Holiday courses
Holiday painting courses for children in Switzerland
Colours, imagination & lots of fun - the most creative holiday courses for young artists.*
*Currently only available in our Zürich location.
Colourful holidays in Switzerland
Boredom on holiday? Not with us! In our holiday painting courses for children, they can paint, blot, draw and try out whatever they like. Whether summer painting courses for children or creative adventures in the autumn and spring holidays - here little artists can let off steam to their heart's content.
The children learn different techniques and materials in a playful way: Acrylic, watercolour, drawing, clay, pastel, collage, ceramics and more. Sometimes free, sometimes guided - always creative and child-orientated.
Our holiday camp is designed for children aged 6 to 12. Depending on the activity and group size, we make sure that every child receives age-appropriate support.
We combine art, movement, nature & community - creative, relaxed and full of discoveries. No pressure to perform, no boredom - just space for real experimentation and personal development.
All current offers
Kids’ Holiday Camp Feb 9–13 – Week Passes
Make School Breaks Creative – with PIE!
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 1 Week
Up to 20% discount for Members
Holiday activities for children - creative experiences with a varied programme
Welcome to our Kids Camp, where creativity and adventure go hand in hand! Throughout the week, we’ll paint, work with clay, and dive into all sorts of crafty projects. We’ll also explore museums, play games both indoors and outdoors, watch an artsy movie together, and start every morning with a little yoga and dance to wake up our bodies and imaginations. It’s the perfect mix of movement, creativity, and big smiles.
Your camp fee includes all art materials, entry to external activities, and all daily meals (znüni, lunch, and zvieri). The only extra cost not included is transportation for excursions, such as tram tickets.
Schedule & Location of Our Holiday Camp
Our holiday camps run on weekdays over a two-week period, with daily supervision from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. Each group is kept cosy and creative with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 children.
Daily Schedule*
08:45 – 09:00 Drop-off time
09:00 – 10:15 Yoga, dance & active warm-ups
10:15 – 10:30 Znüni (morning snack)
10:30 – 12:00 Morning art project
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 15:15 Excursions (indoor or outdoor adventures)
15:30 – 17:00 Afternoon art project
17:00 – 17:15 Pick-up
*Outdoor activities and excursions may be adjusted depending on the weather — creativity never stops, but sometimes umbrellas join the fun.
Language
While most of our instructors speak German, the official camp language is English.
Location
Our camp takes place across two nearby studios: Bederstrasse 94 and Schulhausstrasse 52. Morning drop-offs take place at Bederstrasse 94, while afternoon pick-ups happen at Schulhausstrasse 52. The two locations are only a 3-minute walk apart.
!!! Important Information for Parents (Please Read Before Signing Up) !!!
Age Requirements
Our camp is designed for children aged 6 and above. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger children, even if an older sibling is participating. The majority of our campers are between 8 and 9 years old, and the program, activities, and overall pace of the day are tailored specifically to this age group.
Younger children often find it challenging to keep up comfortably, and we want every participant to feel confident, included, and safe. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Drop-off & Pick-up Times
To keep our camp running smoothly, we kindly ask all parents to respect the official drop-off and pick-up times.
Drop-off begins at 8:45 am, and we may not be able to accommodate early arrivals, as our team is preparing the space and activities for the day.
Similarly, we ask that all children are picked up no later than 5:15 pm. If a child is picked up late, an additional supervision fee may apply to cover the staff’s extended time.
Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation — it helps us create the best possible environment for all campers!
Food
Although we provide food throughout the day, we kindly ask that your child arrives having had a proper breakfast. Our morning snack consists of a smoothie and a cookie, which may not be enough to keep children energized until lunch if they start the day hungry.
Behaviour Expectations
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all children, we kindly ask parents to understand that repeatedly disruptive behaviour cannot be accommodated.
If a child’s behaviour consistently interrupts the group or prevents activities from running safely, we may need to contact parents for an early pick-up.
Please note that refunds are not possible in such cases.
Children Requiring Additional Support
We want every child to have a positive and safe experience at camp. However, our current team structure does not allow us to provide the level of individual support required for children with certain disabilities or special needs. We have two instructors supervising the group, and they unfortunately do not have the training, resources, or capacity to offer the specialized care, attention, or support that some children may require.
For this reason, we may not be able to accommodate children who need dedicated or specialized support.
We truly appreciate your understanding, and we make this decision solely to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children in our care.
Kids’ Holiday Camp Feb 16–20 – Week Passes
Make School Breaks Creative – with PIE!
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 1 Week
Up to 20% discount for Members
Holiday activities for children - creative experiences with a varied programme
Welcome to our Kids Camp, where creativity and adventure go hand in hand! Throughout the week, we’ll paint, work with clay, and dive into all sorts of crafty projects. We’ll also explore museums, play games both indoors and outdoors, watch an artsy movie together, and start every morning with a little yoga and dance to wake up our bodies and imaginations. It’s the perfect mix of movement, creativity, and big smiles.
