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2025 Summer Camp
June 09-Aug 08
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THEME and price
Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:6
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Paint the Ocean outdoor art camp
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“Art for Paws” Social Practice Camp
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Knitting & Felt Painting Camp
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Stop-Motion Animation Camp
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Eco Miniature Landscape Camp
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World Masterpiece Painting Camp
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Air Clay Craft Camp
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Pottery Art Camp
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Portrait Drawing Camp
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Oil Painting & Color Theory Camp
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Watercolor Camp
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Competition & AP Portfolio Training
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Digital Art: Anime Creation Camp
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Digital Art: Graphic Design Camp
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Digital Art: GIF Animation Camp
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Digital Art: Environment & Scene Design Camp
age
4-6 years old
7-9 years old
9-11 years old
11+ years old
when
June 09-Aug 08
Mon-Fri
9am-3pm
(Available extend to 5pm)
Week 1:June 9 - June 13
Week 2: June 16 - June 20
Week 3: June 23 - June 27
Week 4: June 30 - July 3 (4-Day Camp, No Camp on July 4 for Independence Day)
Week 5: July 7 - July 11
Week 6: July 14 - July 18
Week 7:July 21 - July 25
Week 8:July 28 - August 1
Week 9:August 4 - August 8
schedule
9am-3pm Mon-Fri
(Available extend to 5pm)
8:50-9:00am Drop off
09:00-10:15am Class Time
10:15-10:45am Snack/Break Time
10:45-12:00pm Class Time
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Time/ Outdoor Activities
13:00-2:15pm Class Time
2:15-2:45pm Snack/Work Critique Time
2:45-3:00pm Pick up
Extend Care: 3:00-5:00pm ($120/week )
DISCOUNT
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Early Bird $20 off Each Week (Due on April 1)
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$10 off /week for more than one week
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Sibling $10 off /kid/week
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Mindart Studio Student $10 off /week
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Group $10 off /week (3 people or more, excluding family members)
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Referral New Student $25 Credit (No Current Student)
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Extend Care 3:00-5:00pm ($120/week)
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Lunch order $10/day
Themes and Schedule
Paint the Ocean outdoor art camp
一起画海，户外写生营
Let children get up close with nature this summer!
Our Paint the Ocean Outdoor Art Camp will take students to the Golden Gate Bridge, the Aquarium of the Bay, and nearby beaches and nature reserves, where they will use their brushes to capture the beauty of the ocean and the joy of summer. From stunning sea views to adorable marine animals, and even majestic bridges, children will enjoy the fun of painting in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, immersing themselves in the wonders of nature.
Highlights
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Painting on the beach, feeling the sea breeze and sunshine
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Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and capturing this world-famous landmark with brushes
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Exploring the Aquarium of the Bay, observing and painting adorable marine life
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Sketching in nature reserves, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the natural world
Keywords
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Outdoor sketching
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Beachside painting
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Aquarium of the Bay
Dates
Session 1: June 16 - June 20
Session 2: July 21 - July 25
Price: $680/week
Two groups: 5-8 and 9+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
“Art for Paws” Social Practice Camp
画爱之家（Art for Paws）
This summer, let children use art to bring warmth to animals in need!
Our Art for Paws Social Practice Camp will guide children in understanding the importance of pet adoption and using art to help these animals find loving homes. Students will create bookmarks, keychains, and tote bags by hand, and the proceeds from selling these artworks will be donated to partner animal shelters. Additionally, for every student enrolled, the studio will donate $100 to support the shelters. Children will also paint portraits of adoptable animals and promote them on social media to help more animals find new homes. Through this activity, children will not only learn how to express care through art but also develop hands-on skills and a sense of social responsibility. Let’s take action together to bring warmth and hope to animals in need!
Keywords
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Visiting animal shelters
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Handmade art charity sale
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Bookmark making, tote bag painting, shrink plastic keychain crafting
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Painting portraits of adoptable animals, social media adoption promotion
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Studio tuition donation
Dates
Session 1: June 23 - June 27
Session 2: July 28 - August 1
Price: $680/week
Two groups: 5-8 and 9+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Stop-motion Animation Design
定格动画设计周
Experience the fun of being a director and express yourself with stories!
Children can never tell enough interesting stories, let's express them this summer and experience the fun of being a director. Children will learn how to express stories through animation, from original stories, character settings, scene design, to building scenes themselves, making frame-by-frame pictures into a short film, and making movies.Learn how to use an iPad to capture a frame of pictures to create stop-motion animation, using music and sound effects to make their work more vivid and attractive.
Course content:
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Creat original Stop-motion animation story
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Drawing and building scenes, character drawing
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iPad picture shooting, framing, lighting
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Video editing, music and sound effects application
Dates
Session 1: June 9 - June 13
Session 2: August 4 - August 8
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
World Masterpiece Painting Camp
世界名画油画体验营
Immerse yourself in the charm of oil painting and learn the secrets of the masters!
