Celebrating over 30 years on the shores of a private lake in the Haliburton Highlands, Camp White Pine is host to a 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 staff, community artists and student cabin leaders plan and facilitate differentiated arts programs and support a unique, inclusive environment for campers. There are 250 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 24th to Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
Where is YRAC held?
Camp White Pine in Haliburton, Ontario. Optional transportation service is offered.
*Optional transportation service is offered; see camper application for fee information.
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. Please note that students are selected through a random lottery process.
Students in Grades 10-12 may also apply for a leadership position: Counsellor (Grades 11 and 12) and Counsellor-In-Training (preference is given to Grades 10 and 11)
When are camper applications available?
Application is open now 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 and Counsellor-in-Training Application for YRDSB Arts Camp 2025
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). 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 now 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:
1. Virtual C/CIT Information Night
| Attendance is optional but it will offer insight on the programs and be a chance to ask questions of the leadership team. Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
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| 2. Mandatory Virtual C/CIT Interviews | One of:
Interviews will last about 10-15 minutes and take place between 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sign up information will be sent to all applicants on Saturday, February 8, 2025. If you submit an application and do not receive information by Monday, February 10, 2025 please email arts.camp@yrdsb.ca. |
| 3. Mandatory C/CIT Training | Sunday, April 27th, 2025 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) at Adrienne Clarkson P.S. |
| 4. Mandatory Family Information Night | Thursday, May 15th, 2024 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) at Richmond Green S.S. Counsellors and CITs must arrive by 6:00 p.m. |
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.
Camp Staff Applications
Questions?
For questions or support with your application, please email.