Courses and Camps -> Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP 2010

July 5 to August 27, 2010


Program Offerings

WHERE FUN MEETS THE ARTS!
The Living Arts Centre is a dynamic venue where children can explore the wonders of the visual and performing arts. Camp programs are designed to provide fun, encouraging, creative and safe experience for children ages 6 – 16. Programs are taught by artist-educators in professional studios.

Session Dates and Prices:
Camp programs are offered full days, Monday to Friday, for one or two weeks from July 5 to August 27, 2010. See individual program descriptions for specific dates and prices. Please note that there will be no programs on August 2, 2010.

Full day - 1 week: $216 (short weeks: $200)
Full day - 2 weeks: $432 (short weeks: $416)
*Please note: Prices include all materials and applicable taxes.

AGES 6 - 7


All About Art! (one week)


Session: Creative Critters
Start Time Cost Code
June 5 - July 9 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA1 Call Box Office
July 26 - July 30 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA4 Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA7 Call Box Office

Session: Creative Critters with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
June 5 - July 9 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAA1EXT Call Box Office
July 26 - July 30 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAA4EXT Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am – 5:30pm $251 VSCAA7EXT Call Box Office

Session: Out of this World!
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA2 Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 4 pm $200 VSCAA5 Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA8 Call Box Office

Session: Out of this World! with Extended Care

Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAA2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 5:30 pm $231.50 VSCAA5EXT Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9 am - 5:30pm $251 VSCAA8EXT Call Box Office

Session: All About Me
Start Time Cost Code
July 19- July 23 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA3 Call Box Office
Aug 9 - Aug 13 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAA6 Call Box Office

Session: All About Me with Extended Care

Start Time Cost Code
July 19 - July 23 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAA3EXT Call Box Office
Aug 9 - Aug 13 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAA6 EXT Call Box Office

This fun-filled art program for young artists introduces them to the amazing possibilities of painting, drawing, sculpting, and much more. New themes for 2010:Creative Critters, campers will create art inspired by animals of all shapes and sizes, from a tiny insect to a larger than life giraffe; Out of this World!, campers will travel through the universe on an imaginative adventure filled with stars, astronauts and extraterrestrials; All About Me, campers will be inspired by their own experiences as they create art projects that reflect their own individuality. Art projects will be interspersed with stories, games and lots more fun to keep our young artists’ imaginations busy!


AGES 8 - 10


Photomania (one week)
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - 16 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCPM1 Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 4 pm $200 VSCPM2 Call Box Office

Photomania with Extended Care

Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - 16 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCPM1EXT Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 5:30 pm $231.50 VSCPM2EXT Call Box Office

Discover the amazing world of photography with new projects every year! This dynamic program is a unique opportunity for children to explore a variety of photo techniques and materials in the Centre’s professional photography studio. (Basic 35mm non-disposable, non-digital camera required). Combine with Clay Crazy or Art Adventures for an amazing two-week camp experience!

Clay Crazy (one week)
Start Time Cost Code
July 5 - July 9 9 am - 4 pm $216VSCCC1 Call Box Office
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 4 pm $216VSCCC2 Call Box Office
Aug 3- Aug 6 9 am - 4 pm $200VSCCC3 Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am - 4 pm $216VSCCC4 Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9 am - 4 pm $216VSCCC5 Call Box Office

Clay Crazy with Extended Care

Start Time Cost Code
July 5 - July 9 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCC1EXT Call Box Office
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCC2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 3- Aug 6 9 am - 5:30 pm $231.50 VSCCC3EXT Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCC4EXT Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCC5EXT Call Box Office

This very popular program provides campers a chance to explore a variety of projects and techniques in the Centre’s Ceramics Studio. Children will learn handbuilding techniques and will also have a chance to try their hand on the wheel. NEW PROJECTS EVERY YEAR! Clay pieces will be kiln fired, and will be ready for pick up within two to three weeks of the end of the program. Combine with Photomania or Art Adventures for an amazing two-week camp experience!


Art Adventures (one week)


Session: Time Travelers
Start Time Cost Code
July 5 - July 9 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAV1 Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 4 pm $200VSCAV3 Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAV5 Call Box Office

Session: Time Travelers with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 5 - July 9 9 am - 5:30pm $251 VSCAV1 EXT Call Box Office
Aug 3 - Aug 6 9 am - 5:30pm $231.50 VSCAV3EXT Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 20 9 am - 5:30pm $251 VSCAV5EXT Call Box Office

Session: Wilderness & Wildlife
Start Time Cost Code
July 26 - July 30 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAV2 Call Box Office
Aug 9 - Aug 13 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCAV4 Call Box Office

Session: Wilderness & Wildlife with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 26 - July 30 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAV2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 9 - Aug 13 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAV4 EXT Call Box Office

Join our amazing Art Adventures! This dynamic program provides an exciting introduction to a wide variety of art techniques and materials. Painting, drawing, sculpture, and/or printmaking will be explored. NEW PROJECTS EVERY YEAR! New artists will be amazed by the spectacular artworks they can create, and returning ones can refine their skills! Combine with Photomania or Clay Crazy for an amazing two-week camp experience! (Max. 18 participants per session)

Bravo Broadway (two weeks)
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 - July 30 9 am - 4 pm $432VSCBB2 Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 27 9 am - 4 pm $432 VSCBB4 Call Box Office

Bravo Broadway with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 - July 30 9 am - 5:30 pm $502 VSCBB2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 16 - Aug 27 9 am - 5:30 pm $502 VSCBB4 EXT Call Box Office

