Winter Camps 2024-25
Winter camps at The Art Spark are a special opportunity for your child to explore, create, brainstorm, and build during their winter break! Each day offers a fresh new camp, with a different theme to stimulate imagination and foster your child’s development. We have camps for Junior Sparklers (3-5 years), (4-5 years), and for Sparklers (5-10 & 6-10 years.)
Winter Camps Descriptions
Winter Camp Info
How much for camps cost?
-Camps cost $70 per half day of camp. If you wish to enroll your 6–10-year-old for the full day, simply enroll them for both AM and PM camps and pay for the lunch option. All camps increase to $90 per camp Dec 2, 2024.
-Campers can stay for the lunch hour if you select that option on their camp form. You may choose to add a lunch hour which is $11. If you would like your child to have pizza, clementines, and applesauce, you can select that for an additional $15. Pick-up for lunch is at 12:45.
Where are winter camps located?
-All winter camps are located at our 7809 Cooper Road studio. We are located on the second floor of the building and campers must go up steps to enter. When finding our studio, we have found it works best to use google maps. We are located above Elizabeth Grace homes.
How do I sign my child up?
-In order to secure a spot for winter camp, you must enroll your child through our website. Scroll down this page to view and fill out the form. Once the form is complete it will show you Payment options at Paypal. Please note that our camps tend to fill quickly and it’s best to register in the Fall to secure a spot.
Do I have to have a PayPal?
-It is not necessary to set up a Paypal account—you can use guest checkout and use a credit card. If you do not submit payment with the form immediately, please e-mail us (create@theartspark.com) with information on your payment method. Payment submitted as checks will be charged an additional $35 convenience fee. Forms submitted without payment are deleted within 10 days. If you filled out a form but didn’t pay and no longer wish for your child to attend, please send us an e-mail confirming this for our records.
-If you do not have a PayPal account, do not fear! You can easily use a credit card as well and check out as a guest. Just select the option circled in pink when you are prompted:
How do I enroll for camp?
-Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the enrollment form for all winter camps.
What makes your staff special?
-Teachers at The Art Spark all have a passion for teaching, art, & education. All teachers at The Art Spark have degrees or extensive experience pertaining to art and education. We truly love what we do-to learn more about our staff click here.
What if I need to cancel a camp(s)?
-Cancellation must happen two weeks prior to the camp your child is enrolled for. You will receive a full refund (minus the $15 cancellation fee per camp) if you cancel 2 weeks prior. If we are not notified of a cancellation two weeks prior to a camp, you will be billed the balance on your account. If the cancellation is due to illness, you can reschedule (if space is available) or have a credit.
My child is signed up for camp, what do I need to know for camp?
-We cannot wait for your child to ignite imagination at camp with us. Below is all the information you will need to send your child to camp at The Art Spark.
I can’t remember which camp I signed up for, how can I find my registration form?
-Search Winter Camp Formsite in your e-mail. It should come up! You can also check your spam folder.
Where are you located?
The Art Spark
7809 Cooper Road
Suite 200
Montgomery, OH 452452
How does pickup and dropoff work?
-Please note that drop off and pick-up will work best as a car line. Drop your child off at our door underneath the paint palette sign that says, “Classes, Camps, and Birthdays.” The doors will open 10 minutes before camp begins and an instructor will come outside to begin letting campers in. Only the first car in the car line is permitted to let their child out of the car. Once that child has entered the building, you may pull up. When you are first in the car line and adjacent to the studio door entrance, your child may exit from the passenger side of your vehicle and come through our door. If your child is unable to get out on that side, please park your car and walk them to the front door. If you would like to see our studio at drop off, please park in an unmarked spot in our parking lot. (Please do not park in other businesses marked spots.) If your child tends to have a difficult time at drop offs, we encourage you to do a quick drop off and utilize the car line option.
What should my child bring with them to camp?
-Snacks are now provided for all camps. Snack time is at 10:30 AM for the 9-Noon Campers and 2:30 PM for the 1-4 PM campers. Please make sure your child has breakfast or lunch and is fueled for camp! We have a lot to imagine and create and want to optimize our time.
What should my child wear?
-We cannot guarantee that paint will wash out of clothing. Please have your children dress in clothes that they feel free to create in! Suggestion: If your child has long hair, please put their hair back in a ponytail as we are sometimes painting on the floor with our hands, and it will be best to keep their hair out of their face.
What is your Behavior Policy?
Behavior Policy
We are so excited to have your child joining us for Art Spark camp! Our students will learn all about art and creativity while at the same time grow to be more independent. We know this can be a lot for them and always strive to teach with patience and kindness. We use a myriad of different art supplies with the children and as teachers we are sometimes handling hot glue guns, sharp scissors, box cutters, etc. We keep these away from the little ones, but if a student refuses to listen they could get hurt. We try to maintain an extremely safe atmosphere and listening to the teacher is number one in promoting a secure environment. To help create this environment, we ask that you speak to your child(ren) before class to encourage good listening, respect of the teacher and materials, importance of being kind to others, and staying with the teacher at all times. If your camper seems to be experiencing behavior issues we will follow our 1,2,3 policy below:
Step 1: Take action within the camp to change the behavior.
Step 2: If the behavior doesn’t positively change within the day, we will reach out to our student’s parent or guardian to address the issue. This might be in person after class, a text message, a phone call or an email.
Step 3: If said behavior continues to persist after we’ve talked to parent/ guardian, we will unfortunately have the student stop class and refund the remaining time.
Immediate Removal
Please, note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate aggressive behavior(i.e.hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) We will give the parent/ guardian a phone call to immediately remove the child and we will refund you. The purpose of this is to protect the rights of our teachers and the rights of other children who sometimes become victims of an aggressive child. As a general rule, aggressive behavior does not include running, sitting still, keeping hands to self, etc. in which occasional time-outs/ talks may be used. We hope this policy does not affect anyone, but we must protect the teacher’s rights and the rights of children in our care.
Please, also note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate volatile, loud and angry outbursts/ tantrums that can’t be contained in a timely matter. Unfortunately, we are not in a large enough space or have a large enough staff/ aides to help with these type of issues. If your child struggles with loud noises, transitions, group settings, etc. The Art Spark’s programs might not be right for them. If we see this happening we reserve the right to ask a parent/ guardian to immediately remove the child and you will receive a full refund.