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Livart Artistic Day Camps (ages 4 to 12)
Livart’s artistic camps introduce children aged 4 to 12 to a wide variety of media, guided by a team of artists and art students.

 

Group 4 to 9 years old
One week = one artist.
Children discover a unique artistic universe through a variety of workshops: painting, pastels, collage, volume, sculpture, and performance.
Adapted mediation allows them to understand the artist’s history and practice while developing their creativity.

 

Group 10 to 12 years old
Preteens deepen their artistic practice with the same formula: one week = one artist. The workshops will be more technical (approach to drawing, colorimetry, printing techniques). A weekly visit to Montreal museums is organized, as well as a meeting with a professional artist when the schedule allows. This approach offers greater maturity to our formula, always in a caring environment that encourages personal expression and curiosity.

 

Our spaces
Young people also enjoy our facilities: a large, bright room, an art gallery, and a terrace with water features and a view of the Plateau.
Every lunchtime, a quiet time is offered: yoga, theatrical improvisation, reading, or immersive storytelling.
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Why choose this camp?

For eight years now, we have been organizing summer camps dedicated to the arts and children, accumulating unique experience to offer your child an unforgettable and artistic vacation.

Each week, children discover a different artist and explore a variety of mediums: painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, modeling, and more. Activities are designed to stimulate their creativity, curiosity, and self-confidence.

Our camps balance hands-on workshops, outdoor excursions, and quiet time so that each child can flourish in a caring, age-appropriate environment. The children’s creations are showcased at an exhibition at the end of the week.

Each week has its own unique theme, and it is possible to register your child for several weeks to extend the discovery and enjoyment.

Typical schedule

  • 8:00 am Daycare Service

  • In order to facilitate the transition of the children to their group, integration games are planned at the beginning of the day.

     

  • A weekly cultural mediation workshop is planned to familiarize the children with the work and culture of the artist of the week, as well as his/her country of origin.

    • What is the artist’s preferred medium?
    • What characterizes her work?
    • What do these works mean?
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  • 10:00 am Outdoor snack break

  • Every day, children will take part in two artistic activities related to the artist of the week. A cultural mediation session will be offered at the beginning of each workshop to present the inspiring work and highlight the important elements for the realization of the project that follows.

    The activities are varied: while the children explore painting in the morning, another medium will be featured in the afternoon. This diversity allows them to experiment with several techniques while developing their creativity.

  • 11:30 am Outdoor lunch

  • In order to give children a chance to rest and recharge their batteries for the rest of the day, a 30-minute quiet time is offered. It begins with a few yoga exercises, continues with some improvisational theater games, and ends with an immersive story told throughout the week.

  • Outdoor activities are planned every day in Livart’s outdoor spaces and in the many parks in the neighborhood.

    When the weather permits, Livart’s rooftop terrace is transformed into a water playground, much to the delight of the children.

    Please note that in case of inclement weather or extreme heat, children will have access to the large air-conditioned room, where they can let off steam if the outdoors is not an option.

  • 2:30 pm snack break

  • During creative workshops, your children will explore a medium and artistic technique related to the specific practices of the artist of the week.

    Examples of mediums and techniques explored:

    Observational drawing with dry pastels
    Paper collage and folding
    Weaving
    Papier-mâché sculpture
    Performance art
    Installation and sculpture

  • During after-school care, children will engage in free play, physical activities, and creative activities.

    Opening and presentation every Friday in the Workshop

    4:10 PM for ages 4 to 6

    4:20 PM for ages 7 to 9

     

  • 8:00 am Service de garde

  • In order to facilitate the transition for young people into their group, integration games are planned at the start of the day, accompanied by free drawing sessions.

    For groups aged 10 to 12, the morning can sometimes feel like a bit of a challenge. We therefore start the day gently, with activities that do not require a great deal of concentration.

  • A weekly cultural mediation workshop is planned to familiarize children with the work and culture of the artist of the week, as well as their country of origin.

    What is the artist’s preferred artistic medium?
    What characterizes their work?
    What do these works mean?

  • 10:30 am snack break on our rooftop

  • A creative workshop related to the artist of the week will be offered, including instruction on the technique used. The workshop will be led by a facilitator, often an artist themselves, who will provide in-depth instruction and training to enable children to discover concepts specific to their field.

  • 12:30 pm Dining out

  • After the meal, games are offered to preteens, such as the famous Ninja or the iconic Werewolf. It’s an ideal time to relax, make friends, and share good times together.

  • Preteens also discover an artist, but with a more mature and technical approach, including in-depth workshops such as drawing classes and printing techniques. Each week, on-site visits to Montreal museums are offered, as well as a meeting with an artist from our boutique to discuss their practice and the artistic reality in Montreal.

    Activities offered depending on the week and the artist:
    Engraving on PVC or linoleum, screen printing, monumental drawings with projection, model making, easel drawing, painting and colorimetry, embroidery, sewing, modeling, sculpture, and many other artistic techniques adapted to each artist’s universe.

    Thursdays are museum days!
    Every Thursday, young people are invited to visit a Montreal museum. To help them discover the city’s cultural richness, several institutions will be featured depending on the artist of the week.

    On the program: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Social History.

    Please note: young people will travel by public transportation (bus or metro). A transit pass may be required depending on the organization of the outing.

  • 3:00 pm Outdoor snack break

  • During their outdoor activities, children will be able to enjoy Montreal’s great outdoors through activities such as outdoor drawing, as well as visits to La Fontaine Park or Mount Royal. It’s an ideal time to relax, laugh, share their best stories, and participate in fun artistic activities while enjoying the summer sun.

  • During after-school care, children will engage in free play, physical activities, and creative activities.

    Opening and presentation every Friday:

    4 to 6 years old from 4:10 PM to 4:30 PM

    7 to 9 years old from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM