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Acrylic Painting Camp

Firehouse Arts Center · $260/week · ★ 4.4 (338 reviews)

The Acrylic Painting Camp, offered by the City of Pleasanton, provides young artists aged 7-12 with an opportunity to learn various acrylic painting techniqu...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Pleasanton's Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists the Acrylic Painting Camp. This camp is designed for children aged 7-12 and focuses on teaching various acrylic painting techniques, including color mixing, brushstrokes, and composition. It is a day camp, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The camp is offered at the Firehouse Arts Center, indicating a dedicated space for artistic activities. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff ratios, or background check policies on the catalog page. Google reviews for the Firehouse Arts Center itself show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 179 reviews, with patrons generally praising the quality of events and facilities. No specific reviews for the 'Acrylic Painting Camp' were found independently.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Acrylic Painting Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Address: 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
  • Cost notes: USD. $15 Supply fee included in the price of the camp.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Acrylic Painting Camp

What ages does Acrylic Painting Camp accept?
Acrylic Painting Camp is open to children ages 6–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Acrylic Painting Camp cost?
Acrylic Painting Camp publishes $260/week for the standard session. USD. $15 Supply fee included in the price of the camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Acrylic Painting Camp's hours?
Acrylic Painting Camp runs 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Acrylic Painting Camp?
Acrylic Painting Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Acrylic Painting Camp provide lunch?
Acrylic Painting Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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