Join us for one of the most innovative and unique day camps in the province! Over the course of a week, camp attendees will learn about the power of co-operatives through the art of creating comics and graphic novels. Led by local artists, illustrators, and writers, comic book campers will attend workshops that will teach them about story structure, page composition, pacing, materials, and creative techniques. At the end of the camp, campers will work together to create and publish a comics anthology.
We’ll be running three one-week camps for different age groups: July 2-5 (ages 12–13), July 8–12 (ages 14–15), and July 15–19 (ages 16–17). Camp attendance costs $325, which covers art supplies, snacks, and a printed copy of the comics they create. Each day will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and extended hours pick-up and drop-off are available for an additional $40. Space is limited, and we highly recommend registering early to secure a spot.
Our camp partners.
We’ve partnered with local business to bring the Comic Book & Graphic Novel Co-operative Day Camp to life! We’d like to thank Paved Arts, The GALLERY / art placement, 8th Street Quentin’s Comics, Amazing Stories, and Turning The Tide Bookstore.
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Camp FAQs.
How do I register for the camp?
Camp registration is available through our Zeffy event ticketing link, which you can find here. Through this link, you can register for each of our camps (organized by age group) and purchase extended hours pick up and drop off.
Where is the camp located?
The camp will take place in the event space at Paved Arts, located at 424 20th Street West, Saskatoon. Paved Arts is a production centre for media and new media creation. Learn more about Paved Arts here.
Do you need to know how to draw?
No! This camp is available to youth of any and all skill levels. Drawing is only one part of making a comic book or graphic novel. Other aspects include storytelling, character creation, and printing & production.
Who are the local artist teachers?
We are currently developing our roster of talented artists, illustrators, and writers and will announce them soon! We will post their names and bios so that you can get to know them before the campers arrive.
What if I can’t afford the camp?
If you can’t afford to attend our camp, financial support is available. Please contact us a sca@sask.coop for more information.
How is this camp co-operative?
Through the camp’s workshops and activities, campers will learn the values of co-operatives as they collaborate and work through the unique creative challenges of publishing their own comics.
Will lunch be provided?
We will not be providing lunch options for participants but will have snacks available throughout the day. If you cannot provide lunch due to financial concerns, we can make arrangements to help. Contact us at sca@sask.coop.
Is there extended pick up/drop-off?
Yes! We have an extended pick up and drop-off option available. You can select this on the registration page.
What if I need to cancel?
A full refund will be given if you cancel with at least 14 days of notice. A 50% refund will be given if you cancel with less notice than 14 days.