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

Embark on a vibrant journey during Color Quest Week! Campers will explore the endless possibilities of color as they mix, layer, and create with a variety of materials. From bold, expressive designs to subtle gradients and patterns, projects this week will dive deep into the magic and science of color. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

Let your child’s imagination soar during Magic & Fantasy Week! Campers will create fantastic worlds, magical creatures, and enchanted designs as they explore fine art techniques and storytelling. This week is all about transforming creative ideas into magical masterpieces. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

Transform everyday sights into extraordinary works of art! This camp focuses on observational drawing and painting, enriched with mixed media techniques to help teens capture what they see in fresh and creative ways. Campers will explore line, shape, color, and texture while working from life, including still-life setups and sketching. They’ll layer materials like graphite, ink, watercolor, and collage to create dynamic, multi-dimensional pieces inspired by the world around them. The curriculum for Teen Camp includes both self-paced and instructor-directed art-making. The daily activity schedule comprises a full day of art-making, with breaks taken at the student’s discretion. Parents are responsible for providing snacks and lunch. Advanced Exploration (ADEX) students who have completed the prerequisites will also have the opportunity to be more independent, allowing them to design and work on self-directed projects. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 8-9 am, 3-4 pm, and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. If your child repeats the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. To ensure a fresh and engaging camp experience, we strongly recommend selecting different themed weeks.

Celebrate self-expression during Me, Myself, and Art Week! Campers will dive into projects that explore personal stories, favorite things, and self-portraits while experimenting with different materials and techniques. From abstract interpretations to realistic depictions, this week is all about creativity and individuality. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience.

*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 is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. Our school year curriculum for ages 4.5 to 7 includes a mix of works on paper and sculptures that offer a variety of media and opportunities to develop the student's understanding of basic concepts and terminology used in fine art making. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. 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.* This is the same program that is offered later in the afternoon but at a discounted rate. Our school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking this class. 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.* 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.

*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.* 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.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

*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 school year curriculum for ages 7 to 10 emphasizes form and composition. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. There is a one-time, pre-requisite Online Form Class each student who is just starting Fine Art Fundamentals must complete by the third week of classes. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. You will be notified to sign up for this class if this is the first time your child is taking Fine Art Fundamentals.

Embark on a vibrant journey during Color Quest Week! Campers will explore the endless possibilities of color as they mix, layer, and create with a variety of materials. From bold, expressive designs to subtle gradients and patterns, projects this week will dive deep into the magic and science of color. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

Let your child’s imagination soar during Magic & Fantasy Week! Campers will create fantastic worlds, magical creatures, and enchanted designs as they explore fine art techniques and storytelling. This week is all about transforming creative ideas into magical masterpieces. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

Embark on a vibrant journey during Color Quest Week! Campers will explore the endless possibilities of color as they mix, layer, and create with a variety of materials. From bold, expressive designs to subtle gradients and patterns, projects this week will dive deep into the magic and science of color. The daily activity schedule includes two full hours of art-making and an hour for snack and other activities, fostering a fun and social camp experience. Parents provide the snack. Extended Care: Extended care is available during the following time periods: 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm at $65 per hour for five days per week or fewer. You may also customize your extended care schedule at $17 per hour or portion of an hour for one or more days. Coordinate your extended care needs with The Marvegos before attending and notify the teacher of your needs on the first day of camp. Waitlisting: If your preferred camp is full, we highly recommend adding your child to the waitlist. If spots become available, everyone on the waiting list is notified via email, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Avoiding Repeated Projects: Each themed week features the same projects throughout the week. Morning and Afternoon Campers will work on identical projects within the same themed week. If you enroll your child in both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same week, or repeat the same themed week, they will work on the same projects twice. ​​We strongly advise against signing up for both Morning and Afternoon Camp during the same themed week or repeating a themed week.

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer 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 summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer 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 summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!