Activites, Camps and After School Classes in San Mateo, CA

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This winter! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding winter Camp Get ready for an epic winter filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This winter, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This winter! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding winter Camp Get ready for an epic winter filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This winter, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Kickstart Your Coding Journey with Scratch – This winter! SiliconValley4U's Scratch winter Camp for Beginners Ready to create your own stories, games, and animations? Our Scratch Winter Camp is the perfect way for young coders to get started! Designed especially for beginners, this fun and interactive camp introduces students to the world of coding through Scratch, a visual programming language built for creativity. Campers will learn the fundamentals of programming, explore game and animation design, and bring their own ideas to life—all while having a blast with fellow campers! Whether your child is curious about coding or loves storytelling and design, this camp is a great way to build confidence and spark creativity. Join us in person this winter and start creating with Scratch! Sign up today—spots are filling fast!"

Join SiliconValley4U’s Python for Beginners winter Camp! Looking to kickstart your coding journey this summer? Our Python for Beginners winter Camp is the perfect way to dive into the world of programming! Learn the fundamentals of Python, including syntax, data types, functions, and control structures, in a fun and engaging environment. Led by our experienced instructors, you'll receive personalized guidance every step of the way. Whether you're completely new to coding or looking to strengthen your skills, this camp is designed to set you up for success. Enroll today and code your way into winter!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This winter! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding winter Camp Get ready for an epic winter filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This winter, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This digital art class builds on students’ foundational skills while supporting them in developing confidence and independence in their digital art practice. Using Procreate on their own iPads, students explore a range of tools, brushes, and techniques to create original works that reflect their personal style. Emphasis is placed on self-directed projects, creative decision-making, and learning how to refine and complete polished digital pieces, all with the guidance and feedback of the instructor. What to Bring to Class: iPad (9th generation or newer recommended for best performance) Apple Pencil Charger Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. Designed for students ages 10 to 12, the Expanded Fundamentals program bridges the gap between Fine Art Fundamentals and Advanced Exploration. It builds on foundational techniques while offering more opportunities for independent decision-making. Prior completion of Fine Art Fundamentals isn’t required, but familiarity with basic art concepts is recommended. All students new to Expanded Fundamentals will receive a notification to sign up for a one-time, prerequisite Online Form Class, which must be completed by the third week. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. If your child has already completed this class as part of Fine Art Fundamentals, they do not need to take it again. If you are paying with funds from a Charter School, enter the promo code CharterPaysAll when you register and tell your ES to issue a purchase order for the class fee.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. Designed for students ages 10 to 12, the Expanded Fundamentals program bridges the gap between Fine Art Fundamentals and Advanced Exploration. It builds on foundational techniques while offering more opportunities for independent decision-making. Prior completion of Fine Art Fundamentals isn’t required, but familiarity with basic art concepts is recommended. All students new to Expanded Fundamentals will receive a notification to sign up for a one-time, prerequisite Online Form Class, which must be completed by the third week. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. If your child has already completed this class as part of Fine Art Fundamentals, they do not need to take it again. If you are paying with funds from a Charter School, enter the promo code CharterPaysAll when you register and tell your ES to issue a purchase order for the class fee.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This class is for students who want to focus on painting through two in-depth projects. We’ll explore techniques such as layering, blending, and brushwork, as well as how to plan a composition from start to finish. Each project will give students the chance to experiment with style, build skills, and create original artwork to take home. Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. Students new to ADEX are required to complete 3-4 prerequisite projects that introduce new mediums and the fundamentals of composition, color, and form. These projects also serve to familiarize students with the studio’s layout, proper setup and cleanup procedures, as well as essential steps in project planning. These prerequisites are completed at the students’ pace and typically take at least one session to complete. This is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. If you are paying with funds from a charter school, enter the promo code CharterPaysAll when you register and tell your ES to issue a purchase order for the class fee.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* In this hands-on class, students explore the art of sculpting, bringing their ideas to life in three dimensions while building creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Projects change each session, giving students new challenges and opportunities to experiment with different techniques and tools. Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 8-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our Life Drawing class introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing and the human form. Through gesture, anatomy, and form studies, young artists learn to see the body from different perspectives and build the skills to create more natural, realistic figures. In some sessions, students will also have the exciting opportunity to draw from a live (clothed) model, gaining first-hand experience in observing the proportions and presence of an actual person. The class fee includes the cost of a vetted, guild-booked professional model. Some handouts may include artistic references of the unclothed figure for study purposes. All materials will be provided.

Our play floor comes to life with trips to the grocery store, eating pizza, finding animals, and even bugs! School is just around the corner, and in this class, you get to witness your child’s imagination come to life and be part of their learning journey.

The best way to experience Marvegos is to take one of our free introductory classes. This one-hour session will give your child a chance to see the location and experience a class with the instructor and other students while the parents can meet the Studio Manager and learn about the art curriculum for children. A parent must stay during the full hour to meet with the senior staff and hear about Marvegos’ approach to art and ask questions.

Explore your baby’s newfound mobility every week through teacher- led activities on the equipment, play as a group and socialize with others!

We welcome all children, at all levels of development! Come explore our playscapes for some unguided play time. Spend quality time with them doing what they love to do, and mostly run out some energy!

Join SiliconValley4U’s Python for Beginners winter Camp! Looking to kickstart your coding journey this summer? Our Python for Beginners winter Camp is the perfect way to dive into the world of programming! Learn the fundamentals of Python, including syntax, data types, functions, and control structures, in a fun and engaging environment. Led by our experienced instructors, you'll receive personalized guidance every step of the way. Whether you're completely new to coding or looking to strengthen your skills, this camp is designed to set you up for success. Enroll today and code your way into winter!

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This digital art class introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing and painting using Procreate on their personal iPad. Through hands-on lessons, students will learn how to navigate the interface, use brushes and tools, and apply digital techniques to create original artworks. The course is designed to build a strong foundation for students interested in developing their digital art practice and a small class size means kids will get plenty of personalized instruction and one-on-one support. What to Bring to Class: iPad (9th generation or newer recommended for best performance) Apple Pencil Charger Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* In this hands-on class, students explore the art of sculpting, bringing their ideas to life in three dimensions while building creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Projects change each session, giving students new challenges and opportunities to experiment with different techniques and tools. Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 8-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This class is for students who want to focus on painting through two in-depth projects. We’ll explore techniques such as layering, blending, and brushwork, as well as how to plan a composition from start to finish. Each project will give students the chance to experiment with style, build skills, and create original artwork to take home. Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This digital art class introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing and painting using Procreate on their personal iPad. Through hands-on lessons, students will learn how to navigate the interface, use brushes and tools, and apply digital techniques to create original artworks. The course is designed to build a strong foundation for students interested in developing their digital art practice and a small class size means kids will get plenty of personalized instruction and one-on-one support. What to Bring to Class: iPad (9th generation or newer recommended for best performance) Apple Pencil Charger Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.