One of our long-time, much-loved counsellors (and soon to be Quest Master!) is also a chef. I’m referring, of course, to the talented Jonah. Knowing that we all have a little time on our hands over the next few weeks, Jonah has put together some camp-inspired recipes for you all to try. Please send photos [...]
Dear Parents, Campers and Potential New Families Though summer remains many weeks away, we are writing to reassure you that Centauri is closely monitoring the current COVID-19 pandemic, and making all necessary adaptations as the situation unfolds. We are closely following daily updates from all relevant organisations, including Public Health Ontario, the WHO, Health Canada [...]
Virtual Information Session Our Virtual Information Session For families interested in attending Centauri this summer, but too far from Toronto to join us for one of our Information Sessions, we have created a 16-minute video which will introduce you to all aspects of camp! This Virtual Information Session is hosted by Julie Hartley, [...]
It’s hard to believe that Session 3 is coming to an end and that this tight-knit community of friends—who seem to have known each other their whole lives—were mostly strangers just 2 weeks ago. Today will be all about celebrating and reflecting on these past two weeks together: this afternoon and evening each of our [...]
This month, we launched a challenge for our campers, staff, alumni and camp parents on Facebook: could you describe a summer at Centauri in just six words? The response was overwhelming! Here are some of the six-word stories we received. They certainly paint a picture of life at camp, and the experiences of everyone who [...]
I spent six years as a camper at Centauri Arts Camp and 2019 was my third year on staff. One of the key ingredients that makes Centauri incredible is the camp’s warm sense of community and throughout my years as a camper and counsellor, my appreciation for that community has only grown. There is something [...]
Centauri Summer Arts Camp is ideally located just 1.5 hours from Toronto, and in the middle of the beautiful Niagara Region. Increasingly, we’re hear that families from further afield choose to combine their child’s camp experience with a family vacation. If you are thinking of staying nearby and enjoying some of what the region has [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with the actor Ely Henry, who was a camper with us from 2003-2008. Ely began his career as an stand up comedian, actor and writer in Toronto, before moving down to Los Angeles in 2012. Since then, he has had recurring roles on Suburgatory and Twisted, a lead [...]
Important Fall Dates 2018 Here are all the important dates for your diary! Monday 24 September Courses at the Centauri Arts Academy begin! Book space before this date! www.artsacademy.ca Friday 2 November Our 2018 website goes live! Choose your programs for next summer. centauriartscamp.com Saturday 17 November REGISTRATION OPENS FOR RETURNING CAMPERS FOR CAMP 2018 [...]
It’s a special day at camp today, and everyone is abuzz with excitement. The monarchists have shockingly risen up against the president, and forced all the other citizens into hiding. What will happen next? We are midway through our second festival day of the session, The Democratic Republic of King. Unlike many of our other [...]