The Junior Center will continue our venerable after-school program, Youth Arts in Action, in Oakland, CA. Supported by our giving circle, local foundations and the California Arts Council, this project will provide another year of hands-on arts and digital media programs that cultivate curiosity and creative exploration for students ages 5 – 12 years old. This project will take place at our 4,000 square foot center located at Oakland’s Lakeside Park.
The Center provides high quality programs in the arts and sciences. Our center hosts visitors in our five interactive learning spaces including our art studio, maker space, and animal room. Programs are provided both on-site and throughout the Oakland and East Bay Area through school and community partners. Offerings occur during the day, after school and on Saturdays. Classes are taught by professionals in their fields. We are happy to partner with over 40 school and community sites throughout the East Bay Area.
In summer, we provide hands-on arts and science camps for students ages 6 – 17 years old.
Our on-site programs are offered on sliding scale with a policy of no one turned away for lack of funds. All of our programs are low or no-cost with additional scholarships available to those in need.