Celebrate Nature, Artistic Creativity, and Learning at Westmont Montessori
— WESTMONT ART BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Celebrate your child’s special day with a joyful blend of nature, creativity, and hands‑on exploration at Westmont. Our Art Birthday Parties invite young artists to play outdoors, gather natural treasures, and create beautiful take‑home projects in our bright, welcoming art space. With forest trails, a waterfall nearby, and five inspiring themes to choose from, Westmont offers a birthday experience that feels magical, meaningful, and wonderfully child‑centered.
What Makes a Westmont Party Special
A Beautiful Natural Setting
The campus sits beside the forest, with a playground nestled under the trees and a waterfall flowing into Witty’s Lagoon just steps away. Children begin their party outside, exploring the grounds, collecting natural treasures, and enjoying the kind of unstructured outdoor time that is harder and harder to find at a typical party venue. It sets a tone that feels genuinely different from the moment guests arrive. There are not many places in the Victoria area where a birthday party starts with a walk to a waterfall.
Creative, Guided Art Experiences
Every party includes a hands-on art project rooted in what the children found outside. They gather their materials first, then bring them indoors to create something that is entirely their own. No two pieces come out the same. Each child takes their work home along with a built-in goody bag that feels personal rather than generic. With five themes to choose from, every child will land on something they are genuinely excited about, whether that is sculpting with clay, building a nature wand, or painting with things they collected themselves.
A Montessori Approach to Celebration
Our hosts guide children through open-ended exploration and joyful creativity rather than a step-by-step craft kit. The Montessori approach is built on the belief that children learn best when they are given real materials, real choices, and the freedom to follow where their curiosity leads. A Westmont birthday party reflects that same philosophy. There is no single right outcome for any of the art projects here, and that is entirely the point. Children leave with something that is actually theirs, made the way they wanted to make it. All art supplies, materials, and clean-up are taken care of. Families bring their own food, tableware, and any optional decorations they’d like.
Party Details
| Ages | 3 – 10 |
| Days Offered | Saturdays & Sundays |
| Morning Party | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Afternoon Party | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Group Size | Up to 12 children |
| Booking Window | Up to 3 weeks before your preferred date |
| Weather Permitting | Cake time can be held outdoors |
Parent Participation
We recommend letting guests know to come dressed in clothes they don’t mind getting messy. We use washable paint, but can’t guarantee it will launder from all fabrics. As Maria Montessori said, “Play is the work of the child.”
Choose Your Party Theme
Nature Wands
Nature Collage
Painting with Nature
Clay Creations
Meet Your Party Hosts
Chelle Fox
Chelle Fox is a mother of two adventurous boys and loves channeling their energy through creative expression. Having studied Visual Art and Art History at UVic, she enjoys painting, crafting, and interior design—skills she is currently applying to the renovation of her 1911 home. Spending time in nature with her family – finding beach treasures & cool moss – and volunteering brings her joy. She currently serves as the Westmont Montessori PAC President.
Melina Ponak
Melina Ponak is passionate about creating meaningful, art-filled experiences for children. She holds a degree in the History of Ideas from McGill University and has experience in program design and early childhood education. As a co-lead teacher at Children’s House of Cambridge, a Montessori preschool, she designed curriculum, supported families, and led birthday gatherings. Having lived and worked on a farm, she enjoys time outdoors, and has a daughter at Westmont, where she appreciates Montessori’s focus on independence and creative exploration.
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Contact Westmont
PHONE
250.474.2626
EMAIL
info@westmontschool.ca
CAMPUS
4075 Metchosin Road, Victoria, BC V9C 4A4