Maple Ridge Winter 2026 Arts Program Guide

Unleash your creativity, build friendships, and enjoy kid-tastic fun at our Spring Break Camps! SPRING CAMPS

FULL WEEK CAMPS

JEWELRY MAKING CAMP Age: 10Y-15Y Learn all about tools, beading, special techniques and more to design your own beautiful and unique jewelry! Throughout the week, students will make different styles of bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings that can be worn or given as a gift. Let your creativity and personal style shine through with the art of jewelry-making. INSTRUCTOR: NICOLE GIESBRECHT LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92216 POTTERY WHEEL BONANZA Age: 10Y-15Y Take a spin on the wheel in this wheel throwing class for older students. This class is suitable for both beginners and for returning pottery enthusiasts. Students will be encouraged to focus on shape and technique development and only fire their best work. SCRATCH COSTUME FEATURE Age: 7Y-10Y Explore Scratch’s Costume tools to create and customize characters, backgrounds, and props. Bring your imagination to life through digital art! Students will bring their own laptop to this class. Limited laptops available by request, please email theact@ mapleridge.ca INSTRUCTOR: KIDS INNOVATIVE LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92210 WEARABLE WONDERS Age: 6Y-10Y Turn everyday items into unique works of art in this hands-on, style-filled camp. Design your own tie-dye t-shirt, silkscreen a stylish tote bag, and craft colorful beads to make personalized necklaces and bracelets. Create pieces you’ll love to wear and share! What to Bring: A solid white or light-colored cotton t-shirt to transform into your masterpiece. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $215 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92215

INTRO TO MICRO:BIT Age: 8Y-12Y Using the latest micro:bit technology, this beginner program is the best way to get started on the elements of software and hardware programming. The micro:bit is a mini-computer chip that can be programmed to perform a number of tasks. we’ll learn about the fundamentals of programming using block-coding formats and create their own game projects. Students will bring their own laptop to this class. Limited laptops available by request, please email theact@mapleridge.ca

ARTRAGEOUS ART Age: 4Y-6Y

ARTrageous Art for preschoolers is BACK! Your preschooler will make a variety of mixed media art projects in this fun filled class. Please bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #91819 CIRCUS CAMP Run away and join the circus this Spring Break with West Coast Circus! This circus camp offers an introduction to the circus’ most popular disciplines, including aerial silks, dance trapeze, aerial hoop, tumbling, juggling and much more! No experience required. All skill levels welcome! Please wear comfortable, form-fitting athletic clothes. No zippers, buttons, or snaps. Long hair must be tied back. INSTRUCTOR: WEST COAST CIRCUS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $205 | SESSIONS: 5 Age: 8Y-14Y M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #91821 Age: 6Y-10Y M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #91822 CREATIVE DIGITAL ART Age: 12Y-15Y Dive into digital art! In these media art sessions, students will explore the elements and principles of design used by great artists. Students will experiment with free-hand digital drawing, photo editing, typography and video manipulation using computers to create digital art. Students will bring their own laptop to this class. Limited laptops available by request, please email theact@mapleridge.ca MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92211 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 23 - MAR 27 #92212 FUN WITH HANDBUILDING CLAY TECHNIQUES Age: 6Y-9Y Get creative and discover the medium of clay using hand building techniques. Students will be introduced to slab work, coil work, and pinch work. Using these techniques along with their imagination and creativity, students will create their own animals, planters, bowls, holders, and wall hangings. All clay pieces will be painted with colourful glazes and fired in our kilns. No previous experience working with clay is required. INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $215 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92214 INSTRUCTOR: KIDS INNOVATIVE LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM

INSTRUCTOR: KIDS INNOVATIVE LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM

MAR 23 - MAR 27 #92213

SOAPSTONE CARVING FOR KIDS Age: 8Y-12Y

Explore the creative process of stone carving step-by step in this safe and fun art camp! Students will work on a range of projects throughout the week such as animal statues, pendants and more, taking each piece from raw stone to a beautiful and smooth object. All supplies are included.

INSTRUCTOR: ERIN LARSEN LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $175 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM SUNSHINE KIDS CAMP Age: 5Y-9Y

MAR 23 - MAR 27 #91816

This is an exciting opportunity for students to explore and create with a variety of art materials. Students will get a chance to develop their art skills and expand their imagination. Art activities include painting, collage, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Wear clothes that can get messy and come ready for fun! INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM TEXTILE ART CAMP Age: 12Y-15Y

MAR 23 - MAR 27 #91820

From fixing, revamping or creating new designs the world of textiles and sewing can be a great way to express your own personal style. In this beginners course you will learn felting, hand sewing, embroidery, beading and more to create a mini felted

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM

pillow and an embroidered purse. INSTRUCTOR: NICOLE GIESBRECHT LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 1:00PM - 4:00PM

MAR 16 - MAR 20 #91818

ART EXPLORERS Age: 5Y-9Y

MAR 16 - MAR 20 #92221

This is an exciting opportunity to explore and create with a variety of art materials. Art activities include painting, collage, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Creative play will round out the fun. Bring a paint shirt. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 5 M-F 9:00AM - 12:00PM MAR 23 - MAR 27 #91817