Creative Art & Summer Camps for Kids in Durham Region

Pop Art Café – Food Inspired Art, Week 1

Pop Art Café is all about bright, energetic Pop Art inspired by our favourite summer treats. Pop Art is art that turns everyday things, like our favourite special summer snacks, into bold, colourful, graphic works of art. Join us as we take inspiration from the magic of everyday life and transform it into playful artwork full of colour and imagination. It’s a week to have fun, make art, and see everyday summer life in a whole new way. 

Dates: July 6-10

Scales, Tails, and Tiny Trails, Week 2

Scales, Tails, and Tiny Trails is all about creating art inspired by the amazing world of bugs, reptiles, and other creatures. Nature is full of fascinating patterns, colors, textures, and shapes, from the shiny scales of a gecko to the delicate trails of ants. Join us as we explore these tiny wonders and turn our discoveries into imaginative works of art. It’s a week to spark your creativity, have fun, and make art! 

Dates: July 13-17

Pinecones, Acorns & Campfire Glow, Week 3

Pinecones, Acorns & Campfire Glow is all about the magic and adventure of cottage and camping life. This week, we’ll celebrate the sights, sounds, and feelings of the great outdoors, from sparkling lakes and leafy forests to the warm glow of a campfire. We’ll take inspiration from the cozy feelings of cabins and tents, and the amazing starry skies. It’s a week to express ourselves, have fun, and bring the spirit of summer cottages and camping to life through art!

Dates: July 20-24

Creative Fusion, Week 4

Creative Fusion is where science and art collide in a world of limitless possibilities! This week, we’ll experiment with the exciting cross of creativity and discovery, using both art and science to explore the wonders of the world around us. Whether it’s mixing colors or exploring how the world works, we’ll push the boundaries of imagination and innovation. Join us in this hands-on adventure, where every project is a new experiment in self-expression and discovery. Get ready to unleash your inner scientist and artist in a week full of fun and creativity!

Dates: July 27-31

Short Week

Buckle Up, We’re Going On An Adventure, Week 5

Buckle Up, We’re Going On An Adventure is all about exploring, discovering, and having fun through art. This week, we’ll set off on creative journeys, imagining faraway lands, magical forests, sparkling oceans, and exciting places all around us. Join us to engage our adventurous spirits as we explore different art materials and ways of making art. It’s a week to spark your imagination, embrace adventure, and let your creativity and curiosity take the lead!

Dates: August 4-7

Night Sky Wonders, Week 6

Night Sky Wonders is all about the magic of night and the fun of late-night activities. This week, we’ll explore twinkling stars, glowing moons, and the beautiful night sky. From stargazing and listening to nature’s sounds that come alive at night, to telling stories and using our imaginations to play and create, we’ll use these night time wonders to inspire our artwork in fun and exciting ways. It’s a week to dream, explore, and bring the magic of night time to life in your artwork!

Dates: August 10-14

Sandy Toes, Week 7

Sandy Toes is all about the fun, colours, and joy of the beach and ocean. This week, we’ll explore sandy shores, rolling waves, seashells, and all the creatures that live by the water. From building sandcastles to watching the sparkling waves and discovering seashell patterns, we’ll use everything we see and feel at the beach to inspire our creativity. It’s a week to be creative, express yourself, and bring the wonders of the ocean and the joy of beach days to life through art!

Dates: August 17-21