SUMMER Fine Arts Day Camp 2026: 6-12 year olds
The Visual Arts Centre welcomes you to another exciting and imaginative Fine Arts Summer Camp experience. The 2026 theme is "Visual Narratives". Campers will develop their creativity through exploring various artistic practices and mediums.
The camp takes place in a nurturing and accessible environment where personal artistic expression is encouraged. Creativity, connection, and collaboration are at the heart of our mission. Your child will not only create wonderful art but also build new friendships and lasting connections with fellow campers. Each morning begins with icebreaker activities—through conversation or movement—to help campers get to know one another, followed by an art class led by a professional artist-teacher. Afternoons include time outdoors and a collaborative art workshop.
Our students are placed in small, bilingual groups according to their age. This ensures that each child receives individual attention and is encouraged to advance at their own pace. Activities take place in our fully equipped, air-conditioned studios, as well as at Somerville Park or Prince Albert Park, where outdoor games and physical activity complement the afternoon programme. Once a week, campers will also visit the Westmount Recreation Centre swimming pool. The camp is bilingual; instruction is provided in both French and English, and we are happy to accommodate unilingual campers as well.
- Registration fees are for one week of day camp
- Students may be registered for multiple weeks
- New projects are introduced each week
Registered children must have turned 6 years old by September 30, 2026, at the latest. The day camp schedule and projects are not suitable for younger children. The Centre reserves the right to ask for proof of age.
Special needs and Accessibility
We want to welcome each participant and ensure a harmonious integration of campers with special needs, therefore, your transparency and collaboration are very important. If your child has special needs, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss them with our staff so that we can best assess the possible accommodations for your child. For more information about accessibility, please click here.
Each year, the Visual Arts Centre (VAC) offers subsidies to defray day camp fees. We exclusively accept applications through CLSC workers or Batshaw Youth and Family Centers, but we invite other local organizations working with youth or families to contact us if they wish to discuss the possibility of participating in this subsidy program at the VAC day camp. At this time, we cannot accommodate requests directly from individuals or families.
For more information, contact us: info@visualartscentre.ca or (514) 488-9558
Summer 2026 Theme: VISUAL NARRATIVES
| Week 1 | June 29 | Storyboarding and Illustration | $350 |
| Week 2 | July 6 | Imaginative Worlds | $350 |
| Week 3 | July 13 | Multiplicity and Replication | $350 |
| Week 4 | July 20 | Miniatures | $350 |
| Week 5 | July 27 | Soft Sculptures | $350 |
| Week 6 | August 3 | The Figure | $350 |
| Week 7 | August 10 | Art in Motion | $350 |
| Week 8 | August 17 | Performance | $350 |
Daily activities
| 8:15 to 9 am | Pre-camp activities / Drop-Off (included in the registration price) |
| 9 to 9:30 am | Icebreaker and Movement time |
| 9:30 am to 12 pm | Workshop with an Art Teacher The morning session offers a creative workshop atmosphere in which to explore a variety of art forms that change each week. Some of the techniques and approaches we will be exploring this summer are collage, print-making, bookmaking, sculpture, assemblage, and large scale artmaking. Experimentation, creativity, and self-expression are encouraged, as well as skill development and an understanding of basic artistic concepts. |
| 12:00 to 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 to 2:00 pm | The first part of the afternoon includes physical activities, with trips to Westmount or Prince Albert Park for organised and informal play. Once a week the participants visit the Westmount pool! |
| 2:00 to 4:00 pm | Workshop and activities with specialised art counselor The session will include collaborative projects, art games, discovery learning and collaborative activities. The emphasis will be on group projects and activities that encourage creativity and cooperation. |
| 4:00 to 5:30 pm | Pick up (included in the registration price) Children can be picked up at any time between 4 – 5:30 pm. Activities during this time will include: creating bracelets, drawing, beading, and other quiet games. |
Quotes
What parents and kids are saying about their experience at the Visual Arts Centre summer camp and workshops:
“She loved it and doesn’t want the day to end. She loves the balance between outdoor activities and the art program.”
“Because the activities are very fun & even if you are older, they are adapted for your age.”
“Very Satisfied-different forms of art, great teachers!”
Cancellation Policy – Fine Arts Day Camp
Our refund policy complies with the Consumer Protection Act, with article 46. In addition, we ask that you notify us in writing, 10 days before the start date of your child’s activity, for any request for reimbursement / cancellation so another child on the waiting list can attend. Send your request to info@visualartscentre.ca