The Junior Center of Art and Science

OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES:The Junior Center partnered with school and community sites throughout Oakland and the Greater East Bay area. Residencies ranging from 16 to 30 weeks were offered at Franklin Elementary (4th and 5th grade serving 210 students), Emerson Elementary (TK 5th Grade, including SPED classes), Carl Munck Elementary (TK to 1st grade) all programs aligned with a strong focus on building confidence and agency in our young artists [Continued on Schedule O]

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: Onsite After-school classes and workshops were held in our temporary space at 1222 Harrison St. in Oakland. 3-5 quarterly after-school arts classes and workshops were offered on a sliding scale to students ages 6 - 14 years old. Included carpentry, game design, art adventures: painting, drawing, and collage as well as 3D printing and design. Programs were focused on a combination of skill building, technique and hands-on exploration and play. Students served in all after school classes totaled more than 64.

SUMMER CAMP:JCAS Summer Camp (June23-August 23) at our temporary site Pacific Boychoir Academy10 one to two week arts/steam camps for children ages 6 -14 years old. Included Carpentry, painting, printmaking, creative technology, maker education, and junior naturalists. Camps were led by a team of professional educators, scientists, and artists and served 146 students in small 12 person camps.