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“My son absolutely loved this camp!

He was excited to go back every day, learned so much, and was very sad to see it end.”  -JH

P.A. Day: Friday, June 26th

10am-4pm (6 hours)

A student's sculpture of an octopus monster at our stop-motion Cartoon Camp at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON. Art and animation classes for kids.

For Ages 8-13 (or grades 3-8)

Fun With: Stop-Motion Animation!

Student Work

Upchuckle Education is the 2025 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Best Art School in Barrie, ON

“Best Art School in Barrie”

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Stop-Motion Animators hard at work, animating a film at Upchuckle Education's Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON

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DETAILS OF THIS CARTOON CAMP

A fun-filled P.A. Day of creative, confidence-building imagination & learning!

(6 GREAT hours!)

LOCATION: Upchuckle Education-Suite 135, 80 Bradford St., Barrie, ON

DATE: P.A. Day-Friday, June 26th

TIME: Daily from 10am-4pm (plus an optional Extended Hours Program!)

*Please note: Cartoon Camp is not a camp. There are no tents, bears or marshmallows.

…OK, well there might be marshmallows and we might see bears, but they’ll be drawn with pencils.

A talented Cartoon Camp student shows off his sculpted character at Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON

SCHEDULE FOR OUR DAY:

MORNING: After the introduction of some important animation, design and film concepts, we’ll get right to work as all the Cartoon Campers work together as a team, guided in developing a story, characters and plan shots for their group stop motion animated film!

LUNCH: PIZZA PARTY!!!

AFTERNOON: After lunch the team will put the finishing touches on their designs and sets and we’ll begin shooting their film! Each student will be emailed a copy of the film the week following Cartoon Camp.

Bring your curiosity to Cartoon Camp!

Regardless of our planned curriculum, we're here to support our students growth, understanding and passion. We’re happy to answer any questions about art, animation, production, or the secrets behind creating captivating films and TV shows. We organically adjust our planned schedule and curriculum as needed to suit the pace, understanding & interest of the group.

A student creates a stop-motion film at Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON

THIS CARTOON CAMP PRICE:

$99

+HST

(less than $17/hr!)

That’s for a 6-hour day, full of fun & dedicated creative-learning from an award-winning, animated television-creating professional and instructor!

It also includes a PIZZA PARTY LUNCH & all materials!

PLUS we offer an optional Extended Hours Program, which you can learn more about HERE.

We have limited seats & they go quickly! 

ENROLL TODAY!

**Registration closes at 9am on Tuesday, June 23rd!**

(Students must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian)

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Studios your Cartoon Camp Leader has made television shows for:

Brad Ferguson.  Professional artist, animator, award-winning director and educator

Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program (Peep and the Big Wide World)

Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Series & Best Director nomination (Almost Naked Animals)

Brad Ferguson of Upchuckle Education-HBEC Grand Pitch Competition-Grand Prize Winner

Learn more about Brad HERE

OMG where to begin. Brad is my favorite instructor, period. And I’m not even his student anymore! I cannot stress how much of a blessing it was to have crossed paths with him. He’s taught me so many masterfully genius artistic concepts that I continue to use to this very day. He’s taught me to be professional without forgetting to be silly, the two can coexist and SHOULD coexist. He’s a great role model, full of humility, care and understanding.
— Gerry Fonseca

Some Student Feedback

Brad is a phenomenal teacher. Everything is possible with Brad and nothing is off limits! Whatever your learning style, Brad will adapt and strive for improvements for all involved! He is well spoken and and happy to explain things in detail should you not understand something. Things are step by step with him and you won’t feel left behind. I learned so much from Brad in a short timeframe, not just about Animation but about how I learn. Thanks Brad!”
— GENEVIEVE CAYER
Brad is an excellent instructor who really cares about his students. He is very kind and supportive, as well as a joy to be around! Even on a busy schedule he makes time to help out and hear out anyone who needs him. I would highly recommend learning from him, it will definitely be a quality education!
— Melodie Litwin
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Take a look at the fun & creative works from past events, lessons, workshops & Cartoon Camps!

With your generosity, we coordinate with local charities to provide creative-learning opportunities for students who are in great financial need, living in foster care or are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or close friend—and we match every donation, doubling it’s impact!

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