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Summer Cultural Camps

(Ages 5-12) – Your camper will take a journey across the globe during Cultural Camp. Each one or two-week session is a fun and in-depth exploration of the arts and culture of a country. Each session culminates in a camp exhibition and performance on the last Friday. 

Choose from 3 tracks:

Age 5 & 6: Creative Kids – For Rising K and 6-year-olds, this camp offers storytelling, dance, music and fun age-appropriate art activities for our youngest campers.
Ages 7-12 – Visual Track (Classes include: 2D and 3D art)
Ages 7-12 
– Performing Arts Track (Classes include: Dance, Theater, Music)

9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

One-week camps: $200 ($190 per additional sibling of same household)
Two-week camps: $400 ($380 per additional sibling of same household)

*You must register for both weeks of a two-week Cultural Camp.

June 17 – 28 (2 weeks, No Camp June 19, prorated $360): Jammin’ Jamaica

July 8 – 19 (2 weeks): Fabulous Finland

July 29 – August 2 (1 week): Festive Philippines

August 5 – 16 (2 weeks): Magnificent Mexico 

 

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Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12):  Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper’s registration! Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including visits by professional artists and the occasional field trip. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

3:00am – 5:30pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $80 ($75 per additional sibling of same household)


 

Camp Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policy: Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason should contact the DAC Education Office in writing at jbell@durhamarts.org at least 2 weeks before the camp session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per two-week camp session per participant and a $15 service charge per one-week camp session per participant. These are the only circumstances in which DAC School gives refunds. DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

 

Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason less than two weeks prior to the start date or after camp has begun should contact the DAC Education Office in writing. You will not receive a refund. You may transfer your remaining balance to another camp or course in the same term for any family member. DAC will transfer your child/children to a later session only if space is available.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All campers must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack*. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

 

*Beginning with camps that start in March 2024 or later, campers must bring their own morning snack each day. The DAC School has determined that the funds previously spent on morning snack can be put to better use on materials and experiences that further enrich and enhance the quality of the arts education experience we provide.

 

Summer Mini Camps

The 1980s: (Ages 5-12)  Totally tubular! The 1980s was a time of extremes. From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to IBM’s release of the first personal computer, the decade ushered in a new phase of globalism that brought each of us closer to goings on all over the world. From punk to hair bands to the New Wave and everything in between, the 1980s brought us some of the most iconic music many of us still know and love today, as well as big hair and neon workout wear. Street photography and graffiti/public murals brought the lives of ordinary people into the world of art and vice versa. Let’s step back in time to the world of the 1980s!

 

Campers will participate in both visual and performing arts activities. Each week of camp will have different activities so campers can participate in one or more weeks.

 

9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $200 ($190 per additional sibling of same household)

June 10 – 14

July 1 – 3 (3 days, No Camp July 4 + 5, prorated $120)

July 22 – 26

August 19 – 23

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Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12):  Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper’s registration! Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including visits by professional artists and the occasional field trip. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

3:00am – 5:30pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $80 ($75 per additional sibling of same household)


 

Camp Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policy: Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason should contact the DAC Education Office in writing at jbell@durhamarts.org at least 2 weeks before the camp session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per two-week camp session per participant and a $15 service charge per one-week camp session per participant. These are the only circumstances in which DAC School gives refunds. DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

 

Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason less than two weeks prior to the start date or after camp has begun should contact the DAC Education Office in writing. You will not receive a refund. You may transfer your remaining balance to another camp or course in the same term for any family member. DAC will transfer your child/children to a later session only if space is available.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All campers must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack*. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

 

*Beginning with camps that start in March 2024 or later, campers must bring their own morning snack each day. The DAC School has determined that the funds previously spent on morning snack can be put to better use on materials and experiences that further enrich and enhance the quality of the arts education experience we provide.


 

Summer Dance Intensives

Cirque de Danse: (Ages 7-12) In partnership with Triangle Youth Ballet, this summer dance intensive is for beginner and intermediate level dancers that will include creative movement, improvisational exercises, intro to ballet, jazz and contemporary in addition to dance history and choreography. At the end of each week, there will be a fully costumed performance that brings the circus to life through dance! The camp is designed so campers have the option of attending for one or more weeks.

9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $200 ($190 per additional sibling of same household)

June 10 – 14

July 22 – 26

August 19 – 23

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Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12):  Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper’s registration! Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including visits by professional artists and the occasional field trip. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

3:00am – 5:30pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $80 ($75 per additional sibling of same household)


Camp Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policy: Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason should contact the DAC Education Office in writing at jbell@durhamarts.org at least 2 weeks before the camp session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per two-week camp session per participant and a $15 service charge per one-week camp session per participant. These are the only circumstances in which DAC School gives refunds. DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

 

Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason less than two weeks prior to the start date or after camp has begun should contact the DAC Education Office in writing. You will not receive a refund. You may transfer your remaining balance to another camp or course in the same term for any family member. DAC will transfer your child/children to a later session only if space is available.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All campers must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack*. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

 

*Beginning with camps that start in March 2024 or later, campers must bring their own morning snack each day. The DAC School has determined that the funds previously spent on morning snack can be put to better use on materials and experiences that further enrich and enhance the quality of the arts education experience we provide.

