Winter Break Camp - NEW
Schedule:
March 3 to 7, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Activities take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cost:
$310 for the week
Programing aim for:
For 5* to 12 year olds
*Children aged 5 must have already started kindergarten to be admitted to the camp.
Description:
The Visual Arts Centre is pleased to offer an arts-focused day camp over spring break. This year’s theme is Mysterious Creatures and activities are guided by our passionate teachers and counselors! Every day, campers will be inspired by the work of contemporary artists to create using a wide variety of artistic mediums. The camp takes place in a caring and physically accessible environment, teaching is done in both French and English and personal artistic expression is encouraged.***
Day at the Camp:
8:30 — 9:00 am: Drop-off, welcoming campers, bracelet making, colouring and more
9:00 am — 12:00 pm: Art workshop with VAC art teacher
12:00 — 12:30 pm: Break for Lunch
12:30 — 2:00 pm: Outside or inside play, depending on the weather
2:00 pm — 4:00 pm: Art workshop with VAC art teacher
4:00 pm — 4:30 pm: Pick up, departure of campers, quiet games, colouring…
*On Wednesday afternoon, participants will visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal by public transport with a ratio of 1 adult to 5 children.
** On Friday afternoon, an opening reception will be hosted from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and you will be invited to see the artworks created by your children during the week.
*** If your child has special needs that you would like to discuss, please contact artreach@visualartscentre.ca to discuss how we can best accommodate your child’s needs. You can read more about accessibility at the VAC here: https://visualartscentre.ca/accessibility/
SUMMER Fine Arts Day Camp: 6-12 year olds
REGISTRATION STARTS MARCH 26, 2025
Join us this summer for another creative and inspiring artistic journey! Our 2025 theme is: TOGETHER!! Delve into a wide range of artistic techniques, experiment creatively, and make new friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. At the VAC day camp, each morning starts with conversation to get to know each other, as well as some body movement, then we move on to an art class given by a professional art teacher. The afternoons include time outdoors, either at the park or at the swimming pool, followed by 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 can be encouraged to advance at their own pace. Activities take place in our fully equipped and air-conditioned studios as well as at Westmount or Prince Albert Park, where outdoor games and physical activity complement the afternoon programme.
- 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, 2025, 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 collaboration is 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 accommodate 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 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.
For more information, contact us: info@visualartscentre.ca or (514) 488-9558
Summer 2025 Theme: together
| Week 1 | June 25 | Together | $180 (3-day week) |
| Week 2 | June 30 | Belonging | $300 |
| Week 3 | July 7 | Care | $300 |
| Week 4 | July 14 | Abilities | $300 |
| Week 5 | July 21 | Expression | $300 |
| Week 6 | July 28 | Awareness | $300 |
| Week 7 | August 4 | Attention | $300 |
| Week 8 | August 11 | Imagine | $300 |
| Week 9 | August 18 | Celebration! | $300 |
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!”
presenting new group names
In line with our recent rebranding, we decided to rename our camp groups to better reflect our values as an art centre. We are excited to reveal our new groups, named after Canadian artists : Douglas, Monkman, Niro, and Sullivan!
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