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?
Application is open from Monday December 15, 2025 to all students wishing to apply.
Please ensure you have reviewed the entire Camper Application Information package before completing this application form.
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 positions are open to Grade 11 and 12 students. Counsellors provide leadership to a cabin of campers for the duration of camp and mentor the cabin CIT. All selected Counsellors participate in the Leadership Training workshop at camp and select an Arts program of their choice for the morning and afternoon program time. Selected counsellors generally have been through the YRDSB Arts Camp CIT leadership program (or similar) and/or come with leadership experience.
When are Counsellor-in-Training and Counsellor applications available?
Application is open from Monday December 15, 2025 to all students wishing to apply. The application is the final section of the camper/counsellor/counsellor-in-training application.
Please ensure you have reviewed the Camper Application Information package as well as the Leadership Role at Arts Camp before completing this application form.
Counsellor-in-Training and Counsellor Applications
Additional Mandatory Dates:
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Attendance is optional but it will offer insight on the programs and be a chance to ask questions of the leadership team. | |
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Interviews will last about 15-20 minutes and take place between 3:00-8:00pm. Sign up information will be sent to all applicants on Saturday, January 31, 2026. If you submit an application and do not receive information by Monday, February 2, 2026 please email arts.camp@yrdsb.ca. |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 (9:00am - 3:00pm) at Richmond Rose P.S. |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 (6:30pm-8:30pm) at Richmond Green S.S. Counsellors and CITs must arrive by 6:00pm. |
Camp Staff Applications
All interested YRDSB teaching and support staff and community artists are invited to apply.
To help create an amazing Arts Camp experience, we need amazing people!
Staff Application is now closed.
Questions?
For questions or support with your application, please email.