Summer Camps
In English and French for ages 6 to 12

Find out more about our 2011 Summer Art Camps

Camps run from 9 am–4 pm. All programs have optional before- and after-care available from 8 am–9 am ($5/day) and 4 pm–5:30 pm ($7/day).
To register, call 905.844.4402 or complete our secure online registration form.

Calling all Culture Vultures!

ENGLISH CAMPS
Ages 6 to 12
Our week-long art programs run in rotation all summer long. Program activities are adapted to a range of age and learning levels.

MiniMall
Shop 'til you drop! Inspired by shopping malls, community markets and street festivals, participants will send up mall culture by inventing their own products and constructing their own mini-storefronts to peddle their wares.

4 July–8 July
25 July–29 July
15 August–19 August

Tales From the Underground
During this week-long adventure, participants will explore what's hidden just below the surface of the earth. Inspired by caves, ant hills and underground cities, participants will use drawing, sculpture and other techniques to create their own mysterious subterranean worlds.

11 July–15 July
2 August–5 August*
22 August–26 August

Realms of the Unreal
Fuelled by the power of unbridled imagination, participants will bring to life a fantastic otherworld, replete with fanciful scenarios and legendary superheroes. Over the course of the week, campers will experiment with drawing, photography and puppetry to create a life-sized paper theatre.

18 July–22 July
8 August–12 August
29 August–2 September

Cost: $208 ($245 for non-members)
         *$167 ($196 for non-members)

Register now.
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CAMPS FOR FRENCH SPEAKERS
Offered exclusively in French
Ages 6 – 12
9 am – 4pm

MiniMall
See description above.

Ages 6 to 9: 25 July–29 July

Tales From the Underground
See description above.

Ages 10 to 12:  8 August–12 August

Cost: $208 ($245 for non-members)

Register now.
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CAMPS FOR FRENCH LEARNERS
In partnership with the Alliance Française
Ages 6 – 11
9 am – 4 pm

For beginner and intermediate French Immersion learners, these week-long art and language study camps are co-taught by an art instructor from Oakville Galleries and a French teacher from the Alliance Française. A language level assessment will be conducted to tailor lessons to participants’ proficiency.

MiniMall
See description above.

Ages 6 to 8: 15 August–19 August

Tales from the Underground
See description above.

Ages 6 to 8: 22 August–26 August

Realms of the Unreal
See description above.

Ages 9 to 11: 29 August–2 September

Cost: $268 ($315 for non-members)

Register now.

Things to bring to camp:
1. Full lunches and two snacks per day (no nuts, please)
2. Apron or clothes that can endure messy fun! (aprons are not provided)
3. Bathing suit and towel for water games (weather permitting)
4. Sunscreen, a hat, refillable water bottle

Children will be spending at least two hours outside per day.

Location
Unless otherwise noted, all camps are held at Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens (1306 Lakeshore Road East), 2km east of downtown Oakville. To access the gallery, use the private driveway on the south side of Lakeshore at the crosswalk, just east of the public parking lot. The gallery is at the end of the driveway.

Cancellation policy
Cancellation with a refund must be applied for at least 7 days before your child's camp starts. Refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee per child, per camp. There are no refunds for cancellations requested less than 7 days before your child's camp begins. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for refunds by cheque. We do not refund prepaid childcare fees.

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Art Classes and Camps are generously sponsored in-kind by:

DeSerres
2501 Hyde Park Gate
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 6G6