This year, our Summer Art Camp will be held from Monday, June 29 to Friday, August 14, 2026, for a total of 7 weeks. Accompanied by two Educators, children aged 6 to 12 will explore a variety of exciting art projects that will stimulate their creativity and sense of initiative in a caring, inclusive, multi-age and bilingual atmosphere.
In collaboration with Bishop’s University’s Office of Sustainability, the Community Art Lab (ArtLab) has recently redesigned the pedagogical approach of our camps, drawing on alternative and eco-conscious teaching models. Each of the 7 weeks of our Art Summer Camp offers a different vision of nature, with a new theme and experimentation of new art forms.
Outdoor activities related to sustainable development will be scheduled. At the end of each week, campers will be invited to share their creations in an exhibition at the Foreman Gallery’s Community Art Lab.
Located at the heart of Bishop’s University, our Summer Art Camp offers an inspirational setting with the opportunity to work in a real artist’s studio, as well as access to the lush campus grounds and an indoor pool!
IS OUR CAMP FOR YOUR CHILD?
Your child
Has an interest in art and wants to get involved in a creative project.
Has a sense of creativity and could benefit from open-ended artistic activities.
Enjoys spending time in nature, rain, or shine, and is comfortable with free play.
Has the ability to sit still and could enjoy introspection and the slower pace of the creative process.
Is willing to go a whole day without screens.
Resonate with your child? We invite you to explore what our camp has to offer!
ABOUT CAMP
AGE & SCHEDULE
Our Summer Art Camp welcomes children ages 6 to 12 in a caring, inclusive, and bilingual atmosphere. Camp is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
CAPACITY
The maximum capacity of our Summer Art Camp is 20 children per week, who will be led by two Art Educators.
FEES
The fee for a week of Camp is $250.00 per child. That amount includes an optional childcare in the mornings (8:00 – 9:00 AM) and evenings (4:00 – 5:00 PM).
MEALS
Each day, campers must bring their lunch and 2 snacks (the ArtLab is equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave).
MATERIAL
All art materials and tools are provided, and campers will be welcomed to take their creations home at the end of the week.
THEMES
The ArtLab team recently redesigned our Camps pedagogical approach, drawing inspiration from alternative and eco-conscious teaching models. Check out this year’s 7 official weekly themes!
WEEKLY THEMES
Week 1 (June 29 - July 3) | Creative Foundations
This opening week introduces a variety of art techniques, from painting to charcoal. Kids will learn to work with a multitude of different materials and tool learning foundational art skills. Through creative exploration they will build their confidence and discover new ways to express their ideas.
Week 2 (July 6 - 10) | Future Creators: The Art of Tomorrow
We know what art has been, but what will it become? This week we discuss contemporary art and how it is shaping the world. Kids will experiment with new techniques and even create their own artistic style—after all, they are the future of art!
Week 3 (July 13 - 17) | Finding Your Creative Voice
This week kids are pushed to discover who they are as artists and as individuals. They will learn about artists who are unapologetically themselves and find inspiration in their authenticity. Activities will center around individual capabilities, talents and passions to help build confidence and personal expression.
Week 4 (July 20 - 24) | Around the World
Art looks different on every continent, in every culture, and every community. This week we explore artistic traditions from around the globe and learn how culture, history, and environment influence creativity. Kids will experiment with styles and techniques inspired by artists and cultures from all seven continents while discovering how art connects people everywhere!
Week 5 (July 27 - July 31) | Wild Art
Some say nature nourishes the soul. This week, it inspires our art. We spend lots of time outside, collecting materials, observing nature and even using the outdoors as our canvas! Kids will also learn about sustainability practices and how artists can help protect our world!
Week 6 (August 3 - 7) | Unseen, Unheard: Women In Art
Many artists have been erased from history books due to their gender. This week, we bring their stories to light! Kids will learn about influential women in art history and experiment with some of their impactful techniques. There is inspiration beyond the books, let’s discover it together!
Week 7 (August 10 - 14) | The Land of Imagination and Wonder
Magic is sprinkled throughout the world. We just have to look for it. This week kids create their own imaginative worlds filled with mystical creatures and anything they can dream of! Bringing these ideas to life will take story building, color, teamwork and maybe even a little pixie dust!
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If a reservation for a week of camp is cancelled seven or more days prior to the start of that week, the fee will be refunded in full, except for a $50.00 administrative fee.
No refunds are granted for cancellations made less than seven days prior to the start of the week of registration, unless the cancellation is made for medical reasons, in which case a doctor’s note is required and the fee is refunded in full.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Camila Vásquez | ArtLab Coordinator
Email: artlab@ubishops.ca
Telephone: (819) 822-9600 ext. 2279
Gentiane Bélanger | Director/Curator of the Foreman Art Gallery
Email: gallery@ubishops.ca
Telephone: (819) 822-9600 ext. 2687
