
Art-Tastic Summer Camps
Have a jam-packed summer of cool creative fun at the Thames Art Gallery's summer art camps! Campers will enjoy an amazing array of artistic techniques by experienced instructors, games, activities and visits to art exhibits, and beat the heat with daily swimming at Orville Wright pool. Our Art-Tastic Camps are geared for kids ages 6-12. Camps run from The Chatham Cultural Centre Studios from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Program Guidelines & Policies
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Lunch (nut-free)
Morning and afternoon snacks (nut-free)
Drinks and water bottle
Swimsuit and towel
Sunscreen and hat
Help us protect your child from the sun by teaching them how to appropriately apply sunscreen. Please apply the first coat of sunscreen in the morning and teach your child how to reapply. Please send a labelled bottle of sunscreen with your child so camp staff can remind them to reapply throughout the day.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times
Stay-n-Play starts at 8:30 am. Doors will open at 8:15 am daily providing parents the time to sign in their child. Camp ends at 4:30 pm. The extended hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm are available for an additional $25 a week.
KIDventure start at 8:30 am. Doors will open at 8:15 am daily providing parents the time to sign in their child. Camp ends at 5:00 pm. The extended hours of 8:00 am - 5:30 pm are available for an additional $25 a week.
Parents are expected to pick up their child on time or additional fees may apply.
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Why choose our camp programs?
Our commitment to HIGH FIVE® Principles
Excellent staff-to-child ratios (1:10 staff-to-child ratio)
Extended hours available
Age-appropriate activities and crafts
Sun protection and awareness education
Special guests and presentations from community groups
Subsidies available (see payment information section)
Camp Staff
Our qualified camp staff are always excited for camps to begin! Each member of our camp team is certified in Standard First Aid and CPR along with HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development.
You can rest assured that your child is in good hands and will have a blast at any of our camp program locations.
Is your child "camp-ready?"
For some children, being in an all-day camp program can be a big adjustment, and we want to make sure that your child is ready. To help you determine if your child is ready for camp, we have provided some indicators:
Your child can take part in activities with instructions suitable to their level.
Your child is comfortable interacting with other children their own age.
If your child has gone to school, they can stay without any issues.
Your child can follow safety rules.
If your child is four years of age or older and meets all of these criteria, we feel confident in their ability to successfully participate in our camp programs.
Minimum Number Of Registrants
All programs have a minimum number of registrants to run. Unless otherwise stated the number of participants required for any summer camp program is six (6).
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There are three ways to register for any of our recreation programs or free activities:
Online - Service is available 24/7.
Phone - Call 519-360-1998 or your local municipal centre during business hours.
In-Person - Visit your local municipal centre during business hours to register in person.
After Hours - After hours and on weekends, please call the Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool at 519-676-4544.
Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Cheques are accepted for in-person registration.
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Step 1: Create an account by registering here and log in.
Step 2: Once logged in, click My Profile and select My Info. At the top of the page, click Add Family Member to add family member(s) who will be particiapting in programming.
Step 3: Click on CKRecreation to view all the programs currently availble.
Step 4: Click a program and select Show to view the times and availabilities.
Step 5: Click the Register button for the program you wish to enroll in.
Step 6: Select the account member(s) who will be attending the program and click Next.
Step 7: Here you can make a payment. If you have additional programs you want to register for, choose Continue Shopping. If you are ready to check out, enter your payment details and click Place My Order.
Note: Items are held in the shopping cart for 15 minutes.
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Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Cheques are accepted for in-person registration.
Full payment of camp fees must be made at the time of registration. Please keep a copy of your receipt. Duplicate receipts will only be printed upon request and at $10 per request.
For information on financial assistance, please visit Child Care Subsidy and A.L.L for Kids.
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All programs and services are subject to change without notice. While we make every effort to provide you with accurate information regarding our programs, sometimes cancellations and changes are required.
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If the program is cancelled by CK Recreation - full refund.
If the participant is withdrawn from the program at the request of CK Recreation - a refund equivalent to the unused portion of the program.
Withdrawal from a program at least five business days before the start of the program - full refund.
Withdrawal from a program less than five business days before the start of the program - refund minus a $10 administrative fee.
Withdrawal from a program due to medical reasons after the start of the program - prorated refund will be issued only with a doctor's note being provided before the end of the program minus a $10 administrative fee.
Withdrawal from a program after the start or end of the program - sorry, no refund.
Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for processing a refund cheque.
Into the Forest
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | June 30 – July 4 | Art Camp | Studio 1 & 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 6 – 12 | Cost: $ 190
Softly…brush the branches, shape the leaves, draw the flowers, catch the breeze! Explore nature and animals from your imagination and nature around us. Create art that celebrates the awesomeness of nature! Have fun painting, drawing, sculpting, printmaking, and more.
Limoncello Dreamin’
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | July 14 – 18 | Art Camp | Studio 1 & 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 6 – 12 | Cost: $ 190
Pink Moon. Blue Sky. Lilac Haze. Purple Rain. Express yourself with colour! Art making adventures explore lush, beautiful colours and forms in painting, printing and mixed media. Embrace your creativity this week and see the transformative power it can hold for you.
Wish Upon a Star
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | July 28 – August 1 | Art Camp | Studio 1 & 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 6 – 9 | Cost: $ 190
Travel to the moon and on to worlds unknown! Pack your imagination, level up your skills! Create a dreamy galaxy, medieval magical beasts, unicorns, flying creatures, underwater worlds and fantasy characters. Have fun exploring drawing, painting, sculpting and more.
The Art Beat
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | August 11 – 15 | Art Camp | Studio 1 & 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 9 – 12 | Cost: $ 190
Get with the beat this week! Creative minds explore experimental styles! Pop out the paintings, craft in clay, rope it up in macrame, then pen a poem in calligraphy! Groove to the 60’s and 70’s arts and do some old school crafting in this camp.