Summer art camp at Art Works Art School offers an array of new and exciting programs for kids every week!

Camp begins at 9:00 am - 11:30 am each day of the week.

Students must bring their own healthy nut-free lunch, 2-4 snacks, appropriate outdoor gear, and a water bottle. Campers will need to apply their own sunscreen. A typical day at Art Works for campers is as follows: 9:00 am drop, art projects begin at 9:00 am, snack, art project, finishing up / cleaning up, and pick-up at 11:30 am.

Registration for summer camp is FINAL, no refunds unless the spot can be filled by someone waitlisted.

Please note: Camp fees have increased slightly this year to reflect rising material and operating costs.

PROGRAMS FEES
5 Day Half Day Camp: $289.99+tax

FEES DUE TO HOLIDAYS
4 Day Half Day Camp: $231.99+tax

Summer Art Camp 2026

Week 1: July 6 - 10, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Joana Gomes-Lucia

• Oh Canada!
  Young artists will explore the beauty of Canada through hands-on crafting! Artists will paint, draw, and craft projects inspired by Ted Harrison, Kenojuak Ashevak, and Emily Carr, from colourful forests to playful wildlife. Each activity sparks imagination, creativity, and pride in our Canadian heritage perfect for little ones who love to create and explore!

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor Update Soon

• All-a-boot Canada!
  Celebrate Canada’s artistic spirit in this fun and creative camp! Campers will explore drawing and painting through projects inspired by Canadian artists such as Ted Harrison, A.Y. Jackson, Daphne Odjig, and Toni Onley. From colourful landscapes to expressive artwork, kids will discover Canadian stories through hands-on creativity.

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• Canada, eh!
  Celebrate all things Canadian in this fun and creative art camp! Campers will take inspiration from Canadian artists like Emily Carr, David Blackwood,, and Toni Onley while creating artwork inspired by hockey scenes, cozy coffee stops, maple treats, comfort foods, and Canada’s stunning landscapes. Using drawing, painting, and mixed media, artists will explore Canadian culture and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on way.

Week 2: July 13 - 17, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor Update Soon

• Polar Pals
  Cool off with a snowy, artsy adventure! Artists will create their very own winter masterpieces, from playful penguins and waddling polar bears to frosty foxes and snowy owls. Using crayons, markers, pastels and more, each day is full of hands-on creativity, exploration, and imagination the perfect way to celebrate art in the summer!

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor Update Soon

• Winter in Summer
  Travel the world without leaving the studio! Campers will explore icy landscapes, snowy forests, and frozen lakes from places like the Arctic, the Alps, and Antarctica, creating winter-inspired paintings, collages, and mixed media projects. Using paints, pastels, and textured papers, each day is full of hands-on exploration, creativity, and imagination as kids bring frosty adventures to life.

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• Frozen Worlds
  Venture from the jagged peaks of Patagonia to the remote expanses of the Arctic Circle. Campers will tackle complex winter landscapes, creating layered paintings, mixed media collages, and experimental projects inspired by snowboarding down icy slopes, climbing frozen mountains, and observing polar wildlife in extreme environments. Each day challenges creativity, technique, and imagination, giving students the tools to bring the world’s most dramatic, frozen places to life.

Week 3: July 20 - 24, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Sophia Chavez

• Little Artists, Big Artists
  Explore art from long ago and today! Campers will create colourful artwork inspired by artists like Monet and Van Gogh, then have fun with modern styles inspired by Romero Britto and Yayoi Kusama. Using paint, drawing, and mixed materials, each day is all about trying new styles and discovering how art can look old, new, and everything in between.

• Ages 7 - 11 - Instructor Update Soon

• Old vs. Modern
  Step into the past and jump into the present! Campers will explore classic artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas, then compare them with modern and contemporary artists such as Romero Britto, Takashi Murakami, and Yayoi Kusama. Through drawing, painting, and mixed media projects, students will experiment with traditional and modern styles while creating artwork that blends the old with the new.

