Durham Arts CouncilSchool Break Camps
Accommodating year-round and traditional school breaks and teacher workdays on Durham Public Schools calendars, campers participate in both visual and performing arts inspired by an awesome camp theme.
Children ages 5 to 12 attending Durham Public Schools breaks · 2026-2027 school breaks and teacher workdays; camp dates include Coastal Carolina (September 21 to October 9, 2026), Route 66: 100 Years of Highway History (Nov · Weekly: $275 ($250 per additional sibling of same household). Daily: $60 (Only Available for Single Day Option). Afternoon Adventures Weekly: $100 | Daily: $25 (only available for single day camps)
From durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps ↗About this program
Each week has different activities so campers can participate in multiple weeks!
Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12): Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper's registration! Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including group games and movement. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.
Questions
Which school calendars do the camps accommodate?
Accommodating year-round and traditional school breaks and teacher workdays on Durham Public Schools calendars
What activities do campers do?
campers participate in both visual and performing arts inspired by an awesome camp theme.
What are the camp hours?
9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am)
What is included in Afternoon Adventures?
Afternoon Adventures includes even MORE artistic fun, including group games and movement. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack.
Is there a single-day option?
Daily: $60 ( Only Available for Single Day Option )
Details
- Who
- Children ages 5 to 12 attending Durham Public Schools breaks
- When
- 2026-2027 school breaks and teacher workdays; camp dates include Coastal Carolina (September 21 to October 9, 2026), Route 66: 100 Years of Highway History (Nov
- Cost
- Weekly: $275 ($250 per additional sibling of same household). Daily: $60 (Only Available for Single Day Option). Afternoon Adventures Weekly: $100 | Daily: $25
- Ages
- 5-12
Run by
ClassesWe offer classes, workshops, and camps throughout the whole year in just about every arts category you can imagine: ceramics, painting/drawing, printmaking, mixed media, bookbinding, photography, graphic design, literary arts, theatre, dance, music, and more!
Summer Cultural Camps$500 two-week camps ($470 per additional sibling of same household); Afternoon Adventures two-week session: $200(Ages 5-12), Take a journey across the globe during Cultural Camps! Each two-week session is a fun and in-depth exploration of the arts and culture of a country/region.
Summer Mini CampsWeekly: $250 ($235 per additional sibling of same household); Limited Space Available – June 11 – 12 (2 days, $100); FULL – June 29 – July 2 (4 days, No Camp July 3, prorated $200); Afternoon Adventures 3:00pm – 5:30pm Weekly: $100Campers will participate in both visual and performing arts activities.