Art Adventures
Art Adventures offers week-long day camps at the Kelowna Art Gallery, providing children aged 5-12 with immersive art experiences and creative exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Kelowna Art Gallery hosts 'Art Adventures' day camps for children aged 5-12, with weekly sessions running from July 2 to August 23, 2024. The camp website details various themed weeks, such as 'Artful Animals' and 'Fantasy Worlds,' each costing $285 per week. The gallery's Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.7 stars based on 179 reviews, with many praising the engaging exhibits and educational programs. While the site mentions 'experienced instructors,' specific staff names or background check policies are not detailed. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type appears to be a non-profit art institution. Social media handles for the Kelowna Art Gallery are @kelownaartgallery on Instagram and 'kelownaartgallery' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Art Adventures fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
- Address: 1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3
- Phone: (250) 762-2226
- Cost notes: CAD, Members receive a 15% discount. 4-day camp is $230.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Art Adventures
- What ages does Art Adventures accept?
- Art Adventures is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Art Adventures cost?
- Art Adventures publishes $285/week for the standard session. CAD, Members receive a 15% discount. 4-day camp is $230. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Art Adventures's hours?
- Art Adventures runs 9 am to 3 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Art Adventures provide lunch?
- Art Adventures does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Art Adventures with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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