Famous painting and experience Camp Camp will take your child deep into the halls of art, exploring outstanding works of art and the unique styles of masters from around the world. In this study camp, students will have the opportunity to learn to appreciate world-famous paintings and understand the stories and techniques behind the masters' creations. By practicing oil painting techniques, students will have the opportunity to develop their artistic skills inspired by the masters. This unique study oil painting camp will not only expand your child's artistic horizons but will also inspire your child's passion for creating art as a deep and inspiring artistic journey. We also have a world-famous painting imitation COS session. How to follow a good understanding of masterpieces? At that time, it was about immersing oneself in the game, with each participant embodying characters from oil paintings, using their bodies as canvases!
Keywords
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Costume of Famous Paintings Characters
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Knowledge of Famous Paintings
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Learn Oil Painting Techniques
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Decoration and texture overlay
Session 1:June 23-27
Session 2 :July 14-Aug 18
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Eco Miniature Landscape Camp
生态系统微景观研学营
Explore the Perfect Blend of Nature and Art!
The Eco-Cycle and Miniature Landscape Art Summer Camp will guide students to explore the perfect blend of nature and art! Students will create a large-scale ecological cycle-themed painting, depicting the fascinating connections between water, air, soil, and life in nature. They will also craft a miniature landscape bottle using real soil, stones, moss, and small plants, placing them in a transparent acrylic bottle to create their own mini ecosystem. Through this camp, children will not only learn about ecosystems but also develop their creativity and hands-on skills through artistic creation and practical activities, while enhancing their understanding and awareness of environmental protection.
Keywords
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Ecological Cycle Painting: Learn how to express the cycle of ecosystems through art.
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Miniature Landscape Bottle Crafting: Create a mini ecosystem by hand and understand the importance of ecological balance.
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Ecology Knowledge Learning: Deepen understanding of the interrelationships between water, air, soil, and life.
Dates
Session 1: June 16 - June 20
Session 2: July 21 - July 25
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Air Clay Craft Camp
空气粘土玩具屋搭建营
Shape the World You’ve Seen and Imagined with Clay!
The Air Clay Craft Camp is a creative and fun-filled artistic journey. Students will explore the magical world of air clay and learn to create amazing works with their hands. This is a platform for free expression, where students can shape anything their imagination can conjure—any form, color, or idea. Through this camp, children will not only learn clay crafting techniques but also unleash their boundless imagination and creativity, building their own wonderful world!
Course Content and Keywords
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Toy House Theme Creation: Focus on creating a toy house, building a mini world full of imagination.
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Self-Selected Theme Design: Students can design and create unique clay works based on their interests and imagination.
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Handcraft Skill Development: Enhance students.
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artistic and fine motor skills through clay crafting.
Dates
Session 1: June 30 - July 3 (4-Day Camp, No Camp on July 4 for Independence Day) $500
Session 2: July 7 - July 11 $580
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Pottery Art Camp
陶土陶艺艺术营
The Pottery Art Camp is an exciting journey into the beauty of clay creation.
Upgraded Curriculum: Our instructors have undergone professional training and advanced studies, offering richer content and more refined techniques. With our expert pottery instructor Ms. Jessie, along with seasoned instructors Ms. Madhu and Ms. Mei, every student will receive professional guidance.
Upgraded Equipment: We have introduced advanced pottery equipment to provide students with a superior creative experience.
Practical Creations: This course will focus on creating a teacup, a mug, and a bowl—functional pieces that combine artistry with practicality, which students can take home to use or display.
Course content:
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Clay Properties and History: Understand the properties of clay and the complete process of ceramic firing.
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Pottery Techniques: Learn basic pottery techniques and tool usage, including pinching, pulling, squeezing, and pounding.
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Tools and Glazes: Master the use of pottery tools and glazes.
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Design and Complete Pottery Works: Create three personalized pottery pieces (teacup, mug, bowl).
Dates
Session 1: July 7 - July 11
Session 2: July 14 - July 18
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Knitting & Wool Felt Painting Camp
毛线编织和羊毛毡艺术画手作营
A Creative and Warm Handmade Art Journey
The Knitting & Wool Felt Painting Camp is a creative and warm handmade art journey. Here, children will explore two unique crafting materials—yarn and wool felt—experiencing their different characteristics and charm. By knitting scarves, blankets, and chunky yarn bags, as well as creating vivid wool felt paintings, children will experience the versatility and artistic expression of both materials through hands-on practice. This camp not only cultivates patience and focus but also inspires creativity and artistic expression.
Course content:
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Basic Knitting Skills: Learn fundamental knitting techniques such as casting on, knitting, and binding off, mastering the softness and plasticity of yarn.
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Practical Knitting Projects: Create scarves, blankets, and chunky yarn bags, experiencing the practicality and warmth of yarn.
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Wool Felt Painting: Master the techniques of wool felt painting, learning how to shape and design with wool felt, and appreciate its delicacy and artistic expression.
