Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 2
6-10 July 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
In-person Program
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics Camp
Ridley’s art camp combines ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting with guided projects, personalized feedback and a showcase of original work.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Campers ages 13-16
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-16
Location / Region
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$450
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
Art
Class size: Maximum 20 campers
Meals: Daily hot lunch
Outcome: Original-work showcase
Campus experience: 90-acre Ridley College campus
Tutor support: Personalized instructor feedback
Daily hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics summary
Ridley’s focused art camp explores ceramics, sculpture, pastel drawing, linography and painting through practical creative work.
Campers combine guided and independent projects with daily workshops, peer collaboration and personalized feedback, then present original pieces in a final showcase.
It suits students who want to experiment across several media while developing their own artistic voice.
What is Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics Camp?
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics Camp is a focused creative offering within Ridley College’s Explorers Camps. Students explore ceramics, sculpture, pastel drawing, linography and painting through practical projects that investigate texture, form and color.
The experience combines instructor-led workshops with independent work and opportunities to collaborate with peers. Personalized feedback helps campers refine their techniques and develop an artistic voice. A concluding showcase brings their original work together.
Why Succeed highlights Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics
The mix of ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting lets campers compare several ways of making art.
Guided and independent projects balance instruction with room for personal creative decisions.
Personalized instructor feedback gives students a practical way to refine their techniques.
A final showcase gives the creative work a clear purpose and a tangible finish.
Small groups and on-campus nursing support provide useful reassurance for families.
Who is Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics for?
Best for
Students who enjoy making art, want to explore several media and would value individual feedback alongside independent projects.
Not ideal if
You want to spend the entire camp on one technique or prefer activities without collaborative work and a concluding showcase.
Is Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics worth it?
This camp is a worthwhile option for students who want concentrated creative practice with feedback rather than simply a list of art activities. Guided projects, independent work and a final showcase create a clear progression from experimenting to presenting original pieces.
The trade-off is breadth: working across five techniques in one week leaves limited time for deep specialization. Families should judge the value by the camper’s interest in those media and comfort with a full weekday schedule.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$450; includes Daily skill-building workshops., Guided and independent art projects., Personalized instructor feedback., An original-work showcase., Daily hot lunch., A Camp Ridley T-shirt..
Meals
Daily hot lunch
Supervision or safety information
Camp Ridley provides full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics need?
Effort level
Moderate, with full camp days and independent creative work.
Best started
Begin planning several weeks before your chosen session to arrange daily travel and any extended care.
Main challenge
Applying feedback while making your own creative decisions.
Typical preparation
Choose a session that fits your family’s weekday schedule.
Share medical, dietary and accessibility needs during registration.
Reserve extended care in advance if your family needs it.
Pack two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle each day.
Useful if
You want to discover which artistic media you most enjoy.
What do students do on Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics?
You explore different artistic media through skill-building workshops and guided and independent projects. Instructor feedback and peer collaboration support your work toward a final showcase.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Practice techniques in ceramics, sculpture, pastel drawing, linography and painting.
- 2
Explore texture, form and color through guided and independent projects.
- 3
Use personalized instructor feedback to refine your techniques.
- 4
Collaborate with peers during creative activities.
- 5
Present original works in the concluding showcase.
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 4
20-24 July 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 7
10-14 August 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
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Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 2 | 6-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 4 | 20-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics — Week 7 | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Campers ages 13-16.
How much does Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics cost?
Program fee
$450 — CAD; one five-day session.
Funding or discounts
- Combined extended care: $50 — Optional weekly before and after care; advance registration required.
- Before care only: $30 — Optional care, 7:30-8:30 a.m.; CAD.
- After care only: $30 — Optional care, 4:00-5:30 p.m.; CAD.
What's included
Daily skill-building workshops., Guided and independent art projects., Personalized instructor feedback., An original-work showcase., Daily hot lunch., A Camp Ridley T-shirt.
How to apply to Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics
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Use Ridley’s official CampBrain summer-camp registration portal.
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Select Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics and your chosen session.
- 3
Share relevant medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral information during registration.
- 4
Register for optional extended care in advance if needed.
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What does Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Ceramics and sculpture
Explore texture and form through ceramics and sculpture projects.
Pastel drawing
Practice pastel drawing while exploring color in creative projects.
Linography
Explore linography as part of the camp’s range of artistic techniques.
Painting
Develop painting techniques through guided and independent creative work.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Regular arrival is 8:30-9:00 a.m. at B Squad, in front of Lower School.
Camp programming
Camp runs 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with art workshops, projects and peer collaboration.
Lunch
A hot buffet lunch is served in the dining hall.
Pickup
Regular pickup runs 3:30-4:00 p.m.; optional after care continues until 5:30 p.m.
Who teaches on Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics?
Art instructors provide personalized feedback to help campers refine techniques and develop their artistic voice. Camp Ridley instructors are trained, hold standard first aid, CPR and AED certification, and have passed police record checks.
Day camp groups have no more than 20 campers.
Where do students stay on Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics?
Non-residential plan
- Day camp experience: Campers attend on Ridley College’s campus and return home each afternoon.
- Dining-hall lunch: Daily hot lunches include meat and vegetarian choices, a sandwich and salad bar, and fresh fruit.
- Health and campus support: Full-time nursing staff, 24/7 campus security and advance-booked extended care support families.
Campers bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle daily.
What happens after Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop original work across several artistic media.
Refine techniques through personalized feedback.
Build a more individual artistic voice.
Present creative work in a concluding showcase.
Where does Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics take place?
The camp takes place at Ridley College, 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, in Canada’s Niagara Region. The 90-acre campus includes facilities for arts, academics, athletics and recreation.
Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics FAQs
Campers explore ceramics, sculpture, pastel drawing, linography and painting through guided and independent projects.
Instructors provide personalized feedback to help campers refine techniques and develop their artistic voice.
Campers produce original artwork through guided and independent projects. The week concludes with a showcase of their work.
Programming runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular drop-off is 8:30-9:00 a.m., and pickup is 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Hot lunches are provided in the dining halls. Campers have meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fresh fruit; they should bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Before care runs 7:30-8:30 a.m., and after care runs 4:00-5:30 p.m. Advance registration is required; the combined weekly fee is $50 CAD.
Camp Ridley day camp groups have no more than 20 campers and use low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Camp Ridley provides full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- How to Choose the Right Summer Camp in Niagara for your Child | News | Ridley College
- Boarding Camps | Ridley College
- Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
- Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
- Explorers Camps (Ages 13 to 16) | Ridley College
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