ArtVenture
Summer Camp 2025

ArtVenture camps provide a classic all-Canadian art camp experience with a mix of outdoor activities in the Humber River Valley, creative instruction in our fully resourced art studios, and a world-famous art collection.

Early Bird Savings: Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%!

Led by top young art instructors from the GTA, each camp includes time in the museum, outdoor activities, artmaking in the studio and a visit by a special guest each week to enhance the theme of each session. Campers will have the opportunity to get creative and and get outside while making new friends.

Camp Format

Each summer camp class consists of up to 17-18 campers, one instructor, and one assistant working in a designated studio space with controlled access to washrooms.

Registration is required for each session. Transportation is not provided.

Parents/guardians are responsible for packing their children’s lunches and snacks and ensuring that they are all nut- and sesame-free.

Take advantage of early bird savings! Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%!

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Camp Hours
Camp Programs 9 am – 5 pm
Drop–off Times 8:45  – 9 am
Pickup Times 4:45 – 5 pm
Camp Savings
McMichael Members -15%
EARLY BIRD Savings
(until April 30, 2025)		 -5%
Extended Care Options
Before Care 8 – 9 am
After Care 5 – 6 pm

Extended Care Options are available for the week. Before and/or After Care offer one hour of cooperative games and small art activities to help campers wake up each morning and wind down at the end of the day, while giving parents/caregivers a bit of extra time to make it to work and back.

McMichael ArtVenture

ArtVenture Summer Camp

In each thematic session, campers are divided into age-appropriate groups and engage in projects designed for their age, social, and developmental needs.

Sessions
Days
Ages 4–6*
Ages 7–9
Ages 10–12
    Activities will focus on playful explorations and experimentations with various art mediums and tools while nurturing campers’ visual literacy through storytelling and guided art viewing. Fun outdoor games, role-playing, and show-and-tell activities will build co-operative spirit and encourage friendships among the campers. Activities will focus on the development of campers’ artmaking skills through fun projects and social activities. While exploring and discussing the art on view at the gallery, campers will focus on refining their personal artistic interests and gain confidence by sharing with their peers during discussions and explorative outdoor learning sessions. Activities for older campers will focus on trying new and challenging art techniques and methods, and using advanced materials and natural resources to nurture campers’ artistic abilities. Through in-gallery explorations, campers will be encouraged to think creatively and critically about the art of Canada. Expert instructors will balance artistic learning with fun and games that give campers the chance to socialize and enjoy the summer against the backdrop of the Humber River Valley.
SESSION 1
July 2 – 4
 3
Mixed-Media Madness

This session introduces campers to the wide and marvelous world of art materials and techniques while discovering art in two- and three-dimensions in the gallery. Combined with fun outdoor adventures, this program offers campers the opportunity to experiment with all different types of art materials and push the boundaries of their imaginations.
SESSION 2
July 7 – 11
 5
Outdoor Studio

In this session perfect for nature and animal lovers, the focus is on nurturing an appreciation of the natural world and tending to the environment in our own backyard. From painting en plein air to making art with objects found in nature, campers will polish their observational skills and fine-tune their creativity while getting up close to the biodiversity of the Humber River Valley.
SESSION 3
July 14 – 18
 5
Super Sculpture

Drawing on the McMichael’s substantial sculpture collection, this session immerses campers in the world of three-dimensional forms and textures. Working with a wide range of sculpting materials, campers will try their hands at fun and challenging 3-D compositions while getting to know how the sculpture in the gallery spaces and on the grounds were made.
SESSION 4
July 21 – 25
 5
Painting Challenge

Did you know that paint can be poured, sprayed, scratched, sponged, and so much more?! Starting with a close look at the work of great Canadian painters currently on view at the gallery, this session invites campers to explore the wonderful versatility of this medium by taking on a variety of inventive painting challenges to discover their own personal painting style.
SESSION 5
July 28 – August 1
 5
Colour Lab

This session explores the art and science of colour and light across the full spectrum of the rainbow. Studio activities introduce campers to colour combinations and the importance of colour hue, value, and saturation in evoking the expressive power of colour.
SESSION 6
August 5 – 8
 4
Nature Art Team

