WAG Children's Programs
You can register for a program by visiting the Gallery in person, calling the front desk at 519-539-6733 ext. 2801 or using the City of Woodstock’s online registration system.
Nature Art Camp
Ages 6 – 12
Uncover the beauty of nature through art! Explore a variety of ecosystems at our local parks and trails, learn about climate change, examine the importance of conservation practices with the City of Woodstock’s Parks and Forestry experts, and appreciate the deeply interconnected relationship between art and nature. Gather nature items and experiment with found objects and non-traditional media, create collaborative outdoor art, and explore current exhibitions with art education professionals. By the end of the week, young artists will create a professionally curated portfolio of original nature-themed artwork!
- Dates: July 7 – 11, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30pm
- Cost: $350 (Members $300)
Graffiti Art Camp
Ages 6 – 12
Unleash your inner graffiti artist, design your own tag, and express yourself!! Graffiti Art Camp will reveal the fascinating world of graffiti, urban art, and murals. Discover numerous graffiti techniques, non-traditional tools, and specialty equipment with guidance from art professionals and special guest artists. Examine the history, legal responsibilities, and health and safety requirements of urban art. By the end of the week, young artists will create a collaborative professional graffiti mural on the back exterior wall of the Woodstock Art Gallery!
- Dates: July 21 – 25, 2025
- Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Cost: $350 (Members $300)
Culture Camp: Woodstock Art Gallery & Woodstock Museum
Ages 6 – 12
This two-in-one summer camp is designed to provide a full week of fun and inspiring hands-on projects, field trips, and collaborative activities! Discover the spectacular world of science that shapes our everyday lives with hands-on experiments at the Woodstock Museum. Learn about topics such as matter, force, motion, light, sound, structures and simple machines through interactive components. Experience the transformative power of art through mindful creative practices at the Woodstock Art Gallery. Find inspiration during guided gallery tours and local field trips and explore numerous artistic techniques, media, tools, and equipment through hands-on and collaborative art lessons in our fully equipped art studio. Campers will spend the morning at the Woodstock Art Gallery and the afternoon at the Woodstock Museum. Drop off & pick-up at the Woodstock Art Gallery, 449 Dundas St.
- Dates: Aug 11 – 15, 2025
- Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Cost: $300 (Members $250)
Mini Makers
Ages 4 – 6
Discover your inner Mini Maker! Professional art educators will introduce young artists to a variety of artistic fundamentals, techniques, tools, and materials through mindful artistic practices and collaborative art projects during these half-day art classes. Learn about colour theory, the elements of art, observational skills, art appreciation, and other foundational art concepts through age-appropriate, hands-on, formal art lessons and guided gallery tours. Young artists will also enjoy plenty of self-guided play, outdoor exploration, and social interaction with their peers.
- Dates: July 14 – 18, Aug. 5 – 8, Aug. 18 –22
- Time: 9:30 a.m. –12 p.m.
- Cost: 5-day week $225 (Members $200), 4-day week $180 (Members $160)
