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Nature and Art (Ages 6–10)

National Gallery of Canada · $380/week

The National Gallery of Canada offers a summer day camp for children aged 6-10, focusing on nature and art through creative activities and gallery exploration.

▌ Editor's read The National Gallery of Canada offers a summer day camp for children aged 6-10, titled 'Nature and Art,' which runs from July 8 to August 23, 2024, with weekly sessions. The camp is priced at $380 per week for non-members and $340 for members. It is a day camp program, operating from 9 am to 4 pm, with supervision available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The camp is run by the National Gallery of Canada, indicating a university/museum ownership type. The website mentions that the camp is bilingual (English and French). While the website provides details on camp activities, including art-making and gallery exploration, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The National Gallery of Canada has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, though these reviews are for the gallery itself and not specifically the camp program. The camp's Instagram handle is @natgallerycan and its Facebook handle is nationalgalleryofcanada.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Address: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
  • Cost notes: $380 per week (Members $325). All materials included.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature and Art (Ages 6–10)

What ages does Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) accept?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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 Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) cost?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature and Art (Ages 6–10)'s hours?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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 Nature and Art (Ages 6–10)?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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 (Ages 6–10) provide lunch?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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 (Ages 6–10) compare to other arts camps in Ottawa?
Nature and Art (Ages 6–10) 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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