Now enrolling • Summer 2026

Where Creativity Comes To Life.

A modern creative academy where kids ages 7–12 learn photography, videography, graphic design, AI tools, storytelling, and content creation.

  • Small class sizes
  • Hands-on projects
  • Safe & inspiring
  • Expert mentors
A young creator smiling behind a camera
LIVE STUDIO

Today

Photo Lab

Project

AI Story Hero

Edit

First Cut ✨

A creative universe of
Photography Videography Design AI Tools Storytelling Content Audio Illustration Photography Videography Design AI Tools Storytelling Content Audio Illustration
What kids learn

Six creative pillars. One story, many tools.

A high-level look at the creative skills your child will explore throughout the week.

Storytelling

Find an idea worth telling and shape it into a simple story.

  • Story basics
  • Storyboarding
  • Confidence to share

Photography

Learn to see, frame, and capture moments with intention.

  • Framing & composition
  • Light & angles
  • Photo editing basics

Graphic Design

Use colour, type, and layout to turn ideas into visuals.

  • Colour & typography
  • Layout fundamentals
  • Design with real tools

Videography

Plan, film, and edit a short video they're proud of.

  • On-camera confidence
  • Filming basics
  • Simple video editing

AI Tools

Meet AI safely — as a creative tool, never a replacement.

  • What AI is (and isn't)
  • Hands-on, age-appropriate tools
  • Using tech safely

Content Creation & Showcase

Bring it all together into a portfolio and share it on stage.

  • Portfolio assembly
  • Presentation skills
  • Live parent showcase
How the program runs

8 preset cohorts. Pick two times that fit your week.

Each child attends two 1-hour sessions a week. Pick your 1st session time, then your 2nd session time — pair them however works (e.g. a Tuesday slot and a Thursday slot, or two slots across Wed + Fri). Spots update live; when a cohort is full it locks.

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Day pair 1

Tuesday + Thursday · Cohorts 1–4

Day pair 2

Wednesday + Friday · Cohorts 5–8

Your availability

Tap a time above to set your child's 1st session

Show time options
Why parents love it

More than just screen time.

Confidence Building

Helping children express ideas confidently.

Future-Ready Skills

Creative and digital skills they'll use for life.

Hands-On Learning

Kids create real projects in every session.

Program details

Everything you need to know.

Ages

7–12

Location

Milton & Oakville, ON

Launch

Jul–Aug 2026

Price

$197/mo

Special Offer

5% OFF for first 5 signups

Family Perk

5% sibling discount

Watch the workshop

See a day at the Playhouse.

A 60-second look at our workshops — cameras rolling, ideas flowing, and confident young creators in action.

Ages 7–12
Small groups
Hands-on labs
Real gear
FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything parents usually ask before their kid joins us.

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Program & Registration

The Creative Playhouse is built for kids ages 7–12 (our beta runs 6–11 by request). We split each week into two pods — Juniors (7–8) and Seniors (9–12) — so projects, pacing and presentation expectations match each age. Siblings and friends can be requested together on the registration form.

Each 5-day week follows our 'One Story, Many Tools' model — every child picks a personal story on Day 1 and builds it across photography, graphic design, videography, AI tools, and live presentation. By Friday they leave with a Creative Portfolio (storyboard, 5 edited photos, poster, short film, AI illustration) and a printed Certificate of Completion. Portfolios are AirDropped or emailed to parents on Showcase Day.

Sessions run 9:00 AM–3:30 PM. Each day has one creative focus (Story & Camera, Design, Video, AI, Showcase), with a structured 90-minute core lesson, snack and outdoor breaks, hands-on project time, and a daily share-out. Parents are invited to the final 30 minutes of Day 5 for the Showcase.

Fill out the consent & registration form on this page — you can select one or more weeks and check out in a single payment. Registration for each week closes the Wednesday before it starts, or earlier if the week sells out. Each week is capped at 24 kids to protect our instructor ratio. Early-bird pricing ends April 30, 2026.

Summer Camp Beta 2026 is $197 per week. We offer a 5% sibling discount and a 5% discount for the first 5 signups — apply a promo code at checkout. Cancellations 7+ days before the start date receive a full refund; within 7 days, 50% refund or full credit toward a future week. No refunds for no-shows.

Yes — early drop-off from 8:30 AM and late pick-up until 4:30 PM can be added at checkout for a small additional fee.

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Safety, Logistics & Care

We run sessions in Milton and Oakville, Ontario. The exact venue is shared with registered families a week before the program starts. Kids just need themselves, a water bottle, and a nut-free snack — we provide iPads, cameras, tripods, art supplies and all the creative tools they'll use.

We keep a 1:6 instructor-to-child ratio so every kid gets real guidance. Every instructor has a current Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid + CPR-C certification, and child-safety training before stepping into a classroom.

The registration form captures allergies, medications and emergency contacts — we run a nut-aware environment and staff are trained to administer EpiPens. Parents sign children in and out daily; only authorized adults listed on your registration can collect your child, and photo ID may be requested.

We only use age-safe AI tools — Google Quick Draw and AutoDraw (no accounts, no data collected) — and any image generation (Adobe Firefly) is done on the teacher's projected account; kids never sign in. iPads run with app restrictions, camera + assigned app only, and devices are face-down whenever the instructor is teaching.

We follow PIPEDA. Personal info is used only for program administration and emergencies. Photo and video use is opt-in via the consent form and can be revoked any time. Your child's work is saved on teacher-managed accounts during the week and handed back to you on Showcase Day.

Still curious? Email hello@thecreativeplayhouse.com

Limited beta spots available

Let your child create, explore & thrive.

Join the next generation of young creators in Milton & Oakville, Ontario.