This past weekend we hosted our first Creativity Camp for Families at Soho House Toronto. It was such a great event. We had kids of all ages, parents, grandparents, twins and sibling groups dancing, playing and collaging together. Though this weekend’s programming was aimed at kids aged 6-12 we had two super toddlers get in on the action and they were great. They drew…
Dolly Parton once said, “You can’t change the direction of the wind but you can adjust your sails.” Those of you who registered for our summer camps will have received your email this morning letting you know that we’re adjusting ours. Though we’ve received great support and interest in our summer program it’s become clear that the costs aren’t lining up quite as expected…
Creativity in action comes on Friday this week because it is particularly fun. Arvind Gupta is an amazingly resourceful an who takes throwaway objects and creates toys to bring joy to children in India. Check out his story and his plethora of enchanting ideas for everyday objects…. Happy Friday!!
“What’s it like to be a baby? It’s like being in love in Paris for the first time after you’ve had three double espressos.” In this wonderful talk psychologist Alison Gopnik reveals the findings of her work with babies and their learning patterns. Through her experiments she discovered that babies are the Research and Development arm of the human species, what she realized is…
So how does all of this talk about creativity translate when it comes to the programming at The Creativity Campus? Well today we’re building our summer camps and thought we’d give you a bit of insight into the process. We’re designing each day so that kids not only have fun (#1 priority) but they learn (#2 priority) and they have something to take home…
Morning Creativity Camps are now being offered for both July and August 2013. See below for the new July dates and get in touch at creativitycampus@gmail.com for more information or to register. July 8-12 ($300) July 15-19 ($300) July 22-26 ($300) July 29-2 ($300) Camp begins at 9 am and run until 11.30 am. Rates include all necessary materials and a daily, healthy snack.