BURSARIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaOur Bursary Program is now CLOSED.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support families in our community,.
All 2025–2026 funds have been awarded to deserving recipients.
Bursaries are designed to reduce financial barriers to families and assist with fees for workshops, classes, and camps to ensure that art participation remain accessible to our community, regardless of income.
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2026 SUMMER CAMPS!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaREGISTRATION OPENS JAN 26 AT 10 AM!Â
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SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+Â
The Sparrow’s Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
Visit the NEST CALENDAR for class dates and times!
For more information about the Nest, please contact Stephanie at sparrowsnestelora@gmail.com
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SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 8+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+Â
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows!​​
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SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 10+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+Â
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows!​​
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THE DRAWING ROOM FOR 8+ with Donna Hull
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada6 WEEK SATURDAY MORNING SERIES
Jan 24, 31, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 2026 (No class Saturday, Feb 7)
Saturday mornings have never been so wild! Join artist Donna Hull for some junior-studio time focused on drawing fundamentals. Whether your artist is new to drawing, or eager to build upon their skills, there is no better way than SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS!
THE NIGHT ZOO! JANUARY PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLet’s light up those imaginations and embrace the darkest time of the year with a Friday-fun day dedicated to the magic of the night!
What happens when the sun goes down? Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill as we venture into the shadowy world of nocturnal creatures and explore the idea of art in the dark!
PAINTING BASICS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS. TOM THOMSON!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaeileenCelebrate Family Day weekend with artist Eileen MacArthur for a lively half-day Sunday workshop that blends creativity, technique and artistic expression with a splash of Canadian art history, inspired by the work of Group of Seven legend Tom T!
WILD CANADA! MARCH BREAK CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWILD CANADA is calling!
Pack your sense of adventure this MARCH BREAK and join us to explore your imagination, inspired by Canada’s forests, animals, and landscapes! Each day will be bursting with games, stories, and hands-on creativity that celebrates the WILD wonders and beauty of our home—CANADA!
EASTER ARTS+CRAFTS AFTERNOON!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJump into this Easter-themed workshop designed for young artists 6+. A fun-filled half-day exploring art, crafts, stories and art history from Easter traditions around the world!
THE DRAWING ROOM. FUR & FEATHERS! WITH DONNA HULL
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-WEEK SATURDAY DRAWING SERIES FOR 8+
April 18, 2, May 2, 9, 16
Saturday mornings just got wilder! Our ongoing Kids Animal Sketch Series with artist and educator Donna Hull invites young creators to grow their skills week after week. Each session builds on core drawing fundamentals while introducing new creatures, new challenges, and tons of hands‑on practice.
Whether your young artist is new to sketching or ready to level up, nothing beats the thrill of SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS as they learn, explore, and create!
UNDERGROUND ART! APRIL PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaDive beneath the surface and uncover the mysteries of the underground through art! Young artists, explore the hidden mysteries of underneath ecosystems and creatures as they emerge for the spring awakening.
Let’s bring these unseen worlds to life using our powerful imaginations during this full-on Friday with artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill!
FLORA+FAUNA! JUNE PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaStep into the curious and colourful world of expressing our natural through art! In this indoor-outdoor PA Friday, nature-loving artists will explore the beauty of plants and flowers + animals and insects.
Artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill will guide a day of learning how artists capture the magic of the natural world in art!
O-CANADA DAY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada2-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 5-12
Celebrate O-Canada and jump into July with a 2-day camp where creativity meets the first rays of summer!
This camp invites young artists to explore Canada-inspired craft and forest-themed art. Perfect for kicking off the summer break with imagination, friendship, and a splash of red and white!
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WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Welcome to Wildwood Trailblazers, where creativity runs wild and imaginations blaze new trails!
Set deep in the heart of nature, this summer art camp invites young artists to explore the magic of making through paint, collage, assemblage, and more. All inspired by the wonders of the woods!    Â
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FOREST FRIENDS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Forest Friends is a magical summer art camp of Nature and Nonsense! Where our youngest creators, ages 4–6 discover the joy of story-time, art & friend-making in the great outdoors.
Each day is a gentle adventure filled with kindness, colour, curiosity, and woodland wonder!
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ART WORLD SUPERSTARS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Junior Art Stars 7! Step into the summer camp spotlight at Art World Superstars.
This week, we will channel iconic artists like Pop icon Andy Warhol and Street-Art master Banksy and make our own mark on the world! Let’s celebrate the bold colors, big ideas, and the unforgettable styles of Contemporary Arts’ brightest Stars!
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CAMP CANDY FACTORY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and candy-coated imagination at Camp Candy Factory, the ultimate art camp for the sweetest of mini artists!
This playful summer adventure blends the joy of storytelling with the magic of art-making, where every day is a deliciously sweet surprise
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BIG ART LITTLE ART! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Get ready to explore a world where size sparks creativity!
BIG ART-little art invites young artists to explore the power of scale and dive into extremes. From giant abstract paintings that stretch across canvases, to tiny insect illustrations that celebrate the beauty of things big and small.
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OCEAN ODYSSEY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Welcome aboard ocean Explorers! Join us for Ocean Odyssey, a summer camp week designed for artful adventures inspired by our big blue planet!
Come explore your deep-sea creativity and discover the wonders of the oceans through play and hands-on making.
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UNDERWATER WORLDS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Dive into a summer of art camp creativity! Underwater Worlds is a week where imagination swims free and every project is a splash of adventure.
This ocean-themed experience invites our newest campers, ages 4-6 to dip their toes into the mysteries of the deep through paint, sculpture, storytelling, and more.
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IMAGINEERING! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Imagineering! A dynamo summer art camp that fuses curiosity and creativity. Explore the wonders of Art and Tech through playful experiments and expressive builds.
From designing kinetic sculptures to painting with light, campers will discover how innovation and artistry can go hand in hand. Get ready to dream big and make it real!
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