Summer Camps
Calling All Makers, Thinkers, & Creative Rebels
The Not Your Typical Summer Camps at the Urban Art Collective are immersive, hands-on experiences designed for curious minds and bold imaginations. Each week explores a different creative focus rooted in real-world creative practice, from street art and urban sketching to photography, filmmaking, and upcycled design.
Campers work in small, curated groups (Ages 8–15), developing skills, confidence, and their own artistic voice. They sketch in the neighbourhood, build large-scale installations, shoot photo stories, design products, experiment with spray techniques, and turn big ideas into finished work.
Every week ends with a gallery-style exhibition, screening, or public showcase where campers present their creations like real artists.
We believe in Process over Perfection. Collaboration over competition. Creativity over conformity.
Spots are limited — join us and make your mark this summer.
Urban Art Camp: August 4th-7th
Street Photography Camp: August 10th-14th
Media Art Camp: August 17th-21st
Art Remix Camp: August 24th-28th
Summer Camp – Frequently Asked Questions
Urban Art Camp takes place at:
Urban Art Collective Arts Hub
50 Bayswater Avenue
Ottawa, ON
Campers will work both indoors and outdoors throughout the week, taking advantage of nearby parks, public art, and creative spaces in the neighbourhood.
We maintain a ratio of approximately 2 instructors for every 12 campers to ensure students receive plenty of guidance, support, and supervision throughout the week.
Our camps are designed around collaborative projects, hands-on creative activities, and small-group instruction. While we strive to create an inclusive environment, we are not staffed to provide continuous one-to-one support or personal care throughout the camp day.
If your child benefits from ongoing individual support, please contact us before registering. We'd be happy to discuss your child's needs and whether our camp is a good fit.
Camp hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please make sure to drop your camper off at 9:00 am and pick them up at 4:00 pm.
Please ensure your child is dropped off and picked up on time each day.
Our camp team includes a range of:
* Professional Artists
* Arts Educators
* Teachers
* Creative Facilitators
* Community Arts Leaders
All instructors are passionate about arts education and creating a welcoming, supportive, and creative environment for young artists.
Activities may include:
• Drawing and sketching
• Painting
• Mixed media projects
• Urban art and mural-inspired activities
• Collaborative art projects
• Outdoor sketching and observation
• Creative challenges and games
• Public art exploration and neighbourhood walks
• Photography
• Stop motion (Content Camp only)
Each camp week is designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and artistic confidence.
Yes.
Weather permitting, campers may participate in supervised outdoor activities including:
- Sketching in local parks
- Public art walks
- Outdoor art projects
- Creative exploration activities
Please dress appropriately for the weather each day.
Please send your child with:
- A nut-free lunch
- Nut-free snacks
- A reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- A hat (recommended)
- Any required medications (such as an EpiPen)
Art can be messy!
Campers should wear:
- Comfortable clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
- Clothing they don’t mind getting paint on
While we provide protective aprons and other safety equipment when appropriate, paint and art materials can occasionally stain clothing.
Depending on the projects, campers may work with:
- Acrylic paint
- Paint markers
- Drawing materials
- Mixed media materials
- Water-based spray paint (used under instructor supervision)
- Adhesives and other creative materials
All activities are age-appropriate and supervised by camp staff.
You will need to complete the Participant Information Form included in your final registration package.
This includes:
- Allergies
- Medical conditions
- Medications
- Learning or behavioural considerations
- Sensory sensitivities
- Any other information that may help us create a positive camp experience
We are happy to help.
Please contact us at:
learn@urbanartcollective.ca
We look forward to creating with your child this summer!
Not at all. Our camps are designed for all skill levels, from beginners who simply enjoy being creative to young artists with more experience. Our instructors work with each camper at their own pace and encourage creativity, experimentation, and self-expression.