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▌ Arts · Ages 8–13

Nature and Art

National Gallery of Canada · $380/week

The National Gallery of Canada offers summer day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on art exploration and creative activities within the museum setting.

▌ Editor's read The National Gallery of Canada offers 'Nature and Art' summer day camps for children aged 6-12, with a focus on art-making, gallery exploration, and outdoor activities. The camp website indicates it is a day camp program. The National Gallery of Canada is a federal Crown corporation, making the owner type 'university' in this context as it's an educational institution. The website lists Instagram as @natgallerycan and Facebook as NationalGalleryofCanada. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for the National Gallery of Canada itself show a 4.6-star rating from over 10,000 reviews, with many praising the exhibits and educational programs, which suggests a high-quality environment for the camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Nature and Art sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
  • Phone: (613) 990-1985
  • Cost notes: CAD. Members $325. All materials included.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Nature and Art

What ages does Nature and Art accept?
Nature and Art is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Nature and Art cost?
Nature and Art publishes $380/week for the standard session. CAD. Members $325. All materials included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature and Art's hours?
Nature and Art runs 9:00 AM - 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 Nature and Art?
Nature and Art 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 Nature and Art provide lunch?
Nature and Art 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 Nature and Art compare to other arts camps in Ottawa?
Nature and Art 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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