Design Your Dream Store! Ever dreamed of owning your own store? In this exciting week-long camp, young designers will dive into the world of retail design with Petit Architect! Campers will explore the creative process of designing a boutique from start to finish—whether it’s a cozy bookstore, a whimsical candy shop, a trendy shoe store, or a luxurious skincare boutique. Campers will explore real-life examples of beautifully designed stores and learn what makes them special, brainstorm their dream store—what will it sell/what’s the vibe/who are the customers, draw floor plans, design store layouts, and think about how to make their boutique both functional and fabulous, bring their store to life using recycled materials, cardboard, paint, and craft supplies, create signage, decorate displays, and even design packaging for their products, and on the final day, campers will showcase their creations in a "Grand Opening" event, sharing their design choices and business ideas with the group. By the end of the week, each camper will have a fully realized 3D model of their dream boutique, along with the skills and confidence to think like a designer and entrepreneur. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a love for creativity! This camp is perfect for aspiring designers, young entrepreneurs, and anyone who loves to dream up beautiful spaces! Petit Architect has been inspiring young designers for 8 years by fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a love for design—empowering the next generation to shape the world around them. We will go outside for breaks/lunch/games.
Is the Participant “Group Ready”?
Recreation day camps are group-based programs where kids make friends, play, and learn together. Children should be group ready, meaning they can take part in the group most of the time. A group-ready child can:
• Be in busy, active group spaces
• Listen and follow directions from staff
• Play, join activities, and stay safe with others
• Move between activities with support and handle sounds, lights, and crowds (staff can help with transitions and sensory needs).
If a child spends more than 30% of the day away from group activities, staff may talk with parents/guardians to review if camp is the right fit and to explore supports or accommodations to help the child stay safe and take part in the program. Our goal is to help every child be safe, included, and part of the group as much as possible.
The Killarney Community Centre reserves the right to re-evaluate a participant's registration if:
• The participant's needs cannot be safely met
• The participant poses a danger to themselves or others
• Staff are unable to support the care level necessary for a participant's safe and successful program experience
• The participant's medical, physical or behavioral condition is significantly different to what was disclosed