I’m often asked – if you run a summer camp, what do you do the rest of the year? Well the answer is complicated. Camp is a year-round job, because there are staff to hire, there’s marketing to do, supplies to buy, the summer schedule to plan and so on… but we do many other [...]
This summer, Centauri Arts Camp is welcoming back a number of program directors who worked with us for years before moving on with their arts careers. One of these wonderful instructors approached us at the end of the first day of staff training this summer, a smile on her face, and said: “I was so [...]
JOIN US IN ENGLAND IN 2017! Space still remains for ages 12-19 on our awesome cultural tour to England next summer – but act fast… we have to close registration soon! Imagine exploring the highlights of London, one of the most exciting cities in the world… … or enjoying a workshop with the Royal Shakespeare [...]
At the centre of everything we do is Centauri Summer Arts Camp, our overnight camp for the arts. But here are some of the other opportunities for offer for young people (and adults!) with arts interests: Centauri Arts Academy, Toronto If you are aged 10-18, live within driving distance of Toronto, and you are interested [...]
Sending a child to an overnight summer camp can be daunting, but it might just be one of the most significant gifts you ever give your child. “It was scary for me to send [my daughter] to a camp where she didn’t know anyone,” writes a 2016 parent, “but I am glad I overcame my [...]
Happy New Year! Once the holiday season is over, many families turn their attention to summer arrangements. As you do so, hear are some frequently asked questions - and answers - that will help you decide if Centauri Arts Camp is the right camp for your child. What makes Centauri Arts unique? Our focus on [...]
If you are a returning camper, you can reserve your space from November 19th 2016 Wednesday 23 November Camp Registration Opens for new camp families! With over 42 arts programs in 2017, this will be our best summer yet!
Now that registration is open for our 19th International Tour (to England) next August, I find myself reflecting on some of the most incredible memories we have had on tours over the past two decades. Here's a random selection to share: Arriving in Doolin, Ireland, about 18 years ago, we were told a beach near [...]
Wow – That’s What You Do? Everyone seems to know what we do through the summer months. We train staff, plan activities, support counsellors and program directors, guide and assist our new campers through their first experiences of overnight camp, oversea the leadership programs, run events, organise supplies, schedules, accounts, meals, security, facilities… the list [...]
When Kids come Home from Camp As camp directors with a child in our own camp, we have learned first hand over the past few years the enormous benefits an overnight camp like Centauri can have on young lives. So here’s some of what you can expect when you child returns from camp. Expect improved [...]