General Learning Objectives

Over nine immersive weeks
children will experience:

ExplorARTory - A/R/Tography for Young Minds

New to Metro Vancouver? Are you looking to explore and know more about Metro Vancouver? Then the Enableum wants you to join us this week!

Week 1 Public Arts Tour
June 30 to July 4 (4-Day Camp)

Week 2 Photography and Film
July 7 to July 11

Lights, camera, action!
Discover the art of photography in a week dedicated to exploring nature and capturing its sights and scenery.

Over one acoustically immersive week, learn how to capture and process audio recordings, explore acoustic ecology, and engage in creative sound arrangements.

Week 3 Sonic Recordings
July 14 to July 18

Week 4 Drawing
July 21 to July 25

Through guided sessions and hands-on experiences, you will learn fundamental concepts and techniques of drawing and sketching.

Dive into the use of colours, shapes, balance, focal points, and rhythm, learning not only the techniques behind painting but also how it serves as a tool for understanding and interpreting the world around us.

Week 5 Painting
July 28 to August 1

Week 6 Printmaking
August 5 to August 8 (4-Day Camp)

Carve unique stamps from clay, food scraps, and sponges, and experiment with textured prints by rubbing crayons or pencils on paper over varied surfaces.

Dive into the world of boundless creativity at our Mixed Media Summer Program Week! Over one inspiring week, experience and learn how to transform everyday materials into vibrant works of art by blending colour, texture, and technique.

Week 7 Mixed Media
August 11 to August 15

Week 8 Sculpting and Moulding
August 18 to August 22

Step into a world of tactile exploration at our Sculpting & Moulding Summer Program Week! This week, experience and learn to transform everyday materials into unique three-dimensional masterpieces.

Embark on an inspiring journey through public art at our Public Arts Tour Summer Camp! In the final week of our Summer ExploARTory program 2025, Enableum will take you on a journey to explore galleries, outdoor installations, and embark on self-guided art walks, discovering creativity in unexpected places.

Week 9 Public Arts Tour
August 25 - August 29

Each week is a new chapter in their journey as an A/R/Tographer, empowering them to see critically, think creatively, and make their unique mark on the world. Join us for a summer where curiosity leads to creation!