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ART TECHS! THE SCIENCE OF ART CAMP

July 14 @ 9:00 am - July 18 @ 4:00 pm EDT

$350.00

5 DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

If you love to experiment, innovate, and collaborate then this camp is for you! This STE(A)M-injected camp brings super-sonic art making to young artists who love bright colours, bright ideas and are curious about how science and tech can POWER their ART explorations!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.

Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

  • A mid-morning snack and lunch
  • A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
  • Refillable water bottle
  • A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
  • Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Important Details
Monday to Friday
July 14-18
9 am-4 pm
Ages 7-12
36 spaces available
$350 (no hst) All materials provided

Meet Rae! Arts Educator

An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae Abel also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma and is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier. Rae brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!

Meet Leah! Camp Director

Leah Ferguson brings warmth and energy to all she does that the Art Centre! Leah has been our Camp Director for the past three years and delivers leadership and enthusiasm to our Summer Camp program!

Leah recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and is looking forward to attending to teachers’ college in September 2025. Leah has a strong passion for working with children and providing an inspiring place to grow and learn. When she is not at the Art Centre, she can be also found teaching at the Elora Cooperative Preschool and tutoring school-aged children.

Summer Camp Cancellation & Support for Children

Cancellations up to June 1 will receive a full discount, less a $75 administration fee.

For cancellations made on or after June 1, fees are non-refundable.

SUPPORTING KIDS IN CAMP

At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all our Young Makers. We recognize that every child has unique needs. While we are unable to provide one-on-one, full-day support to children with additional needs if your child receives additional support at school or could benefit from a full-day companion through the Supporting Kids in Camp program, please visit cmhaww.ca 

The CMHA Waterloo-Wellington provides trained Support Counsellors so all children can benefit from participating in Community Summer Camps. There is no cost to families for this program.

Details

Start:
July 14 @ 9:00 am EDT
End:
July 18 @ 4:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$350.00
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Venue

Elora Centre for the Arts
75 Melville Street
Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0 Canada + Google Map

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