Best Edmonton Summer Camp for Tweens & Teens
From making a 3D printed lamp, to skills like pottery and photography, song writing and producing a theatre production from the ground up - there are fantastic options for Edmonton summer camps for teens! There’s leadership learning, jewelry and metal crafting and so many different interests for Edmonton teens to explore through Edmonton summer camp experiences.
Best 2024 Edmonton Summer Camps for Teens & Tweens
Grindstone: Reel Teens
Ages: Teen
grindstone and FAVA have come together to create a two-week summer camp for Edmonton teens to immerse themselves in the process of moving making, creating, directing and acting-in, their own short film.
‘The Bunker’: Leadership Camp
Ages: 12-17
This two-week camp for youth aged 12-17 includes field trips, games, bonding and opportunities to serve at local organizations while having fun and building leadership skills. The leadership academy provides practical knowledge from community leaders to build leadership skills in local youth.
Pottery Camp for Teens
Ages 13-17
Learn the fundamentals of handbuilding and wheelwork. You will build a variety of handbuilding projects throughout the week and get to practise some basic skills on the pottery wheel.
Make a 3D Printed Lamp
Ages: 8-14
Apprentices will work with key STEAM skills to create their own RGB lamp. Using a combination of coding, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and circuit-building, they’ll plan, design, and build a creation straight out of their imagination. During this camp, they’ll take their builds all the way from a pen-and-paper concept to a fully functional light feature, which they can proudly bring home at the end of the week. Let’s get building!
Beginner Song Writing Camp
Ages 13-17
Learn how to build a simple song from the ground up, complete with lyrics, melody, and chords, using either the guitar or ukulele. Explore different song forms and practice the art of generating many ideas with the goal of editing them down to the best ones.
Jewelry Metalsmithing Camp
Ages 13-17
Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own jewelry? Learn how to operate tools and machines safely to create two unique jewelry projects using brass or copper materials. Working with the instructor, learn to solder, file, and polish your own custom jewelry.
Photography Exploration Camp
Ages 13-17
Learn how to take brilliant photos in a variety of settings both indoors and out. Practice taking photos of friends, family, and pets using a variety of lighting. Learn the fundamentals of photography by reviewing aperture, shutter speed, and composition. Practice using special effects and mirrors to create unique images. Participants must bring their own camera for this course.
Ukulele Camp
Ages 11-14
Introduce your child to the Ukulele in a fun group setting! Campers will learn basic ukulele techniques, a few simple pieces, and general music skills such as rhythm, pitch, and patterns.