Arts Camp
Artful Living Arts and Crafts Camp for Youth
Date: March 30 through April 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Location: 5131 Carnelian St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Cost Per Week: Members $295, Non-members $330, Early Bird registration $265, NARM
member $295.
Ages: 6 to 12
Registration Link here.
Give your child a spring filled with imagination, hands-on discovery, and the joy of creating something unique to them! At Artful Living Arts and Crafts Camp, kids tap into their creativity through engaging arts experiences set in the inspiring and historic Maloof home and gardens, an environment unlike anywhere else in the Inland Empire.
Our young artists dive into a world of making ceramics, hand-building, sewing, papermaking, weaving, and more. From crafting pottery and building toys, building books, and creating vibrant papier-mâché sculptures, students explore meaningful projects that spark curiosity and build real-world skills. Along the way, they gain confidence, coordination, and problem-solving abilities and discover the incredible satisfaction of bringing their ideas to life with their own hands.
Each lesson is carefully crafted to promote creativity and personal growth. Students experiment with various materials, including clay, textiles, paper, and paint, which helps them learn to observe texture, color, shape, and form as they develop their unique artistic voice. By engaging in sketching, prototyping, refining, and sharing their creations, they enhance their communication skills, perseverance, dexterity, and fine motor skills, all while embracing the process of trial and error.
Throughout the program, children connect with cultural traditions, community stories, and the legacy of Sam and Alfreda Maloof as vital aspects of community identity and local history. Artful Living Arts and Crafts Camp is a place where kids feel inspired, capable, and excited to explore the world around them. Give your child the chance to imagine, create, and thrive. Registration will begin soon.
For more information, please reach out to Leslie Matamoros, the Director of Education, at
education@malooffoundation.org. Or call (909) 980-0412.
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K-12 Education and Field Trips
Maloof Artful Living After School Program
Ontario-Montclair School District partners with the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts to provide after-school art education experiences. The Maloof’s “Artful Living” curriculum is designed to teach art
appreciation, creativity, and artmaking as integral to the fulfillment of joyful and purposeful lives. Classes are led by trained artists during after-school hours at local elementary school sites. Each course consists of 8 sessions, 1.5-hours each, offered twice weekly for 4 weeks. Contact Leslie Matamoros below to arrange the course at your school.
Other school districts may contact Leslie Matamoros to arrange a visit to your school.
For a full description of the Artful Living program, click here.
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Contact Leslie Matamoros at education@malooffoundation.org
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Please use the subject line: Artful Living
K-12 Field Trips to the Maloof
Are you interested in bringing your class to the Maloof Foundation? We offer interactive and engaging field trips that introduce students to Sam Maloof’s legacy, craftsmanship, and environmental stewardship.
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Contact Leslie Matamoros at education@malooffoundation.org
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Please use the subject line: K-12 Field Trips
For other group tours, visit our Tour section on the Visiting page.
Maloof Teen Program
The Maloof Teen Program offers high school students the chance to learn, create, and connect in a museum environment. It’s a space for young creatives to foster their artistic practice, network, and gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience.
Our Story
The Maloof Teen Program began in 2010 with the “My Point of View/Mi Punto de Vista” initiative, aimed at high school students from the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. Students explored the Maloof Museum’s Mexican Folk Art Collection, learning about both the history of the artwork and how to give tours to their peers. Over time, the program expanded to include the Maloof’s furniture collection and more.
In 2014, we introduced summer internships for graduating seniors, providing hands-on experience in leading Maloof Teens and working with our Education Team. Throughout the years, Maloof Teens have partnered with local organizations, including the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Bright Prospect in Pomona, and the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino.
What the Maloof Teen Program Offers
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A place to learn and create in a supportive, creative community
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Opportunities for networking and resume-building experience
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Hands-on experience in designing and testing art projects for educational programs
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Leading tours and sharing knowledge of the Maloof home with peers
Program Highlights
Designing & Testing Projects
Maloof Teens develop and test art projects for elementary school lessons.
Making Art
Maloof Teens engage in the creative process, learning through hands-on activities.
Learning Tours
Maloof Teens share their knowledge with other high schoolers through discussions and tours of the house! Architecture, art and creatively landscaped grounds reveal the vision of Sam and Alfreda.
Connect with Us
Interested in becoming a Maloof Teen?
Contact Leslie Matamoros, Director of Museum Education at education@malooffoundation.org
Leading Programs for All Ages
The Maloof Foundation believes that art is for everyone! Our Education Team provides engaging and interactive activities for elementary school students, fostering creativity and a love for learning through art. See the Artful Living program above. For older teens and adults there is an extensive program of workshops, ranging from woodworking to writing. See our full set of offerings here.