 

School Break Camps

Spring Session: Buggin’ Out! (Ages 5-12) 

Creepy, crawly, fluttery and fun! Budding entomologists will put their insect knowledge to the test creating fabulous works of art inspired by the world’s coolest bugs.

These camps are designed for students’ ages 5 to 12 years old and accommodate year-round and traditional school breaks. Students participate in both visual and performing arts activities that are inspired by the camp theme. Each week has different activities so campers can participate in multiple weeks. 

9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $200 ($190 per additional sibling of same household)

Daily: $60 (Only Available for Single Day Option)

 

March 18 – 22

March 25 – 29

April 1 (single day option)

April 1 – 5

April 10

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Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12):  Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper’s registration! Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including visits by professional artists and the occasional field trip. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

3:00am – 5:30pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)

Weekly: $80 ($75 per additional sibling of same household)


Camp Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policy: Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason should contact the DAC Education Office in writing at jbell@durhamarts.org at least 2 weeks before the camp session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per two-week camp session per participant and a $15 service charge per one-week camp session per participant. These are the only circumstances in which DAC School gives refunds. DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

 

Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason less than two weeks prior to the start date or after camp has begun should contact the DAC Education Office in writing. You will not receive a refund. You may transfer your remaining balance to another camp or course in the same term for any family member. DAC will transfer your child/children to a later session only if space is available.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All campers must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack*. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

 

*Beginning with camps that start in March 2024 or later, campers must bring their own morning snack each day. The DAC School has determined that the funds previously spent on morning snack can be put to better use on materials and experiences that further enrich and enhance the quality of the arts education experience we provide.

Camps

Teen Intensives (Ages 13-18)Teen intensives are designed for middle/high school students that have experience with the arts and want to learn more about a specific media in depth. Each intensive is one week and runs for 3.5 hours each day. Bundle a morning and afternoon intensive for a full day (teens in a full day program will stay for lunch). Teens should pack at least one snack per intensive each day and if staying for the full day, a packed lunch that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved.

Morning Sessions: 9:00am – 12:30pm  |  Afternoon Sessions: 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Per Intensive: $140

 

June 10 – 14: Songwriting  |  Mixed Media Sculpture

June 17 – 21 (no camp June 19): Colored Pencil Magic  |  Fiber Arts

June 24 – 28: Creative Writing  |  Origami Sculpture

July 8 – 12:  Anime-Manga Sketching  |  Clay Hand-Building

July 15 – 19: Mixed Media Collage  |  Wearable Art

July 22 – 26: Printmaking  |  Art from Nature

July 29 – August 2: Bookbinding  |  Sustainable Creations & Reuse

 


 

Camp Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policy: Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason should contact the DAC Education Office in writing at jbell@durhamarts.org at least 2 weeks before the camp session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per two-week camp session per participant and a $15 service charge per one-week camp session per participant. These are the only circumstances in which DAC School gives refunds. DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

 

Parents who need to withdraw their child/children from any Summer or School Break Arts Camp for any reason less than two weeks prior to the start date or after camp has begun should contact the DAC Education Office in writing. You will not receive a refund. You may transfer your remaining balance to another camp or course in the same term for any family member. DAC will transfer your child/children to a later session only if space is available.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All campers must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack*. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

 

*Beginning with camps that start in March 2024 or later, campers must bring their own morning snack each day. The DAC School has determined that the funds previously spent on morning snack can be put to better use on materials and experiences that further enrich and enhance the quality of the arts education experience we provide.

Volunteer 

Applications ARE LIVE for 2024! 

Summer Arts Camp provide teen volunteers the opportunity to assist camp instructors, work with DAC admin staff, and get creative with kids while painting, sculpting, crafting, performing, and more! 

This opportunity also provides teens with valuable resume-building experience and can count towards volunteer requirements that schools or membership organizations may have. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation as soon as possible.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old by August 31, 2024. When your application materials are all received, you may be emailed to set up a virtual interview time.  

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Leigh, Arts Education Assistant Manager, at wleigh@durhamarts.org.

Application Deadline: May 6, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and do not guarantee that every applicant will receive a volunteer position.

 
 

Scholarships

Partial scholarships for camp are awarded on the basis of financial need, student interest and available funds. Applicants must complete and return a scholarship request and registration form at least two weeks prior to the camp they would like to register for. Up to two weeks of camp can be requested for each youth applicant. 

Candidates will be notified by email.

Scholarships for DAC School camps are generously provided by the support of Fox Family Foundation, Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation, Sheetz and individual donors.

Please email Janet Bell, School Manager + Registrar, at jbell@durhamarts.org for a scholarship application.

Interested in donating to our scholarship fund?  Click here. Please note that you would like your donation to go toward the scholarship fund. 

 

Thanks to Our Scholarship Supporters

Questions about camps?

Wendy Leigh

Arts Education Assistant Manager

wleigh@durhamarts.org
919-560-2726

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