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 November 25th P.A. Day will be our annual Gingerbread House making workshop. All children will build a keepsake Gingerbread House and decorate an edible House as well. This workshop is hosted to children 4-10 years.
Monday, April 24th
"Fairy Gardens"
Monday, June 5th
"Beach Life"
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 = $10.00 per day/child
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm = $10.00 per day/child
March Break Camps
Keep your kiddos engaged over the March Break with a day at our camp! Each camp day is themed with one of our super popular camps and includes a variety of art projects, science experiments, and engineering challenges that spark creativity and imagination in your young tinkerer. Join us for a day or for the entire week!
Children 4 - 10 years of age.
Come back January 2nd, 2024 for next year's awesome March Break Camp!
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
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
Our Traditional In-Studio Summer Camps are themed weekly and hosted to children 4-10 years of age. This camp is perfect for children looking for some hands-on creative fun. While each week is planned according to theme, we like to “go with the flow” and often add, modify or change activities in accordance with what the campers express interest in. Your child will participate in daily indoor art projects, science experiments, and engineering challenges as well as daily outdoor cooperative games and nature activities.
July 3rd - July 7th
Rainbows & Unicorns
Magic! This camp will be magic! Rainbow art using a wide range of mixed media materials. Unicorn creations to wear, hang, and snuggle.
July 10th - July 14th
Dinosaur Camp
Dig into the past and discover ancient ecosystems, the fiercest predators and the largest animals that have ever existed!
July 17th - July 21st
Potions and Slime
We’re mixing up a fun week of camp with all kinds of ooey gooey concoctions!
July 24th - July 28th
Architecture Design (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 31st - August 4th
Glow Camp
Let's glow crazy this week with all things glow-in-the-dark! Slime, painting, signs - we're doing a little of everything in the dark this week!
August 8th - August 11th *4 Day Camp
Silly Circuits
Join us as we explore the fun world of electronics! We will be adding lights, sounds and action to our art and engineering creations this week.
August 14th - August 18th
Doll House 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! We will also create solar ovens, learn to finger knit, and tye dye!
August 21st - August 25th
Glow Camp
Let's glow crazy this week with all things glow-in-the-dark! Slime, painting, signs - we're doing a little of everything in the dark this week!
August 28th - September 1st
Potions and Slime
We’re mixing up a fun week of camp with all kinds of ooey gooey conctions!
Traditional In-Studio
CAMP PRICING
Half Days 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$245.00 +HST / Weekly
$50.00 +HST / Daily
Full Days 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$305.00 +HST / Weekly
$70.00 +HST / Daily
Before Care 8:00 am - 9:00 am
$40.00/week/family
After Care 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$40.00/week/family
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 in June.
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 30 days prior to the start of camp, after this date fees will not be refunded. Cancellations made within 30 days of the start of camp will not be refunded.
*Due to staffing arrangements and material preparation, we cannot issue refunds within 30 days of the start of camp, however we do have a Health Policy that allows families to use their missed camp day(s).
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. Please read our Safety Plan to review our health refund policy and the precautions we are taking to ensure a healthy and safe program for your child.
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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. We encourage children to wear a mask but understand that many children are not comfortable with wearing a mask at this time. We do have paper masks that are available for all children and adults and these can be decorated (to make wearing the masks a little more fun).
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. *Families can use the health refund policy or transfer their registration to a friend or family member.
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, 2023 and December 31st, 2023. Refunds will not be issued to families if camps are required to close due to COVID-19. Unused fees can be used for any type of programming activity including camps, birthday parties (in studio, at home or virtual) or classes.
7. Can I receive a refund if my child is sick?
We want to assure families that they will not be charged for missing camp due to illness. It is the policy of TinkerLab that if a child is unable to participate in camp programming then he/she will be able to make up the missed day by December 31st, 2023 in any of our camps (based on availability). Parents/guardians must contact the studio prior to the start of the day to notify the staff of an absence. This refund can be used for up to 2 missed camp days in any one full week of registered camp (full day or half day) during the summer. PA Days and single day camps (Winter Break Camp or March Break Camp) are not eligible for refunds due to illness. *Camp sessions can be transferred to family or friends without penalty.
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 shoes for outdoor play. 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.