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PA Day Art Camp in Toronto for Kids Ages 4–12


Looking for something fun, creative, and worthwhile for your child this PA Day? At the Canadian Contemporary School of Art (CCSA), we believe learning should always be fun and our PA Day art camp is built around exactly that idea.

On every TDSB PA Day, CCSA hosts a full-day PA Day camp in Toronto packed with hands-on art activities your kids will love. If you've been searching for PA Day camps near me, here's what makes ours more unique.

A Fresh Theme Every PA Day

No two camps are ever the same. Every PA Day Art Camp Toronto session led by experienced instructors, features a unique daily theme inspired by accomplished artists; from bold modern painters to celebrated cartoonists, so children discover new styles, ideas, and techniques each time they join us. It keeps every camp fresh, exciting, and genuinely enjoyable, while creating a fun and creative environment where kids feel free to experiment and express themselves.

What Your Child Will Make

Our camps are a creative space where kids dive into a real mix of art forms, including:

  • Painting — exploring colour, texture, and the styles of famous artists

  • Drawing — building confidence with line, shape, and imagination

  • Sculpting — shaping ideas into three dimensions with hands-on materials

  • And more — a rotating variety of other art activities to keep things interesting

Every activity is tailored to your child's age group, so the day is both educational and entertaining, whether you have a curious four-year-old or a budding twelve-year-old artist.

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PA DAY Camp Details

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Ages: 4–12 years

  • Fee: $110 + HST

  • Lunch: Classic cheese pizza lunch included! Children are welcome to bring their own snacks. (If your child has any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please send them their own lunch.)

  • Before & After Care: Available to book during registration for added flexibility around your schedule.

Reserve Your Spot Early

Seats are limited and our PA Day camps fill up fast, so be sure to register early to secure your child's place. Turn the next PA Day into a day of creativity, friendship, and fun at CCSA, we can't wait to see what they create!

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Location: 109 Vanderhoof Ave. Unit 6 Toronto, ON M4G 2H7

  • Inspired by Emily Carr: Swirling Forests

    Emily Carr painted Canada's tall, towering forests with swirling brushstrokes that make the trees look alive and dancing. Kids will paint their own magical forest in bold greens, golds, and blues, then sculpt 3D trees and woodland creatures with clay and textured paper to bring their forest to life.

  • Inspired by Maud Lewis: Cozy Canadian Winter


    Maud Lewis, one of Canada's most beloved folk artists, painted cheerful winter scenes full of horse-drawn sleighs, red cardinals, and fluffy cats, and even painted every surface of her tiny Nova Scotia house. Kids will paint their own snowy village scenes in bright, happy colours, then build and decorate a mini 3D house covered in flowers and birds, just like Maud's.

  • Inspired by Keith Haring: Hearts, Dance & Friendship

    Keith Haring filled walls with dancing figures, glowing hearts, and bold lines that celebrate joy and togetherness. Just in time for Valentine's and Family Day weekend, kids will create their own energetic pop-art murals, then shape bendy 3D dancing figures from wire and clay, each striking its own pose.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The PA Day Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you need extra coverage, Before-care and After-care are available—just request those services at reception when you register.

  • Kids aged 4 to 12 years are welcome. Activities are grouped by age to ensure that each child gets art experiences appropriate to their developmental stage.

  • The camp takes place at Canadian Contemporary School of Art, located at 109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit 6, Toronto, ON M4G 2H7. Drop-off begins at 9:00 AM and pick-up is at 4:00 PM unless you’ve arranged for after-care. For safety, only authorized persons listed on the registration form may pick up a child.

  • Each PA Day has a unique theme inspired by famous artists or art styles. Examples include Frida Kahlo: Storytelling Self-Portraits, Henri Matisse: Colorful Cut-Out Creations, Romero Britto: Pop Art Joy, Wassily Kandinsky: Music in Color, Joan Miró: Shapes & Imagination, Paul Klee: Magical Colors & Shapes, Eric Carle: Colorful Nature & Animals. Projects typically include painting, sculpting, collage, and mixed media, depending on the theme.

  • CCSA provides a delicious cheese pizza lunch for your child, so lunch is taken care of! We just ask that you send your child with their own snacks and water for throughout the day, along with clothing that can get messy, since our art projects often involve paint or clay. If your child has any allergies, dietary needs, or other special accommodations, please bring a nut free lunch and let us know at registration so we can look after them properly.