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About Arts Education

North Van Arts offers arts education in the form of courses, workshops, and camps programming for all ages, interests and abilities.

Children & Camps

Camp Creative Overview 2022


7 weeks of Camps in July and August

Instructor: Multiple

North Van Arts strives to create ‘more than just a kids camp’ We ask our young artists to think beyond the walls of our camp venue to discover, learn and wonder about how art can shape our future. We have continued to explore themes...

Summer Camp: Emerging Artists Inspired by Public Art on the Northshore, July 4-8

July 4-8, 2022
Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30
Ages 6-11
Instructor: Sydney Tough

Our Young Artists will explore a broad range of art media and techniques, including painting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, bookmaking, and clay. Taking inspiration from both historic and contemporary art on the Northshore, emerging artists will have fun exploring...

Summer Camp: Eco Makers Inspired by Nature, July 11-15

July 11-15, 2022
Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30
Ages 6-11
Instructor: Sydney Tough

Throughout the week artists will explore a variety of art medias and techniques using foraged and upcycled materials, felt and textiles, clay, homemade inks and paint. Our focus will be around environmental stewardship through art making, and the role our imaginations...

Summer Camp: actOUT! Inspired by farm animals, July 25-29

July 25-29
Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30
Ages 6-11
Instructor: Claire Douglas

Drawing inspiration from the animals living on Maplewood farm, campers will make animal puppets, brainstorm characters for them and make mini sets for an end-of-camp show for the parents! This week will be filled with drama games, collaborating with fellow campers,...

Summer Camp: Imagine, Create, Perform Inspired by Music, Aug 15-19

Aug 15-19
Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30
Ages 6-11
Instructor: Sydney Tough

Join us for a storytelling adventure this summer. This creative camp will take young artists on a journey into your imagination. Build confidence and knowledge while exploring storytelling in fun and interesting ways. Throughout the week we will put together a small...