Half Day Art Camp
Ages 9 to 12 with autism and Autistic teens ages 13 to 17.

 

 

Calling all motivated artists! Join us at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts for our brand new Half Day Art Camp. This camp is perfect for children ages 9 to 12 with autism and Autistic teens ages 13 to 17 with an interest in all things art. 

 

Themes: 

Creative Artists | Ages 9 to 12
Calling all motivated young artists! Let your creativity flourish by exploring various mediums, techniques, and styles. Unleash your imagination and join us for a summer of artistic inspiration and fun.

Artists’ Studio | Ages 13 to 17
Calling all teens with a strong love of art looking to find their most artistic selves! With support from the staff of the Nina Haggerty, teens will build on their skills and techniques while experimenting with new ones.

 

Camp General Info

  • 3-hour daytime sessions for 4 days.

 

  • Parents will be asked to keep campers home if they are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms.

 

  • Regular hand-washing is required of all campers and staff.

 

  • Campers are required to bring their own snack, full water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

 

Half Day Art Camp is an approved use of FSCD Respite hours. With an FSCD agreement in place, the parent registration fee is $50. Camp will utilize 12 hours of Respite per week. Without FSCD, the camp cost is $325 per week. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • When registering, please ensure you are using Google Chrome as your browser.

 

  • In order for camp to be a safe and fun experience for everyone, your registration will not be confirmed until our team contacts you. This will happen once you’ve completed the online registration and payment.

 

  • Maximum registration per child is two weeks until May 15, 2024. At that time, registrations will be open to families wishing to register for more than two weeks of summer camp.

 

  • Camp support is a 2:1 ratio. 1:1 support is not provided during this camp.

 

  • This camp requires a pre-screener. Please call Cassidy at 780 488 6660 ext. 216 if you would like to register for this camp.

 

  • Bursaries are available for those who qualify. Please contact our office at 780 488 6660 if finances present a barrier.

 

If you have questions, please contact Cassidy at summercamp@centreforautismab.ca

dates

Creative Artists | Ages 9 to 12 with autism
August 6 to 9

Artists' Studio | Autistic teens ages 13 to 17
August 6 to 9

times

Creative Artists | Ages 9 to 12 with autism
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Artists' Studio | Autistic teens ages 13 to 17
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

location

Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts
9225 118 Ave, Edmonton.