Part of our mandate at Centauri Arts Camp is to give all campers an equal opportunity to grow and shine within an atmosphere that emphasizes a spirit of collaboration rather than competition. We want all our campers to have a positive and creative time at camp, regardless of whether they have any previous experience in [...]
Recently I came across a terrific book about summer camp by bestselling author and speaker, Michael Thompson, entitled, ‘Homesick and Happy’, Thompson argues that in today’s world, when many parents consider it unsafe even to let their child walk to school by themselves, overnight camp has never been more important. Children are rarely away from [...]
Magical Moments at Centauri Arts Camp - Part Four This past summer, we challenged our counsellors to find ways to incorporate magical moments into all their camp activities. At the end of the summer, we asked about some of the specific things they had done with their dorms as a result. Here are some of [...]
Ten Reasons Why I LOVE my job Julie Hartley Camp Director My friends back home in Toronto are somewhat mystified by me. Why do I do the job I do? It's hard. Certainly never nine to five. In the summer, Craig and I start work just after seven, and rarely finish before 11pm. We are [...]
10 Questions to Ask a Camp Director The Ontario Camps Association suggests all families should ask the following questions of their camp director. To make your life easier, we're answering them right here! 1. What are the qualifications of your camp staff? All our program directors have degrees in their specialty area, or equivalent professional [...]
There is a type of magic that descends on Centauri Arts Camp around the third day of a session. The first two days begin with a mad rush to get acclimated into the camp environment. Our returning campers leap right in, being the first to dash around camp or dress up for the first spirit [...]
A good summer camp is more than a place for fun in the sun. Much, much more. It’s a community. A place to grow as a person, among others who share your interests and invest time in helping you become the best you can be. It’s a place to make friends you may stay connected [...]
This has been a hectic time in the camp office. Not only have we been taking dozens of reservations from new and returning families, but we have also spent the past week finalizing our camp counsellor team for next year! Most of our wonderful camp counsellors are returning to us for next summer, including Brenna, [...]
We are so excited to share with you our fantastic selection of 2013 arts programs.
It’s hard to believe that the final session of the summer is already upon us… but we’re going out with a BANG! On Sunday evening, camp became Jurassic Park, and dorms got to know all the Program Directors in their Dinosaur form – first observing them in their natural habitat, then rounding them up when [...]