Inspired by the biodiversity of the Humber River Valley, campers explore a variety of local ecosystems, learn about the causes of climate change, and artistically explore how creativity and environmental stewardship can create a more resilient planet.
SESSION 7
August 11 – 15
 5
Brush with Art

This session focuses on the alchemy that happens when hand meets brush. Campers will  fine-tune their brushstroke technique by experimenting with various painting medium from ink to acrylic to oil paint. Through close looking at a selection of painting in the gallery, campers will discover the amazing versatility of paint throughout history and respond with their own compositions that capture the colours of the summer’s end.
SESSION 8
August 18 – 22
 5
Get Wild!

Inspired by the diversity of exhibitions in the gallery, campers will be encouraged to use all their senses to seek inspiration from the world around them and to express their creativity through art projects that use nature as both a medium and a canvas.

*Please note that children who are 4 years old must be able to work independently during camp. If the camp is not suitable for the child, they may be removed from the camp with a 50% administrative fee charged to the participant.

Opportunities for Youth, Ages 13+

McMichael Youth Team

For youth ages 13+ we offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children in a creative setting by helping to support ArtVenture Summer Camps as part of the McMichael Youth Team.

Registration Fees Schedule

Summer Camp

3-Day Session
4-Day Session
5-Day Session
McMichael Members* General Public McMichael Members* General Public McMichael Members* General Public
Full Price $265 $312 $354 $416 $442 $520
EARLY BIRD Price** $250 $296 $333 $395 $416 $494

*McMichael Members fee reflects a 15% discount.
**EARLY BIRD Price reflects a 5% discount.

Extended Care

Extended Care is offered at $15 per hour for the full week, morning and afternoon.

AM PM
3-Day Week $45 $45
4-Day Week $60 $60
5-Day Week $75 $75

What You Need to Know

Step 1:

  • Select the camp program you want to enroll your camper in.
  • Please create a username and password: you will need to use it again while creating your child’s profile in the Camp Portal. It is suggested you use your email address as your username.
  • Your camper’s full name is required at this time.
  • To complete your purchase, be sure to have a major credit card on hand. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
  • Complete your purchase.  This step is the payment portion of your purchase. You will then need to complete STEP 2.

Step 2:

After purchasing a camp program, please log on to the Camp Portal to fill out some mandatory questions about your camper(s). You will need your username and password for this process.

You have 10 days from the date of purchase to complete this section. We encourage you to use a desktop computer or laptop as opposed to a mobile device when completing this step.

Please note:

These details are required to secure your spot.  You will need to add the following information to the Camp Portal:

  • Household Participants: add the camper and any other parent/caregiver to the household (select Family Members).
  • Assign the camper to each class registered.
  • Fill-out the student information form, which includes medical information about the camper.
  • Provide emergency contact and authorized pick-up information for all individuals permitted to pick-up the child, including the parent/caregiver.

If you are registering for the camp less than three days before the start date of the session, please make sure that all information, medical details and authorized pick-up names are completed in the Camp Portal prior to bringing your child to camp. Upon arrival, please check at the Camp Registration desk to be directed to the camp location.

Please note that no refunds or cancellations will be offered at this point.

Registrations will be confirmed once full payment is received via the McMichael website and the complete camper information has been provided in the Camp Portal.

A welcome email will be sent one week prior to the start of camp.

All rescheduling requests for ArtVenture Summer Camp sessions must be received before Friday, May 30, 2025, and will result in an additional $50 administration fee.

All cancellation requests must be received in writing and sent to: campdirector@mcmichael.com.

For ArtVenture Summer Camps, including extended care, cancellation requests must be submitted by Friday, May 30, 2025, to receive a refund of 75%.

No refunds will be available after this date, except for emergency or health reasons and accompanied by a doctor’s note. Please be aware that a $50 administration fee will be retained.

There are no refunds for extended care if the camper is still registered for the camp.

The McMichael reserves the right to cancel or combine individual programs if minimum registrations are not achieved 14 days prior to a camp session’s start date. Full refunds will be made in the event of program cancellation.