last updated April 23, 2010

Art Adventures 2010
Summer Art Camps for Kids!

Mini Camps
For children ages 6-9
9 a.m. – noon

Painting FUNdamentals  | July 5-9
Using imagination and a range of materials, participants will experiment with painting and explore a variety of subjects - and the sky is the limit! Explore concepts of colour, composition, line and texture in order to create expressive and imaginative works of art.

Wondrous Woodlands | August 23-27
Be inspired by our exhibition The Tree: From the Sublime to the Social, and create a variety of works of art that inspire an appreciation for the natural environment. Learn about the important role that trees play in our local environment and create paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures that use environmentally friendly materials and techniques.

Mini Camps
For children ages 9-12
9 a.m. – noon

Mini Masters  | July 12-16
Try your hand at combining a range of mediums to create luminous landscapes, poetic portraits and stunning still lifes. This camp will explore the work of historical and contemporary art masters, giving participants a chance to experiment with art-making techniques in the style of great artists throughout history.

Art and Grind | July 26-30
Design your own skateboard deck and spend a day mastering boarding skills! This camp will include designing graphics, applying them to the decks and a skateboarding lesson at the end of the week. 

Wondrous Woodlands  | August 9-13
Be inspired by our exhibition The Tree: From the Sublime to the Social, and create a variety of works of art that inspire an appreciation for the natural environment. Learn about the important role that trees play in our local environment and create paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures that use environmentally friendly materials and techniques.

Mini Camp Costs  
Members $105 | Non-members $115

Day Camps
For children ages 6-9
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Imagination Unleashed  | July 19-23
This camp is guaranteed to be an art experience like no other. Each day will bring a new opportunity to explore different art-making techniques, such as painting, printmaking and sculpture. Your imagination will be your guide you as you explore and create unique works of art.

Everyday Explorers | August 3-6
Begin each day with an adventure in Kelowna’s Cultural District. Be inspired by local landscapes and hot spots, such as Waterfront Park and Kasugai Gardens, and then head back to the gallery to create fabulous art incorporating elements from your explorations.

Day Camps
For children ages 9-12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Imagination Unleashed | August 16-20
This camp is guaranteed to be an art experience like no other! Each day will bring a new opportunity to explore different art-making techniques, such as painting, printmaking and sculpture. Your imagination will be your guide you as you explore and create unique works of art.

Day CampCosts
Members $150 | Non-members $160

Preschool Camps
For children ages 4-5
9 – 11 a.m.

Tribal Voices | July 12-16  
Imagine dancing, singing and storytelling in the Australian outback, or along the Northwest coast of British Columbia. Children will have the opportunity to create decorated rain sticks and tribal masks. Bring your stories!

Cavemen and Pharaohs | July 19-23
Get ready to dig into the past! Children will explore the images and materials used by ancient peoples. This exciting class will create everything from cave painting to Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Planes, Trains, and Art-imobiles | August 9-13
Mega-mechanical action abounds in this momentous class. Budding engineers build their own trains, design the ultimate car, and create their own houseboat that really floats! 

Bug Buddies | August 23-27
In a week-long bug safari, preschoolers learn to sculpt, paint and draw their favourite insects. Little ones will create giant, paper-maché bug sculptures, make mini bug stamps and draw textured insects.

Cost for Preschool Camps
Members $65 | Non-Members $75