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Bay Area Art Camps & Classes

At Dragonfly Designs, our art camps offer more than fun—they’re about real growth. Each day, children dive into hands‑on projects that spark curiosity, boost confidence, and sharpen fine‑motor, problem‑solving, and self‑expression skills. Our nurturing, small-group environment ensures every child receives expert guidance from our passionate instructors.

By the end of each week, campers don’t just take home beautiful art—they leave inspired, empowered, and connected, with new artistic tools and a sense of personal achievement. We partner with local schools and parks across the Bay Area to bring this enriching experience closer to home.

Join us this summer and help your child discover their creative voice, make lasting friends, and build lifelong skills in a supportive and joyful setting!

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Dragonfly Designs Art Camps & Classes offer an extraordinary opportunity for children to explore their creativity and nurture their artistic talents. Click on any of the classes or camps below to learn more and register your child today!

SPRING CLASSES

San Mateo Parks & Recreation

Sparkle & Shine: Jewelry Making for Beginners, 4/21 – 5/19, Ages 7-11

Millbrae Parks & Recreation

Macramé Creations Workshop, 5/9 & 5/23, Ages 7-12

Menlo Park Parks & Recreation

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Sparkle & Shine: Jewelry Making for Beginners, 4/6 – 6/1, Ages 5-8

Art Explorers: Around the World in 8 Crafts, 4/6 – 6/1, Ages 5-8

Tiny Worlds: Dioramas & Miniatures, 4/7 – 6/2, Ages 5-8

Tiny Treasures & Secret Stories, 4/8 – 6/3, Ages 5-8

Jewelry Making For Budding Entrepreneurs, 4/8 – 6/3, Ages 7-12

Nature-Sourced Folk Art & Earth Explorers, 4/8 – 6/3, Ages 7-11

Art Lab: Science Meets Creativity, 4/9 – 6/4, Ages 5-8

Sensory Art Explorers: Creative Process & Discovery, 4/9 – 6/4, Ages 5-8

Nature’s Palette: Art & Garden Creations, 4/10 – 6/5, Ages 7-11

 Berkeley Parks & Recreation –

Sparkle & Shine: Jewelry Making for Beginners, 4/6 – 5/11, Ages 5-7 – James Kenney Community Center

Costume Creations, 4/6 – 5/11, Ages 5-7 – James Kenney Community Center

Los Gatos Parks & Recreation – 

ADULT WORKSHOPS

Beading Basics Workshop for Adults, 5/16, Ages 18+

SUMMER CAMPS 2026

Burlingame Parks & Recreation 

Fairy Garden Camp, 6/15 – 6/19, Ages 7-11

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 7-12

Millbrae Parks & Recreation

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science, 6/1 – 6/5, Ages 5-7

Fairy Garden Camp, 6/8 – 6/12, Ages 7-11

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 8-13

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 5-7

Piedmont Parks & Recreation

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 6/8 – 6/12, Ages 8-13

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 6/15 – 6/18, Ages 5-7

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 5-7

Print & Dye Camp: Stamp Carving, Block Print & Tie Dye, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 10-15

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 7-12

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 8-13

San Bruno Parks & Recreation –

Registration Opens March 30th

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 6/22 – 6/26, Ages 7-12

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science Camp, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 5-7

Textiles & Fiber Arts Camp: Creative Designs & Crafting Fun, 7/13 – 7/17, Ages 7-13

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 8-13

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 5-7

Beads & Business: A Jewelry Startup Camp, 8/10 – 8/14, Ages 9-15

Metal & Leather Jewelry Making Camp, 8/17 – 8/21, Ages 10-15

Berkeley Parks & Recreation -Live Oak Community Center

STEAM Explorers Camp: Color Chemistry & Creativity, 6/8 – 6/12, Ages 8-13

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 8-13

Garden Wonders: Art & Nature Camp, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 5-7

Dragonfly Designs Camps – Redwood City Location

Beading Basics: Jewelry Skills for Beginners, 6/8 – 6/12,  6/22 – 6/26,      8/3 – 8/7, Ages 7-11

Bead & Bloom Camp: Jewelry Studio for Kids, 6/8 – 6/12, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 8-13

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science Camp, 6/15 – 6/19, 7/20 – 7/24, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 5-7

STEAM Explorers Camp: Color Chemistry & Creativity, 6/15 – 6/19, Ages 8-13

Fairy Garden Camp, 6/22 – 6/26, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 7-12

