DrawBridge Announces Summer Program for Children
DrawBridge Summer Art Adventures ensures free expressive arts opportunities are available to Bay Area children beyond the academic year.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – May 13, 2022 – Last year in response to the pandemic, DrawBridge piloted a new expressive arts program to bring children the creativity and fun of summer camp online. The adventure continues this summer with DrawBridge Summer Art Adventures, an engaging, in-person program offered at partner sites across the Bay Area.
Led by trained facilitators and local artists, DrawBridge Summer Art Adventures offers children ages five and up the chance to explore themes of art, nature, and community in their neighborhoods and beyond. The program is free for participating children who reside in homeless shelters, affordable housing facilities, or attend DrawBridge community art groups in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or Santa Cruz counties.
There are also opportunities for the public to join Summer Art Adventures at the following sites:
- Albert J. Boro Community Center
50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 4 pm – 5 pm
Summer Art Adventures at the Albert J. Boro Center is open to children ages 5-18. All materials are provided. DrawBridge programs at the Albert J. Boro Community Center are generously supported by the City of San Rafael. - Esperanza Properties
1903 3rd Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Wednesdays, June 1 and 15, July 6 and 20, August 3, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Summer Art Adventures at Esperanza Properties is open to children ages 5-18 that reside in AHA housing or participate in Section 8 programs in Alameda. DrawBridge programs at Esperanza Properties are generously supported by the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda.
DrawBridge kicks off a fundraising appeal starting May 15 in support of Summer Art Adventures and expanded partnership programs with civic and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. It’s easy to make a donation at DrawBridge.org/donate-now.
Bay Area businesses are invited to partner with us in bringing these free, fun-filled adventures to children in our communities. Learn more about DrawBridge Community Partnerships at DrawBridge.org/partnership or contact program@drawbridge.org.
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About DrawBridge
Since 1989, DrawBridge has inspired creativity and self-confidence in tens of thousands of children at homeless shelters, affordable housing sites, and in communities across seven Bay Area counties. Through weekly expressive arts programs offered free of charge, children ages five and up are given the opportunity to connect with their community and explore the playful creativity that is critical to healthy development. Learn more at DrawBridge.org.
