Summer Camp - Week 3 (Ages 5-7 years) FULL

Date: Jul 22 - Jul 26
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Everywhere
CAMP

Each week is full of exploration, creativity, and fun! Activities focus on creative expression through daily themes as campers find inspiration in exhibitions and collections. Outside play and short field trips within walking distance to The Rooms are also part of daily camp activities as weather permits.

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 12, 2024 at 10:00 am and will be online only.

TO REGISTER:

1. Click the blue "Buy Tickets" button on this page (this button will go live at 10 am on March 12). If you are registering multiple children for the same camp week, you can select multiple tickets.

2. Purchase that ticket, this is your camp registration fee.

3. After purchasing, please download this REGISTRATION FORM and send the completed form to roomsorders@therooms.ca to complete your registration.

Campers will:

Explore a variety of materials and media related to drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting
Spend time engaging with objects, reproduction artifacts, and journaling
Visit art exhibitions, museum galleries, archives, and behind the scenes vaults
Participate in outdoor games and creative movement activities
Experience hands-on fun with history, music, and nature
Learn art and heritage skills from special guests

Camp Details:

Sessions run Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm (drop off between 8:45 am and 9 am and pick up between 4 pm and 4:30 pm. Cannot accommodate earlier drop-offs or later pick-ups).
Cost: $225 per week + HST
10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
Camp registration is non-refundable
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 12, 2024 at 10:00 am.

Camp Schedule:

Camp 1: July 8-12 (Ages 5-7 years)*
Camp 2: July 15-19 (Ages 8-10 years)
Camp 3: July 22-26 (Ages 5-7 years)*
Camp 4: July 29 – August 2 (Ages 8-10 years)
No Camp Augst 5 - 9
Camp 5: August 12-16 (Ages 11-12 years)
Camp 6: August 19-23 (Ages 5-7 years)*

Note: *children must have completed a full year of Kindergarten / suited for children going into grade 1 in September 2024. Camp will go ahead on holiday Mondays.

Today's Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday Drawing at the Rooms

Your Friday’s Just Got Creative

Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance!

Join us in a welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building our skills and own drawing style. From investigating the intricate details of our natural history collection to learning and drawing from our gallery exhibitions.

What to Expect:

• A supportive space to learn, share, and enjoy art together

• Guided exercises with an experienced instructor

• Tips and techniques for all skill levels

• Quality drawing supplies provided (or bring your favorite sketchbook!)

No pressure, just possibilities. Come for the art, stay for the conversation.

Cost: $25 per session plus HST. 10% discount for members. Reserve your spot today online or by calling (709) 757-8090

Let’s draw together at The Rooms!

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Auks, Wolves, and Whales: A Guided Tour

What fills the void when a species disappears?
Legends from the past and lessons for the future.

Step into our Connections Gallery and hear the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and endangered whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones.

Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, and get hands on with remarkable specimens. Then, stand in awe before The Earth, Our Mother, Billy Gauthier’s breathtaking sculpture carved from the skull of a fin whale.

Join us for an unforgettable experience where science meets storytelling and leave inspired, with a deeper love for the rich natural history of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Included in the cost of admission. This tour is suitable for all ages and includes unique specimens not currently on display.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm