Summer Camp 2024 – Registration starts March 11 2024 at 9 am

Fine Arts Day Camp • 6-12 year olds

Join us this summer for another creative and inspiring artistic journey! Our 2024 theme is: In Motion!! 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.

Special needs

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.

Accessibility

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@centredesartsvisuels.ca or (514) 488-9558

Week 1 : June 25 : Rhythm

Week 2 : July 2 : Bodies

Week 3 : July 8 : Light

Week 4 : July 15 : Circular 

Week 5 : July 22 : Nature

Week 6 : July 29 : Slow Motion

Week 7 : August 5 : Animation

Week 8 : August 12 : Acceleration

Week 9 : August 19 : Fluidity

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.

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!

It was the best class! Thanks you so much, you guys are the best!

Organized. Kind. Variety of activities.

Yes I am satisfied with the workshop because she is the best teacher in the world!

Stimulate your creativity and socialize in a calm and creative environment!