Retro Revival: 70’s Art Camp for Kids, 6/29 – 7/3, Ages 7-13

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 7/6 – 7/10, 7/13 – 7/17, Ages 7-12

Print & Dye Camp: Stamp Carving, Block Print & Tie Dye, 7/13 – 7/17, Ages 10-15

Creative Fusion Camp: Art, Jewelry Making, & Friendship Making Fun, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 8-12

Beads & Business: Jewelry Startup Camp, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 10-15

Fairy Garden Mini Camp, 8/10 – 8/11, Ages 7-12

Hayward Parks & Recreation

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR HALF DAY CAMPS

Creative Arts & Mixed Media Camp, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 7-12, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Honey I Shrunk My Art!: Miniature Clay & Mixed Media, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 8-10, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Eco- Art Explorers: Garden Magic Camp, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 7-12, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Garden Wonders: Art & Nature camp, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 5-7, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

San Mateo Parks & Recreation – Registration Opens March 18th

Maker’s Lab: Art Exploration Camp, 6/29 – 7/2, Ages 7-10

Garden Wonders: Art & Nature Camp, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 5-7

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 8-13

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 5-7

Redwood City Parks & Recreation 

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 6/8 – 6/12, Ages 5-8

Bead & Bloom Camp: Jewelry Studio for Kids, 6/15 – 6/18, Ages 6-10

Honey I Shrunk My Art!: Miniature Clay & Mixed Media, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 6-10

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 6-10

Menlo Park Parks & Recreation

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 6/15 – 6/18, 7/6 – 7/10,  8/3 – 8/7, Ages 7-12

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science, 6/15 – 6/18, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 5-7

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 6/22 – 6/26, 7/13 – 7/17, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 5-7

Beading Basics Camp: Jewelry Skills for Beginners, 6/22 – 6/26, 7/13 – 7/17, 8/3 – 8/7, 8/10 – 8/14, Ages 7-11

Fairy Garden Camp, 6/15 – 6/18, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 7-11

Paint,Print, React! A STEAM Art Lab Camp, 6/22 – 6/26, 7/13 – 7/17,        7/27 – 7/31, 8/10 – 8/14, Ages 7-10

Textiles & Fiber Arts Camp: Creative Designs & Crafting, 8/10 – 8/14, Ages 7-13

Retro Revival: 70’s Art Camp for Kids, 6/22 – 6/26, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 7-12

Bead & Bloom Camp: Jewelry Studio for Kids, 7/6 – 7/10, 7/20 – 7/24,      Ages 7-12

Jewelry Making for Budding Entrepreneurs Camp, 7/20 – 7/24, 8/3 – 8/07,      Ages 10-15

Los Gatos Parks & Recreation

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science, 6/15 – 6/18, Ages 5-7

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 6/22 – 6/26, Ages 8-13

STEAM Explorers: Color Chemistry & Creativity, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 8-13

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 8-13

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 8/3 – 8/7, Ages 7-12

San Carlos Charter School

PUBLIC REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Creative Explorers: Art Camp of Discovery!, 6/15 – 6/18, Ages 5-11

The Color Lab: Art Meets Science Camp, 6/15 – 6/18, Ages 5-11

Fairy Garden Camp, 6/22 – 6/26, Ages 5-11

Creative Fusion Camp: Art, Jewelry Making, & Friendship Making Fun,        6/22 – 6/26, Ages 5-11

Retro Revival: 70’s Art Camp for Kids, 7/29 – 7/2, Ages 7-12

Little Sparkles Summer Camp: Jewelry-Making & Creative Fun, 7/29 – 7/2,  Ages 5-7

Beading Basics Camp: Jewelry Skills for Beginners, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 7-11

Beads & Business: Jewelry Startup Camp, 7/6 – 7/10, Ages 10-15

STEAM Explorers: Color Chemistry & Creativity, 7/13 – 7/17, Ages 8-12

Creative Fusion Camp: Art, Jewelry Making, & Friendship Making Fun,          7/13 – 7/17, Ages 5-11

Jewelry-Making Camp: Design, Shine & Connect!, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 7-13

Metal & Leather Jewelry Making Camp, 7/20 – 7/24, Ages 9-14

Groovy Dye Lab: Tie Dye Spin Art & Retro Vibes, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 7-12

Textiles & Fiber Arts Camp: Creative Designs & Crafting Fun, 7/27 – 7/31, Ages 9-13

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Our Camps & Classes Stand Out

