Q: What does a typical day look like?

8:30am: Early drop-offs only. 9 am: Drop off at front doors for all campers. 9 am to 12 pm: Campers are in the education studio or in the gallery exploring exhibitions. Snack break at 10am. 12pm to 1pm: Lunch and recess at the park. 1 to 4 pm: Campers are in the education studio or in the gallery exploring exhibitions. Snack break mid-afternoon. 4pm: Pick up at front doors. 4:30pm: Late pick-ups only.

Q: What times are pick-up and drop-off?

Drop-off is at 9am. The front doors will be locked to the general public until 10am. An AWE staff member will greet you at the front door for check-in and lead campers to the 2nd floor Education Studio. Pick-up is at 4pm. The campers will meet parents and guardians at the front door at the main entrance of the gallery.

Question 1

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Click on the registration links above. Fill out all the details and submit your form with payment online. You will receive an email confirmation and receipt via Eventbrite.

Question 2

What ages are the camp best suited for?

Accepted Answer

We welcome campers between 6 and 12 years old.

Question 3

What will campers learn?

Accepted Answer

Each camp, young artists will tour a new exhibition and draw inspiration from artwork they find in the gallery. Throughout the day, our experienced instructors will guide participants through a range of hands-on activities. In addition, campers will spend time outdoors at the park!

Question 4

What does a typical day look like?

Accepted Answer

8:30am: Early drop-offs only.

9 am: Drop off at front doors for all campers.

9 am to 12 pm: Campers are in the education studio or in the gallery exploring exhibitions. Snack break at 10am.

12pm to 1pm: Lunch and recess at the park.

1 to 4 pm: Campers are in the education studio or in the gallery exploring exhibitions. Snack break mid-afternoon.

4pm: Pick up at front doors.

4:30pm: Late pick-ups only.

Question 5

What should I bring to camp?

Accepted Answer

Please pack:

a peanut-free lunch and snacks
a backpack
a reusable water bottle
outdoor gear (hat, running shoes, sunglasses)
a sweater (it gets cold in the gallery!)
a smock or apron, a change of clothes (optional. Things might get messy!).

All art supplies provided but we encourage you to bring a personal sketchbook. Note: Please leave all electronics at home.

Question 6

What times are pick-up and drop-off?

Accepted Answer

Drop-off is at 9am. The front doors will be locked to the general public until 10am. An AWE staff member will greet you at the front door for check-in and lead campers to the 2nd floor Education Studio.

Pick-up is at 4pm. The campers will meet parents and guardians at the front door at the main entrance of the gallery.

Question 7

Accessibility

Accepted Answer

AWE is fully accessible. Masks are optional while at AWE. Safety measures will be followed. To inquire about accessibility or accommodations please email Sophie Hinch at shinch@artwindsoressex.ca.

Question 8

Health Unit Update: Measles

Accepted Answer

As required by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, parents must be ready to provide one of the following in case of measles exposure:

Vaccination Records with 2 documented doses of a measles-containing vaccine
Evidence of Past Measles Infection or
Laboratory Evidence

For more information and resources, please visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Question 9

Cancellations and Refunds

Accepted Answer

All cancellation requests must be received in writing by email to shinch@artwindsoressex.ca or via Eventbrite. Art Windsor-Essex reserves the right to cancel or combine programs if minimum registrations are not achieved 14 days prior to a camp’s start date. Full refunds will be made in the event of program cancellation.

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