Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive
Arts Umbrella offers a variety of arts education programs for children and youth, including visual arts, dance, theatre, and music, fostering creativity and ...
▌ Editor's read The Arts Umbrella website loads successfully, indicating an active online presence. The organization is a non-profit, as stated on their 'About Us' page, and has been operating for over 45 years, having been founded in 1979. They offer a wide range of day programs in visual arts, dance, theatre, and music for various age groups. Social media handles for Instagram (@artsumbrella) and Facebook (ArtsUmbrella) are easily found on their website, showing active engagement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state or provincial licensing numbers, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The website does not explicitly state their policy on staff background checks.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 10–13
Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 10–13
- Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1400 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1, Canada
- Phone: (604) 681-5268
- Cost notes: CAD. Prices vary significantly by program. Half-day camps for ages 5-6 are around $337/week. Lunch supervision is available as an add-on.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive
- What ages does Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive accept?
- Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive cost?
- Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive publishes $674/week for the standard session. CAD. Prices vary significantly by program. Half-day camps for ages 5-6 are around $337/week. Lunch supervision is available as an add-on. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive's hours?
- Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive runs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive?
- Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive provide lunch?
- Arts Umbrella - Clay Sculpture Intensive 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.
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