Seven Directions Creative Learning Center

Seven Directions Creative Learning Center, 303 Potrero St., Suite 7A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Location of Seven Directions Creative Learning Center campSeven Directions Creative Learning Center, 303 Potrero St., Suite 7A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About

Seven Directions Creative Learning Center offers summer camps for ages 5-18, including Prehistoric Animal Art, Fairy Art Camp, Anime Academy Camp, Outdoor Art: Wilder Ranch Camp, Teen Dungeons and Dragons Camp, Sketching Our Surroundings: Drawing from Life, and Digital Character Creation Camp. Summer 2026 has 10 sessions, and camps are held at the studio and off site at scenic locations. Some camps run full day and some half day, and full-day camps include lunch time.

Programs

  • Summer Camps — 5-18 · Summer sessions; some full day and some half day
  • Prehistoric Animal Art — 5-9 · 10:00 am-3:30 pm · $440 · Meets in the main studio, front room. Instructor: Pepper Vasquez & Kyle Vasquez.
  • Outdoor Art: Wilder Ranch Camp — 8-12 · 10:00 am-3:00 pm · $425 · Meets at Wilder Ranch State Park. Instructor: Haylee Trowbridge.
  • Fairy Art Camp — 5-9 · 10:00 am-3:30 pm · $440 · Materials fee: $30. Meets in the main studio, front room. Instructor: Kyle Vasquez.
  • Teen Dungeons and Dragons Camp — 12-17 · 10:00 am-3:00 pm · $425 · Meets in the main studio, back room. Instructor: TBD.
  • Anime Academy Camp — 7-11 · 10:00 am-3:30 pm · $440 · Instructor: Haylee Trowbridge.
  • Sketching Our Surroundings: Drawing from Life — 11-16 · 10:00 am-3:30 pm · $440 · Meets in the main studio, back room. Instructor: Misia Buetens.
  • Digital Character Creation Camp — 11-17 · 10:00 am-2:00 pm · $375 · Materials fee: $50 if rental iPad is needed. Meets in the main studio, front room. Instructor: Moss Giommi.
  • Storytellers Kid’s Theater Camp — The description is cut off in the source.
  • Summer Camps for kids ages 5-18 — 5-18 · Summer 2026 page states there are 10 sessions and camps are both at the studio and off site at scenic locations.
  • Fall 2026 Classes — 5 and up · Weekly classes; month-to-month payment schedule · Fall semester starts 2026-09-07 and runs until 2026-12-12, with a week off 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27.
  • Creative Kids Theater — 5-10 · Friday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $150–$670 per month · Visual arts and theater class; culminates in a live performance.

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–18 years old
  • Price range: $150–$670
  • General schedule: Summer camps have 10 sessions. Fall 2026 classes run weekly on a month-to-month payment schedule.

About the provider

The program’s mission says the arts are a crucial part of the human experience and that art is the best way for young learners to explore and express their understanding of the world around them. It also states that instruction emphasizes self-esteem through meaningful self-expression, with social emotional skills valued as strongly as academics. The studio is 2000 square feet and includes natural light, live plants, over 30 live exotic animals, artist-grade materials and tools, stretched canvases, acrylic paints, mixed media, 3D printers, iPads, and an extensive library of art and science books. Financial assistance and scholarships are offered, summer camp tuition is non-refundable, and multi-camp discounts are offered.

  • Fall 2026 semester — Starts 2026-09-07 and runs until 2026-12-12; week off 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27; end of semester Art Show on 2026-12-06.

Financial assistance and scholarships are offered to families experiencing financial hardship or needing tuition assistance. Summer camp tuition is non-refundable. If unable to attend camp as planned, credit toward future camps or classes may be offered. Payment for classes is required one full calendar week before the class or program begins. Accepted payments listed: cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, or credit/debit card. Multi-camp discounts are offered.

What families say

“I never thought I would actually love snakes!” — Natalie - (11)

Last updated October 9, 2026.

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