PA Day Camps
This interactive, hands-on camp will challenge children to create using a variety of materials and methods. Each daily workshop includes open studio time for children to explore materials, group challenges to encourage innovation, and a STEM lab so each camper has something to take home and remember their awesome day at TinkerLab!
Our upcoming September 5th P.A. Day will be our annual Back to School event as we kick off the summer! Join us as we decorate backpacks and pencil cases, take "back to school" pictures, and learn a new science experiment.
Monday, January 22nd
Magic and Mythical Creatures
Friday, February 16th
Peace, Love & Pottery
Monday, April 8th
In the Path of Totality
*Parents welcome to join us at 3:00 pm to safely observe the eclipse (glasses provided).
Monday, June 3rd
Fairy Gardens
Camp Pricing
One Day Camp
Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$ 50.00 + HST
Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$70.00 + HST
Extended Care
8:00 am - 9:00 am = NO ADDITIONAL FEE
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm = NO ADDITIONAL FEE
Children must be registered in our extended care prior to the start of the camp day to ensure staffing availability.
Winter Break Camps
Please check back on October 17th, 2024 for our winter break camp program dates and registration.
Spark your child's imagination by giving them a creative outlet this holiday season. This interactive, hands-on camp will challenge children to create using a variety of materials and methods. Join us for a day or for the entire break!
Each daily workshop includes open studio time for children to explore materials, group challenges to encourage innovation, and a STEM lab so each camper has something to take home and remember their awesome day at TinkerLab!
March Break Camps
March Break Camp is now available for registration on our site!
March Break is the perfect time to encourage your young tinkerer to try something new. Join us for a day (or the week!) to create, build, and explore. Each daily camp includes Open Studio Time (with access to all of our favourite materials!), art projects, science experiments, and engineering challenges.
This is a hands-on creative camp. Children should come dressed for mess and bring a change of clothes every day.
Monday, March 11 Paw-Casso
Is your child an animal lover? During this workshop children will select their favourite plush animal, learn how to paint a pop-art picture of it, build it a home and create all that it needs to live at home with your little.
Tuesday, March 12 Sweet Treats
Children will be using a vareity of mixed art materials to create favourite dessert dishes including clay ice cream cones, cupcake signs and a Waffle House building competition.
Wednesday, March 13 BioChemistry for Kids
This workshop is all about science! Children will learn about DNA, create a painting from fruit and veggies, and discover the secret science behind their favourite breakfast cereals.
Thursday, March 14 MakerKids
Does your child love to build? This workshop is all about pulleys, levers, and other simple machines. Children will learn to build two different moving creations to take home.
Friday, March 15 Minecraft- Inspired Gamer Day
This screen-free workshop is inspired by every child's favourite online game. We're building cool pixel art pieces, Creeper masks, and learning the science behind geodes.
Camp Pricing
One Day Camp
Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $70.00
Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $50.00
Extended Care
8:00 am - 9:00 am = NO ADDITIONAL FEE
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm = NO ADDITIONAL FEE
Children must be registered in our extended care prior to the start of the camp day to ensure staffing availability.
All camps are subject to the provincial sales tax and an online registration service fee. These fees are calculated through the online booking system.
Summer Camps
In-Studio Summer Camp
Ages 4 - 10 years
Summer camp registration is now available on our site!
July 2 - 5 **4 day camp
Neon Vibes (80's Themed Camp)
We're introducing all of your favourite 80's summer activities to your kiddos this year! Chia pets? Yes! Glow in the dark breakdancing? Obviously! With a mix of art activities, science experiments and design projects (hello rhinestones!) your camper will find this camp totally tubular.
July 8 - 12
Gamer Camp
Does your child love Pokemon, Mario, or Minecraft? Get them off the screen this week and join us to build our own Mario Cart race cars, play with fizzing Poke Balls, and build our own 3D Minecraft worlds.
July 15 - 19
Treehouse Camp
Do you love your castles and doll houses from previous years? Looking for a unique design experience again? This week we're building our own take home tree houses!
July 22 - 26
Shark Week
Whether your child fears them or loves them, sharks are fascinating, intelligent creatures and we're spending the week learning all about them (and a selection of other curious ocean creatures).
July 29 - August 2
Potions & Slime
We’re mixing up a fun week of camp with all kinds of ooey gooey concoctions! With a different type of slime each day and a whole host of explosive experiments, your child will be a science whiz by the end of the week!
August 6 - 9 **4 day camp
Magical, Mythical Creatures
We're spending the week immersed in folklore and learning about myths from all over the world. We'll be discovering Griffins, Krakens, Big Foot, Dragons, Fairies and Mermaids.
August 12 - 16
Dollhouse Camp
My own personal dream camp! Campers will spend the week designing, painting, wall-papering, and furnishing their own take-home castle or doll house. This camp inspires the imagination!
August 19 - 23
Squishmallow Camp
The week begins with selecting our very own Squishies to love and create with during the week. We'll be building them homes, sewing them outfits and creating abstract squishmallow art.
August 26 - 30
Make What You Want
We want children to feel empowered and give them real tools to design, tinker and build their own creation.
Traditional In-Studio
CAMP PRICING
Full Days 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$325.00 +HST / Weekly
$70.00 +HST / Daily
Before Care 8:00 am - 9:00 am
NO ADDITIONAL FEE
After Care 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
NO ADDITIONAL FEE
Children must be registered in our extended care prior to the start of the camp day to ensure staffing availability.
All camps are subject to the provincial sales tax and an online registration service fee. These fees are calculated through the online booking system.
*Half day camps and single day camps will be available for registration on June 27th.
