FAD (Fun Art and Drama) +
PAD (Mary Ellen's home studio) = lots of exciting, creative and innovative summer camps, classes and more!
Mary Ellen Hill, Creator and Director, Headmistress, Professional Storyteller~
Supporting children's creativity, joy and love of Earth for over 30 years!
 This is what kids say about FAD PAD Holiday camps...
"Last night she said- I cannot wait to go to Trash To Treasure Day at the FAD PAD!"
"He got up earlier than usual and said, "Can we go to camp now?"
"He asked us- when can I go back?"
"Can I keep coming here until I am 20?"
"Our daughters get up early because they are so excited to be coming to the FAD PAD!."
"Thank you so much for all the fun, creativity and love. We are so lucky to know you!""
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The FAD PAD is my home studio created for Fun, Art and Drama! A designated place for your child to enjoy a wide variety of playshops/classes and camps. From cooking, gardening, drama, fairy lore, cooperative games, hand sewing, embroidery, Harry Potter to science!
The FAD PAD is located in my big back yard where there are many magical areas to explore. From climbing Bob, the loquat tree, to vegetable and herb gardens to the enchanted and forbidden forests to the hammock.
The playshops/classes and camps are for K-6th graders. In order to foster fun and give attention to all children, I take 8 children only. Reservations are required. All art, gardening, and cooking supplies are included in the fees.
Holiday Camps 2026
Animal Friend Day: Feb 16 Monday 9:30-3:30, $100
Make a clay/puppet/mask animal ally and create a ceremony for your beloved pet or an extinct animal.
Harry Potter Day: April 3, Friday 9:30-3:30, $100
Go to Hogsmeade, attend Charms and Herbology classes and play Harry Potter games.
Spring Fun Days: April 6 and 7 Monday "&" Tuesday 9:30-3:30, $200
Spring garden explorations "&"flower tasting and baking, acting out Spring stories.
Before you sign up please email, text or call Mary Ellen to make sure there are openings.
Registration Form
If you have already been to a FAD PAD playshop or camp and your contact information has not changed, you do not need to fill out the FAD PAD Registration Form.
*There are 5 ways to send this fee.*
1. Make a check out to and mail it to: Mary Ellen Hill, 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605.
2. VENMO $1050r $210 (Slightly higher fee) on your phone. I am listed as Mary Ellen Hill @ MaryEllen-Hill-4.
There is also a photo of me that is the same photo that is on the homepage of my website, 510-219-3474.
3. Cash
4. Zelle (Just add my name to the request)
5. Paypal Slightly higher fee of $105 or $210. Thank you.
Holiday Camp Refund Policy
If you cancel four weeks before the camp you are signed up for you will get a refund.
A $25 administration fee will be taken out of your $100 camp tuition. I will refund you $75.
If you cancel after four weeks before the camp, you will not get a refund.
I have to make sure that I will be able to fill your child's spot, so I need time
to put out a notice to families and to follow up with those on the waiting list if there are any.
Thank you for your understanding.
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