My seven-year-old has a deep passion for art, with many of his own works proudly displayed in his room. He looks forward to attending this camp every year because of the variety of creative activities offered. From origami and jewelry making to clay sculpting, painting, and mixed media, there's always something new to explore. He eagerly heads to camp every morning, excited about the day's artistic adventures. The teachers at Dragonfly Designs are exceptional. They quickly connect with the students and cultivate a supportive environment. This nurturing approach has made summer camp a highlight for my son two years in a row.
Kelly H., Summer Camp
My daughter (age 9) has been taking Dragonfly Design's after school jewelry making class all year. She and her friends absolutely love it! It is her favorite afterschool activity by far and the jewelry she has learned to make is outstanding. I highly recommend DD's after school classes as well as their birthday parties (we did one of those too and it was great!).
Alyssa P., Afterschool Class
BEST CAMP EVER!!!!! I mean, wow! I had such a fun time and the place is so cozy and nice. It looks really unassuming because it is in a residential neighborhood but it is a great business and their camp is so fun!!! They even do parties at your house! Awesome place.
Alli C., 11-year-old
My daughters, ages 6 and 8, participated in a week long summer camp, and loved every minute of it. They said it was their favorite camp ever! The instructor is great, and the girls brought home memorable art pieces and jewelry. Thank you Stacee!
Anna H., Summer Camp

Questions? Please See FAQ Below or Contact Us

Email Stacee
Call/Text 650.303.1900

Frequently Asked Questions

Our wonderful Summer Camps are offered through several Bay Area schools and Parks and Recreation departments. Please contact Stacee at stacee@dragonflyfun.com and include your general location to be placed on the proper distribution lists!

Each camp will have a prescribed age range. You can find this information when registering.

A full-day Summer Camp runs from 9am-3pm. Please check your specific camp to confirm.

Here is a sample schedule:

  • 9:00-9:45am: Welcome + Friendship-Building Games (community-building, name games, icebreakers, collaborative play)
  • 9:45-10:00am: Snacks + Camp Agreements (healthy snack, review expectations, safety, kindness, clean-up norms)
  • 10:00am-12:00pm: Art Project Creation Time (main project block, demos, guided making, skill-building)
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch + Outdoor Play & Games (lunch, movement break, playground/outdoor group games)
  • 1:00pm-2:45pm: Art Project Creation Time (second making block, finishing, detailing, extensions, optional stations)
  • 2:45-3:00pm: Clean-Up (reset studio, pack projects, wipe tables, supplies put away)
  • 3:00pm: Return to Families / Pick-Up
  • Please dress your child in comfortable clothes that are appropriate for movement and “making a creative mess.” We also recommend layers, as the weather in the Bay Area can be unpredictable. 
  • Pack a bagged lunch, healthy snacks, and a water bottle to camp each day. Note: Camp is a NUT-FREE ZONE.
  • Bring sunscreen, hats, and jackets for outdoor play.
  • Label any prescription medication and provide clear instructions to staff.
  • Label all removable, personal belongings.

Our Lead Camp counselors are permanent year-round employees of Dragonfly Designs who teach in our afterschool enrichment programs and host art parties. Our wonderful staff are college educated and comply with California standards for working on school campuses including TB testing and background checks through the DOJ and FBI.

Our student-teacher ratio does not exceed 12:1 and is often much lower.

When registering through a local school or Parks and Recreation department, please contact them to cancel or change your plans.

For any program offered through Dragonfly Designs, we do not issue cash refunds, as we purchase supplies and procure staff in advance. We appreciate your cooperation!

  • In the event of cancellation, we will refund your payment, less the camp cancellation fee of 20% of the total cost, as a studio credit if we are notified in writing 30 days prior to the start of camp. Please email stacee@dragonflyfun.com to cancel. 
  • Credits can be used on any Dragonfly Designs service or product and are transferable to other accounts.

Need to change your camp or class date?

  • Transfers to a new week of camp will incur a $15 administrative change fee.
  • Change requests for other program dates must be emailed to stacee@dragonflyfun.com at least 7 days prior to your original program’s start date.
  • All changes are subject to availability.
  • Early bird special rates are forfeited upon request to transfer.

Other Policies:

  • We do not prorate or refund tuition for days missed due to illness or injury.
  • Any returned checks or payments incur a $20 fee. 
  • In the rare case Dragonfly Designs has to cancel a camp, we will schedule a make-up opportunity.

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