Top Cartooning camps for 2023/2024

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Cartooning camps are for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to high schoolers. These camps allow your child to develop and cultivate essential skills in an exciting art form. They also offer a fun and engaging creative outlet. Read more

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    Programs offering Cartooning as an activity (25 results)

    Camps and programs below offer a variety of activities that includes cartooning.

    DAY CAMP
    Visual Arts

    Crafty Campers
    Dec 27 - Dec 29, 2023
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 6 to 10 (Coed)
    • From $240
    MississaugaOntario

    Unleash imagination at our camp, inspiring budding crafters! Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre2406-102023-12-01,10,5,9,296,363,297,173,355,123,333,174,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Traditional

    Summer Camp
    Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $380
    OakvilleOntario

    Community camp feel with a variety of awesome outdoor activities! Visit website

    Adventure Valley3804-122024-07-012024-08-01,282,5,258,22,71,138,37,175,38,70,288,265,59,361,10,9,296,173,340,123,67,177,276,1,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,26,54,63,251,27,28,29,30,35,161,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Visual Arts

    Da Vinci Art Camp
    Dec 27 - Dec 29, 2023
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    • From $240
    MississaugaOntario

    Unleash creativity, explore diverse mediums, and cultivate artistic skills in a supportive and enriching environment Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre2404-62023-12-01,10,5,9,296,363,297,173,355,123,333,174,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    CIT/LIT
    Traditional

    Leadership-in-Training Camp
    Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    • From $1,495
    OakvilleOntario

    Develop your transferable leadership skills in a safe space. Learn to work with children of all ages! Visit website

    Adventure Valley149512-142024-07-01,282,5,258,22,71,138,37,175,38,70,288,265,59,361,10,9,296,173,340,123,67,177,276,1,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,26,54,63,251,27,28,29,30,35,161,88,2,188,0,91,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Comic Art

    Manga Camp
    Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 11 (Coed)
    • From $436
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Manga Camp will explore gestures, energy, and anatomy of creating characters, in a fun environment. Visit website

    Crescent Camps4368-112024-07-012024-08-01,296,5,9,297,173,daycamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Portfolio | age 12-18
    Sep 05 - Dec 22, 2023
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $650
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    We design the program based on individual student strengths and the requirements of the schools to which students apply. Visit website

    LOLART SCHOOL65012-182023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,10,5,9,296,297,173,355,123,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Visual Art (4-8)
    Sep 11, 2023 - Jun 22, 2024
    • East-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 8 (Coed)
    • From $450
    TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario

    Our visual arts classes are characterized by excellence and individual expression. Visit website

    Canadian Contemporary School of Art4504-82023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,196,2,32,programclass,coed,
    Sep 05 - Dec 22, 2023
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 7 to 11 (Coed)
    • From $546
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Learners will develop the skills to showcase their imaginations through artistic techniques and various materials! Visit website

    LOLART SCHOOL5467-112023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,296,5,9,173,123,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Visual Art (9-12)
    Sep 11, 2023 - Jun 22, 2024
    • East-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $450
    TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario

    Our visual arts classes are characterized by excellence and individual expression. Visit website

    Canadian Contemporary School of Art4504-122023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,196,2,32,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Science

    Exploration Camp
    Jan 02 - Jan 05, 2024
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    • From $290
    MississaugaOntario

    Explore diverse themed days at Exploration Camp, igniting curiosity and imagination for young adventurers Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre2904-62024-01-01,170,6,256,5,133,337,10,9,296,173,355,123,333,174,24,2,270,357,50,356,316,144,267,7,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Arts

    ArtVenture Winter Camp
    Jan 02 - Jan 05, 2024
    • Vaughan, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $354
    VaughanOntario

    Give your child a winter adventure filled with art, nature and discovery! Visit website

    McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs3545-122024-01-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,333,172,daycamp,coed,
    VIRTUAL
    Drawing
    Animation

    Drawing Fundamentals
    Jul 07, 2023 - Mar 28, 2024
    • Online
    • Age 13 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $50
    Online

    This course provides students with the drawing skills needed to get accepted into Sheridan, Seneca and Calarts Animation. Visit website

    Animation, Architecture and Illustration Summer Art Camp by PortPrep5013-192023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,337,5,197,345,10,9,296,297,173,295,178,177,364,virtualprogram,coed,
    • Online
    • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $160
    Online

    Budding Genius Academy has everything to help your children to succeed during this new academic year. Enroll them today! Visit website

    Budding Genius 1604-192023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01,10,5,9,296,173,123,302,177,178,349,334,180,354,331,332,304,67,159,351,301,179,365,196,2,32,195,20,79,130,50,314,268,271,19,181,virtualprogram,coed,
    Jan 13 - May 18, 2024
    • Vaughan, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $256
    VaughanOntario

