summer camp programs for young artists

Ignite, Discover, & Share

this summer!

 

Summer Camp Registration Opens January 30, 2026!

Our summer camps are designed for imaginative and expressive children who love to sing, move, and collaborate. Our Summer Arts Camps ignite creativity while fostering confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for the arts—all while having a blast!

Join us this summer and ignite...

 Summer camp programs

Musicianship Skills Camp

August 4-7 & 10-14, 2026
Ages 7+
$425

Summer Skills Camp

*half-day camp with full-day option
"Once Upon a Time"

August 24-28, 2026
Grade 1-6
$425

Summer Arts Camp

*full-day camp
"Time Travelers Express"

August 31-Sept. 4, 2026
Grade 1-6
$425

Summer Arts Camp

*full-day camp
What’s Included…
  • professional arts instruction taught by industry professionals
  • all materials and camp activities
  • camp t-shirt (full-day camps)
  • two snacks daily (full-day camps)
  • pizza lunch Friday (full-day camps)

Camp Day Details
8:30am-9:00am: Camp arrival & quiet activities.
9:00am-4:00pm: Camp programming. 

4:00pm-4:15pm: Camp pick-up & quiet activities.

 
Location: Donais Studios – 342 Prospect Street, Newmarket
 
Welcome to the Artist Within Summer Camp Programs 
We are thrilled to offer three arts-focused camps this summer. 
Each week will feature arts-intensive activities based on a theme. Campers can look forward to musical arts, speech arts, dance arts, visual arts, and dramatic arts activities taught by industry professionals. Each camp will also include traditional camp activities such as crafts, team-building games, daily outdoor adventures, and splash pad fun. Two snacks are provided daily and a pizza lunch on Friday. 
Please see the full camp descriptions and daily camp schedules below. 

Musicianship Skills Camp

AUGUST 4-7 & 10-14, 2026 (9 Day Camp)

Musicianship Skills Camp 

Ages 7+

$425 (mornings only) | $765 (full day)

 

Build Confidence. Strengthen Skills. Get Ahead.

Our Summer Musicianship Skills Camp is a focused, fun, and empowering two-week program designed to help young musicians deepen their understanding of music—while making real progress in a short amount of time.

Over 9 mornings (9:00am–12:00pm), students will complete an entire level of music theory using the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Celebrate Theory curriculum. Whether your child is just beginning or ready to advance, this camp offers a supportive environment to develop strong foundational musicianship skills that transfer directly to lessons and performance.

 

What students will gain:

  • Completion of one full RCM theory level in just two weeks

  • Prep Level through Level 3 offered

  • RCM Celebrate Theory book included

  • Strengthened sight-reading skills

  • Improved ear training and listening skills

  • Greater confidence and musical independence

Full-Day Option Available:

Choose the all-day camp option and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of additional camp experiences, including splash pad fun, park play, nature walks, arts and crafts, team-building games, singing, painting, and more! A perfect blend of creativity, movement, and summer fun to keep campers engaged all day long.

This camp is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to ignite their musicianship, build essential skills, and head into the next season feeling prepared, capable, and inspired.

ONCE UPON A TIME

AUGUST 24-28, 2026 (5 Day Camp) 

Summer Arts Camp

Grades 1-6

$425

 

Where stories come to life!

Step into a world of imagination at Once Upon a Time, an arts-filled summer camp where stories leap off the page and into creative expression. Campers will journey through fairy tales, myths and mythological creatures, legends, superheroes, and the enchanting worlds of Disney and Pixar.

Through music, visual arts, drama, dance, and storytelling, campers will explore beloved characters and epic adventures while creating, moving, performing, and imagining together. Each day invites young artists to express themselves, build confidence, and bring their own creative ideas to life in a supportive and playful environment.

 

Campers will:

  • Explore storytelling through multiple art forms

  • Sing, move, act, create, and imagine

  • Discover classic and modern stories from around the world

  • Build creativity, collaboration, and self-expression

Once Upon a Time is the perfect camp for young artists who love stories, creativity, and a little bit of magic.

Time Travelers Express

AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 (5 Day Camp)

Summer Arts Camp

Grades 1-6

$425

 

Songs, styles and stories through time!

All aboard the Time Travelers Express! Campers will embark on a musical and artistic journey through the decades, exploring the Flower Power of the 1960s, Disco Days of the 1970s, Neon Nights of the 1980s, Fads and Trends of the 1990s and 2000s, and today’s hottest hits.

Through dance, music, storytelling, crafts, visual arts, and performances, campers will experience each era’s unique energy and creativity—learning about the culture, trends, and sounds that shaped generations. Every day is a new stop on this time-traveling adventure, full of imagination, expression, and fun!

 

Campers will:

  • Explore music and dance styles from past decades

  • Create crafts and visual art inspired by each era

  • Act, perform, and tell stories through time

  • Celebrate creativity, confidence, and collaboration

Time Travelers Express is perfect for young artists ready to travel through history, experiment with new styles, and have a blast while expressing themselves.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

Spots fill quickly – be sure to register early. 

Our summer camp programs introduce young artists to the fundamental skills of artistry in the areas of singing, musicianship, storytelling, visual arts, dramatic arts, movement arts, and the collaborative arts.  The Artist Within Summer Camps provide a playful and collaborative approach to building creativity, confidence, and skill.  Come and ignite The Artist Within with one of our signature summer camp programs.

INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF ARTISTS THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS

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