The Program

One of the things that makes Art In The Park so unique is that it is child-directed. Each camper can choose what activities they spend their time doing every day at camp. If you want to spend all day painting, you can! Really love the sand pit? It's yours to explore. Music, arts, textiles, sports & games... it is up to YOU!

What do we do at Art In The Park?

Art In The Park uses a child-centered approach to provide specialized art-oriented programming for children aged 6-12, meaning campers can move freely from area to area and participate in activities at their own pace.

There are 5-6 outdoor, artist-run stations, in addition to other activity areas set up throughout the day. Some of the artist’s stations we have offered include: woodworking, textiles, music, jewellery-making, drama, dance, sculpture, paper mache, clay and painting. Counsellors and ECE staff supplement the arts programming by running additional activities throughout the day. These activities include sand and water play, sports and games, table tennis and cooperative games.

Program Details

  • The regular program operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Extended Care can be purchased as an "add-on" for each week of camp. Extended Care takes place from 4:00 - 5:30 pm each day.

  • The program is offered for 8 weeks in the Summer (2022), commencing July 4th, 2022. (Dates & Prices)

  • You may drop off your child at or after 9:00 am.

  • You may pick up your child at or before 4:00 pm from the Regular program or at or before 5:30 pm for Extended Care.


Camp-Wide Activities

While most of the time AITP campers can "choose their own adventure", there are some camp-wide programs that adhere to a schedule each week.

Mondays: Log Meeting at 10 AM - This is where we ALL get together for about 30 minutes to go over the week, meet the counsellors and artists and cover the camp rules.

Fridays: Campfire 2:30 PM - Campfire is our wrap-up of each week's activities and a way for EVERYONE to get together and celebrate before the weekend. Campfire looks different each week, depending on what we have been up to! It could be a play an art show, a fashion show, a concert or all of the above! (And, no... it's not a real fire ;-) )

Daily: Sports and Games, Morning and Afternoon - Sports and Games are offered off-site, in Trinity Bellwoods Park, at least twice a day. Activities vary, but can include baseball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, GAGA ball, relay races and more. Campers can choose if they wish to participate in Sports and Games.

Daily: Swimming at 2:45 PM - Campers can choose to take part on a daily basis. We use the indoor pool at Trinity Recreation Centre. *COVID-19 Guidelines permitting*

Art In The Park and COVID-19

​In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Art In The Park has modified our camp program in order to comply with provincial and municipal health and safety guidelines. We are working hard to ensure that the "spirit" of Art In the Park remains.

As health and safety guidelines continue to evolve, AITP will adjust programming and registration as required. We will continue to follow guidelines and requirements set out by Toronto Public Health.

Impact

  • As of Feb 22, 2022: Children will be grouped into cohorts each week. (subject to change)

  • Swimming will be dependent on municipal and provincial health and safety guidelines, as well as access to the Trinity Bellwoods Community Recreation Pool. TBD.

  • Snack will not be provided.

  • AITP will not offer "trip week" in 2022.​