Youth Classes & Camps
Throughout the year, we offer weekend classes and weeklong camps for youth, ages 8-18. Give your child a creative experience pouring molten metal, forging a steel hook, or molding clay. Youth can get creative in 15 Crucible departments.
Youth Spring Camps (April 6–10, 2026)
Youth Summer Camps (June 8 – July 31)
Youth Spring Camps
April 6–10, 2026
April 6–10, 2026
Morning Classes | 9AM–12PM
- Youth Bike Mechanics (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Blacksmithing I (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Clay Critters (Ages 8-11)
- Youth Glass Flameworking I (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Glass Fusing I (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Gizmos (Ages 8-11)
- Youth MIG Welding (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Woodworking I (Ages 14-18)
- Youth Jewelry and Metals I (Ages 12-18)
Afternoon Classes | 1–4PM
- Youth Ceramics I (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Adventures in Sand Casting (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Glass Blowing I (Ages 14-18)
- Youth Chibi: Miniature Figurines (Ages 8-11)
- Youth Leather Working (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Stick Welding (Ages 12-18)
- Youth Woodturning (Ages 12-18)
Youth Summer Camps
June 8 – July 31, 2026
June 8 – July 31, 2026
2026 Youth Summer Camp Registration
- Tuesday, March 3: Early member registration
- Tuesday, March 10: Public registration opens
2026 Weeklong Summer Camps:
Half-day: $400+ / Full-day: $750+
- Week 1: June 8-12, 2026
- Week 2: June 15-18 (4 days)
- Week 3: June 22-26
- NO CAMP: June 29 – July 3
- Week 4: July 6-10
- Week 5: July 13-17
- Week 6: July 20-24
- Week 7: July 27-31
See complete list of Summer classes below!
Youth Summer Camps
Youth Adventures in Sand Casting $475
Youth Art Bike $975 Full-day
Youth Bike Mechanics $525
Youth Blacksmithing I $525
Youth Blacksmithing II $495
Youth Blacksmithing Immersion $950 Full-day
Youth Ceramics I $500
Youth Ceramics II $800 Full-day
Youth Chibi: Miniature Figurines $475
Youth Clay Critters $425
Youth Electronics I $550
Youth Enameling $500
Youth Exploring Welding $850 Full-day
Youth Gizmos $500
Youth Glass Blowing I $725
Youth Glass Blowing II $725
Youth Glass Blowing Immersion Program $1,350 Full-day
Youth Glass Flameworking I $500
Youth Glass Flameworking II $500
Youth Glass Flameworking II Immersion $925 Full-day
Youth Glass Fusing I $500
Youth Gravity Cars $500
Youth Jewelry and Metals I $525
Youth Jewelry and Metals Immersion $925 Full-day
Youth Leather Working $525
Youth Leather Working II $550
Youth MIG Welding $525
Youth Print Making $450
Youth Relief Printing $450
Youth Skateboard Building $700
Youth Stick Welding I $500
Youth TIG Welding I $525
Youth Tiny Wild Things $400
Youth Wheel Throwing $850 Full-day
Youth Woodcarving and Sculpting $475
Youth Woodturning $600
Youth Woodworking I $525
Youth Woodworking II $975 Full-day
Youth Woven Wire Jewelry $450
What makes Crucible camps so fun? Hear from our students and faculty.
How Old Is Your Youth?
We offer a wide variety of age-appropriate youth classes for students ages 8-18. For the safety of your child and their fellow students, our age limits are strictly enforced. Younger than 8? You are welcome to visit for a field trip or an upcoming open house.
Ages 8-11
Ages 12-18
Ages 14-18
Youth Offerings in 15 Departments
Thousands of Bay Area youth, ages 8-18, have attended Crucible classes, camps, and workshops. From metal to wood to glass we provide a unique setting for youth to explore their creative voices, while absorbing real-life lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math.
More Ways Youth Can Get Creative
Fuego Youth Leadership
The Fuego Youth Leadership Program is an opportunity for high school students to deepen their technical understanding of the industrial arts and build leadership skills by supporting The Crucible’s Youth Summer Camps. Fuego Leaders progress from immersive creative classwork to the exploration of possible career opportunities in the arts.
Youth Scholarships
Each year, The Crucible offers full and partial scholarships to local youth, reserving 20% of spots in all our youth classes for scholarship students. Scholarship applications are considered based on economic need, artistic ability and/or promise, and applicants zip code—with priority given first to our neighbors in West Oakland, then Oakland residents, and then Greater Bay Area residents.
Individual Instruction
During one-on-one instruction, youth develop their artistic skill and technique at their own pace. Our most popular departments for youth private instruction are Blacksmithing and Glass Blowing, however we can tailor a curriculum for any of our departments. Individual instruction can be project focused or technique focused.
