National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp
The National Gallery of Canada offers day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on art-making, gallery exploration, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, offered in both English and French. The camp website indicates that it focuses on art-making, gallery exploration, and outdoor activities, with different themes each week. The camp is run by the National Gallery of Canada, which is a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada, making its owner type akin to a university or public institution. The website lists the cost per week as $380 for members and $420 for non-members, with extended care available for an additional fee. While the specific 2026 camp details are not yet available, the page outlines the general structure and offerings. The National Gallery of Canada has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the diverse collections and engaging exhibits. Social media handles found on the site are @natgallerycan for Instagram and nationalgalleryofcanada for Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
- Phone: (613) 990-1985
- Cost notes: All materials included. Members $325.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp
- What ages does National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp accept?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp cost?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp publishes $380/week for the standard session. All materials included. Members $325. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp's hours?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp provide lunch?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp 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.
- How does National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp compare to other arts camps in Ottawa?
- National Gallery of Canada Nature and Art Camp is one of 8 arts camps in Ottawa that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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