Guelph Dance is looking forward to the return of Summer Camps in 2026!
Registration opens February 10th, 2026 at 11 AM.
Priority registration for returning families opens February 3, 2026 at 11 AM.
Please direct any camp inquiries to our Camp Manager, Jennifer, by emailing [email protected] or by phoning (519) 780-2220 Ext. 103.
*** Please note once you have completed registration an email will be sent shortly after to confirm your spot. This is so we can manage the number of children per age group per week.
LOCATION
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3V1
SUMMER ARTS EXPLOSION CAMP
For Ages 4-11 (entering SK – Grade 6 in September 2026). Campers will be grouped by age with approximately 15 campers per group.
A variety of Arts activities including Dance, Music, Visual Art, Theatre, Mindfulness, Yoga and Story Creation taught by exceptional teaching artists. A pressure-free, fun-filled exploration of the arts.
Week 1: July 6 to 10, 2026
Week 2: July 13 to 17 2026
Week 3: July 20 to 24, 2026
Cost: $375 per camper (5% sibling discount)
PERFORMANCE FOCUS SUMMER CAMP
For Campers ages 8-13 (entering Grade 4-8 in September 2026)
July 27 to 31, 2026
Performance Focus is a camp for our older campers. It is a multi-arts extravaganza incorporating dance, theatre, music, song, and set design and construction. Campers will create a contemporary and socially relevant production. Campers will be grouped by age and experience to work with our teaching artists on different aspects of the production. This week will culminate in a showing of the production at 4pm on the Friday afternoon of camp.
Cost: $375 per camper (5% sibling discount)
Typical Schedule:
Hours:
9:30 AM-3:30 PM (scheduled arts activities)
Pre-camp care:
8:30-9:30 AM (free and optional)
Post-camp care:
3:30-4:30 PM (free and optional)
Additional post-camp care:
4:30-5:30 PM $35/week (Monday to Friday) this will be invoiced separately.
A typical day starts with campers arriving between 8:30-9:30 AM, during which time, there is supervised play. Scheduled arts activities begin at 9:30 AM; typically two activities before lunch and two activities after lunch. Lunch is supervised in the River Run lobbies the and followed by supervised outdoor play. Because we go outside, please ensure your child has adequate clothing for a variety of weather situations. Scheduled arts activities wrap up at 3:30 PM, and campers can be picked up between 3:30-4:30 PM. Children who are signed up for additional post-camp care can be picked up before 5:30 pm. Check out our video showcasing some camp highlights!
Sample Schedule for Red and Blue Group (Grade 1-5) Arts Explosion
| 8:30 to 9:30 AM | 9:30 to 9:45 AM | 9:45 to 10:45 AM | 10:45 to 11 AM | 11 AM to 12 PM | 12 to 1 PM | 1 to 2 PM | 2 to 2:15 PM | 2:15 to 3:15 PM | 3:15 to 3:30 PM | 3:30 to 4:30 PM |
| Drop-off Supervised free play | Opening Circle | Activity #1 E.g. Visual Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, OR Yoga. | Snack | Activity #2 | Lunch & Outdoor supervised play | Activity #3 | Snack | Activity #4 | Closing Circle | Pick-up Supervised free play |
Sample Schedule for Orange Group (JK/SK) Arts Explosion
| 8:30 to 9:30 AM | 9:30 to 9:45 AM | 9:45 to 10:30 AM | 10:30 to 10:45 AM | 10:45 to 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM to 1 PM | 1 to 2 PM | 2 to 2:20 PM | 2:20 to 3:05 PM | 3:15 to 3:30 PM | 3:30 to 4:30 PM |
| Drop-off Supervised free play | Opening Circle | Activity #1 E.g. Visual Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, OR Yoga. | Snack | Activity #2 | Lunch & Outdoor supervised play | Activity #3 | Snack | Activity #4 | Closing Circle | Pick-up Supervised free play |
Sample Schedule for Performance Focus Week
| 8:30 to 9:30 AM | 9:30 to 9:45 AM | 9:45 to 10:45 AM | 10:45 to 11 AM | 11 AM to 12 PM | 12 to 1 PM | 1 to 2:30 PM | 2:30 to 3:15 PM | 3:15 to 3:30 PM | 3:30 to 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM Friday** |
| Drop-off Supervised free play | Opening Circle | Singing & Acting | Snack | Singing & Acting continued | Lunch & Outside time | Visual Art *snack and break when needed. | Dance | Closing Circle | Pick-up Supervised free play | Performance on Friday afternoon at 4 PM |
COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM – TENTATIVE
Summer, 2026 : River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph -These are a fun-filled weeks of professional artist mentorship, leadership skill-building, and hands-on volunteering with young campers. A terrific opportunity for youth aged 13 (going into Gr 8) interested in gaining leadership experience in a camp and arts environment.
The CIT program aims to:
– instill, encourage, and foster healthy leadership skills
– encourage team work
– to educate youth about teaching the arts
– to build confidence
$150/week CIT program
Please email Leslie Fisher [email protected] if you are interested in this program, it will be offered if there is enough interest.
Subsidies: Guelph Dance is often able to offer full and/or partial subsidies for those in need.
Camps fill up fast, so we recommend early registration!
*Campers will be grouped by age to experience age-appropriate arts activities
All Covid -19 health protocols mandated by public health at the time of camp will be strictly followed.