JCHAC is a sacred jewel in the centre of urbanization waiting for children to walk on the grass. We provide inspiring year-round education programs with an emphasis on the creative arts, nature and mindfulness for kids and families. Our philosophy, Art comes from the Heart and it is deeply Rooted in Nature.
It is our mission to connect children and families to art, nature, themselves, and each other. We offer a range of programs that foster compassion and curiosity, to embrace art and the natural world, giving participants space and time to foster both. In a time where people look at a screen more often in a day than the birds and plants in their backyards, we believe it is crucial for people of all ages to unplug from technology and to mindfully reconnect with the earth.
Upcoming Programs
PA Days at the Creek
For Ages 6 - 12 Years
Make PA days fun and exciting with art activities and outdoor play!
These full-day workshops (9am- 3pm) are suitable for all youth as our instructor’s design programs to create a passion for art, nature, and exploration of emotional intelligence.
Our instructors are dedicated to cultivating creativity, knowledge of the land and local species, and guiding youth through small “sit stills” so they can learn to connect with themselves.
Dates coincide with most PA Days of local school boards.
March Break Program
For Ages 4 - 14 Years
Create art and spend time outdoors with us during March Break!
This week-long program is comprised of full days packed with a variety of arts activities and outdoor play. Your children will have a chance to stimulate their creativity in a group setting or independently and end the day with a finished art piece to take home and fun memories.
Indigenous Beginnings
Partnered Fall Programs
Through the support of our local partners and board members JCHAC offers a variety of educational workshops and events that will offer kids and young adults to explore their creativity, get in touch with nature and develop wellness skills.
Creative Expression: Ages 9 - 12
Mondays September 12th - November 7th @ 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Students will explore different themes through acting exercises and games. We will boost confidence and focus, working in teams and groups for the first time post pandemic to create original work and a performance project. Students will learn and build on skills in improvisation, physical comedy with a small performance for friends and family at the end of term!
Creative Expression: Ages 13 - 15
Tuesdays September 13th - November 8th @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Students will explore theatre exercises, simple trust exercises and lifts. They will choose themes and work in small groups to build performance pieces within a larger project. Students will focus on improvisation, look at scripts in class to improve skills lost over the past two years in vocal expression and performance confidence. We will perform our group performance projects for family friends and the arts centre community at the end of each term!
Indigenous Beginnings
JCHAC Fall Children's & Teens Programs
Monday
Imagination Station - Level 1
Ages: 8 – 7
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: Oct 3rd – Nov 21st
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Introduction to Drawing & Sketching
Ages: 8 – 7
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: Oct 3rd – Nov 21st
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Sculpture & Mixed Media
Ages: 8 – 7
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: Oct 3rd – Nov 21st
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Tuesday
Imagination Station - Level 2
Ages: 9 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Printmaking
Ages: 9 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Sculpture Arts & Mixed Media
Ages: 9 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Wednesday
Imagination Station - Level 3
Ages: 11 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Art Fundamentals - Level 1
Ages: 11 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Art Journalling
Ages: 11 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Thursday
Art Fundamentals - Level 2
Ages: 13 – 15
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Sculpture & Mixed Media
Ages: 13 – 15
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Photography in Nature
Ages: 13 – 15
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Friday
Clay Concoctions
Ages: 12 – 14
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Teen Creations
Ages: 15 – 18
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $185
Inspire Your Puppet
Ages: 10 – 14
Instructor: Steven Botelho
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: Oct 7th – Nov 25th
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Saturday
Imagination Station - Level 1
Ages: 8 – 7
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Imagination Station - Level 2
Ages: 9 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185
Imagination Station - Level 3
Ages: 11 – 12
Instructor: TBD
Term: Fall
Length: 8 Weeks
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $185