Celebrating over 35 years on the shores of a private lake in the Haliburton Highlands, Camp White Pine is host to a unique yearly camp for York Region District School Board students. Arts Camp is an intensive week-long immersion in visual, studio and performance art programs and experiences.
YRDSB teachers, community artists and student cabin leaders plan and facilitate differentiated arts programs and support a unique, inclusive environment for campers. There are students ranging from Grades 7-12 from across York Region who attend morning and afternoon arts-based programs augmented by other daily workshops and engaging whole-camp activities. This memorable and dynamic week-long camp culminates in a studio tour and performance night.
When is it?
Saturday, May 23rd to Saturday, May 30th, 2026.
Where is YRAC held?
- Camp White Pine in Haliburton, Ontario.
- Optional transportation service is offered.
Who can apply as a Camper?
Students in Grades 7-12 who are registered at a York Region District School Board school can apply to be a camper.
Students in Grades 9-12 may also apply for a leadership position: Counsellor-In-Training (preference is given to Grades 10 & 11).
When are camper applications available?
Please check back for additional information and updates.
Camper Applications
Counsellor-in-Training and Counsellor ‘Application for YRDSB Arts Camp 2026
To create an amazing Arts Camp experience, we need amazing people!
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) positions are open to Grade 9-12 students only (preference given to Grade 10 & 11 students first). CITs work with a Counsellor to provide leadership to a cabin of campers for the duration of camp. All selected CITs also participate in our Leadership Training morning program at camp and select an Arts program of their choice for the afternoon.
Counsellor applications will be available in January 2026.
Please check back for additional information and updates.
Counselor positions are open to Grade 11 and 12 students. If you are a former YRDSB Arts Camp camper or a YRDSB student in grade 11-12 and want the opportunity to lead the next generation of campers, apply as a Counsellor. If hired, you will build on your incredible leadership skills and have fun at your happy place from May 23rd to May 30th - save the date!
Counsellor Applications
Camp Staff Applications
Camp Staff application from interested YRDSB teaching and support staff and community artists.
To help create an amazing Arts Camp experience, we need amazing people!
Applications from interested YRDSB teaching staff and Community Artists and Support Staff (nurse, sr. counsellors, etc.) to teach and support at Arts Camp will be open as of October 23, 2025 and will close on November 21, 2025.
If hired, community artists/support staff will receive an honorarium to have fun at your happy place from May 23rd to May 30th - save the date!
Questions?
For questions or support with your application, please email.