Description
Presented by eARTh Community Clay Students
Let your child’s creativity blossom outdoors! Children’s Art in the Park is a three-morning nature-based art camp for children ages 7–12, guided by art therapy students with forest school training. Through playful exploration and creative expression, children will make art using materials from the natural world—while connecting with themselves, each other, and the environment.
🌿 Camp Information
Camp Week 1
📅 July 7, 8, 9 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ) $225. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 2
📅 July 14, 15, 16 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ) $225. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 3
📅 July 21, 22, 23 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ) $225. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 4
📅 July 28, 29, 30 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ) $225. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 5
📅 August 5,6,7 ( Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ) $225. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 6
📅 August 10, 11 & 12 (Saturday–Monday) $225. 5% sibling discount
🕘 All sessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rotary Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC
✨ Program Highlights
- 🌲 Nature-inspired visual drawing & art journaling
- 🧱 Clay creation fired at earth Studios
- 🪨 Soapstone sculpture (child-safe carving)
- 🖌️ Natural sand painting and mixed media art
- 🌿 Collaborative group projects with natural materials
- Small group sizes for personal attention and creative freedom
👩🎨 Instructors
This camp is led by two art therapy student interns Dani Black and Joce Van Wynsberghe from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, both with backgrounds in forest school and children’s programming* They are passionate about nurturing creativity, connection, and confidence in young artists.
See bios*
Dani Black:
Dani’s heart shines when her feet are on the earth and her hands are making art. She brings her background of working in forest schools alongside her current training as an art therapist to co-facilitating creative experiences in community. She’s grateful for her relationships and is excited to offer children’s art camps with eARTh studios and laugh, play and adventure together outside.
Jocelyn (Joss) is completing her art therapy diploma and brings a love of creative expression, the outdoors, and imaginative play to her role as co-facilitator. With experience creating inclusive art spaces that support diverse learning styles and abilities, she’s passionate about helping every child feel welcome and engaged. An artist herself, Joss is excited to make art alongside the campers and help their ideas come to life in playful, meaningful ways.
*First Aid training
💲 Cost & What to Bring
Fee: $225 per child per 3 day week – use the coupon code SIBLINGS for a 5% discount
🎨 All materials included (clay, soapstone, drawing tools, etc.)
🧺 Please bring: snack, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and clothes that can get messy
📜 Completed and signed permission form
