be grouped by age)

In Studio Art camp at USARTS

Our in-studio art camps will focus on learning the fundamental drawing and paintings skills in a friendly and creative environment. All art classes are taught by professional artist. In the afternoons students will engage in academics, hands on crafts, socializing, physical exercise and games.

Exciting News for US Arts Families!

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Legends FC SD-Del Mar! This exciting collaboration offers an incredible opportunity to blend the best of both worlds—Soccer & Art!

Starting Spring 2025, we will be hosting full-day camps that combine the energy of soccer with the creativity of art. These camps are designed to keep your child active, engaged, and inspired throughout the day—offering the perfect balance of athleticism and artistic expression!

2025 Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th: Under the Sea

April 14th-18th-Favorite Things

(Stuffy,Food,Animal,Book,Superhero or prince/princess, etc)

2025 Summer Camp Dates:

June 2nd - June 6th: Clay Creations

June 9th- June 13th: Cute animals: Wild & Wonderful (Markers)

June 16th- June 20th:Clay Creations

June 23rd- June 27th: (K-2nd)Clay Creations OR (2-5th)Fantastic Flowers: A World of Color (Acrylic/ Oil pastels)

June 30th- July 3rd (4 Days only_ Closed 7/4): Funny Bug Tales - storytelling through art. (Pen and ink, Watercolor/Colored pencils)

July 7th-July 11th:Clay Creations

July 14th-July 18th: Dreamscapes: Exploring Surreal Art (Like Dali!) ( Color pencils)

July 21st-July 25th: Clay Creations

July 28th-August 1st: Acrylic Painting: Discovering Colorful Birds & Nature (Acrylic)

August 4th-August 8th: Rainbow Bakery: Art of Wayne Thiebaud (Markers)

USARTS Camp Daily Schedule

Tuition:

Space is limited, register soon!

Sample Works from previous camps

Activities

Soccer-Art camps

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Legends FC SD-Del Mar! This exciting collaboration offers an incredible opportunity to blend the best of both worlds—Soccer & Art!

Upcoming Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th (Ocean Air Rec Center)

April 14th-18th (Canyonside Rec Center)

Summer 2025:

Location: Ocean Air Rec Center

Camp #1: June 2nd-6th

Camp #2: June 9th-13th

Camp #3: June 16th-20th

Camp #4: June 23th-27th

Camp #5: July 7th-11th

Camp #6: July 14th-18th

Location: Canyonside rec center

Camp #1: June 16th-20th

Camp #2: June 23rd-27th

Camp #3: July 7th-11th

Camp #4: July 14th-18th

Camp #5: July 21st-25th

Camp #6: August 4th-8th

Soccer Camp Daily Schedule

Spring Camp Registration

Tuition:

Space is limited, register soon!

Summer Camp Registration

Boot Art Camps 2025 - Registration Now Open!

Student 6Th to 12th grade

Exciting News for Spring 2025.We are pleased to announce that this spring we will be adding an afternoon boot camp options for middle and high school students. PM options will be limited during summer.

(Students may come as early as 8:30am for free reading time and can stay after 12pm to volunteer with the K-12 camp (please notify staff when registering)

2025 Spring Camp Dates:

March 31st-April 4th

AM Class: Figure Drawing or Developing Artworks for portfolio or competition W/ Teacher Jae

PM Class: Digital Drawing (using Procreate on Ipad) w/ Teacher Regan

April 14th-18th

AM Class: Complimentary underpainting techniques w/ Teacher Sasha

PM Class: Still Life study w/ Teacher Sue

2025 SUMMER Camp Dates:

June 2nd - June 6th

Am Class: Contemporary Still Life: Exploring the Everyday W/ Teacher Jae

June 9th- June 13th

AM Class: Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Jae

June 16th- June 20th

AM Class:

June 23rd- June 27th

AM Class: Portfolio W/Teacher Jae

June 30th- July 3rd (4 Days only_ Closed 7/4)_

AM Class: Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Jae

July 7th-July 11th

AM Class: (2 week) Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research,Write, Format W/ Teacher Jae

July 14th-July 18th

AM Class:(2 week) Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research,Write, Format W/ Teacher Jae

July 21st-July 25th

AM Class: Fashion/Figure Drawing W/ Teacher Lulu

Exciting News for Spring 2025.
We are pleased to announce that this spring we will be adding an afternoon boot camp options for middle and high school students. PM options will be limited during summer.