March Break Day Camps
March 13-17, 2023
SPACES AVAILABLE!
We are looking forward to a fabulous week at Ross Creek’s March Break Arts Camp for children and teens. There is something great for everyone aged 4-16 thanks to the great volunteers, artist faculty, staff, chef and of course kids and their families!
At Ross Creek we provide an amazing art day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest, led by our fabulous counsellors. Whether searching for the Creekster, creating a masterpiece or making new friends, our camps have something for every kid! We offer programs in dance, theatre, music and art. Kids can come for a day or for the whole week of adventure and art.
Please note, we do take 4 year olds if they seem ready for a full day and are close to turning 5.
See your Camper kit here!
All March Break Day Camps run from 9:00-5:00 and include morning snack and a homemade lunch.
$75 per day or $375 for all 5 days of fun.
For more info about bursaries and financial assistance please email Ian at: education@artscentre.ca .
Covid Policies
At Ross Creek we are in a privileged position. We have lots of space both inside and out, and we are keeping our spaces clean, following all the protocols advised by provincial and federal health officials.
We are continually following any updates in guidelines, and if things change, in our community, we will update this page and reach out to anyone affected. See provincial guidelines, & exposure notices
March Break 2023 Program Schedule
All art bus registrations must be completed by March 8th at 12 PM.
| DAY | JUNIORS (AGE 4-7) | INTERS (AGES 8-11) | SENIORS (AGES 12-16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Petite Picassos FULL | Clay Creations OR Circus Spectacular! | Jewellery and Metalwork OR Rad Radio! |
| Tuesday | A Bug's Life FULL | Adventures in Drawing OR Space is the Place! | Graphic Novel Studio OR Darkroom Developer |
| Wednesday | Forest Friends FULL | Broadway, Baby! OR When in Rome | Visual Arts Studio: Drawing & Painting OR Animation Bootcamp |
| Thursday | Preposterous Puppets! FULL | Tinker Time FULL OR Let's Get Prehistoric | Street Art: Muralmakers OR Totally Textiles |
| Friday | Tiny Town FULL | Comic Creations FULL OR Fibres to Fabric | Sculpture Studio OR Theatre Studio |
How much does camp cost?
All single day camps are $75 each, or $375 for all five days! There is no tax on March Break Programs.
All of our camps have a Capital Charge ($2 a day or $10 a week) that is used to help maintain our buildings.
We offer payment plans and bursaries for families in need.
Please note: while we do accept Credit Cards, our preferred payment methods are e-transfers and cheques.
Are there discounts?
Yes! We’re happy to offer the following discounts:
Early Early Bird 10% if paid in full by November 20, please use code EB10.
Early Bird 5% if paid in full by December 20, please use code EB5.
Canadian Forces 5% for all branches of Canadian Forces families, please contact us for your discount code.
What Time does camp run?
Camp runs from 9am – 5pm, with lunch and healthy morning snacks provided.
How About Lunch?
We make delicious homemade and kid-friendly food – from Ross Creek’s own Mac n’ Cheese to DIY wraps and delicious soups and salads, we know how to make awesome things kids will eat! We also offer fresh fruit and veggies for a mid morning snack and there is an optional afternoon tuck shop ($1/ item for up to two items) serving fresh homemade cookies, squares and other treats. We are a peanut free facility and are pleased to cater to allergies. Please contact us if your camper is celiac to discuss options.
Arts Bus
The Arts Bus runs during March Break and will travel throughout the Valley to make it easier for parents to get their children to Ross Creek. There are only 6 seats, and they are first come first served. Bus service is an additional $20 a day, or $100/week regardless of whether it’s taken both ways. The Bus fills fast, so please call to check on availability.
Bursaries and Scholarships
We are pleased to offer full and half bursaries and scholarships for students who need financial aid. Bursary applications require letters of reference, so please apply early. Bursary decisions are made by a committee and are based on need and merit. We regret that we cannot give full bursaries to all students who apply, but try to assist as many children and families as we can through the generosity of corporations, businesses, individuals and some schools.
Bursary applications for March Break are available by clicking here.
If you are in a position to help send a child to camp for March Break, you can make a dedicated donation towards the bursary program.
The deadline for submissions is January 15 for March Break Bursaries
What are the Ross Creek Camp Policies?
Please click here to see all of our policies.