Art Camps
Our recommended age group is 5-12 yo
Our multi-age camps are designed with different skill levels in mind, we cater to each individual child based on their age, skill, and attention span. We encourage free creativity while teaching techniques in a structured environment
Mon, Dec 19Squamish- Wed, Dec 28Squamish
Pro-D day camps 2022/2023
Dec 11 - Dec 17
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Cancellations and Refunds: This includes, but is not limited to the following: Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps, Winter Holiday Camps and Pro D Day Camps.
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Please note that our camp registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, your camp spot is only secured after payment is completed in full. To recieve credit to any of our services or products, should you choose to cancel your reservation, please notify us 10 days prior to the start date of the camp at info@happimess.net.
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Wait-listed campers will be prioritized by the order of our online registration process. Wait-listed campers will be given 24 hours to claim their spot before moving on to the next wait-listed camper on our list.
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In the event Happimess has to cancel all or part of a program for any reason, Happimess will provide all families with full credit, to any of our services or products, for the amount paid (or pro-rated if the program has already started).
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For all other cancellations prior to 10 days NO refund or credit will be issued.
Please don't forget to dress for a mess, pack a healthy lunch and snack, and a bottle of water.
Our schedule for the day runs as follows:
Drop off time (please line up outside for a quick temperature check and sign in)
Settling in/introductions and unstructured play
Art time (step-by-step painting)
Snack time
Washing hands and getting ready for outside play (please dress for the weather)
Outside time
Art time (outside crafts, weather allowing)
Lunchtime
Unstructured creative time
Art time (Applied arts)
Play and cleanup time
Washing up and getting ready for pick-up
(Please wait for your child outside and we will sign them out 1 at a time)
Please fill out the form in the below link a day before camp to ensure accurate health screening
https://www.happimess.net/healthcamp
9:00 am
9:00 - 9:30 am
9:30 - 10:30 am
10:30 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:00 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
11:45 - 12:30 pm
12:30 - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
2:30 - 2:45 pm
2:45 - 3:00 pm
Art Classes
We help children gain key art skills, increase self-esteem as they build new skills, and deepen connections to their talent and technique. Each week will cover a different theme; for example a famous artist, space, fairy tales, fantasy characters, and more.
Pick-up for our art classes is available from Squamish Elementary & GHE through our after-school program.
Beginner - Intermediate level | 1st semester | Ages 5-9yo
Tiny Talents focuses on fun and educational experiences that nurture cognitive development, fine motor skills, curiosity, and self-confidence. We will teach art techniques, use different materials and mediums, and we always encourage splattering and unfettered creativity!
Mondays 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Starts September 12th, 2022
Fridays 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Starts September 16th, 2022
Intermediate level | 1st semester | Ages 9-12yo
Our Fine Arts & Design is an intermediate class that delves into both worlds by alternating between practical and artistic applications. Students will learn about fashion design & brush strokes, design concepts & pencil sketching, Stefan Sagmeister & Pablo Picasso. This is a perfect class for ages 9 and up who are interested to discover more about the art world.
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm | Starts September 14th, 2022
Thursdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm | Starts September 15th, 2022
Advanced level | 1st semester | Ages 10-16yo
In this advanced fundamentals class, you will learn a wide range of topics, including: Basic shape drawing, light, and shadow, shading techniques, perspective, the human face and figure ratios, sighting & measurement techniques, composition, painting techniques, brushwork, colour theory, working with different mediums.
This class is geared towards older kids and will help build a solid foundation for further art training, we will discover the core fundamentals they need to know in order to be effective at learning to draw and paint anything, be it digital or traditional.
Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Starts September 12th, 2022
Book a private art class in a safe space for your children to continue their learning experience and add art to their curriculum. Students involved in the arts have tremendous academic benefits compared to students without exposure to the arts. Art inspires kids to excel, increases motivation, improves attitudes, reduces anxiety and improves overall academic performance.
We cater to each individual child based on their age, skill, and attention span. We encourage free creativity while teaching techniques in a structured environment, we give older kids more challenging art levels and responsibility, we encourage the little ones to seek help from the older kids creating a community and cooperative space.
All Ages | $125 for 5 kids. +$25/participant with a maximum of 8 kids
Book your private class for a 60 min art session with half an hour of creative time and an hour of structured art class. A perfect class to add some colour and creativity to your their learning experience.
Cancellations and Refunds:
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Cancellations due to sickness or not passing the health check questionnaire will receive credit to any of our services or products, refunds will be issued only at a case-by-case basis and is up to the discretion of the Happimess management team.
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For all other cancellations prior to 13 days NO refund or credit will be issued.