Upchuckle Education

06/22/2026

We know from firsthand experience the incredible healing power of creative expression.
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This is why this initiative means so much to us, and we're proud to reach the milestone of helping 50 students in our community create, gain confidence, and express themselves since Upchuckle Education opened its doors in 2023.
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Upchuckle Education matches every sponsorship, doubling your impact.
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Learn how you can help and be part of something amazing: https://Upchuckle.com/sponsorship

06/22/2026

Join us for summer fun & creative learning at Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON! 🎨✨

Visit https://Upchuckle.com/summer to check out our awesome 1-day and 5-day camp options!
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06/17/2026

💥 Got a creative kid? Make the last P.A. Day of the term a hands-on stop-motion animation experience! 🎬
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Your child will work as a team to imagine, sculpt, animate, build and create a short stop-motion film. Plus, pizza lunch is on us! 🍕
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📅 Friday, June 26th (Ages 8-13)
🚨 Registration Closes: June 23rd!
📍 Only at Upchuckle Education, Barrie's award-winning art & animation school!
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Seats are limited. Tap the link to lock in your child’s spot before they're gone! 👇
https://upchuckle.com/cartoon-camp
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06/11/2026

Friday, June 26th is the very last P.A. Day of the school term! Give your child an epic, creative day of learning Stop-Motion Animation at Barrie's award-winning art and animation school.
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• For ages 8 to 13
• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with an optional extended hours program)
• All materials and a Pizza Party lunch included!
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Students will work together as a team to develop and film a short animated film using real stop-motion techniques in a highly supportive, fun environment.
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Spaces are limited and fill up quickly! Secure your child's spot today.
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Registration closes at 9:00 AM on June 23rd. Book now at: https://upchuckle.com/cartoon-camp
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Make the school year creative! Upchuckle’s P.A. Day & March Break camps in Barrie (Ages 8-13) focus on character design, storytelling & animation. High-energy, skill-building fun from 10am–4pm. Book now!

06/11/2026

Looking for a fun, creative way to give back and support young creatives? Upchuckle Education is expanding our great volunteer team!
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Whether you're a high school student (15+) wanting to earn your volunteer hours, a college student building your resume, or an adult looking to make a meaningful difference, we’d like to meet you.
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No art skills are required, and there is absolutely no setup, cleanup, or grunt work involved! Just pure creative fun, great perks, and a highly supportive environment.
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Help us support and inspire our awesome Cartoon Camp students at Barrie's award-winning art & animation school!
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Learn more and apply today at: https://Upchuckle.com/volunteer
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Make a meaningful impact at Upchuckle Education! Rewarding volunteer roles for adults and teens (15+) in Barrie, ON. Help inspire creative kids while gaining great experiences.

06/09/2026

We had another fantastic P.A. Day Cartoon Camp on Friday! This fun & talented group of young artists explored drawing witches, wizards & magical creatures!
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📷 Check out the photo gallery from our day here: https://upchuckle.com/upchuckle-gallery-2026/cartooncamp-gallery-june5
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🚀 Have your child join the learning & fun with only 1 P.A. Day left for the term on June 26th here: https://upchuckle.com/cartoon-camp
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Only at Upchuckle Education, in Barrie, ON!
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Explore the gallery from our June 5th Cartoon Camp in Barrie! See how students brought strange potions, wild wizards and unbelievable creatures to life.

05/31/2026

Whether you're a student of Upchuckle or not, this message is important for all creatives at all stages of their journey to not only understand but embrace.
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Take the leap. Give it a shot. See what happens. Play.
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It's the only way to create something truly original and groundbreaking.
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This clip features the lead singer of OK Go, a band known for making innovative and brilliantly creative music videos. The lesson is no different for artists, animators or storytellers.
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Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/pG-MY7ciSJM?si=pu79POi6u1tDoyEk

05/29/2026

We had a great time working with this creative group of students in May's Cartoon Camp After School Program, where the focus was "Creature Features!"

Check out the artwork, fun & memories here:
https://upchuckle.com/upchuckle-gallery-2026/afterschool-may

Enrollment for the last month of After School (Comic Creator!) closes TODAY at 4:00 PM-don't miss it!
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Explore the May "Creature Features" gallery from Upchuckle Education’s After School Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON. See mythical creature art from students ages 7–13!

05/25/2026

FINAL CALL FOR JUNE ENROLLMENT! 🚨
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Are your kids' notebooks covered in doodles of dynamic heroes, funny characters or creative stories? Let's give them the skills to turn those sketches into their very own comic strip or book before summer break hits!
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We are down to the final days to register for Cartoon Camp After School: Comic Creator month. This is our absolute final after-school cohort of the school term and registration is closing fast.
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For 4 fun and engaging Wednesdays, we'll dive deep into character and story development. We'll show your creative child how to take the ideas bouncing around in their head and convey them in the most clear, appealing visual way possible.
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Whether they want to craft a single-panel comedy gag, a classic newspaper comic strip or an exciting adventure story, we teach the layout and cartooning fundamentals that bring those ideas to life.
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The Upchuckle Advantage:
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✏️ Award-Winning Mentorship: Led by a 20+ year animation industry veteran in a safe, highly supportive studio environment.
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🧃 All-Inclusive Convenience: 4 Wednesdays in June (3:45–6:00 PM). We provide all drawing materials, a snack and a drink every single session.
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🦸‍♂️ Incredible Value: High-level creative learning for under $19/hour ($169+HST for the full month block) and other perks like our 10% sibling discount!
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We are here to celebrate and support their unique voice, helping them build the confidence to share their great imagination with the world!
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👉 Secure one of the final seats here: https://Upchuckle.com/after-school
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📍 Upchuckle Education — 80 Bradford St., Barrie
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Empower your child’s creativity in Barrie! After School (Ages 7-13) features character design, storytelling & animation. 3:45–6:00 PM. Join for the term today!

05/13/2026

What will your child create this June?
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Find out at Cartoon Camp After School, where the focus for the month is "COMIC CREATOR!"
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We'll give your creative kid the tools to visually express the wonderful stories, characters and worlds bouncing around in their heads. We're focusing on storytelling, character development, composition and more in our 4 fun and exciting sessions together!
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Join the final cohort of the term here: https://Upchuckle.com/after-school
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Whether they want to create a legendary action saga or a laugh-out-loud comic strip, we’re here to celebrate and support their unique voice and help them share it with the world!
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The Upchuckle Advantage:
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🏆 Award-Winning Support: Join 2025's "Best Art School in Barrie" for a month of pure inspiration and skill-building.
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🥤 Everything Included: 4 Wednesdays in June (3:45–6:00 PM). We provide all materials, a snack & drink, and a safe, fun space to grow.
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💰 Incredible Value: High-level mentorship for under $19/hour (Only $169+HST for the month!)
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Ready to see their imagination take flight?
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Reserve their seat here: https://Upchuckle.com/after-school
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