• Ages 12 - 15 - Instructor: Anita Fowl

• Art Portfolio Building
  Take your art to the next level in this focused portfolio-building camp for teens. Students will strengthen their skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media while exploring creative approaches inspired by artists such as Rembrandt, Degas, Matisse, Keith Haring, Romero Britto, and Takashi Murakami. Through guided projects and independent work, campers will refine their techniques and complete polished pieces suitable for a personal portfolio perfect for students preparing for advanced art programs or looking to showcase their unique style.

Week 4: July 27 - 31, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Sophia Chavez

• For the Bluey Lovers
  Join Bluey and her friends for a week of imagination, fun, and creativity! Campers will draw, paint, and craft scenes inspired by playful adventures, colourful characters, and everyday fun in Bluey’s world. Using bright colours, bold shapes, and hands-on materials, each day is full of storytelling, laughter, and art that brings your favourite puppy adventures to life.

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor: Anita Fowl

• For the Demon Hunter Fans

  Step into a world bursting with colour, magic, and adventure! Campers will design daring heroes, mischievous animals, and fantastical creatures, including brave characters inspired by heroes like Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, along with Derpy the cat and a cheerful bird companion. Exploring illustration styles from bold cartoon lines to detailed, storybook-inspired drawings, they’ll bring enchanted forests, sparkling skies, and mysterious castles to life. Each day is packed with hands-on creativity, imaginative challenges, and the chance to develop a personal style while creating magical worlds that are entirely their own.

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• For the Anime Artists 

  Bring your favourite characters to life and create your own! Campers will explore the bold, expressive style of anime and cartoons, learning how to draw dynamic characters, exciting action scenes, and colourful worlds. Using pencils, markers, and mixed media, each day is packed with hands-on projects that spark imagination, storytelling, and creativity perfect for kids who love fun, animated art!

Week 5: (4 Days) August 4 - 7, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Joana Gomes-Lucia

• Under the Sea 
  Dive into a magical underwater world! Artists will create colourful mermaids, playful fish, and fantastic sea creatures through painting, drawing, and hands-on crafts. Each project sparks imagination, creativity, and a love of exploring the ocean’s wonders.

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• A Spongey Art Camp! 

  Dive into the colourful world of Bikini Bottom! Campers will create imaginative projects inspired by SpongeBob, Patrick, and all their favourite characters, from jellyfish paintings to Krabby Patty masterpieces. With wacky crafts, bold drawings, and lots of laughs, this camp brings the underwater fun to life through art!

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor Update Soon

• Squidwards Studio
  Explore the colourful world of Bikini Bottom like never before! Campers will design bold, creative projects inspired by SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and more from dynamic character portraits to Krabby Patty-inspired mixed media creations. With hands-on challenges, imaginative techniques, and plenty of room for personal style, this camp brings underwater fun to life while helping older kids take their art to the next level.

Week 6: August 10 - 14, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor Update Soon

• Galactic Art adventures
  Blast off into a colourful galaxy of imagination! Campers will draw, paint, and create their own brave heroes, playful aliens, and friendly companion droids. Explore icy mountains, sparkling forests, and mysterious planets as little creators bring their magical galactic worlds to life. Each day is full of hands-on fun, bold colours, and imaginative projects that let everyone tell their own space adventure story.

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• Episode MMXXVI: Art Camp
  A long time ago… in a galaxy full of colour and imagination… BRAVE HEROES and DARING ADVENTURERS embark on an epic artistic journey! Young creators will explore distant planets, painting masked bounty hunters, mischievous aliens, and loyal companion droids as they bring vibrant cosmic worlds to life. From icy mountains to sparkling forests and rolling desert plains, campers will draw, paint, and craft flying critters, furry multi-armed explorers, and glowing rolling droids. Every day is filled with hands-on adventures, daring imagination, and bold creativity as each participant writes their own story in a universe entirely their own…

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor Update Soon

• Magical Fantasy Lands and Lore
  Step into a world of enchantment and imagination! In this whimsical art camp, artists will explore the mysteries of magical fairy lands, mushrooms, and mythical creatures through painting, drawing, and sculpture. Discover the lore behind these magical realms, and bring to life your own fairy tale world filled with vibrant colours and intricate designs. Whether crafting tiny fairy houses or painting enchanted forest scenes, this camp will spark creativity and wonder in every camper. Perfect for those who love fantasy, storytelling, and nature’s magical charm!