All Campers must be 4 - 10 years of age by the start of their registered session.
Campers should bring the following items to camp EVERY DAY:
- A full lunch, including snacks
- Refillable water bottle (the studio has filtered water for camper use throughout the day)
- Full change of clothes
- Close-Toed Running Shoes
*Please do not send toys to camp as these can easily be damaged or lost during our camp day.
Full payment is due at time of enrollment. The full camp fee will be refunded up to 45 days prior to the start of camp, after this date fees will not be refunded. Cancellations made within 45 days of the start of camp will not be refunded.
*Due to staffing arrangements and material preparation, we cannot issue refunds within 45 days of the start of camp.
Campers will participate in outdoor activities that coincide with special projects campers work on in TinkerLab's studio. Campers will go outside most days.
These outings will not affect camper drop off or pick up times and parents will be notified each week when we will be going outside to adequately prepare for outdoor activities (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
Camp-In-A-Box
Ages 5 - 10 years
Every box contains all of the materials and instructions needed to complete 3 process art activities, 2 science experiments, 3 canvas paintings, and 2 wooden keepsake activities. Instructions will be provided for all activities. This kit also includes a list of activities that can be done with materials you have on hand in your home. Keep your child busy for a week with this fun-filled box of creative materials!
Camp-In-A-Box
CAMP PRICING
*Box pick up dates are the Friday before your camp week. Deliveries can be made by appointment.
$100.00 +hst per kit
Frequently Asked Camp questions
We follow the Provincial Camp Health and Safety Guidelines and all of our counsellors are pre-screened.
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What are we doing to keep a clean and safe environment?
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all children attending our programs. All children and staff are monitored for illness upon entry into the studio. If a child is found to be ill they will be denied entry into the studio and are not allowed to participate in programming until he/she is symptom free.
We have a number sanitizing policies put in place. We have invested in a disinfecting machine, UVC light wands and child safe sanitizing products to clean and disinfect all furniture, surfaces, utensils, electronic and coding materials as well as an air filtering system.
2. Is my child expected to wear a mask while at camp? Who will provide the mask?
In accordance with Halton Public Health regulations, TinkerLab no longer requires all adults or children to wear a face mask or covering while in the studio.
3. If a member of our family comes into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 can my child still attend camp?
Children are welcome to attend camp as long as they are negative for Covid and do not have any ill symptoms.
4. What happens if someone in the camp develops symptoms of COVID-19?
If a child attends camp and during his/her time at camp receives a positive COVID-19 test TinkerLab will contact Halton Public Health and follow all recommendations set out.
Children will not be able to attend camp if he/she has any of the following:
-elevated temperate over 38.0 degrees C.
-acute cold (severe green nasal discharge and/or severe coughing)
-undiagnosed or contagious skin rash or infection
-lice, ringworm or other bodily infestations
-if the child is lethargic and cannot participate in the usual daily routine.
-vomiting
-diarrhea
*A sick child needs to be symptom free or on antibiotics (prescribed by a doctor) for 24 hours before returning to TinkerLab for all illnesses.
5. How will meals and snacks be delivered at camp to ensure safety?
All children bring their own snacks and lunches to camp every day. Desks are cleaned and sanitized prior to the start of every snack and lunch.
6. What will happen if TinkerLab is forced to close due to COVID-19 or another emerging respiratory virus?
If TinkerLab is forced to close due to COVID-19 or another emerging respiratory virus parents will be able to use the fees already paid (for in studio camps) for programming between January 1st, 2024 and December 31st, 2024. Refunds will not be issued to families if camps are required to close due to COVID-19 or another emerging respiratory virus. Unused fees can be used for any type of programming activity including camps, birthday parties (in studio, at home or virtual) or classes before December 31st, 2024.
7. Can I receive a refund if my child is sick?
Due to staffing arrangements and material cost and preparation we do not provide a refund if your child is sick. Camp sessions can be transferred to family or friends without penalty or transfer fees.
8. What happens if it rains?
TinkerLab is an indoor camp. Our camp runs rain or shine. We do go outside each day if the weather permits but in the event of rain or extreme weather we are able to stay inside (and dry!)
9. What does my child need to bring to camp?
All children are required to bring two snacks, a full lunch, refillable water bottle and a complete change of clothes EVERY DAY. We also ask that you send closed-toe walking shoes. We do go outside most days and children need to have comfortable outdoor gear for outdoor play - winter wear is important for camps hosted October - April and sun protection for camps hosted May - September. Please send your child wearing clothes that can get dirty and stained. We love to get messy and use a variety of mixed media art materials, glue, etc.
10. My child is not yet 4. Can they still attend camp?
Summer Camps fall under Ontario's Child Care legislation and cannot accept children under the age of 4. Please contact us to chat about alternative options for your child.
11. Sunscreen? Bug Spray? What should we send? Can someone assist my young camper with these items?
We try to go outside every day. Please send sunscreen each day with your camper. Please apply sunscreen prior to leaving the house and we will apply sunscreen throughout the day. It is recommended that sunscreen contains UVA/UVB protection, broad spectrum. Please make sure this sunscreen is labeled with your child’s name and has no coconut and/or nut oils. We also highly recommend sending your child with bug spray, lotion or wipes. We have noticed an increase in mosquitos, black flies and other pesky creatures when we are outside and additional protection is important for your child. Our staff will remind children to put their sunscreen and bug spray on prior to going outside and they can also help with putting it on if needed.
12. What if I am late picking up?
We offer free extended care until 5:00 pm. Children will be registered in the extended care program to participate but we recognize that "things happen" and ask that you please contact the studio by phone or email if you are going to be late so we can engage your child in after care activities.