Art Camp Schedule 2026

July 2-3, 2026

Cardboard KickOff ***

Ages 6-12 years
Cost $65/2 days
8:30am to 12:00pm, Thurs-Fri
7 of 7 spots available

Calling all kid engineers! Come build cardboard creations with us! We are excited to have 2 Chompsaws and lots of Makedo pieces, which are awesome kid-friendly tools for creating with cardboard. It's going to be epic!

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email from me confirming your camper has a spot at Art Camp! All supplies are provided, as well as a light mid-morning snack.

July 7-10, 2026

Messy Week ***

Ages 5-8 years
Cost $150/week
8:30am to 12:00pm, Mon-Fri
6 of 6 spots available

Come make messes and memories with us as we explore the fundamentals of art: colour, shape, texture, composition, and most importantly PLAY! This is process art; hands-on, exploratory and jam-packed sensory fun.

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email from me confirming your camper has a spot at Art Camp! All supplies are provided, as well as a light mid-morning snack.

July 13-217, 2026

Junk Week ***

Ages 5-8 years
Cost $150/week
8:30am to 12:00pm, Mon-Fri
6 of 6 spots available

Let's turn trash into treasure! We'll be using our imaginations to turn junk into incredible works of art! This is process art paired with self-expression and lots of hands-on learning.

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email from me confirming your camper has a spot at Art Camp! All supplies are provided, as well as a light mid-morning snack.

July 20-24, 2026

Comics Week ***

Ages 8-12 years
Cost $150/week
8:30am to 12:00pm, Mon-Fri
8 of 8 spots available

We'll be diving into the world of comics! We'll look at what it takes to make a comic, explore drawing & story-telling techniques, and develop our own unique characters! This is process art paired with self-expression and lots of hands-on learning.

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email from me confirming your camper has a spot at Art Camp! All supplies are provided, as well as a light mid-morning snack.

July 27-31, 2026

Studio Week ***

Ages 12-16 years
Cost $150/week
10am to 2:00pm, Mon-Fri
7 of 8 spots available

Are you obsessed with making stuff with your hands? Want to level up your artistic skills? Studio week is for you! We practice techniques in different disciplines, have space to explore tons of materials, and stretch our creative muscles! We'll be discovering what forms of art we're drawn to, and building confidence in our artistic voices along the way! This is camper-led, hands-on learning, paired with gentle guidance and encouragement. No art experience needed.

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email from me confirming your camper has a spot at Art Camp! All supplies are provided. Campers are to bring their own lunch.

Important Info & Policies

Registration ***

When you submit an online registration form, you'll receive an email confirming your camper has saved a spot at Art Camp.

We are limited in capacity, so spots will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Payment ***

Payment for art camp will be due (1) week after you've received the confirmation email that you've secured a spot.

If payment is not paid on time, your spot will be offered to the next name on the waitlist. This is due to limited capacity.

Cancellations ***

If you need to cancel for the full week, please do so no later than 2 weeks before camp. There will be no refunds after this date.

There will be no refunds for missed days of camp.

For cancellations due to extreme weather, low enrollment, or something else beyond our control (illness, etc), a full refund will be issued. We'll notify of cancellations via email.

Snacks ***

We provide a healthy mid-morning snack. This could include: yogurt, cheese, crackers, veggies & dip, apple sauce, fruit. If you have allergies, please specify in the registration form.

Drop-off & Pick-up ***

Drop-off time is anytime between 8:30am - 8:45am. Please let us know if you're going to be late, as we may be planning to leave the premises for a walk, etc.

Pick-up time is from 11:45am - 12:00pm. If you are going to be late, please let us know ahead of time. Otherwise there is a penalty of $5 for each 5 minutes late.

Only authorized grownups are allowed to drop-off and pick-up campers. Please notify us ahead of time if you need to add another safe grownup to your authorized pick-up sheet.

Clothing ***

Art camp is messy! Please make sure your kiddo is dressed in appropriate clothing. We are not responsible for damaged items.

Safety ***

We use non-toxic & washable art materials, and age-appropriate tools (rounded scissors for little ones, etc). Campers are always supervised during their stay with us.

We have first-aid training, child abuse checks, & police checks up-to-date.

If you ever have concerns or questions about camper safety, please don't hesitate to reach out!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do at art camp?

We will be exploring lots of materials like paint, cardboard, yarn, stamps, markers, scissors & glue, sticks & leaves, household objects - whatever we can get our hands on to experiment and make messes!

What should I bring? What should I wear?

Bring a waterbottle and a hat, and wear sunscreen! Please wear clothes you can get messy and dirty in! On extra hot days we cool off with water activities, so feel free to pack a towel.

How much does art camp cost?

Our art camps range from $150 to $175/week. This includes all materials and a mid-morning snack.

Who runs art camp?

Hi, I'm Meg! I'm the brains and heart behind Hodge Podgie! Learn more about me here.

Do you collect old art supplies? Can I donate supplies?

Yes, we do! We are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact. We often shop thrifted, and welcome any supplies that you are done with or wish to pass on. If you'd like to donate, please reach out by emailing hello@hodgepodgie.co!

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