Winter Day Camp 2026
Winter Wonderland: Pop Culture, Fantasy & Creative Worlds
Step into a world of frost, fantasy, and creativity at Creative Genius Academy’s Winter Art Camp! From magical winter landscapes and adorable characters to fantasy worlds, gaming-inspired art, and creative collectibles, our exiting themed workshops encourage young artists to explore their imagination, develop artistic skills, and express their creativity.
Designed for children and teens of all skill levels, our camp combined hands-on learning with fun, age-appropriate artistic experiences under the guidance of our professional art instructors.
Winter Camp Dates
Week 1: Winter Wonders
December 21–24, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
Week 2: Level Up! Fantasy & Gaming
December 28–31, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
Families may register for either week or both weeks.
Age Groups
Our camp welcomes young artists in two age groups:
Junior Artists | Ages 3–9: Fun, imaginative, and hands-on art activities designed to develop creativity, confidence, and foundational artistic skills.
Senior Artists | Ages 10–18: More advanced projects focusing on illustration, character design, creative techniques, and personal artistic expression.
Students are grouped by age to ensure an engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experience.
Camp Schedule
Morning Session: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Full-day campers enjoy a supervised lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM. Please bring a packed lunch.
Two 15-minute snack breaks are scheduled at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
What’s Included?
Professional art instruction in a welcoming studio environment.
All art materials and supplies.
Engaging daily themes and age-appropriate creative projects.
Opportunities to explore new artistic techniques and develop creative confidence.
No previous art experience is required!
Location
Creative Genius Academy — Berczy Studio
9 Ivanhoe Drive, Markham, Ontario
Portfolio Preparation
Students interested in developing their artistic portfolio may also participate in portfolio preparation during the winter camp period. Please refer to our separate Portfolio Preparation registration for availability and program details.
Camp Registration & Pricing
Flexible options for every family!
Camp Fees
All prices are subject to HST.
Single Half-Day Drop-In: $70
Half-Day Week (4 days): $240
Full-Day Week (4 days): $480
Early Bird & Current Student Savings
Register by November 30, 2026, and SAVE!
5% OFF Half-Day Week — $228 (Regular $240)
5% OFF Each Half-Day Session (AM + PM) — $456 total (Regular $480)
Full-day savings apply as a 5% discount to each half-day session (AM and PM), for a total savings of $24 per week.
Current CGA students enjoy the same discounted rates throughout registration, with no Early Bird deadline.
Discounts cannot be combined and do not apply to drop-ins.
Existing Camp Multipasses
Valid, previously purchased Camp Multipasses may be used for eligible Winter Camp bookings. No new Camp Multipasses will be sold for this program.
Camp Hours
Morning: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Before & After Care: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM — $30 + HST/day
Registration
Register through our Amilia online store by selecting your preferred week, age group, and session.
All registrations are subject to Creative Genius Academy’s Terms of Service.
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PROGRAM THEMES
Week 1: Winter Wonders (age 3-9)
Explore a magical winter wonderland through drawing, painting, and mixed-media activities! Young artists will create enchanting landscapes, adorable collectible characters, and pop-inspired designs.
Monday: My Magical Snowglobe — Winter landscapes & woodland animals
Tuesday: Mystery Minis — Cute characters & collectible designs
Wednesday: K-Pop Star Academy — Fashion, music & superstar art
Thursday: Festive Clay Creations — Holiday-inspired sculptures & miniatures
Week 1: Winter Wonders (age 10-18)
Explore fantasy illustration, character design, and contemporary pop culture through creative projects that develop artistic techniques and visual storytelling.
Monday: My Magical Snowglobe — Fantasy environments & cinematic landscapes
Tuesday: Mystery Minis — Designer toys & collectible concepts
Wednesday: K-Pop Star Academy — Fashion illustration & artist branding
Thursday: Festive Clay Creations — Sculptural art & collectible design
Week 2: Level up! Fantasy & Gaming (age 3-9)
Bring imagination to life through gaming-inspired art, fantasy characters, magical worlds, and hands-on creations! Young artists will explore drawing, painting, and sculpting.
Monday: Game Heroes — Superheroes, monsters & fantasy creatures
Tuesday: Build Your Universe — Magical worlds & fantasy maps
Wednesday: The Creator Lab — Clay miniatures, charms & collectibles
Thursday: Creative Quest — Original characters & imaginative art
Week 2: Level up! Fantasy & Gaming (age 10-18)
Dive into the creative world of anime, gaming, and fantasy design! Develop original characters, immersive environments, and collectible artwork through illustration and mixed-media projects.
Monday: Game Heroes — Anime, manga & character design
Tuesday: Build Your Universe — Game environments & world-building
Wednesday: The Creator Lab — Sculpture, designer toys & collectibles
Thursday: Creative Quest — Character development & visual storytelling
PHOTO GALLERY
