March Break for Ages 11-16 Adventures in the Arts
MONDAY
Get in the Act!
Learn to create character through improvisation, scenes, and to use your voice on stage! Under our acclaimed teacher Ken Schwartz, this day is hilarious and awesome.
TUESDAY
Drawing and Painting
Go outside the lines. From abstracts to experiments, this workshop lets campers unleash their creativity and investigate colour, form, composition, line, and tone. Traditional and unusual drawing and painting materials all have a place in this busy art studio.
WEDNESDAY
Architecture
From skyscrapers to stadiums, hospitals to hotels—this class guides an understanding of architecture through observation, drawing, and model making. Projects explore scale, proportion, volume, measurement, and creative construction techniques.
THURSDAY
Mixed Media and Sculpture
Working with a mix of mediums you will learn all the basics to sculpture from
self-portraits, to modelling right to abstract. Come prepared for crazy creations and modelling mayhem! If you ever wanted to try your hand at sculpture then this is for you!
Digital Photo Day
Learn to make the BEST pictures using your digital camera, both of people and the world around you. Learn about composition, cropping and then take home your best picture of the day in a beautiful print!
FRIDAY
Urban Expressions
Spend the day with our Urban Art professional at Ross Creek. This workshop will show you the basic techniques in painting, including the use of spray paints, stencilling and designing graphic fonts.
Writing in a day
Bring in your notebook and we’ll show you how to shape your writing – giving prompts and guidance to craft your writing into something remarkable.
Get in the Act!
Learn to create character through improvisation, scenes, and to use your voice on stage! Under our acclaimed teacher Ken Schwartz, this day is hilarious and awesome.
TUESDAY
Drawing and Painting
Go outside the lines. From abstracts to experiments, this workshop lets campers unleash their creativity and investigate colour, form, composition, line, and tone. Traditional and unusual drawing and painting materials all have a place in this busy art studio.
WEDNESDAY
Architecture
From skyscrapers to stadiums, hospitals to hotels—this class guides an understanding of architecture through observation, drawing, and model making. Projects explore scale, proportion, volume, measurement, and creative construction techniques.
THURSDAY
Mixed Media and Sculpture
Working with a mix of mediums you will learn all the basics to sculpture from
self-portraits, to modelling right to abstract. Come prepared for crazy creations and modelling mayhem! If you ever wanted to try your hand at sculpture then this is for you!
Digital Photo Day
Learn to make the BEST pictures using your digital camera, both of people and the world around you. Learn about composition, cropping and then take home your best picture of the day in a beautiful print!
FRIDAY
Urban Expressions
Spend the day with our Urban Art professional at Ross Creek. This workshop will show you the basic techniques in painting, including the use of spray paints, stencilling and designing graphic fonts.
Writing in a day
Bring in your notebook and we’ll show you how to shape your writing – giving prompts and guidance to craft your writing into something remarkable.
Some Common Questions
How much does camp cost?
All single day camps are $65 each, or $295 for all five days!
We offer payment plans and bursaries for families in need.
What Time does camp run?
Camp runs from 9 – 5, and lunch and snacks are provided.
How About Lunch?
We make homemade delicious and kid-friendly food - from Ross Creek's own Mac n' Cheese to DIY wraps and Delicious soups and salads, we know how to make awesome things kids will eat! We also offer fresh fruit and veggies for a mid morning snack and there is an optional afternoon tuck shop ($1/ item) serving fresh homemade cookies, squares and other treats. We are peanut free facility and are pleased to cater for allergies.
Arts Bus
The Arts Bus runs during March Break and will travel throughout the Valley to make it easier for parents to get their children to Ross Creek. There are only 8 seats, so first come first served. Bus service is an additional $15 a day, regardless of whether taken both ways. Bus fills fast, so please call to check on bus availability.
Bursaries and Scholarships
We are pleased to offer full and half bursaries and scholarships for students who need financial aid. Bursary applications require letters of reference, so please apply early. Bursary decisions are made by a committee and are based on need and merit. We regret that we cannot give full bursaries to all students, but try to assist as many children and families as we can through the generosity of corporations, businesses, individuals and some schools.
Bursary applications for March Break are available by clicking here.
The deadline for submissions is March 1 for March Break Bursaries
How much does camp cost?
All single day camps are $65 each, or $295 for all five days!
We offer payment plans and bursaries for families in need.
What Time does camp run?
Camp runs from 9 – 5, and lunch and snacks are provided.
How About Lunch?
We make homemade delicious and kid-friendly food - from Ross Creek's own Mac n' Cheese to DIY wraps and Delicious soups and salads, we know how to make awesome things kids will eat! We also offer fresh fruit and veggies for a mid morning snack and there is an optional afternoon tuck shop ($1/ item) serving fresh homemade cookies, squares and other treats. We are peanut free facility and are pleased to cater for allergies.
Arts Bus
The Arts Bus runs during March Break and will travel throughout the Valley to make it easier for parents to get their children to Ross Creek. There are only 8 seats, so first come first served. Bus service is an additional $15 a day, regardless of whether taken both ways. Bus fills fast, so please call to check on bus availability.
Bursaries and Scholarships
We are pleased to offer full and half bursaries and scholarships for students who need financial aid. Bursary applications require letters of reference, so please apply early. Bursary decisions are made by a committee and are based on need and merit. We regret that we cannot give full bursaries to all students, but try to assist as many children and families as we can through the generosity of corporations, businesses, individuals and some schools.
Bursary applications for March Break are available by clicking here.
The deadline for submissions is March 1 for March Break Bursaries