Our ever popular musical theatre camp offers young performers the chance to sing, dance and perform on stage in preparation for an exciting final show on one of our professional theatres! Some dance, singing and/or acting experience is an asset, but not necessary. Beginners are welcome! (Max. 20 participants per session)

Dynamic Dance Crew (one week) NEW
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCDC1 Call Box Office
Jul 26 - July 30 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCDC2 Call Box Office

Dynamic Dance Crew with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCDC1EXT Call Box Office
Jul 26 - Jul 30 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCDC2EXT Call Box Office

Get ready to move and groove in this new dance program! Campers will be lead through the basics of dance focusing on contemporary styles including hip hop and jazz. They will learn basic choreography and will also have an opportunity to develop their own choreographed dances, which they will present to family and friends at the end of the session. This is the perfect introduction to dance for campers who have an interest in dance, but no formal dance training is required. (Max. 18 participants per session)

AGES 9 - 13


Creative Couture! (one week) NEW
Start Time Cost Code
July 19- July 23 9 am - 4 pm $216VSCCR1 Call Box Office
Aug 23- Aug 27 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCCR2 Call Box Office

Creative Couture! with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 19- July 23 9 am - 5:30 pm $251VSCCR1EXT Call Box Office
Aug 23- Aug 27 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCR2EXT Call Box Office


Do you have a passion for fashion? A creative flare? This new program is the perfect way for campers to express themselves by designing unique pieces of wearable art! Campers will create and design their own fashion accessories, textile art, jewellery and other unique projects in our professional Textile and Fiber Art Studio. They will learn new techniques, including sewing basics, screen-printing, and beadwork. (Max. 18 participants
per session)


AGES 11 - 14


Art Fun-damentals (one week)
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9am - 4 pm$216VSCAF1 Call Box Office
July 19 - July 23 9am - 4 pm$216VSCAF2 Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9am - 4 pm$216VSCAF3 Call Box Office

Art Fun-damentals with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 12 - July 16 9 am - 5:30 pm $251VSCAF1EXT Call Box Office
July 19 - July 23 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAF2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 23 - Aug 27 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCAF3EXT Call Box Office

This very popular program for aspiring artists explores a variety of techniques and materials while discovering the artists and movements that have shaped our artistic landscape. New projects every year allow returning participants to further refine their skills. Create self-portraits, paint landscapes, sculpt, and much more. Combine with Clay Works for an exciting two weeks of art! (Max. 20 participants per session)

Clay Works (one week)
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 - July 23 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCCW1 Call Box Office
July 26 – July 30 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCCW2 Call Box Office
Aug 9 – Aug 13 9 am - 4 pm $216 VSCCW3 Call Box Office

Clay Works with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 – July 23 9 am – 5:30 pm $251 VSCCW1EXT Call Box Office
July 26 – July 30 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCW2EXT Call Box Office
Aug 9 – Aug 13 9 am - 5:30 pm $251 VSCCW3EXT Call Box Office

This program is an exciting opportunity to explore the fundamentals of creating with clay. Use coil, pinch-pot, slab and other sculpting techniques to create a variety of functional and decorative objects. Campers will learn handbuilding techniques and will also have a chance to try their hand on the wheel. NEW PROJECTS EVERY YEAR! Pieces will be kiln fired, and will be ready for pick up within two weeks of the end of the program. Combine with Art Fun-damentals for an exciting two weeks of art!

Bravo Broadway (two weeks)
Start Time Cost Code
July 5 – July 16 9 am - 4 pm $432 VSCBB1 Call Box Office
Aug 3 – Aug 13 9 am - 4 pm $416 VSCBB3 Call Box Office

Bravo Broadway with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 5 – July 16 9 am – 5:30 pm $502 VSCBB1EXT Call Box Office
Aug 3 – Aug 13 9 am - 5:30 pm $482.50 VSCBB3EXT Call Box Office

(See description under Ages 8 – 10)(Max. 20 participants per session)

Movie Makers (two weeks)
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 – July 30 9 am – 4 pm $432 VSCMM1 Call Box Office
Aug 9 – Aug 20 9 am - 4 pm $432 VSCMM2 Call Box Office

Movie Makers with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
July 19 – July 30 9 am – 5:30 pm $502 VSCMM1EXT Call Box Office
Aug 9 – Aug 20 9 am - 5:30 pm $502 VSCMM2EXT Call Box Office

Always wanted to get behind the camera? Join this exciting and extremely popular program from the Centre’s school of film! Budding directors, screenwriters, and cinematographers will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, including script development, storyboards, lighting and sound while creating a short film. Returning participants will continue to develop and refine their skills while working on new projects. Film premieres for family and friends will be held in our film theatre on the last day of the program. Each filmmaker will receive a copy of the final project.


AGES 14 - 16


Leaders through the Arts (two weeks)
Start Time Cost Code
Aug 9 – Aug 20 9 am –4 pm $432 VSCLA1 Register online

Leaders through the Arts with Extended Care
Start Time Cost Code
Aug 9 – Aug 20 9 am –5:30 pm $502 VSCLA1EXT Register online


This program is ideal for budding leaders in the community and a great next step for former LAC campers or for those who are new to the Centre’s programs but have an interest in the arts. Through visual and performing arts-based activities campers will work towards developing confidence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills - essential leadership tools. Campers will also gain essential hands-on experience working in a summer camp setting under the guidance of art instructors and camp staff. (Max. 12 participants per session)