Art Camps 2026
Where Creativity Meets Adventure!
Join us for an immersive and exciting camp experience! HWHG camps are designed to spark creativity whether you are a kid or a kid at heart. Explore your creative side with art instructor-led activities, your adventurous side with outdoor activities, and your curious side with in-gallery exploration.
HWHG camps offer everyone the chance to discover their inner artist through a diverse range of artistic activities. Led by experienced art instructors, campers will have the opportunity to express themselves, connect with new friends, and explore their creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Spring Savings! Camp Registration Discount.
Register for a week of summer camp and receive a 30% discount code to register for our upcoming PD Day Camps (May 29 & June 26, 2026)! Register between now and May 31, 2026 to receive the Spring Savings discount code. Already registered for summer camp? Keep an eye on your email inbox for the discount code!
*Only applicable for summer camp and PD day camp registrations between Apr/24/26-May/31/26. You will receive the 30% discount code after receiving your summer camp registration confirmation email. Can be used in addition to Bring-a-Friend Discount. Use code BAF2026 and receive an extra 10% off your HWHG (minimum 2 people) program registration!
Art Camps for Kids & Teens
May PD Day Camp
1 Day Camp
Friday, May 29, 2026
Camp Runs: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-off: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Pick-up: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Artists ages 5 – 11 welcome
June PD Day Camp
1 Day Camp
Friday, June 26, 2026
Camp Runs: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-off: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Pick-up: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Artists ages 5 – 11 welcome
2026 Summer Art Camps registration is now open!
For campers ages 4-6 and ages 7-11.
June 29 through September 4, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
No art experience needed.
Camp Registration includes all materials for camp activities
and a Summer Art Camp T-shirt!
Homer Watson House & Gallery camps are designed to challenge and develop the skill sets of little artists ages 4-11. Each day is a new artistic adventure and may include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpting and more. There is something for everyone!
The typical camp day will include 2 longer work periods where we make more detailed art projects. For example; an acrylic painting or a sculpture. In between the campers will also complete smaller craft projects, games and outdoor play to get some fresh air while staying safe on-site.
Important Camp Info:
- Camp Registration includes a Summer Art Camp T-shirt!
- Please bring nut-free snacks, lunch, & a water bottle. HWHG does not provide food for campers.
- Come dressed for mess! Please bring weather appropriate clothing, campers will be participating in outdoor activities rain or shine.
- Drop off is 8:30 – 9:00 am (camp day starts at 9:00am).
- Pick-up is 4:00 – 5:00 pm (camp day ends at 4:00 pm).
- Campers will receive a camp information email and camper form to be filled out 1 week before their first day of camp.
Summer Camp Week 1: Line, Shape & Colour
This week campers will learn about all the incredible and fun ways to use Line, Shape, and Colour to make art!
4 -day Camp
June 29 – 30 and July 2 – 3, 2026
*No Camp July 1*
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 2: Adventures in Art
This week of camp is inspired by Art Attack, we’ll explore wacky ways of making art!
5-day Camp
July 6 – 10, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 3: Unexpected Artforms
During this week of camp, campers explore unexpected and lesser known artforms. Learn About fibre arts, mask making, folk art, puppets, murals, mosaics, and more!
5-day Camp
July 13 – 17, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 4: Art Through the Ages
This week campers will explore artforms throughout history.
5-day Camp
July 20 -24, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 5: Upcycled Artworks
This week campers will create extraordinary works of art using upcycling.
5-day Camp
July 27 – 31, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 6: Art in Nature
This week campers will create unique works of art using natural and found materials.
5-day Camp
August 4 – 7, 2026
*No Camp August 3*
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 7: Printed Perfection
This week campers will explore printed artforms such as book binding, illustration, and various types of printmaking.
5-day Camp
August 10 – 14, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 8: Lore & Legends
This week campers will explore art inspired by lore, legends, and myths throughout the ages using a variety of mediums including painting, sculpting, and more!
5-day Camp
August 17 – 21, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 9: FUNctional Artforms
This week campers will explore the connection between art, design, and everyday objects. We will create fantastic, functional artworks using a variety of 2D and 3D processes including printmaking, sculpting, and architectural modelling.
5-day Camp
August 24 – 28, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Camp Week 10: Mixing Mediums
This week campers will have a chance to try out activities from every week of camp this summer. We’re bringing back all our favourites for our final week of camp!
5-day Camp
Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Campers will be respectful to both themselves and others at all times. This includes being respectful of individual differences, respect for the property owned by other campers & the Gallery.
- Campers will stay within the boundaries of the set activities.
- Campers are responsible for their actions & the consequences of their behaviour.
- We do not tolerate violence, bullying, or inappropriate language/behaviour of any kind.
- Parents & Guardians are responsible for signing their child in & out of camp on a daily basis.
- No children will be allowed to run into a waiting vehicle.
- Please pick up your child on time
- Sign Out: Caregivers are to sign out campers with the camp counsellors.
- ID is required at pickup. Campers will only be permitted to leave with adults preauthorized for pickup.
- Aftercare: Pickup for campers who have purchased aftercare is between 4-5pm. Please note, aftercare does not include instructed activities.
- Late Pick Up: There is an extra charge for pickup after 4pm (after 5pm for those who have purchased aftercare). The fee is $10 for every additional 15 minutes.
Refunds
- Cancellations before that period will be subject to a 10% administration fee. We do not arrange refunds for missed classes or drop-outs, camp days, events or transfers. Official receipts are issued at the time of registration. If you need to cancel due to illness or unsatisfactory health screening you will receive a refund for missed classes.
- Refunds are approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Refund requests must be submitted 10 business days before the program’s start date or event date.
- HWHG reserves the right to deny a refund request or give a partial refund.