Incoming 6th–9th graders! Join the Long Beach Public Library for a free series of workshops that will challenge your creativity, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and connect you with a passionate community of artists, makers, learners, and educators.
The Creativity Lab Summer Camp at a Glance
Throughout the Creativity Lab summer camp series, students explore the textures and layers of Long Beach’s history, geography, and culture, from its Indigenous roots to the diverse communities that shape it today. Guided by the question, “What is Long Beach to you?”, participants will deepen their understanding of the city’s multifaceted identity and develop the confidence to express their unique stories.
Explore Art and Design
Students will participate in art-making activities like photography, collage, digital illustration and more; using these mediums to explore themes of community, culture, and civic life.
Discover Our Vibrant City
Students will explore various locations within our vibrant city to gain a sense of place, history, and how students can shape the future.
Build Creative Confidence
Creativity takes courage. The Creativity Lab is designed to instill creative confidence within students so that they can carry it with them throughout their academic careers and beyond!
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200 W. Broadway, |
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| Schedule |
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
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Participants will register for a 5-day series. We highly recommend that participants attend as many of the workshops as possible to get the most out of the program.
Registration deadline is June 18, 2026.
Class size is limited to 25 students.
Gabriel Gaete and Jacqui Viale
Creativity Lab Program Coordinators
CreativityLab@longbeach.gov
(562) 570-6135
