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.
Art Camps for Kids & Teens
April PD Day Camp
1 Day Camp
Friday, April 24, 2026
Camp Fun: 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
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
SUMMER CAMPS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- 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.