Summer Programs

 

Explore

Here at the Creative Play Center, our name says it all! Our Summer program includes 9 weeks of activities, field trips and experiments. Our space allows for preschool through 3rd grade children to explore hands-on activities that encourage creative ideas and follow their independent passions. Check out our weekly themes to find the programs that excite your child.

Summer 2026

We are completely full for Summer 2026! We look forward to serving you in the future!

 

Week 1 : Amusement Parks  June 8 – 12

What makes an Amusement Park? Do you like roller coasters? Can you make a fun ride for a marble? How about cotton candy or funnel cakes? Let’s take a trip to an amusement park and ride some rides!

 

Week 2 : Construction June 15 – 18 CPC closed June 19th (fees adjusted) 

Take a trip back in time to see how the cowboys lived. Build a fort in the yard, rope some cows and learn to square dance.

 

Week 3 : Forms of Water June 22 – 26

Liquid, solid, gas? Water takes all forms! We will try melting water ice as well as dry ice, water balloons and a trip to the Water Park in Antioch.

 

Week 4 : Music  June 26 – July 2 CPC Closed July 3rd (fees adjusted)

Make your own instruments and explore some full size instruments in our classroom. Jam out to Rock Band on the Wii and try some Karoake too!

 

Week 5: Ocean Animals July 6 – 10

Let’s learn about fish and mammals that live in the ocean. We will see how fish feel, dissect a squid, and then travel to the Aquarium to see how they live.

 

Week 6 : Boats July 13 – 17

How do we travel on water? Boats! We will make our own boats and see if we can make them float. What shapes float? We will take a trip to the maritime museum to explore San Francisco’s history with water and take a ferry trip to see how commuters make it across the bay every day.

 

Week 7 : Creeks July 20 – 24

Have fun exploring the creeks in the area and the animals you might find at a creek. Learn about what is involved in camping. Possibly take a trip to Samuel P Taylor park and play in the creek. Even enjoy a campfre and s’mores!

 

Week 8 : Five Senses July 27 – 31 

Each day explore a different sense: taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight and visit the Discovery Museum in Sausalito to try out all those senses at the same time

 

Week 9 : Teddy Bears August 3 – 7 

What could be better than making your own teddy bear and then keeping it at CPC for a week of adventures together?!

 

*please fill out application.  For early bird pricing, total amount must be paid by April 1st for all weeks.  If you would rather spread out your payments please send $20 per week deposit that will be credited to your total amount due.  Deposit will be forfeited for any week you decide not to come.

 

The Creative Play Center

614 Masonic Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

thecreativeplaycenter@gmail.com

(510) 524-9399

Hours

Preschool: 9am - 1pm
Extended: 8am - 5:30pm

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Download Summer Camp Application

 

Click here to download the form. Then mail or email to us to reserve your spot. Note “due by” dates for fees listed on the form.