About Arts Education

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

Camp Creative | March 16–20, 2026

Maplewood House
399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
March 16–20, 2026
Ages: 6–11 only

Registration for Winter and Spring 2026 Terms will open soon!

Each camp is packed with a fun range of projects, including eco-inspired creations, clay sculpting, fabric dyeing with natural materials, puppet-making, zine creation, painting, stamping, tie-dye, felting, and weaving. Campers also enjoy drama games and music. No weeks are the same, each session is uniquely shaped by the skills and passions of that camps lead instructor.

Learn more about Instructor: Instructor details coming soon! 

“Each camp is unique. Sign up for one, two, or all of them!” Registration for Camp Creative closes 5 days before the start of the camp. Learn more about all our camps

Essential Camp Details
March 16–20, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Drop-off: 8:30 AM
Pick-up: 3:15 – 3:30 PM

Location:
Maplewood House (2nd Floor)
399 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, V7H 1S6

Contact Information:

Camp Creative (Instructor, Venue & Child-Related Matters) – 236-990-7855
North Van Arts Office (Box Office & General Inquiries) – 604-988-6844

Campers will:

  • Venture beyond the cabin on daily nature walks through the beautiful forest surrounding Maplewood House
  • Hear the sounds of nearby farm animals and enjoy breaks in our private playground overlooking the neighbouring farm, home to many friendly goats
  • Take part in our Thursday beach adventure, just minutes away near the scenic Seymour River
  • Share their creations during our Friday afternoon mini-exhibition, families are invited to come early to celebrate all the creativity!
  • Experience supportive camp sizes. Max number of participants is 12 kids.
  • Be led by a professional instructor and a team of passionate volunteers, ensuring every camper receives personalized attention, encouragement, and the freedom to explore their creativity.

What to bring 

  1. Nut-free lunch and snacks
  2. Reusable water bottle (labeled)
  3. Running shoes or sneakers (no flip-flops or sandals)
  4. Weather and art-making-appropriate clothing, including:
  5. • Rain jacket and boots for wet days
  6.  Sun hat and sunscreen for sunny days
  7. Spare change of clothes
  8. Backpack to carry all items
  9. Any required medications: EpiPens, inhalers, or other essential items Allergy instructions or medical needs (please inform staff upon arrival)
  10. Optional: comfort item for younger campers (please label)

Friday Exhibition

  • Families are invited to come early on Friday at 3.00 PM for our end-of-week mini-exhibition to celebrate your child’s artwork! Please bring a bag to take all creations home.

Age Limit

  • This camp is designed for children aged 6–11. Please ensure your child is 6 years old or older on the day of camp before registering.

Waiver & Sign-In/Out Policy

  • Parents/guardians will be required to sign a waiver on the first day.
    Daily sign-in and sign-out is required.
    Please inform us who will be picking up your child each day. ID is required for both drop-off and pick-up.
    Waitlists

If the camp you’re hoping for is full, please email info@northvanarts.ca to join the waitlist.
Use the subject header: “Camp Creative Waitlist Week (insert week)” and include:

  1. Your name, phone number, and email
  2. The name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren)
  3. Note on Cancellations:
  4. Late cancellations reduce opportunities for other families and create financial strain for our non-profit organization. If you need to cancel or switch camps, please notify us promptly. See our full Terms of Service & Refund Policy.

 

15% discount for North Van Arts Members.

Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
  2. Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
  3. Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
    • Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
    • During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
    • Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.

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