Week 7: August 17 - 21, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor Update Soon

• Critter Craft Club
  Little artists will explore the wonderful world of animals! From fluffy bunnies and waddling ducks to colourful birds and playful forest friends, campers will create fun crafts, drawings, and imaginative projects inspired by their favourite critters. Each activity sparks creativity, imagination, and a love for the animal kingdom!

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor: Sophia Chavez

• Birds of a Feather
  Get ready to bring feathery friends to life at our Birds of a Feather Art Camp! Whether it’s a sweet little duckling, buggy-eyed pigeons, or quirky chickens, students will dive into the world of embroidery, easy sewing, and fabric creations to make their own feathered masterpieces. Mixing cozy cottage-core vibes with a touch of granny charm, campers will create art that’s as cute as it is creative!

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor: Anita Fowl

•  Wild & Wonderful Creatures
  Get ready to bring amazing animals to life! Campers will explore a variety of feathered and furry creatures  from elegant ducks and quirky pigeons to exotic birds from around the world through embroidery, sewing, and fabric art. Mixing creativity with hands-on technique, students will design their own unique, detailed masterpieces that are fun, imaginative, and full of personality.

Week 8: August 24 - 28, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Sophia Chavez

• Playful Paints & Crafts
  Jump into a world of colour, imagination, and hands-on fun! Campers will paint, draw, and experiment with all kinds of art materials from bright markers and crayons to soft pastels. Every day is a new adventure where you can mix, match, and create your very own masterpieces. Get ready for a playful, messy, and totally creative experience where your imagination leads the way!

• Ages 7 - 11 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• Pokemon Art Camp
  Get ready to catch 'em all in a creative way! At our Pokémon Art Camp, artists will dive into the colourful world of Pokémon and bring their favourite characters to life through drawing, painting, and crafting. From Pikachu to Charizard, campers will explore different art techniques to create their own Pokémon-inspired masterpieces.

• Ages 12 - 15 - Instructor: Anita Fowl

• Art Portfolio Building
  Take your art to the next level in our Portfolio Building Camp! Designed for aspiring artists, this camp focuses on developing essential skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Campers will refine their techniques, explore creative concepts, and complete impressive pieces to include in their portfolio. From detailed sketches to bold, mixed-media masterpieces, this camp is perfect for teens preparing for advanced art programs or simply looking to showcase their talent!

Week 9: August 31 - September 4, 2026

• Ages 4 - 6 - Instructor: Sophia Chavez

• Crafty Treats
  Get ready to create a deliciously fun world of art! Campers will explore arts and crafts while designing colourful cupcakes, silly ice creams, yummy candies, and tasty desserts. Using paper, paint, and other fun materials, kids will make playful, imaginative creations that are as sweet as they are creative. Each day is full of hands-on fun, bright colours, and tasty-inspired projects that let imaginations run wild!

• Ages 7 - 9 - Instructor: Kyle Andrews

• Bricks and Colour 

  Get ready to design, draw, and create your own Lego-inspired worlds! Campers will invent original characters, exciting adventures, and dynamic action scenes — all inspired by the creativity of Lego and cartoons. Some projects will even transport your Lego-inspired characters into famous paintings, blending classic art with playful imagination. Note: actual Lego bricks will not be used; we’ll be using drawing, painting, and mixed media while pulling inspiration from Lego’s colorful, creative style. Whether you love designing heroes, quirky creatures, or epic landscapes, this camp is packed with fun, imagination, and hands-on artistic exploration.

• Ages 10 - 13 - Instructor: Anita Fowl

• Cottage-Core Creations
  Step into a cozy, creative world where portraits meet the charm of cottage-core! Campers will learn to draw and paint faces, magical landscapes, and charming home décor posters with a focus on gentle details, natural settings, and soft, whimsical textures. Using mirrors, photos, and even live inspiration, students will practice self-portraits, portraits of friends, and original characters, while experimenting with pencils, watercolours, pastels, and mixed media. From sunlit gardens and leafy forest backdrops to magical cottages and dreamy skies, each project blends artistic skill with imagination. Campers will leave with a collection of personalized artworks, whimsical décor pieces, and enchanting illustrations that bring personality, story, and charm to life!