Summer Camp FAQ's

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Where can I find safety guidelines for Arts and Recreation?

Review our safety guidelines.

Where can I find Day Camp FAQs?

Review our Day Camps FAQs.

How do I register for Camp Community Arts Summer?

Registration is completed online. If you need assistance, please call us at (925) 295-1490 or email your inquiry to artsrec@walnut-creek.org.

Where is Camp Community Arts located this summer?

All camps will take place at Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Art Center (111 North Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA).

First time at Camp Community Arts?

Prepare for your child's first day of camp by visiting our Welcome and First Day of Camp page where you will find required forms and information about dropping off and picking up.

What are the dates and hours of the camp?

Please view our camp options, dates, and times here.

Do you offer before and after care?

Camp Community Arts does not offer pre and post care options.

Are snacks and lunch provided for students?

Snacks and lunch are NOT provided by our camp. We recommend that everyone pack 2-3 healthy snacks each day. Parents or guardians of full-day students are responsible for providing a bag lunch for their child every day of camp. Camp Community Arts is a nut and peanut free zone.

Will students take field trips this summer?

Students enrolled in the Teen Art Intensives may take field trips to the Bedford Gallery and other local downtown Walnut Creek destinations. All other camps will remain onsite at Center for Community Arts - Shadelands.

How much is Camp Community Arts and what about refunds?

Please view our camp fees here. Learn more about registration policies.

Are scholarships available?

Scholarships are available. Applications open for scholarships open in December on the day summer camps go on view. Learn more about scholarships.

Is there a payment plan available?

A payment plan is available for half day and full day camp registrations. Customers must provide a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover) for automatic payment processing. A down payment of 20% of the camp fee is due at the time of registration. The remaining amount will be split equally, due on the 15^th of each month with the last payment due June 15, 2023.

Email artsrec@walnut-creek.org or call (925) 295-1490 for more information or to sign up for a payment plan.

What ages does Camp Community Arts serve?

Camp Community Arts has summer programs available for students ages 5-18 years. Our age groups are Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-14, and Ages 14-18.

Can my children/friends be enrolled in the same camp group if they are not the same age?

Our students will be split into different groups based on their age and whether they are in camp for a half or full day. When you register, you will select which group your child will enroll in. For example: Camp 1 - half-day, 5-7 year old group. If your children or friends fall within the same age range and are enrolled in the same camp, they will be in the same group. If your children/friends do not fall in the same age ranges as our groups, or if they are enrolled in different camp day options, they will not be in the same group.

We are not able to place children or friends of different age groups in the same group. For example, we cannot place a 6 year old in the 8-10 year old group in order to be in the same group as a sibling.

Can my child attend camp with an aide?

Yes, students can have aides accompany them to camp. Please note that ANY volunteer or one-on-one aide* age 18+ who is working with youth, elderly or disabled populations (at risk or highly vulnerable populations) must comply with the City of Walnut Creek’s fingerprinting and mandated reporter training requirements. Any volunteer or aide is required to check in and check out with Walnut Creek Arts + Rec staff. Please be sure to read our Volunteer / Aide protocols here.

What safety measures will you be taking this summer?

View our current safety policies.

How will drop-off and pick-up work this summer?

Sign-In
- 8:45 am - 9:00 am
Half-Day Sign-Out
- 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Full-Day Sign-Out
- 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Parents must sign their child in and out of camp each day. Our camp counselors will help our parents through this process each morning and afternoon. Please allow extra time on the first day of camp to review information on your students name badge and complete their camp documents.

Students ages 11-18 will have the option of signing themselves in and out of camp with the completion of the Independent Sign Out wavier under our Camp Form.

If I have already participated in camp for one session, can I take it again? Will it be different?

Yes, each camp session will include different projects and activities for students. Students often take multiple sessions of camp each summer!

Who can I contact for more information about camp?

Contact us at (925) 295-1490 or email us at artsrec@walnut-creek.org.