Youth performer Paloma McFly soars on the stage. Photo by Alexandra Garretón

It’s getting close to that time of year again where the kids are out of school!  Below are a list of summer programs offered in the Mission District.  Sign up now, spots go fast!

The Mission Cultural Center is offering various activities for youth (ages 6-13) in their summer program.  There are two, four-week long sessions that include Capoeira, drumming, and printmaking.  Students will get hands on experience with their chosen art discipline and at the end of the session will collaborate for a final exhibition/performance!!!  Priority registration will be given to San Francisco residents.  For dates and pricing details visit their website!

There are 80 different summer youth programs offered with Parks and Recreation.  Registration started on March 19th.

Marsh Youth Theater provides youth (2-21) with quality theater arts experience and every year puts on a full musical production with youth elementary, middle, and highschool/college students.

Founded in 2014, Little Mission Studio offers quality musical education with private lessons, classes and workshops.  This summer they are offering musical theater, acting, piano, guitar, and many more!  Plus, if you sign up two months ahead of the program you get 10 percent off the tuition!

Jamestown. a local community center that offers resources to help youth realize their full potential, has a slew of summer programs on the  Jamestown website.

Established in 1921, the Community Music Center’s mission is to make musical opportunities to those from all different financial backgrounds.  With options ranging from western classical music to Chinese and Latin music, Community Music Center offers summer programs for youth ranging from 8-18 and financial aid is available.

Although The Butterfly Joint summer programs are all sold out, keep watching the site for upcoming classes!

If we have missed any opportunities, send us an e-mail and we will add!

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I grew up in the Mission, went to School of the Arts high school for creative writing. Bounced around colleges from SFState, to CCSF, to CCA where I graduated with a degree in photography.

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