Summer Camp (August 21 - August 25) Grades 1 - 3 FULL
Date: Aug 21
- Aug 25
8:30 am
- 4:30 pm
Where: Everywhere
CAMP
August 21 - 25 is for campers going into grades 1 - 3 in September 2023.
Experience a week full of exploration, creativity, and fun! Activities focus on creative expression through daily themes as campers find inspiration in exhibitions and collections.
SOLD OUT. To be placed on a waitlist call 709 757 8090
Campers will:
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Explore a variety of materials and media related to drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting
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Spend time engaging with objects, reproduction artifacts, and journaling
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Visit art exhibitions, museum galleries, archives, and behind the scenes vaults
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Participate in outdoor games and creative movement activities
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Experience hands-on fun with history, music, and nature
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Learn art and heritage skills from special guests
CAMP DETAILS:
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Sessions run Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm (drop off between 8:30 am and 9 am and pick up between 4 pm and 4:30 pm)
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Cost: $225 per week
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10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
2023 Dates:
July 10 – 14 (Grades 1 – 3)
July 17 – 21 (Grades 4 – 6)
July 31 – August 4 (Grades 7 - 8)
August 7 – 11 (Grades 1 – 3)
August 14 – 18 (Grades 4 - 6)
August 21 – 25 (Grades 1 - 3)
Refund/Cancellation policy:
Registration may be cancelled up to 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of camp for a full refund. Cancellations made or requested after 14 days and at least 7 days prior to the start of the camp will be refunded the amount paid minus a $40 administration fee per child. Cancellations made or requested less than 7 days prior to the start of the camp will be refunded 50% of the total cost. The Rooms reserves the right to cancel camps due to insufficient registration. In the event of this, parents of registrants will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War
April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and find out about their stories, experiences, and roles.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with Collections Manager Wade Greeley on this exclusive members-only tour of the museum vault!
Wade will showcase historical artwork in the museum’s collection, from 19th-century portraits to ship paintings, by sharing the journey of these artifacts into the collection and the methods used to preserve them. Discover the history of the paintings in the museum’s collection and explore artifacts rarely seen by the public.
Cost: $20 plus HST. Registration will open at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Secure your spot by calling (709) 757-8090.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with Collections Manager Wade Greeley on this exclusive members-only tour of the museum vault!
Wade will showcase historical artwork in the museum’s collection, from 19th-century portraits to ship paintings, by sharing the journey of these artifacts into the collection and the methods used to preserve them. Discover the history of the paintings in the museum’s collection and explore artifacts rarely seen by the public.
Cost: $20 plus HST. Registration will open at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Secure your spot by calling (709) 757-8090.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to 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, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
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Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
Join us for a screening of the critically acclaimed film Skeet, produced by Mary Sexton, directed by Nik Sexton and featuring a standout performance by Sean Dalton, earning him a Canadian Screen Award nomination, and the People’s Pick award at the 2025 Canadian Film Festival.
Synopsis:
After being released from prison, Billy Skinner returns to his low-income neighborhood, feeling like the area has changed dramatically and what was once a predominantly white neighbourhood is now mostly occupied by refugee families. 1h44m
Tickets: $13.50 plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.