Your camp fee includes all art materials, entry to external activities, and all daily meals (znüni, lunch, and zvieri). The only extra cost not included is transportation for excursions, such as tram tickets.
Schedule & Location of Our Holiday Camp
Our holiday camps run on weekdays over a two-week period, with daily supervision from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. Each group is kept cosy and creative with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 children.
Daily Schedule*
08:45 – 09:00 Drop-off time
09:00 – 10:15 Yoga, dance & active warm-ups
10:15 – 10:30 Znüni (morning snack)
10:30 – 12:00 Morning art project
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 15:15 Excursions (indoor or outdoor adventures)
15:30 – 17:00 Afternoon art project
17:00 – 17:15 Pick-up
*Outdoor activities and excursions may be adjusted depending on the weather — creativity never stops, but sometimes umbrellas join the fun.
Language
While most of our instructors speak German, the official camp language is English.
Location
Our camp takes place across two nearby studios: Bederstrasse 94 and Schulhausstrasse 52. Morning drop-offs take place at Bederstrasse 94, while afternoon pick-ups happen at Schulhausstrasse 52. The two locations are only a 3-minute walk apart.
!!! Important Information for Parents (Please Read Before Signing Up) !!!
Age Requirements
Our camp is designed for children aged 6 and above. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger children, even if an older sibling is participating. The majority of our campers are between 8 and 9 years old, and the program, activities, and overall pace of the day are tailored specifically to this age group.
Younger children often find it challenging to keep up comfortably, and we want every participant to feel confident, included, and safe. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Drop-off & Pick-up Times
To keep our camp running smoothly, we kindly ask all parents to respect the official drop-off and pick-up times.
Drop-off begins at 8:45 am, and we may not be able to accommodate early arrivals, as our team is preparing the space and activities for the day.
Similarly, we ask that all children are picked up no later than 5:15 pm. If a child is picked up late, an additional supervision fee may apply to cover the staff’s extended time.
Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation — it helps us create the best possible environment for all campers!
Food
Although we provide food throughout the day, we kindly ask that your child arrives having had a proper breakfast. Our morning snack consists of a smoothie and a cookie, which may not be enough to keep children energized until lunch if they start the day hungry.
Behaviour Expectations
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all children, we kindly ask parents to understand that repeatedly disruptive behaviour cannot be accommodated.
If a child’s behaviour consistently interrupts the group or prevents activities from running safely, we may need to contact parents for an early pick-up.
Please note that refunds are not possible in such cases.
Children Requiring Additional Support
We want every child to have a positive and safe experience at camp. However, our current team structure does not allow us to provide the level of individual support required for children with certain disabilities or special needs. We have two instructors supervising the group, and they unfortunately do not have the training, resources, or capacity to offer the specialized care, attention, or support that some children may require.
For this reason, we may not be able to accommodate children who need dedicated or specialized support.
We truly appreciate your understanding, and we make this decision solely to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children in our care.
Creative time-out with happy vibes
Holiday time is creative time! Our holiday course team is made up of passionate artists who put their heart and soul into their work. Together we create an inspiring environment in which children and young people can develop their imagination, try out new techniques and experiment with colours, shapes and materials.
Peter 
Pati 
Eszti 
Coco - +31Zum Team
Flexible participation with early bird discount
Our PIE art camp offers flexible programmes. If you book early, you will also benefit from an early bird discount. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to give your child an unforgettable experience.
Sibling discount
If you register more than one child for our holiday painting courses, you will benefit from an additional 10% discount for your second child. The third registered child receives a 15% discount.
FAQs - Everything you need to know about our painting courses
Every day there are art and creative workshops, exercise sessions such as yoga, outdoor activities and excursions to museums or into nature. The children work with different media such as painting, drawing, ceramics, clay and more.
The camp runs from 08:45 to 17:15 (including drop-off and pick-up time). Half-day passes are also possible - either in the morning until 12:15 or in the afternoon from 12:30. Please note: Half-day passes are only available if not all tickets have been sold.
Just curiosity, a good mood and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor time. We provide all materials, tools and aprons.
Healthy snacks in the morning and afternoon as well as a fresh lunch (only with full-day pass) are included. Please let us know in advance if your child has any allergies or special eating habits.
We work with small groups of 4 to a maximum of 16 children per day so that we can cater to each child individually.
The day starts with yoga, dancing or an inspiring activity, followed by art time, lunch, an outdoor programme and more art in the afternoon. Depending on the weather, the programme can be swapped - movement and creativity are always balanced.
You can choose between full-day and half-day weekly passes. Individual days will be activated closer to the start date depending on availability.
Yes, we offer an early bird discount and sibling discounts:
10 % for the second child
15 % for the third child
Please note: Discounts cannot be combined.
For the safety of your child, we need:
Full name & date of birth
Address
Emergency contact with telephone number
Medical information & allergies
Food preferences (vegetarian, no pork, etc.)
You can cancel free of charge up to 2 weeks before the start of the camp and receive a full refund. Unfortunately, no refunds are possible after that, as we have to plan the camp team and materials in advance.
