Art Mania: A Creative Adventure at Mono Pines Campground.

At a facility where imagination runs wild and every idea has a home, something magical unfolds at Active Lives Canada Get Up and Move Camp. At Mono Pines Campground, campers will step into a world of colour, texture, and creativity where the only limit is their imagination. Led by our talented Art Therapist, Amanda, participants will explore summer-inspired crafts, try new materials, and express themselves in ways that feel fun, freeing, and meaningful. Art Mania isn’t just about making something beautiful—it’s about discovering new skills, celebrating creativity, and enjoying the process together. From painting and collage to clay and sensory crafts, every activity encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and self-expression. Campers will work individually and in groups, cheering each other on, sharing ideas, and seeing how unique contributions can come together to make something truly special. This is not just a theme day. This is Art Mania at Mono Pines Campground, where everyone is an artist.

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Art Mania Day Schedule Location: Mono Pines Campground

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9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Creative Welcome Campers arrive and gather in the outdoor art area. Groups are formed, and each team gets their own workspace, ready to explore the day ahead.

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10:00 a.m. – Summer Craft Stations Under Amanda’s guidance, campers rotate through hands-on stations including: Painting and collage inspired by summer landscapes, Nature art using leaves, pinecones, and twigsClay modelling and sculptingSensory crafts with textures, glitter, and safe, fun materials. Staff support participation, exploration, and self-expression at each station.

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11:15 a.m. – Collaborative Art Project Teams work together to create a large mural or summer-themed installation. This encourages teamwork, shared ideas, and pride in contributing to a group masterpiece.

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12:15 p.m. – Lunch in the Campground. Campers eat together in a shaded area. Spirit points are awarded for kindness, cooperation, and helping peers during set-up and clean-up.

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1:00 p.m. – Watercolour & Outdoor Creativity Campers experiment with water-based paints and large-format paper outdoors. Water activities may include: Sponge paintingWater spray texture effects, Splash art with safe, supervised water tools. This portion of the day combines creativity with sensory, cooling fun in the summer sun.

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2:00 p.m. – Movement and Art Games Art-themed movement games such as: “Paintbrush Tag” with ribbons or scarves, Colour-themed scavenger hunts, Outdoor rhythm and dance with scarves or musical instruments. Everyone is encouraged to move, play, and cheer on teammates.

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2:45 p.m. – Free Art Exploration Campers choose their favourite station from the day to revisit, try a new technique, or finish a project. Staff support individual goals and creativity.

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3:30 p.m. – Art Showcase & Reflection Groups present their collaborative and individual creations. Campers share what they enjoyed, learned, or felt during the day, celebrating creativity in every form.

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3:50 p.m. – Art Mania Closing Ceremony Campers display their art around the campground. Everyone is recognized for effort, imagination, teamwork, and participation. Art Mania is celebrated as a day where creativity and expression shine for all.

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4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home Campers leave feeling proud, inspired, and energized after a full day of creativity, collaboration, and summer fun.