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 excites your child.

Summer 2025

Week 1 : How do you make it? June 9 – 13 + swim session 1

How do you make crayons? How about ice cream? Or paper? Discover all these and more. Then take a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory

Week 2 : Construction June 16 – 20

CPC closed June 19^th (fees adjusted) + swim session 1

Lets build with hammers, nails, saws and paint. We will make a prject to take home and some new things for our space. Plus take a trip to adventure playground in Berkeley

Week 3 : Forms of Water June 23 – 27 + swim session 2

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 : Magical Wizards and Fairies June 30 – July 3 + swim session 2

CPC Closed July 4^th (fees adjusted)

Make potions and wands, catch a fairy and walk the fairy path in Pt Richmond. See what wizardry real scientists perform every day!

Week 5: Ocean Animals July 7 – 11

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 : Beaches July 14 – 18 *no 1:00 pick up option

We have such amazing beaches in this area. Visit a new beach every day or build a beach in the yard. Create an Ocean in a bottle and a beach scene to take with you.

Week 7 : Wild Animals July 21 – 25

What’s your favorite wild animal? Let’s find out by visiting the zoo and creating some awesome animal masks.

Week 8 : Camping July 28 – Aug 1

Learn about what is involved in camping. Make a campfire meal with s’mores. Take a trip to Samuel P Taylor park and play in the creek. Optional overnight camping available on Thursday

Week 9 : Messy Art Aug 4 – 8

Let’s get messy with art. Explore Ooblek, Slime, and Tie dye during this last week of camp! Plus take a trip to the Discovery Museum in Sausalito for more exploration.

*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.