    Creative exploration of art mediums, skill development, cultivation of art appreciation and an intro to the art of Canada. Visit website

    McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs2565-122024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01,10,5,9,296,297,173,123,programclass,coed,
    Jan 10 - Mar 13, 2024
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 6 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $375
    CalgaryAlberta

    Children will focus on a different project every week! Visit website

    Paint ur Art Out3756-92024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,10,5,9,296,297,173,355,123,333,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Traditional
    Survival Skills

    STEAM – Focused AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
    Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 30, 2023
    • Newmarket, ON
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • From $99
    NewmarketOntario

    Hive5 after-school program emphasizes improving 5 different IQ & EQ skills based on STEAM knowledge. Visit website

    Hive5 Child Learning and Creative Center994-142022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,298,6,133,5,10,9,296,297,355,123,334,177,180,332,305,67,159,129,2,270,357,50,130,316,137,314,268,19,319,1,188,0,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    STEAM

    WINTER CAMP
    Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 30, 2023
    • Newmarket, ON
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • From $99
    NewmarketOntario

    If you are working at Christmas time keep the kids happy and engaged with our fun Christmas camp! Visit website

    Hive5 Child Learning and Creative Center994-142022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,298,6,133,5,10,9,296,297,355,123,334,177,180,332,305,67,159,129,2,270,357,50,130,316,137,314,268,19,319,1,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Traditional

    Maverick Camp
    Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $600
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    From Sports to Arts to Off-Site Water-Based Specialty Camp our Maverick camp allows campers to have a well-rounded experience Visit website

    Bayview Glen Camp60010-132024-07-012024-08-01,256,5,133,154,22,257,259,258,165,70,288,265,289,59,10,9,296,363,297,173,123,333,343,177,67,135,2,24,357,50,356,182,130,316,267,317,7,314,268,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,15,322,16,201,25,56,64,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Kids Art Club: Winter edition
    Jan 09 - Mar 12, 2024
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $375
    CalgaryAlberta

    After school kids club starts this January! Visit website

    Paint ur Art Out37510-132024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,10,5,9,296,297,173,355,123,333,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Arts

    Kids Art Club
    Oct 11 - Dec 13, 2023
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 6 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $375
    CalgaryAlberta

    In this 10 week kids art club your child will learn a wide variety of art. Focusing on a different project every week. Visit website

    Paint ur Art Out3756-92023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,333,196,2,32,172,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Holiday Week Art Camp
    Jan 02 - Jan 05, 2024
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $280
    CalgaryAlberta

    Kids Holiday Art Week is 4 days and starts at 8:30am-4:30pm. Kids will create a variety of different mediums everyday. Visit website

    Paint ur Art Out2805-122024-01-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,333,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Traditional

    Trailblazer Camp
    Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $600
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Watch out world… BVG Trailblazers are discovering who they are and what makes them unique and amazing! Visit website

    Bayview Glen Camp6007-92024-07-012024-08-01,256,5,133,154,22,257,259,258,165,70,288,265,289,59,10,9,296,363,297,173,123,333,343,177,67,135,2,24,357,50,356,182,130,316,267,317,7,314,268,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,15,322,16,201,25,56,64,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Visual Arts

    Kids Art Club: Winter Edition
    Jan 13 - Mar 09, 2024
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 6 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $195
    CalgaryAlberta

    5 week art club Saturdays for ages 6-12 Visit website

    Paint ur Art Out1956-122024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,10,5,9,296,173,355,123,programclass,coed,
    Sep 11 - Dec 08, 2023
    • Online
    • Age 13 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $998
    Online

    master the basics of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering and animation for 3D film production Visit website

    Digital Media Academy Vancouver99813-182023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,10,5,9,296,173,364,177,178,159,virtualprogram,coed,
    Sep 11 - Dec 08, 2023
    • Online
    • Age 13 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $998
    Online

    This course provides an introduction to game design using an awesome drag-and-drop building game called Roblox! Visit website

    Digital Media Academy Vancouver99813-182023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,10,5,9,296,173,364,177,178,349,343,159,351,virtualprogram,coed,

    Cartooning camps near you

    As cartooning increases in popularity, the list of cartooning camps is growing across the country. Below, find your city and options close to you.

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    More than just summer camp

    For those deeply interested in cartooning, there are other ways to learn and develop this skill, beyond summer camp, which may dominate the list above. Programs run year round and overnight camps offer some deep immersion in this art form. Use our site to find different options below.

