Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Enroll your camper today for a week of non-stop fun in the Aurora Cultural Centre’s visual arts camps!
Campers will spend lively days under the guidance of their enthusiastic artist-counsellors. A typical day will find them in their the art studio, exploring current exhibitions in the Centre’s galleries, along with plenty of outdoors fun and creating in the beautiful Aurora Town Square plaza.
All materials are provided, and campers will get a t-shirt for messy fun.
WEEK 1 | July 2 – 3 *Short Week, Thursday – Friday*
Art Through the Ages
WEEK 2 | July 6 – 10
Fantastical Artistic Imaginations
Pack your bags with your favorite potions and shield, it’s time to go on an adventure! Inspired by storybooks and fairytales, campers will delve into the world of fantasy, myths and legends and create art pieces inspired by unicorns, dragons, mermaids, monsters, and more sparking boundless imagination!
WEEK 3 | July 13 – 17
The Enchanting Natural World
Hoot Hoot! Rustle and splash! Inspired by the natural environment near and far, campers will dive into the deep blue sea, rainforests, deserts, and forests to make art of flora, fauna and animals in diverse regions. Campers will also participate in plein air painting sessions, and recycled art practices discovering how to find art in everyday life.
WEEK 4 | July 20 – 24
Art of the Digi-verse
Get ready to journey into the Digi-verse! Inspired by video games, memes, and characters, campers will draw inspiration from online spaces to create projects around pop culture and digital creativity using traditional materials. Character drawing, collage, and elements of cartooning will be explored, learn about various mediums and experiment with the vast expanses of the digital world.
WEEK 5 | July 27 – 31
Prehistoric and Futuristic Art Adventures
WEEK 6 | August 4 – 7 *Short Week, Tuesday – Friday*
Comics, Anime, and Cartooning Galore!
Get ready to draw, draw, draw!! Inspired by exciting and action-packed comics, anime, and movie magic, campers will immerse themselves in activities practicing storytelling, worldbuilding, and character building, experimenting through marker, ink, comic-paneling, painting, sculpture, craft, and other exciting traditional mediums!
WEEK 7 | August 10 – 14
Artmaking for the Senses
WEEK 8 | August 17 – 21
Famous Artists & Their Styles
This week, unleash your inner Basquiat, Monkman, or Group of Seven! Inspired by International, Canadian, Indigenous, recognized, and culturally groundbreaking artists and their work. Delve into the styles and techniques used by some of the most famous artists in history and learn about various mediums and experiment with recreating iconic artworks.
WEEK 9 | August 24 – 26 *Short Week, Monday – Wednesday*
Neverending Summer Fun!
This final week of camp celebrates Summer 2026, giving campers the chance to reflect on the best parts of their summer. Through a variety of creative activities, they’ll celebrate the last few sunny days before heading back to school.
*SINGLE DAY CAMP* | August 27
Long live Summer ’26!!
Please note: This is a one-day camp
This final camp celebrates Summer 2026, giving campers the chance to reflect on the best parts of their summer. Through a variety of creative activities, they’ll celebrate the last few sunny days before heading back to school.
*Please note dates/activities outlined in the weekly theme descriptions and Town Guide may me subject to change*