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2025 Summer Camps

July 7—Week of August 11, 2025

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Junior Camp Age: 6-8

Senior Camp Age: 9-12

Five-day week

$300 ($270 Sibling Discount)

$270 Friends and Patrons ($243 Sibling Discount)

Four-day week

$240 ($216 Sibling Discount)

$216 Friends and Patrons ($194.40 Sibling Discount)

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Prepare for a summer packed with creativity and wonder!

Inspired by the Aga Khan Museum Collections and As the Sun Appears from Beyond — the Museum’s upcoming exhibition featuring Islamic calligraphy, illumination, contemporary artistic expressions, and poetry — campers ages 6 to 12 will explore diverse mediums as they create their own artworks. Each week sparks creativity and fresh insights with dynamic, rotating themes that reflect unique artistic and cultural perspectives, fostering meaningful connections through the arts.

Junior (ages 6-8) and Senior (ages 9-12) Summer Camp sessions run weekly for six weeks, starting July 7.

Five-day week*

$300 ($270 Sibling Discount)

$270 Friends and Patrons ($243 Sibling Discount)

Four-day week*

$240 ($216 Sibling Discount)

$216 Friends and Patrons ($194.40 Sibling Discount)

*All prices are per weekly session.

Daily Schedule

Important information:

Lunch is not provided. Campers are encouraged to bring their own along with two snacks.
Please note that our Summer Camps are a nut-free environment.
Drop-off is between 8:45 and 9 am, and pick-up is between 3:45 and 4 pm.
Extended care is not available.
15-minute parking is free during drop-off and pick-up only.

Have questions? Please email us at learn@agakhanmuseum.org.

Junior Camp

Ages 6–8

This exciting six-week summer camp introduces young artists to the beauty of words, shapes, and patterns in art. Campers will explore calligraphy, geometric design, illumination, and bookmaking while developing their fine motor skills and creative thinking through storytelling, painting, and crafting. By the end of the camp, each child will take home a unique art portfolio filled with their own calligraphy, patterns, and handmade artistic creations.

How can words become art? Campers will explore the creative potential of words — not just their meanings but also their shapes, textures, and designs. Using a mix of painting, drawing, and printmaking, they’ll create decorative letterforms and symbols that tell stories in bold, colourful, and imaginative ways.

How do different cultures turn writing into an art form? This week, campers will explore the beauty of calligraphy by experimenting with different tools and techniques. They will practice calligraphy writing and create personalized artwork using artistic lettering techniques.

How do artists make their work shine? This week, campers will bring their art to life with vibrant colours, gold accents, and layered designs. Inspired by the tradition of illuminated manuscripts, they will experiment with light, contrast, and metallic details to add depth and brilliance to their artwork.

How did artists make books before modern technology? This week, campers will get hands-on experience with ancient techniques and learn about traditional materials like handmade paper, natural pigments, and printmaking. They will experience the magic of turning raw materials into beautiful works of art.

How do artists tell their stories? For the final week, campers will assemble their best artwork into a stunning handmade book that they can take home as a souvenir of their artistic journey. They will learn simple bookbinding techniques and decorate their covers with unique designs.

Senior Camp

Ages 9–12

This immersive art camp gives older kids the opportunity to develop artistic skills while drawing inspiration from the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections and the exhibition, As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award. Campers will explore how artists across centuries have used calligraphy, geometry, and illumination to transform words and patterns into breathtaking works of art. Engaging directly with masterpieces from historic manuscripts, architectural designs, and contemporary Islamic art, they will experiment with traditional techniques — such as calligraphy, illumination and pattern-making — and modern approaches to artistic expression. By the end of the camp, each participant will have developed their own portfolio of original work, bridging the past and present through creative exploration and technical skill-building.

Words aren’t just for reading — they can be turned into works of art. Inspired by the Museum’s Collections and temporary exhibition of beautifully written texts, campers will experiment with different types of decorative scripts and create their own calligraphy masterpieces.

Artists throughout history have made their work shine — literally. Using gold, deep colours, and fine details, manuscript artists created glowing, decorative pages that still amaze us today. Campers will explore how light and colour bring art to life while creating their own illuminated masterpieces.

In the final week, campers put everything they’ve learned together to create a personal portfolio of artwork. They will take inspiration from contemporary artists featured in the As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award exhibition and see how they can bring traditional techniques into modern art.

Summer Camp Bursary

The Aga Khan Museum strives to provide accessible experiences for children and families through various programs. To support this commitment, we have secured and are managing funds to assist families with the costs of our camp programs through Summer Camp bursaries.

The Museum’s Education team reviews each bursary application individually, considering a combination of socio-economic factors.

You may qualify for a Summer Camp bursary if:

Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
Your family is currently experiencing financial hardship or receiving social assistance.

For any questions about the bursary program, the Aga Khan Museum’s Summer Camp programs, or if you require assistance filling out this form, please contact learn@agakhanmuseum.org.

To Apply:

Submit a separate application form for each child.
Complete all portions of this form. Sections 1 to 5 are mandatory. Section 6 is optional.
After camp, bursary recipients are required to provide an anonymous testimonial (feedback), which will be shared with the donor whose generosity makes the bursaries possible.

All application information and forms will be kept strictly confidential.

As funding is limited, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Application deadline: June 7, 2025

Thank you to the support of an anonymous donor; funding is available to assist families with the costs of our camp programs through Summer Camp bursaries.

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