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)
Camper applications will be available in January 2025.
Please check back in January 2025 for additional information and updates.
When are Counsellor-in-Training and Counsellor Applications available?
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 and 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-in-training applications will be available in January 2025. 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 and want to explore other camp experiences, or a YRDSB student in grade 11-12 with a passion for the arts and want the opportunity to lead the next generation of campers, apply as a Counselor. If hired, you will build on your incredible leadership skills and have fun at your happy place from May 24th to May 31st (save the date).
- Counsellor applications will be available in January 2025. Please check back for additional information and updates.
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!
- YRDSB teaching staff, Community Artists and Support Staff interested in a position at YRDSB Arts Camp 2025, are invited to apply using the online 2025 Application Form. All successful applications will require the approval of their Principal/Supervisor, the Arts Camp Leadership Team and the Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services.
- Staff must commit to the full eight-day program from Saturday, May 24 to Saturday, May 31, 2025 WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.
In addition, accepted applicants must attend the following meetings:
- Meet the Staff training night on April 2, 2025
- Staff training on April 8, 2025 (*)
- Family Information Night on May 15, 2025
*Supply coverage will be provided as required.
We are looking for candidates who can create programs and environments that align with the new Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy and Indigenous Education and Equity Strategy. We will select programs that support anti-oppression, promote equity and inclusion and provide identity affirming spaces for deep learning. You can learn more by visiting our board's website. (See the following resources: Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Dismantling Anti-Black Racism (Summary), Indigenous Education and Equity Strategy
Application deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 6:00pm.
Camp Staff Applications
Questions?
For questions or support with your application, please email.