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.

Events & Programs

9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop
Beyond the Attic Genealogy Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
  • An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions

Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.