Summer Camp

7 week-long camps running from 6 July - 21 August
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$275 per 5-day week | $60 per day

Extended aftercare is available for $50 per week or $15 per day.

We are thrilled to bring you another year of exciting art camps! Campers aged 6-13, will dive into a fun new theme each week, designed to spark imagination and creativity while exploring our captivating exhibitions. 

With expert art instructors and friendly camp counselors guiding the way, your child will build artistic skills, forge new friendships, and boost their confidence in a vibrant, welcoming environment. Plus, they’ll enjoy outdoor playtime at the beautiful Civic Centre Park and in our Garden of Resilience.

Schedule:
Drop-off is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pick up is from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Extended aftercare is available for $50/week or $15/day per child, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. 

Drop-off/pick-up: Otto St. side of Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Week 1: Cultural Creations
Monday, 6 July to Friday, 10 July
Week 2: All About Art!
Monday, 13 July to Friday, 17 July
Week 3: Eco Art Adventures
Monday, 20 July to Friday, 24 July
Week 4: Scaled Up!
Monday, 27 July to Friday, 31 July
Week 5: Science in the Studio!
Tuesday, 4 August to Friday, 7 August (4-day week, $225)
Week 6: Stories in Art
Monday, 10 August to Friday, 14 August
Week 7: Art That Works!
Monday, 17 August to Friday, 21 August

Registration for each weekly camp will close one week before the start date.

If parents/guardians have not registered and paid for their child’s extended care, and their child has not been picked up by 4:20 p.m., there will be a $15/day late fee. 

Camp schedule and policies will be sent one week prior to the beginning of camp. If it's your child’s first time at camp, we’d be happy to arrange an early visit for a tour—reach out to Hannah and Jude at camp@kwag.on.ca

2026 Summer Art Camp Scholarship

KWAG is committed to providing excellent programming experiences for all campers. To make these experiences as accessible as possible, KWAG manages funds to help youth meet the expenses of our camp programs. The Summer Art Camp Scholarships are funded by the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund. Applications for scholarships are individually reviewed by KWAG staff and are awarded on a combination of socioeconomic factors. Applicants from equity-deserving groups will be prioritized, including 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized, BIPOC, disabled, and newcomer lived experiences.

You may qualify for a Summer Art Camp Scholarship if one or more of the following apply: 
• Applicant is between 6-12 years of age (at the start of camp), and permanently resides in Canada (preferably within 
    Waterloo Region) 
• The family of the applicant is currently experiencing financial hardship or is supported by social assistance

Please note that all scholarship forms and application information will be kept strictly confidential.

If you have any questions regarding our scholarship program or Summer Art Camp, please contact Hannah Braithwaite at camp@kwag.on.ca.

To Apply:
1. Submit a separate application form for each applicant 
2. Complete all portions of the attached form (incomplete forms will not be assessed) 
3. Submit completed form by email to camp@kwag.on.ca, or mail the form to us at: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery 
    ATTN: Hannah Braithwaite 101 Queen Street North Kitchener, ON N2H 6P7

Application Timeline

Any application (either digital by email or physical by postal services) must be received by Friday, 22 May. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application by Friday, 5 June.

Week 1 | Cultural Creations

Travel the world through art! This week, campers will explore how different cultures use materials and techniques to tell stories and sustain traditions. Working with textiles, natural materials, and a variety of specialized techniques, they’ll create meaningful artworks inspired by both global and local art practices.

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Week 2 | All About Art!

From painting to printmaking, assemblage sculpture to collage, this week is all about exploring materials, methods, and history of art. Campers will try a wide range of techniques and discover new ways to combine them into exciting mixed-media artworks.

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Week 3 | Eco Art Adventures

Care for the planet through creativity! Campers will explore how art connects to the environment by using low-waste processes, natural materials, and upcycled objects. Through a variety of projects, they’ll learn how artistic processes can reflect appreciation for the land and environmental sustainability.

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Week 4 | Scaled Up!

Think big and build boldly! Campers will experiment with the foundations of sculpture, including scale, structure, materials, and modularity, through 3D artworks. Using techniques like casting, assemblage, relief, and modeling, they’ll explore different ways to bring their ideas into three dimensions.

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Week 5 | Science in the Studio!

*Note that this is a 4-day week due to the Civic Holiday on Monday, 3 August. 
Get ready to experiment! This week blends art and science through hands-on projects like cyanotypes and making ink from natural materials. Campers will explore how curiosity, chemistry, and creativity come together in the studio.

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Week 6 | Stories in Art

Campers will use art to tell their own stories and imagine new ones! Through drawing, collage, printmaking, and simple book-making techniques, they’ll create visual narratives inspired by personal experiences and imaginary worlds.

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Week 7 | Art That Works!

Campers will explore the exciting connections between art and design by creating one-of-a-kind objects that are both creative and useful. Using 2D and 3D processes like printmaking, bookbinding, sewing, and architectural modeling, they’ll discover how form and function can work together.

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