Art & Spanish Studio for children
43th Ave. & Lawton, Outer Sunset, San Francisco
Camps
4 to 10 years old
Camps give us time to dive into lengthier projects like papier mache, batik painting, assemblage sculpture or clay. For our die-hard campers who return year after year (or week after week), we catalog all projects students complete & make every effort to avoid repeating projects!
Please email us at info@manossf.com if you plan to send your child(ren) to 2 or more weeks of camp, a discount will apply. Please email us if you are registering more than 2 siblings for camp, as well.
Camps will offer extended care until 4:30pm. you will be able to sign up fo it the week before the camp starts.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19th
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with creativity and learning at Manos' Art Camp! Kids will explore art projects inspired by history and leadership, including creating portraits, crafts. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this camp is a creative way to honor the holiday and inspire young leaders! This camp combines artistic expression with the excitement of outdoor play!
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$150
Presidents' Day Holiday & Lunar New Year Feb. 16 & 17
Get ready for a day of creativity and exploration at Manos' Camp! Kids will unleash their imagination with fun art projects, from painting to nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy daily adventures to the park. Outdoor activities include scavenger hunts, group games, and discovering the wonders of nature. This camp combines artistic expression with the excitement of outdoor play, making it the perfect way for kids to enjoy their two days break in a creative and active environment!
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$280
Spring Break March 30th to April 3rd
Spring Break art camp at Manos is a hands-on, creative adventure where kids learn to craft their own toys using recycled materials and art supplies. This unique camp encourages imagination, resourcefulness, and environmental awareness as participants transform everyday items into fun, functional creations. Alongside these innovative projects, campers also enjoy outdoor playtime in Golden Gate Park, offering a perfect balance of creativity and active fun. It’s an experience that fosters both artistic expression and a love for the environment.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$600
FAMOUS ARTISTS CAMP June 4th -5th
Join us at Manos for a creative two-day adventure inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists! At Famous Artists Camp, children will explore different art styles and techniques while learning about iconic painters and creators from around the world. Each day, campers will experiment with new materials, create their own masterpieces, and express their ideas through color, shape, and imagination.
Our camp encourages creativity, confidence, and curiosity in a warm, playful environment where every child is free to explore their unique artistic voice.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
MAKE + PLAY CAMP June 8th -12th
Make + Play Camp at Manos is a joyful blend of creativity, movement, and imagination. Throughout the week, children will dive into hands-on art projects, build and invent with a variety of materials, and enjoy plenty of time for open-ended play. Each day balances making with playing, allowing campers to explore their ideas, collaborate with friends, and follow their natural curiosity.
With time spent both creating indoors and playing outdoors, this camp nurtures creativity, confidence, and connection. Make + Play Camp is all about learning through doing, discovering through play, and having fun every step of the way!
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
LITTLE ARCHITECTS CAMP June 15th - 19th
Little Architects Camp invites children to imagine, design, and build like real architects! Throughout the week, campers will explore shapes, structures, and spaces while working with a variety of materials to create models, constructions, and imaginative designs. From simple building challenges to collaborative projects, children will learn how ideas become structures through creativity and problem-solving.
This camp encourages spatial thinking, teamwork, and confidence as children experiment, plan, and bring their visions to life. Little Architects Camp is a hands-on, playful exploration of design where imagination is the foundation for everything we build.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Mixed Media Masterpieces June 22nd - 26th
Mixed Media Masterpieces Camp is a celebration of creativity without limits. Children will explore and combine a wide range of materials—paint, collage, drawing, sculpture, and found objects—to create rich, layered works of art. Each project invites campers to experiment, take creative risks, and discover new ways to express their ideas.
This camp nurtures imagination, confidence, and artistic freedom in a supportive, playful environment. By mixing techniques and materials, children learn that there is no single right way to create—only endless possibilities. Mixed Media Masterpieces Camp is all about exploration, self-expression, and joy in the process of making.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Sculpture Studio Camp invites children to think in three dimensions as they shape, build, and transform materials into expressive works of art. Throughout the camp, children will explore form, balance, texture, and space while working with clay, recycled materials, wire, cardboard, and more. Each project encourages hands-on discovery and creative problem-solving.
This camp fosters imagination, patience, and confidence as children bring their ideas off the page and into the world. Sculpture Studio Camp is a playful, tactile experience where creativity takes shape and every creation is uniquely their own.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$500
PAINTING + DRAWING STUDIO July 6th - July 10th
Painting + Drawing Studio Camp is a focused and inspiring space for young artists to explore mark-making, color, and creative expression. Children will experiment with a variety of drawing and painting techniques using pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics. Through guided projects and open studio time, campers will develop skills while discovering their own artistic style.
This camp encourages observation, imagination, and confidence in a calm, supportive environment. Painting + Drawing Studio Camp is perfect for children who love to draw, paint, and bring their ideas to life on paper and canvas.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
DESIGNERS COOLEST ROOM July 13th - 17th
Designers’ Coolest Room Camp invites children to become interior designers for the week! Campers will imagine, plan, and design their very own “coolest room,” exploring color, pattern, furniture, lighting, and personal style. Using drawings, mood boards, models, and creative materials, children will turn ideas into thoughtful designs that reflect who they are.
This camp encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence as children make choices and bring their visions to life. Designers’ Coolest Room Camp is all about self-expression, imagination, and learning how design shapes the spaces we love.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Dreams & Fantasy July 20th - 24th
Dreams & Fantasy Camp invites children to step into magical worlds born from their imagination. Throughout the camp, children will create art inspired by dreams, myths, fantasy creatures, and imagined landscapes. Using a variety of materials and techniques, campers will bring their inner worlds to life through drawing, painting, sculpture, and storytelling.
This camp nurtures creativity, emotional expression, and confidence in a warm, playful environment where imagination leads the way. Dreams & Fantasy Camp is a space where anything is possible and every child’s vision is celebrated.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Little Inventors July 27th - 31st
Little Inventors Camp is a hands-on exploration of creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. Children will imagine, design, and build their own inventions using everyday and recycled materials. Through playful challenges and open-ended projects, campers will test ideas, make changes, and discover how creativity and thinking work together.
This camp encourages innovation, collaboration, and confidence while celebrating curiosity and experimentation. Little Inventors Camp is a joyful space where big ideas are welcome, mistakes are part of the process, and imagination sparks inventions.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Art/Comic Book Making Aug 3rd - 7th
Art / Comic Book Making Camp invites children to become storytellers and illustrators as they create their own comic worlds. Campers will explore character design, visual storytelling, panels, speech bubbles, and sequencing while drawing and developing original stories. From superheroes to everyday adventures, children will bring their ideas to life through art and imagination.
This camp builds creativity, confidence, and narrative thinking in a playful, supportive environment. Art / Comic Book Making Camp is perfect for children who love to draw, invent characters, and tell stories through pictures.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625
Designers Go Back to School Aug 10th - 14th
Designers Go Back to School Camp invites children to reimagine school essentials through the eyes of a designer. Campers will create and customize backpacks, pencil cases, notebooks, lockers, and other school-inspired projects while exploring color, pattern, and personal style. Each activity encourages thoughtful design and creative problem-solving.
This camp builds confidence and independence as children design functional objects that reflect who they are. Designers Go Back to School Camp is a fun, creative way to prepare for the new school year—turning everyday school items into meaningful, one-of-a-kind designs.
9am - 2pm
(after hours available until 4:30pm)
$625