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Building with various materials (balloons, foam balls, cardboard, wire, wood, plastic, everything can be built)
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Original designs, no limitations on themes
Dates
Session 1: June 9 - June 13
Session 2: July 28 - August 1
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Digital Media Arts/ IPad Procreate
数字媒体艺术
Anime Creation Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Anime Creation Camp teaches you how to use iPad and Procreate to design anime characters and stories, from concept to finished scenes.
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Anime character design: proportions, expressions, costumes
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Scene and background drawing
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Procreate software techniques
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Storyboarding and narrative creation
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
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Need to bring an iPad and an Apple Pen
Graphic Design Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Graphic Design Camp will help you create visually impactful designs using iPad and Procreate.
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Basics of graphic design: typography, color, composition
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Logo and poster design
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Procreate software techniques
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Design thinking and creative expression
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
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Need to bring an iPad and an Apple Pen
GIF Animation Camp
At MindArt Studio, our GIF Animation Camp teaches you how to create lively and fun GIFs using iPad and Procreate.
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Basics and workflow of GIF animation
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Dynamic design of characters and scenes
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Procreate software techniques
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Exporting and sharing GIF artwork
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
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Need to bring an iPad and an Apple Pen
Digital Art: Environment & Scene Design Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Environment & Scene Design Camp teaches you how to create realistic or stylized scenes using iPad and Procreate.
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Scene composition and perspective techniques
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Lighting and atmosphere creation
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Procreate software techniques
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Drawing natural and urban environments
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
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Need to bring an iPad and an Apple Pen
Dates
Week 1:June 9 - June 13
Week 2: June 16 - June 20
Week 3: June 23 - June 27
Week 4: June 30 - July 3 (4-Day Camp, No Camp on July 4 for Independence Day)
Week 5: July 7 - July 11
Week 6: July 14 - July 18
Week 7:July 21 - July 25
Week 8:July 28 - August 1
Week 9:August 4 - August 8
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 7-9 years old, 9-11 years old, 11+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Fine Arts & Competition Training
专业基础集训和比赛辅导
Portrait Drawing Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Portrait Drawing Camp dives deep into the art of capturing human expressions and emotions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll learn how to create lifelike portraits using various mediums.
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Facial structure analysis and drawing techniques
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Capturing expressions and emotions
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Light, shadow, and shading techniques
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Creating portraits with pencils, charcoal, and colored pencils
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
Oil Painting & Color Theory Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Oil Painting & Color Theory Camp will help you master the rich textures and vibrant colors of oil painting. Learn color theory, and techniques, and create your own masterpiece.
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Color theory: color wheel, tones, contrast, and harmony
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Techniques: layering, blending, brushwork
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Creating still life, landscapes, and abstract oil paintings
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
Watercolor & Color Theory Camp
At MindArt Studio, our Watercolor & Color Theory Camp will help you explore the transparency and fluidity of watercolors. Learn color theory and techniques to create vibrant artworks, from landscapes, flowers, animals, and abstract themes.
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Color theory: color wheel, tones, contrast, and harmony
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Techniques: wet-on-wet, dry brush, gradients, and layering
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Creating natural and abstract themes
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
Competition & AP Portfolio Training
Summer is the perfect time to enhance your skills and enrich your life. We offer intensive summer courses for students looking to improve their foundational skills, prepare for competitions, receive AP course guidance, and build their college application portfolios. Our program will help you refine your artistic skills and unleash your creativity and expressive potential.
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Portfolio Guidance: For students aiming to complete their portfolios and applications over one or two summers, we provide assistance in finalizing and reviewing portfolio content. We offer tailored advice based on the specific requirements of various U.S. design schools, including artwork selection and revision, formatting, and arrangement, and ensuring alignment with the expectations of different art and design universities.
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Competition Preparation: We offer professional guidance for students looking to participate in major art competitions and enhance their backgrounds. Our team provides strategic advice and planning for various competitions, laying a solid foundation for college applications.
Dates
Week 1:June 9 - June 13
Week 2: June 16 - June 20
Week 3: June 23 - June 27
Week 4: June 30 - July 3 (4-Day Camp, No Camp on July 4 for Independence Day)
Week 5: July 7 - July 11
Week 6: July 14 - July 18
Week 7:July 21 - July 25
Week 8:July 28 - August 1
Week 9:August 4 - August 8
Price: $580/week
Two groups: 7-9 years old, 9-11 years old, 11+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
REFUND POLICY
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Cancel and get full refund within 24 hours of payment (No processing fee).
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100% refund till Apr 1st (minus a $25 processing fee per session canceled).
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75% refund till May 1st.
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50% refund till 2 weeks before your camp start date.
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No refund (or camp switches) within 2 weeks of your camp start date.
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If Mindart cancels due to state or county health orders or mandate, you will receive a 100% credit refund.
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If Mindart cancels for any other reason, you can choose a 100% check or credit refund.