{"id":2996,"date":"2026-02-23T16:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/?page_id=2996"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:07:18","slug":"artscamp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/artscamp\/","title":{"rendered":"CDCC Arts Camp!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/header-1024x574.jpg); background-position: 48% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        CDCC Arts Camp!\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/13-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for July 13-17, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/20-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for July 20-25, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"create-express-belong\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create. Express. Belong.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camp Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At CDCC Arts Camp, our mission is to inspire <strong>c<\/strong>reativity, <strong>d<\/strong>iversity, <strong>c<\/strong>onfidence, and <strong>c<\/strong>ommunity for children ages 8 to 11 through immersive experiences in visual arts, drama, movement, and music. We aim to cultivate a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where young artists can explore their unique talents, build friendships, and express themselves freely, all within the vibrant cultural setting of the historic Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC) &#8211; Carleton University&#8217;s downtown Arts, Performance and Learning Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CDCC Arts Camp offers an immersive, action-packed creative experience designed to inspire young artists; blending hands-on artistic exploration, professional artist engagement, and community connection. No arts experience required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each week includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on visual arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive movement and music sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expressive drama classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional artist showcase attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor exploration time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily snack options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Why Choose CDCC Arts Camp?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional arts facilitators and visiting guest artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic downtown performance venue setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community-focused environment connecting youth to Ottawa\u2019s vibrant arts scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balanced programming combining creativity, performance, and outdoor activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We acknowledge that the CDCC Arts Camp will be hosted on the traditional and unceded lands of the Algonquin nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All camp activities will be offered at Carleton University&#8217;s downtown Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre &#8211; a 1912 heritage building converted into an Arts, Performance and Learning Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main entrance located at 290 Lisgar Street in Ottawa, Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camper Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 camp is designed for youth ages 8\u201311. Campers must be 8\u201311 years of age during their camp session. Families seeking programming for ages 12+ are encouraged to explore Carleton Music Summer Camps hosted at Carleton University main campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scheduling and Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please choose your preferred registration link accordingly. Campers may register for <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">one week only<\/strong> during summer 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-4xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-callout cu-callout--center cu-component border-8 md:border-[12px] border-solid border-cu-black-50 px-8 pt-5 pb-6 md:px-16 md:pt-8 md:py-10 rounded-lg cu-prose-first-last\">\n                    <header class=\"cu-pageheader cu-component cu-prose-first-last  cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto\">\n                <h2 id=\"week-1-july-13-17-2026\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] relative cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-1\/2 after:-ml-5 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-4 after:w-8 after:bg-cu-red\">\n                    Week 1: July 13-17, 2026\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n        \n        \n\n<p>8:30am-4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Professional Artist Showcase Event by <a href=\"https:\/\/musicandbeyond.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music and Beyond<\/a><br>&#8211; Dramatic Arts Facilitation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawachildrenstheatre.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ottawa Children\u2019s Theatre<\/a><br>&#8211; Curated Art Walk by <a href=\"https:\/\/cuag.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG)<\/a><br>&#8211; West African Music and Movement Instructor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masconline.ca\/artist\/stacey-can-tamakloe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stacey Can-Tamakloe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/13-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for July 13-17, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-4xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-callout cu-callout--center cu-component border-8 md:border-[12px] border-solid border-cu-black-50 px-8 pt-5 pb-6 md:px-16 md:pt-8 md:py-10 rounded-lg cu-prose-first-last\">\n                    <header class=\"cu-pageheader cu-component cu-prose-first-last  cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto\">\n                <h2 id=\"week-2-july-20-24-2026\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] relative cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-1\/2 after:-ml-5 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-4 after:w-8 after:bg-cu-red\">\n                    Week 2: July 20-24, 2026\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n        \n        \n\n<p>8:30am-4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Professional Artist Showcase Event by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ottawa Chamberfest<\/a><br>&#8211; Dramatic Arts Facilitation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawachildrenstheatre.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ottawa Children\u2019s Theatre<\/a><br>&#8211; Curated Art Walk by <a href=\"https:\/\/cuag.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG)<\/a><br>&#8211; West African Music and Movement Instructor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masconline.ca\/artist\/stacey-can-tamakloe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stacey Can-Tamakloe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/20-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for July 20-25, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"2987\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/drama-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"campfun\" class=\"wp-image-2987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/drama-1024x684.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-image-2986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/02\/outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Registration Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2026 Camp Rate: $435 per week per camper, hst not applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base camp rate does not include before or after extended care options that start from $36\/week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base camp rate includes all art supplies, and professional showcase ticket fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Camp Handbook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon registration, families will receive a detailed Camp Handbook including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First day information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily schedule and special events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick-up and drop-off procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign-in and sign-out process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning and afternoon extended care details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to bring (and what to leave at home)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and safety guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camp rules and behaviour expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artist and team profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about CDCC and its programming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bullying and Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CDCC is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive camp environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/03\/Camp-Bullying-Behaviour-Policy.pdf\">CDCC Camper Behaviour Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/03\/Camp-Youth-Staff-Inclusion-Policy.pdf\">CDCC Camper &amp; Staff Inclusion Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign-In and Sign-Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All campers must be signed in and out daily by a parent\/guardian or designated adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before and After Camp Care Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available Tuesday\u2013Friday, 7:30am-8:30am (4 days per week; no Mondays).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note: Before care is not available on the first day of camp to allow for full camper registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After Care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available Monday\u2013Thursday, 4:30pm-5:30pm (4 days per week; no Fridays).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note: After care is not available on the final day of camp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekly before-care and after-care fees apply and may be added during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for planning accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick-ups During Camp Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage campers to participate fully each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For emergency midday pick-up requests, please email or call emergency information provided upon registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancellations and Refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full refunds are available for cancellations made in writing by Monday, June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refund requests must be submitted via email to cdcc.camp@carleton.ca and must include the camper\u2019s name and registered week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refunds will not be issued for cancellations requests made after June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunches and Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families must provide a packed lunch daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CDCC Arts Camp provides optional morning and afternoon snacks (e.g., apples, oranges, nut-free granola bars, popcorn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these options are not suitable for your camper, please pack additional snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies and dietary restrictions can be noted during registration, but CDCC is not a dedicated allergy-friendly facility as the building is open to the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lost and Found<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please label all items brought to camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lost items will be collected weekly and displayed on the final day for review. Items will be held onsite for up to one month after camp before being donated to a local charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CDCC does not manage the parking lot on the north side of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking is enforced 24\/7 at posted rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For details, please view: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/visiting\">www.carleton.ca\/cdcc\/visiting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-238d7242-e559-43f8-b524-965af38c661f\"><strong>Camp Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are welcome to contact <a href=\"mailto:cdcc.camp@carleton.ca\">cdcc.camp@carleton.ca<\/a> with any additional inquiries. Email response times may vary during the camp&#8217;s off-season time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1320\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/04\/CDCCArtsCampPoster.png\" alt=\"Camp Poster\" class=\"wp-image-3063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/04\/CDCCArtsCampPoster.png 1020w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/04\/CDCCArtsCampPoster-512x663.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/04\/CDCCArtsCampPoster-320x414.png 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/04\/CDCCArtsCampPoster-768x994.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create. Express. Belong. 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