FAQs

ArtReach Art Camp // Frequently Asked Questions

What is the daily camp schedule?

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Drop Off & Check In
  • 9:00-9:30 AM: Morning Meeting – Studio Tour & Safety, Community Agreement
  • 9:30-10:15 AM: Art Activity 1 – Book Project
  • 10:20-10:40 AM: Snack Time & Bathroom Break
  • 10:40-11:00 AM: Outdoor Game
  • 11:00-11:50 AM: Art Activity 2
  • 11:55 AM-12:15 PM: Lunch
  • 12:15-1:05 PM: Outdoor Play
  • 1:05-1:15 PM: Water & Bathroom Break
  • 1:15-2:00 PM: Brain Break Games / Meditation
  • 2:00-2:50 PM: Art Activity 3
  • 3:00-3:30 PM: Pick Up Time

What is the drop-off/pick-up policy for camp at ArtReach?

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Drop Off & Check In
    • Guardians dropping off must walk their child to the front desk and physically sign their name for check-in each day.
    • If your child needs to be dropped off after 9:00, please let the front desk know at drop off or email studio@artreachsandiego.org.
  • 3:00-3:30 PM: Pick-Up
    • Camp activities are officially done by 3:00pm.
    • Only individuals listed on the child’s Sawyer account may pick up the child (with a matching driver’s license or ID card).
  • 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Pick-Up Grace Period (no charges)
  • 3:45 PM – Onward: $1/minute late fee.
    • Following 3:45 PM, every attempt to contact approved adults will be made several times until the guardian arrives.


If there are any changes to your drop off or pick up times or individuals, please update your Sawyer account and notify our staff in the morning during drop off, including the name and phone number of the adult who will be picking up/dropping off. An ID check of all adults at check-out is mandatory.

You can add approved caregivers in your Sawyer account, instructions here: Add Additional Caregivers

Where are you located and is there parking?

We are located at 1065 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University Ave and Vermont St).

We have a private parking lot behind our building, which is open for families to use for Camper Drop-Off and Pick-Up. The lot is accessible through the alleyway off of Vermont St.

What do we need to bring to camp?

  • Water bottle (water refill station available on site)
  • Lunch & snacks
  • Comfortable clothing & shoes for art and outside play
  • Sunscreen

How do you choose staff? What is the staff-to-camper ratio?

All camp staff are carefully selected and trained elementary educators, professional artists, and/or college students majoring in art, education, or child development. Every staff member is required to participate in a pre-camp training session and has prior experience working in classrooms or camp settings.

To ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality experience for all participants, ArtReach camps maintain a minimum staffing level of four staff members per camp session, regardless of enrollment size (whether serving 5 campers or 24).

What is the Day Camp Cancellation & Transfer Policy:

We understand that plans can change. To best accommodate all families while ensuring we can continue to offer high-quality programming, our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • 30 days or more before the start date of the camp week: Eligible for a full refund minus a $40 cancellation fee *or* a full camp credit can be provided as a voucher for future classes.
  • Less than 30 days before the start of the camp week: No refunds or vouchers will be issued. Exceptions may be made for medical or special circumstances at the discretion of ArtReach staff.
  • Transfers: Camp registration may be transferred to a future scheduled day camp at any time, pending availability.

Have additional questions or need special accommodations?

Reach out to studio@artreachsandiego.org