Description
Presented by eARTh Community Clay Studios
Let your child’s creativity blossom outdoors! Children’s Art Camp is a four-morning nature-based art camp for children ages 7–12, guided by art therapists 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 6, 7, 8, 9 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) $275. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 2
📅 July 13,14, 15, 16 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) $275. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 3
📅 July 20, 21, 22, 23 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) $275. 5% sibling discount
Camp Week 4
📅 July 27,28, 29, 30 ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) $275. 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 practitioners Joce van Wynsberghe and Ashya Lord. They are passionate about nurturing creativity, connection, and confidence in young artists.
Who are we?
Jocelyn (Joss) brings a love of creative expression, the outdoors, and imaginative play to her role as c0-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.
Ashya brings a calm, caring presence and a deep love for creativity, connection, and play to her role as co-facilitator. With experience supporting children and youth in community settings, she is passionate about creating spaces where kids feel safe, seen, and free to express themselves. Ashya loves using art, imagination, and nature-based experiences to nurture curiosity, confidence, and belonging.
*First Aid training
💲 Cost & What to Bring
Fee: $275 per child per 4 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
