Play-in-a-Day is an annual tradition at Centauri Arts Camp, going back 17 years. Campers are placed in theatre troupes and can choose whether to write, direct, act, design, write songs, dance, play music or choreograph. The writers create their one-act plays the night before, production meetings happen in the morning and by lunchtime everyone is [...]
Yesterday, we welcomed campers to camp from all across Canada and from countries far and near, including France, Mexico, Qatar, China, the USA and Antigua. It was a beautiful day – glorious sunshine, a light breeze and hot (but not scorching) temperatures. Campers spent an introductory period r in program, had a chance to get [...]
This was the final week for all our classes, with culminating celebrations, special events and presentations held for all our students. For our Acting and Film Production classes, this meant a public showing of their work at The Village Playhouse in Bloor West Village last night. With parents, friends and other guests in attendance, [...]
It’s normal for anyone to feel anxiety as well as excitement, as they prepare for a new experience. However, Centauri is a warm and nurturing community, and a great deal of support is available to new campers as they settle in, make friends and grow comfortable at camp. On the first day of every session, [...]
As always, we have some terrific festivals in the works for this summer. Campers joining us for Session 4 will have the chance to participate in Amazing Race Centauri, a blockbuster event that will run from lunchtime until the Grand Finale just before bed. We're also planning a festival based on elements from Gravity Falls, [...]
Our third annual Creative Writing Retreat to Costa Rica will take place in February 2018. This is open to all adult writers, attending either alone or with family or friends. No previous experience is required, so this trip is a terrific way to try out a new skill! The retreat is run by Julie Hartley, [...]
Introducing our… Junior Acting Ensemble There are so many reasons for kids aged 9-14 to take a theatre class. Firstly, it’s fun. A different way to learn. A release from the structured way of thinking they may be used to in school. But it also builds essential skills, as they work together to achieve goals, [...]
We now have almost all our staff for this coming summer, but we are still looking to hire for the following two positions: Health Care Assistant This 8-week live-in position would ideally suit a student nurse with a love of summer camp! The candidate will spend half their time assisting our camp nurse in the [...]
If you live in the Toronto area, why not join us in September for our brand new classes at the Centauri Arts Academy? We’re offering Acting, Film and Creative Writing classes again, with new classes for younger students, as well as more advanced programs for teens. Registration is first-come-first-served, and you can hold your space [...]
Still considering camp for this summer? Or registered already, and hoping to meet the directors? Then join us for our… Spring Information Session When? Saturday 29 April, starting 1.30pm Where? Centauri Arts Academy, Studio 218A, 2323 Bloor Street West, Toronto (close to Runnymede subway station) What? A slide show, a talk by the [...]