AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps
AYA Art Co. offers expressive arts day camps in various San Diego locations, focusing on creative exploration and self-expression for children.
▌ Editor's read The AYA Art Co. website loads and provides information about their Expressive Arts Summer Camps for 2026, indicating day camp programs across several San Diego neighborhoods. The founder is identified as Ayana Baltrip-Balagé. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website mentions 'experienced instructors,' it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'AYA Art Co.' show a 5.0-star rating based on 23 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and positive impact on their children's creativity and confidence. Social media handles found are @ayaart.co on Instagram and ayaart.co on Facebook.
Who thrives here
AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: not listed
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 3203 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
- Phone: (619) 356-0036
- Cost notes: USD $333 per session; $33 discount per camp when you purchase a session bundle. Referral program available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps
- What ages does AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps accept?
- AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps is open to children ages not listed. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps cost?
- AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps publishes $333/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps's hours?
- AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps runs 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps provide lunch?
- AYA Art Co. Expressive Arts Summer Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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