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Kids Summer Clay Camp 2027 (Ages 7–11)

from $340.00

Summer plans start with a little clay.

It’s never too early to start planning. After a busy summer with several sold-out sessions, we’re opening our 2027 camps early so families can find the dates that work best, coordinate with friends and put some creative time on the calendar.

Ages 7–11 · 9:00am–12:00pm
Studio Sumi · 5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco

Choose your 2027 camp week

  • June 7–11: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • June 14–17: Monday–Thursday · 4 days · $340. No camp Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth.

  • June 28–July 2: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • July 12–16: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • July 19–23: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

All times are local to San Francisco. Tuition is per child, per session.

Small hands. Big ideas.

Young artists will roll, pinch, press and sculpt their way through playful mornings of handbuilding. We’ll explore functional pottery and imaginative sculptures, with age-appropriate guidance, colorful decorating and room for each child’s own ideas. Beginners and returning makers are welcome.

You can join more than one week! Projects and creative prompts vary by session so returning campers can keep exploring.

Included: Clay, tools, aprons, decorating materials, glazing and kiln firing.
Bring: A water bottle and a snack. Wear comfortable clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes.

Pottery pickup

Pieces stay at the studio for drying, glazing and firing. Please allow about 4–5 weeks after the final camp day; we’ll email when they’re ready. Pottery does not go home at the end of camp. Please collect it within one month of the pickup email, or contact us if you need more time.

Cancellations, changes & missed days

Email bri@sumiware.com for cancellation or date-change requests. For your full camp registration, deadlines are measured from the start of the first camp day.

  • More than 7 days before camp: Receive a refund of your registration payment minus a $10 processing fee, or move to another available, age-appropriate session. Any tuition difference will be adjusted.

  • 7 days or fewer before camp: No refunds, credits or date changes, except for the illness exceptions below.

  • If Studio Sumi cancels or reschedules your camp: Choose a full refund or an available transfer, with no processing fee.

Illness: Please keep an unwell child home. With at least 48 hours’ notice before the affected camp day, we offer one illness-related reschedule, subject to availability. For a COVID-related absence, notify us within 24 hours of the class and provide a doctor’s note to qualify for rescheduling. These exceptions do not provide a refund.

Missed individual camp days are not refundable or eligible for credit. Additional makeup opportunities are not guaranteed; we’ll help your child catch up during remaining camp days when possible. The four-day holiday sessions are priced for four days and do not include a fifth makeup day.

Dates:

Summer plans start with a little clay.

It’s never too early to start planning. After a busy summer with several sold-out sessions, we’re opening our 2027 camps early so families can find the dates that work best, coordinate with friends and put some creative time on the calendar.

Ages 7–11 · 9:00am–12:00pm
Studio Sumi · 5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco

Choose your 2027 camp week

  • June 7–11: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • June 14–17: Monday–Thursday · 4 days · $340. No camp Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth.

  • June 28–July 2: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • July 12–16: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

  • July 19–23: Monday–Friday · 5 days · $425

All times are local to San Francisco. Tuition is per child, per session.

Small hands. Big ideas.

Young artists will roll, pinch, press and sculpt their way through playful mornings of handbuilding. We’ll explore functional pottery and imaginative sculptures, with age-appropriate guidance, colorful decorating and room for each child’s own ideas. Beginners and returning makers are welcome.

You can join more than one week! Projects and creative prompts vary by session so returning campers can keep exploring.

Included: Clay, tools, aprons, decorating materials, glazing and kiln firing.
Bring: A water bottle and a snack. Wear comfortable clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes.

Pottery pickup

Pieces stay at the studio for drying, glazing and firing. Please allow about 4–5 weeks after the final camp day; we’ll email when they’re ready. Pottery does not go home at the end of camp. Please collect it within one month of the pickup email, or contact us if you need more time.

Cancellations, changes & missed days

Email bri@sumiware.com for cancellation or date-change requests. For your full camp registration, deadlines are measured from the start of the first camp day.

  • More than 7 days before camp: Receive a refund of your registration payment minus a $10 processing fee, or move to another available, age-appropriate session. Any tuition difference will be adjusted.

  • 7 days or fewer before camp: No refunds, credits or date changes, except for the illness exceptions below.

  • If Studio Sumi cancels or reschedules your camp: Choose a full refund or an available transfer, with no processing fee.

Illness: Please keep an unwell child home. With at least 48 hours’ notice before the affected camp day, we offer one illness-related reschedule, subject to availability. For a COVID-related absence, notify us within 24 hours of the class and provide a doctor’s note to qualify for rescheduling. These exceptions do not provide a refund.

Missed individual camp days are not refundable or eligible for credit. Additional makeup opportunities are not guaranteed; we’ll help your child catch up during remaining camp days when possible. The four-day holiday sessions are priced for four days and do not include a fifth makeup day.

Kids Camp FAQ (Ages 7–11)

Does my child need experience with clay?
Not at all! Beginners and returning makers are welcome. We guide campers through each step and leave room for their own ideas.

What will they make?
Campers explore handbuilding with pinch, slab and coil techniques, creating functional pottery and imaginative sculptures. Projects include shaping, texture and colorful surface decoration.

What should my child bring?
A water bottle and a snack. Wear comfortable clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes. Clay, tools, aprons, decorating materials, glazing and kiln firing are included.

How many campers are in each session?
We are opening 10 places per session to keep the group small and give each child space and individual guidance.

Can I stay with my child?
We encourage drop-off so children can build independence and connect with their peers. You’re welcome to stay for a few minutes to help them settle in.

When can we collect the pottery?
Please allow about 4–5 weeks after the final camp day for drying, glazing and firing. We’ll email when pieces are ready. Please collect them within one month of that email, or contact us if you need more time.

Can my child attend more than one week?
Yes! Projects and creative prompts vary by session so returning campers can keep exploring.

How does the holiday week work?
June 14–17 is a four-day camp, Monday–Thursday, priced at $340. There is no camp on Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth, and no fifth makeup day. All other Kids camp sessions run five days and cost $425.

What if our plans change or my child is ill?
Email bri@sumiware.com. More than 7 days before the first camp day, you may receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee or transfer to an available, age-appropriate session, with any tuition difference adjusted. With 7 days or fewer remaining, there are no refunds, credits or date changes except for the illness exceptions explained in “Cancellations, changes & missed days” above. Missed individual days are not refundable or eligible for credit. If Studio Sumi cancels or reschedules your camp, you may choose a full refund or an available transfer with no processing fee.