Coming Soon! Mini eARTh Camp
eARTh Camp: Where kids create along nature
Days: Monday-Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 5131 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, lower campus on Hidden Farm Rd
Cost Per Week: Members $275, Non-members $310, NARM members $275.
Ages: 8 to 12
12 Slots available
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Back by popular demand! Smaller class size! Upscaled Projects!
Wood Lab: Learning with Hand Tools
November 23-25, 2026 - Enrollment link here
December 21-23, 2026 - Enrollment link here
December 28-30, 2026 - Enrollment link here
Campers will safely explore woodworking fundamentals and gain hands-on experience with tools and materials. Inspired by the legacy of Sam Maloof and Alfreda Maloof, students will connect craftsmanship with community history while developing dexterity, focus, and pride. Activities include handwork, a tour of the historic house, and access to Sam Maloof’s furniture collection. Join us for an unforgettable building experience!
Please note: Students will work with pre-cut softwood such as pine and cardboard, as well as hammers, mallets, screwdrivers, saws, clamps, vices, and fasteners. Students must wear safety gear such as goggles and face masks.
Ages (8-9): Pre-cut wood and tools such as hammers, mallets, screwdrivers, sandpaper, glue, non-motorized hand drills, and clamps. Learn about safety equipment, including wearing eye protection and proper attire.
Ages (10-12): Pre-cut wood; hand tools such as measuring tape, hand saw, hammer, glue, fasteners, clamps, vice, adding parts, using cordless drills, and hand-held screwdrivers. Learn about safety equipment, including wearing eye protection and proper attire.
Student learning objectives:
1. Demonstrate safe and responsible use of age-appropriate hand tools by following workshop safety rules and wearing proper safety equipment.
2. Identify and correctly use basic woodworking tools and materials, including hammers, screwdrivers, clamps, sandpaper, hand drills, measuring tools, and other age-appropriate equipment.
3. Apply basic woodworking techniques to measure, assemble, fasten, sand, and finish pre-cut wood projects.
4. Develop fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity through hands-on woodworking activities.
5. Follow multi-step directions to plan, construct, and complete a woodworking project from beginning to end.
6. Demonstrate problem-solving and perseverance by making adjustments, overcoming challenges, and improving craftsmanship throughout the building process.
7. Practice collaboration, communication, and respect for shared tools and workspace while working independently and with peers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Demonstrate improved fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
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Follow multi-step directions, organizing materials, and completing tasks from start to finish with increasing independence.
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Apply problem-solving strategies and perseverance by identifying challenges and making appropriate adjustments
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Demonstrate effective collaboration and personal responsibility by communicating respectfully, sharing tools and workspace appropriately, and contributing positively during individual and group woodworking activities.
Attention all campers! We want to let you know that each week we offer will be replicated. To make the most of your time with us, we suggest signing up for just one 3-day camp.
For more information, please reach out to Leslie Matamoros, the Director of Education, at
education@malooffoundation.org. Or call (909) 980-0412.
To view the Sample Waiver, click here
Coming 2027: Summer Art Camp
eARTh Camp: Where kids create along nature
Date: June through July
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 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
Schedule at-a-glance: Campers can sign up for multiple weeks or a single week.
eARTh Camp: Where kids create along nature
* note all weeks include handwork and woodworking
Week 1 - Wild Wonders: Bugs, Birds, and Beasts
Week 2 - Future Builders: Dream, Draw, and Make
Week 3 - Garden Trekkers: From Seeds to Flowers
Week 4 - Wood Lab: Learning with Hand Tools
Week 5 - Art in Motion: Form and Function
Week 1: Wild Wonders — Bugs, Birds, and Beasts
Campers observe the fascinating creatures of our world and transform their discoveries into art using clay, paint, textiles, and mixed media. Through close observation of texture, color, shape, and movement, children develop both scientific curiosity and artistic expression. Activities include handwork and woodworking.
Week 2: Future Builders — Dream, Draw, and Make
Young innovators imagine the world of tomorrow. Through sketching, prototyping, and constructing, campers bring their ideas to life while strengthening problem-solving skills, perseverance, and creative confidence. Activities include handwork and woodworking.
Week 3: Garden Trekkers — From Seeds to Flowers
Inspired by growth and renewal, children explore the beauty of plants and gardens. They create nature-based artwork while learning about patterns, form, and the life cycle of nature. Activities include handwork and woodworking.
Week 4: Wood Lab — Learning with Hand Tools
Campers safely explore woodworking fundamentals, gaining hands-on experience with tools and materials. Inspired by the legacy of Sam Maloof and Alfreda Maloof, students connect craftsmanship with community history while building dexterity, focus, and pride. Activities include handwork and woodworking.
Week 5: Art in Motion — Form and Function
Children experiment with movement, balance, and design, creating projects that combine movement. From kinetic art to functional objects, they discover how art and engineering work together. Activities include handwork and woodworking.
Throughout the program, campers engage in sketching, experimenting, refining, and sharing their work while strengthening communication skills, fine motor development, resilience, and the confidence to embrace trial and error as part of the creative journey.
eARTh Camp is a place where kids feel inspired, capable, and excited to explore the world around them.
Give your child the opportunity to imagine, create, and thrive this summer.
For more information, please reach out to Leslie Matamoros, the Director of Education, at
education@malooffoundation.org. Or call (909) 980-0412.
To view the Sample Waiver, click here
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K-12 Education and Field Trips
K-12 Field Trips at 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. These field trips include a tour of the historic home, the exhibitions in the Jacobs Center, and the garden. The tours also include a hands-on arts and crafts project.
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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.
High School Woodworking Tour + Hands-on Woodworking Project
High school students will embark on an immersive tour of the historic home and lush garden of renowned furniture maker and woodworker Sam Maloof. During the home tour, students will delve into the unique mid-century modern architecture and distinctive furniture pieces crafted by Maloof, exploring how his work seamlessly blends functionality with artistic expression. The second half of the day will be spent in a specially designed learning woodshop, where students can craft their functional woodworking pieces. In this hands-on environment,
they will learn to blend traditional woodworking techniques with modern technology, gaining a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship and innovation involved in the process. The workshop will be led by a Master Woodworker and Teaching Artist, who will guide students in combining time-honored industry methods with a creative, artistic approach. This unique experience will allow students to explore the intersection of
precision, artistry, and the latest tools, as they create their personalized wooden creations.
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Contact Leslie Matamoros at education@malooffoundation.org
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Please use the subject line: High School Woodworking Tour
K-12 Maloof Artful Living After School Program in your school
Each course consists of 8 sessions, 1.5-hours each, offered twice weekly for 4 weeks. The 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. Contact Leslie Matamoros below to arrange the course at your school
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Contact Leslie Matamoros at education@malooffoundation.org
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Please use the subject line: Artful Living
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.
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.