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CalColor Academy

★★★★½ 4.9108 reviewsMountain View, CA

Private

CalColor Academy is a Bay Area art school (six branches) whose Mountain View location runs themed summer art day camps for children ages 4–18, immersing kids in drawing and painting, clay and craft, and culture and history. Each week features two themes (morning and afternoon), and camps are taught by practicing artists holding BFA or MFA degrees. The academy serves thousands of students across Silicon Valley.

The practical details

Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact CalColor Academy directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★Assem Nurlanbekova

This is our second year joining CalColor academy for the summer camps. This year, my daughter also decided to join her brother for the Animation camp. Teacher Ms. Danielle and Mr. Anthony (coordinator) helped us tremendously by allowing siblings to attend together as the last minute addition to the group. We are very much grateful for the understanding and flexibility to accommodate. Many thanks for all your support and making kids summer time special ✨ My children love CalColor camps!

★★★★★Katherine Leng

My daughter was introduced to Ms. Sherry’s elite art class by her previous art teacher at the end of last year, and after just one trial class, she immediately fell in love with it. She always says Ms. Sherry is incredibly kind, encouraging, and supportive. At the same time, she gently points out areas for improvement, which really helps the kids grow with confidence instead of pressure. Since joining the elite class in January, I’ve seen significant improvement in my daughter’s artwork. Previously, she tended to fill every painting with too many elements, but now she has gradually learned how to simplify, think about composition, and create more balanced artwork. We are truly grateful for Ms. Sherry’s thoughtful guidance and patience. She is not only a wonderful art teacher, but also someone who genuinely inspires children to love art and express themselves creatively. My daughter already can’t wait to continue her art journey with Ms. Sherry in the next school year!

★★★★★Clare Yang

My 11-year-old daughter has attended Cal color for many years, from foundation to elite, and now in sketchbook and drawing class in mountain view with Mr Sean. She likes both classes so much that 4hour back-to-back class fly by quickly. Mr Sean’s class has created a unique culture that all the kids are attentive, engaged and hard-working. And throughout a semester’s work, I can observe how her basic skillsets(proportion, perspective, composition etc) have evolved and her interest and taste in drawing also seen great improvements. Her sketchbook becomes a must-carry item whenever we travels.

★★★★★Sunny Zhai

⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Art Teacher Sean! We’ve been taking portfolio development lessons with Sean, and the experience has been absolutely wonderful. He is incredibly artistic, and his passion for art shows in every lesson. Sean is also extremely patient, taking the time to understand my child’s skill level and learning style. What I appreciate most is his constructive and thoughtful guidance. He doesn’t just correct a drawing—he explains why and how to improve it, helping my child grow in both technique and confidence. Under his instruction, my child’s artwork has improved noticeably, and they look forward to every session. If you’re looking for a dedicated, talented, and supportive art teacher for portfolio development or general art skills, Sean is an excellent choice!

★★★★★Shengbo Guo

My daughter absolutely loves her drawing classes, and it’s all because of Mrs. Sherry — hands-down the best art teacher we’ve ever met. She doesn’t just teach techniques; she unlocks creativity and encourages every child to think big and express themselves freely. My daughter comes home excited and brimming with new ideas every single week. If you want your child to truly fall in love with art, this is the place. Mrs. Sherry is pure magic. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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