Summer Camps
ART ALL STARS
LED BY KELLEN HATANAKA
Ages 9-12
July 6-July 10
9:00am-3:00pm
In this fun-filled week inspired by the 2026 World Cup, young artists will be invited to create fictional teams with their own identity, history, brand and mascots. Through art and design projects campers will explore the spectacle, narratives and human achievement of athletics in a variety of exciting and engaging ways including graphic design, sculpture, painting, collage and more. Artists will also participate in studio breaks with fun sports related activities to get them moving. The session will culminate in an interactive team event of the artists’ own invention.
CAMP SESSION FEE $350 plus HST
Meet Kellen:
Kellen Hatanaka (b. 1987, Toronto, Canada) is a multidisciplinary artist who makes vibrant, figurative paintings and drawings that celebrate sport, design, history, and culture. His work considers race, tradition, and heritage as he explores the constructs of the sporting body and the nuances of Japanese Canadian experience. Hatanaka’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and featured in publications including Victory Journal, ArtMaze Magazine, and Graphite Journal. Hatanaka and collaborator Jon-Erik Lappano received the Governor General's Award for their book Tokyo Digs a Garden (2016). He is currently based in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
GUITAR CAMP: THE GROOVE LAB
LED BY ERIC LUNDGREN
Ages 12+
July 20-July 24
9:00am-3:00pm
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ON ACOUSTIC, BASS AND ELECTRIC GUITAR WELCOME
The Groove Lab is a highly creative week-long music camp. Over the course of the week, guitar playing will be a central part of every day. We'll improvise, collaborate and groove together. We'll explore different musical genres of the students' choosing. Rock n' Roll, Pop, Country, Folk, Reggae, The Blues...you name it! We'll examine what makes each of these styles unique and learn more about some of the legendary artists that have made these styles so popular. We'll also listen to classic tracks on vinyl records with headphones, do some hands-on rhythm work with a special guest percussionist, and play creative composition games, so that students can learn how songs are constructed and how to use those ideas to create their own music! On the final day of our week, families will be invited to join us for an open session where we can share our exploration in a pressure-free and warm environment. The Groove Lab is designed for young people who are curious about music and want to understand it from the inside out — not just how to play songs on guitar, but how to think like real musicians!
CAMP SESSION FEE $375 plus HST
Meet Eric:
Eric is an American Guitarist hailing from the rural countryside in northern Wisconsin. Raised on classic and psychedelic rock, Eric cut his teeth sitting in with the cover bands of the area playing songs by CCR, Bob Segar, and Three Dog Night to name a few. He went on to receive a formal music education studying contemporary and jazz guitar, arranging, and composition.
He spent his postsecondary years traveling on cruise ships performing Vegas style production shows, backing guest entertainers, and playing in bands covering anything from Ballroom Dance to Modern Radio Hits. Now based in Stratford, Eric has enjoyed building relationships with the many talented musicians in the area.
You can see him play the regular jazz nights at The Relic, live music nights at Starlight or curated performances with some of The Stratford Festival’s many talented singers, with one of his favorites being the 2023 PAL Fundraiser “Signed, Sealed, Delivered…The Hits of Motown”.
Eric is so excited for the opportunities the Flight program brings to the Stratford music community. Grab your instrument, bring your creativity, let's make some music!
JUNIOR DRAMA DETECTIVES
LED BY PHILIP PACE
Ages 6-9
July 27-July 31
9:00am-3:00pm
At Flight Studio’s drama camp, young actors step into the role of investigators to explore drama through the elements of mystery and make believe. Using clues, teamwork, creativity, and a whole lot of curiosity, campers will build stories and create characters together through fun games, movement, improvisation and guided exploration. Costumes, props, instruments, and music will also be available to support our campers’ imaginative play. Outdoor time and fun activities on the Falstaff grounds will be a central part of every day for our busy investigators, too! This camp session concludes with an informal sharing that invites families into the compelling worlds our detectives have uncovered over the course of the week.
CAMP SESSION FEE $350 plus HST
Meet Philip:
Philip is a classically-trained actor and singer with over 30 years of experience on stage and in the classroom. He is a passionate performer, educator, and coach who loves helping young people discover the joy of theatre, with a focus on building confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
Philip holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre from McGill University and a Bachelor of Education from York University. He is a graduate of the Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training and the 2-year Professional Music Theatre Program at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City.
As an educator, Philip taught acting classes for 6 years in the Music Theatre Performance Program at St. Lawrence College and 15 years of elementary school for the Toronto District School Board and the Upper Canada District School Board. He has also taught for the Stratford Festival, Roseneath Theatre, YPT, Shakespearience and Shakespeare Link Canada. Philip is currently on the faculty of The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, where he supports young artists as they grow their skills and find their unique voices.
On stage, Philip has performed with companies across North America, including the Stratford Festival, St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Montana Summer Theatre, Shakespeare Link in Mozambique Africa, The Canadian Opera Company and the Blyth Festival. This season, Philip will be performing in Snow White and the Seven Tenors: A Panto with Drayton Entertainment.
Philip is thrilled to join the Flight Crew this summer in his mom’s hometown!
SUNSHINE AND ART DIVINE
LED BY SILVANA BRUNI
Ages 6-9
August 10-August 14
9:00am-3:00pm
Inspired by the joys of summer, nature, and play, this creative art camp invites children to express themselves through engaging mixed-media projects. Campers will explore a variety of techniques in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture, with the elements and principles of art and design thoughtfully integrated throughout the lessons. Each day offers a fun and balanced mix of indoor studio time and outdoor games and activities on the beautiful grounds surrounding the Falstaff Family Centre. This session will culminate in a gallery exhibition of our young artists' exploration for families and friends.
CAMP SESSION FEE $350 plus HST
STUDIO ART CAMP
LED BY SILVANA BRUNI
Ages 10-13
August 17-August 21
9:00am-1:00pm
An art project a day keeps the boredom away—and the creative juices flowing! In this half-day mixed-media art camp, young people are invited to express themselves through a new creative project each day. They will experience aspects of the full artistic process, including warm-up activities, brainstorming, sketching/planning,hands-on creation, and reflection on their completed work. Projects will include a variety of techniques in drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking, with the elements and principles of art and design thoughtfully integrated throughout the lessons. Each day offers a fun and balanced mix of indoor studio time and outdoor activities on the beautiful grounds surrounding the Falstaff Family Centre.This session will culminate in a gallery exhibition of our young artists' exploration for families and friends.
CAMP SESSION FEE $240 plus HST
Meet Silvana:
Silvana Bruni earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from York University in 1999 and has maintained an active visual art practice ever since. Her career includes numerous solo and group exhibitions, gallery representation, private commissions, awards, and publications. Her work is held in private collections across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Worn, battered drumheads—reflecting her years as a drummer in an indie rock band—and Lexan glass serve as Bruni’s signature canvases. These unique surfaces form the foundation of her autobiographical visual narratives. Informed by lived experience and inspired by the heart and practice of Zen Buddhism and yoga, her work explores daily observations, quandaries, insights, and moments of revelation. Her creative process is guided by a deep desire to observe, absorb, and engage more fully with life’s moments.
Alongside her studio practice, Bruni has developed a parallel career in arts education. She has taught since 2005 in private, gallery, and school settings. After earning her Bachelor of Education in 2012, she expanded her teaching practice to include occasional positions with the Avon Maitland District School Board, where she regularly integrates visual art into her work.
Learn more about her here: www.silvanabruni.com