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SUMMARY:Animation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 8th – Friday\, July 12th | 9AM – 3PM \nThis summer\, youth aged 10-14 can have fun creating their own animated shorts at Ed Video’s Animation Camp! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructed by Jaden Howson\, campers will spend the week learning the basics of how to animate using Krita\, an open-source digital painting and animation program. Using the skills they’ve learned\, campers have the opportunity to work individually or in groups to create their own characters and bring them to life in their very own animated shorts. Campers’ works will be screened for parents and guardians on the final day of camp! \nCampers are free to bring their own laptop to camp or they can rent a laptop for the week for an additional $20. Laptops are limited and will be rented on a first come\, first served basis. Limited enrollment. \nEd Video is committed to making our services accessible to all\, including those facing financial barriers. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility\, please feel free to contact workshops@edvideo.org.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/animation-camp/
LOCATION:Ed Video Media Arts Centre\, 404 York Rd.\, Guelph\, N1E 3H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Interactive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Portfolio Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:PortPrep’s Architecture and Design Summer Camp July 28 to August 3  is for students aged 15-25\, and provides a wonderful experience to start creating unique artworks for architecture or design portfolios for university applications. It is 6 days long\, with 2 workshops per day\, and 1 evening class. There is the option of adding on the accommodation and meal plan.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/architecture-design-portfolio-summer-camp/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Courses,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="PortPrep":MAILTO:portprep1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240802T160000
DTSTAMP:20240717T142254Z
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SUMMARY:Band Camp and Band Camp Junior (KW Region)
DESCRIPTION:Bandology’s annual Band Camp is a week-long day camp for keen music students in grades 7-12 who want to improve their musical skills in the summer. \nLed by some of the best conductors\, clinicians and music teachers in southern Ontario\, teenage campers  at Band Camp enjoy using top-notch music facilities to participate in warm-ups and chorales\, break-out into sectionals and small groups\, and rehearse as a full concert band. There’s also lots of fun with games\, camp projects and team-building activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of the week\, campers have a final day pizza party while preparing for a free mini-concert for parents and friends. \nBand Camp Junior is a week-long day camp for kids in grades 2-6 who want to explore their love of music through games and demonstrations with new friends. \nAt Band Camp Junior\, kids have fun with hands-on introductory workshops with some cool instruments and experience a wide variety of music styles. Led by keen musicians and educators\, campers enjoy participating a wide variety of musical activities\, from bucket drumming to body percussion to music theory and everything in between. \nCampers will try out different types of instruments alongside dedicated music mentors. There’s also typical camp games\, projects and team-building activities. At the end of the week\, campers take part our end-of-week free mini-concert for parents and friends.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-and-band-camp-junior-kw-region/
LOCATION:Rockway Mennonite Collegiate\, 110 Doon Rd\, Kitchener\, N2G3C8
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Music,Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bandology":MAILTO:camp@bandology.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20240515T155824Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Animation Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:PortPrep’s Youth Animation Summer Camp August 4 to 10 is for students aged 11-15\, and helps to build the preliminary skills necessary for studying animation later in their lives. It is 6 days long\, with 2 workshops per day\, some evening games and activities\, and overall is just a ton of fun culminating in a presentation of the story at the Open House Event at the end of the camp. Enrol as a day camper or stay overnight with us in our welcoming residence in Guelph Junction Village.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/youth-animation-summer-camp/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="PortPrep":MAILTO:portprep1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20240515T155755Z
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SUMMARY:Animation Portfolio Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:PortPrep’s Animation Portfolio Summer Camp August 11 to 18 is for students aged 15-20\, and provides a great simulation of what it would feel like to work at a big animation studio making a film. There is character creation\, background design\, storyboarding\, and even life drawing (a critical skill for success in animation). Students will be creating work that they can use in their portfolio to submit to colleges. It is 7 days long\, with 2 workshops per day\, with evening programming and games.  The camp can be attended as a day camp or as an overnight camp with accommodations and meals.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/animation-portfolio-summer-camp/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Courses,Families,Interactive
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ORGANIZER;CN="PortPrep":MAILTO:portprep1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T170000
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DTSTAMP:20250415T194433Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Music Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic three days of musical inspiration\, learning\, creativity\, and community!\nYour hosts & facilitators KATHERINE WHEATLEY & JANE LEWIS are thrilled to welcome talented musicians CYNTHIA KINNUNEN and STACEY CAN-TAMAKLOE as guest instructors.\nOur spring weekend will focus on group singing\, playing\, drumming\, and dance—nurturing community and connections through music. Ukulele is the focus of one of our instructors. Of course there will always be space and activities for our songwriters! (However\, if you are specifically looking for songwriting instruction\, we recommend our September weekend—Sept 12-14\, 2025.)\nAll our weekends aim to foster musical joy\, discovery\, connections\, delicious food\, and access to nature on the beautiful grounds of Ignatius Retreat Centre.\nYou do NOT need to know how to play an instrument or read music! All you need is a love of music\, a desire to connect with other music makers\, and a willingness to try something new.\nAlong with workshops on singing\, drumming\, ukulele and dance\, we’ll have small impromptu bands\, a pop-up choir\, jamming\, an open mic\, song circles and more! All in the safe and nurturing environment we create to allow you to explore your creativity and bring out the music deep inside you.\nFor more info\, visit www.womensmusicweekend.com\nIf finances are an issue\, we do have a bursary fund. See the BURSARY page on our website for more info.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/womens-music-weekend-4/
LOCATION:Ignatius Centre\, Guelph\, 5420 Hwy 6 N\,\, Guelph\, N1H 6J2
CATEGORIES:Camps,Interactive,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Lewis":MAILTO:news@vocalmeditation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T163000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camps at the GYMC!
DESCRIPTION:Summer Camp registration at the GYMC is officially open! Whether your child is looking to explore new interests\, make lasting friendships\, or dive into a summer of fun and learning\, our camps offer something for everyone. Spaces are limited and fill quickly\, so be sure to secure your spot today! Register today at gymc.ca
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/summer-camps-at-the-gymc/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Youth Music Centre":MAILTO:office@gymc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195131Z
CREATED:20250415T195131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T195131Z
UID:41355-1753693200-1754064000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Band Camp Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Bandology’s annual Band Camp is a week-long day camp for keen music students in grades 7-12 who want to improve their musical skills in the summer. \nLed by some of the best conductors\, clinicians and music teachers in southern Ontario\, teenage campers at Band Camp enjoy using top-notch music facilities to participate in warm-ups and chorales\, break-out into sectionals and small groups\, and rehearse as a full concert band. There’s also lots of fun with games\, camp projects and team-building activities.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-guelph/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bandology":MAILTO:camp@bandology.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195306Z
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UID:41358-1753693200-1754064000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Band Camp Junior Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Band Camp Junior is a week-long day camp for kids in grades 1-6 who want to explore their love of music through games and demonstrations with new friends. \nAt Band Camp Junior\, kids have fun with hands-on introductory workshops with some cool instruments and experience a wide variety of music styles. Led by keen musicians and educators\, campers enjoy participating a wide variety of musical activities\, from bucket drumming to body percussion to music theory and everything in between. \nCampers will try out different types of instruments alongside dedicated music mentors. There’s also typical camp games\, projects and team-building activities. At the end of the week\, campers take part our end-of-week free mini-concert for parents and friends.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-junior-guelph/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bandology":MAILTO:camp@bandology.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185350Z
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UID:51530-1787652000-1787670000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:CAMP DAYS: Community Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Aug 25.2026\nTime: 10:00am – 3:00pm\nLocation: 358 Gordon Street Guelph\, ON N1G 1Y1\nPrice: Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer camp isn’t just for kids! \nBring yourself\, your family\, and friends\, and join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on August 25 for a free\, all-ages day of artmaking to wrap up the summer season. \nDrop in throughout the day to experiment with different printmaking techniques\, make something of your own\, and add your mark to a collaborative community banner that will be displayed at the gallery until September 16. On September 17\, join us back at the gallery to celebrate the launch of our fall season! \nWhether you are 5 or 95\, a first-time printmaker or a seasoned artist\, everyone is welcome. Artists ages 13 and under must have a caregiver present. \nAll materials are provided. Come dressed for mess! \nClick here for more info
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/camp-days-community-printmaking/
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T131017Z
CREATED:20260916T131017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T131017Z
UID:51897-1790787600-1790798400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Truth & Reconciliation After-School Event
DESCRIPTION:On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, Guelph Indigenous Community Council and Guelph Museums offer an after-school gathering that honours the children lost to residential schools and supports the healing of survivors and their families. \nChildren\, youth\, and community members are invited to come together in a spirit of remembrance and renewal. Guided by the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, through land-based and Indigenous teachings—including a sacred fire\, indoor and outdoor activities\, and a special raptor presentation —we will celebrate the language\, ceremony\, community\, and joy that were unjustly taken. \nImage Credit: Michelle Stoney\, Gitxsan
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/truth-reconciliation-after-school-event/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Heritage
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