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    Other camps you might look at

    Cartooning is one among a rapidly growing list of arts-focused camps. If your child is interested in cartooning, you might also look into the following.

    Animation camps: Offer curriculum and teaching in specialized animation programs, software, techniques, and topics.

    Visual arts camps: Focus on the fine arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and fashion.

    Graphic design camps and programs: teach kids basics in real-world design and presentation including design for logos, flyers, and more.

    Writing and journalism camps: teach and develop various writing skills, for both fiction and non-fiction, such as grammar, punctuation, clarity, creativity, stylistics, and engagement.

    Video game design camps: Kids learn different types of design and function, creation of 3-D characters, lighting, sound effects, and programming with the best tools and technologies available today.

    Skills learned at cartooning camps

    Cartooning camps enable kids to acquire critical knowledge and skills. This can be useful during childhood, the teen years, and throughout one’s life. It can also open up interesting career opportunities. 

    Here are some skills and knowledge your child may acquire at a cartooning camp:

    • Drawing fundamentals such as perspective, linework, and colouring techniques
    • Caricature
    • Character and design
    • Visual storytelling
    • Storyboarding
    • Pencilling
    • Cartooning media

    Depending on the level and focus of the camp, your child may also learn some other important stuff: 

    • Digital animation
    • Writing basics
    • Comic book writing
    • Inking with a brush
    • Thumbnailing layouts
    • The history of cartooning
    • Visual storytelling in cinema

    Benefits of cartooning camps

    As mentioned, cartooning camps help kids acquire pivotal knowledge and skills. This can inspire your child, open up creative outlets, and shape their educational and personal development.

    Beyond these, there are numerous other potential perks of these camps. They include:

    Possible career trajectories of cartooning camps

    Most cartooning camps have an eye to the present and future. They provide kids with flexible learning options to pursue current interests. But they also often give them specific pathways to pursue educational opportunities.

    Many cartooning camps also open the door to potential career paths. Here is a list of possibilities provided by Raise Me - Careers:

    Common careers for cartoonists

    • Book illustrator
    • Caricature artist
    • Comic book artist
    • Comic illustrator
    • Editorial cartoonist
    • Illustrator
    • Political cartoonist
    • Sketch artist
    • Tattoo artist

    Less common careers for cartoonists

    • Fashion illustrator
    • Medical and science illustrator
    • Video artist
    • Multimedia artist and animator
    • Digital animator
    • Graphic designer
    • Creative director
    • Industrial designer
    • Videographer
    • Video game designer
    • Concept artist
    • VFX artist

    Choosing the right cartooning camp for your child

    What’s the best way to choose the right cartooning camp for your child? First, think more seriously about them: their age, experience, interests, and goals. 

    • Is your child aiming to just learn the basics of cartooning? Or are they looking to take an important step towards a career in this field? 
    • Do they want to focus on a specific area of cartooning, such as comic book illustration? Or are they looking to acquire a more general background?

    Then, of course, you should look closely at the camps themselves. Talk to directors and staff, and visit camps whenever possible. Learn as much as you can about each camp to gauge whether it’s the right fit for your child.

    Here are some key questions to get you started:

    • What courses/programs do you offer?
    • What level (e.g., introductory, intermediate, advanced) are they at?
    • What exactly do they cover?
    • What’s your teaching/instructional approach?
    • Do children work more independently or collaboratively?
    • What skills can I expect my child to come away with?
    • What qualifications do the instructors have?
    • What facilities and equipment do you use?

    You may then need to delve deeper. For instance, if it’s a camp focusing on visual storytelling, you may ask the following questions:

    • How do you teach visual storytelling?
    • Is there a specific approach you use?
    • Does my child need any specific background in this area?
    • How might this skill help my child?
    • What careers might this skill provide the basis for?

    For further guidance on choosing the right camp for your child, check out the following resources:

    Looking to do more research?

    Camp might seem like an easy decision, but it’s not. There are many types of camps—in fact, there are many types of cartooning camps! It’s best to get a sense of the landscape before you make your decision. A great place to start is the Our Kids camp expo, held each winter in Toronto. You’ll find many camps there, including cartooning camps, and you can speak with directors, staff, and campers. We also offer valuable information sessions at the expo.

    Finally, to learn more about cartooning, check out the following sources:

    CoolCartooning.com: What is cartooning?
    Norman Rockwell Museum: Cartooning
    Making Comics: Introduction to cartooning


    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Cartooning camps are there?
    There are 25 programs offering cartooning as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

    What are the fees to attend Cartooning camps?
    Fees for programs offering cartooning as an activity range from $50 to $1,824 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    Where can parents meet with Cartooning camps?
    Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.


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