Durham Arts CouncilSummer Mini Camps
Campers will participate in both visual and performing arts activities.
Children ages 5 to 12 · 9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am), weekly sessions in June, July and August 2026: June 11 – 12 (limited space), June 29 – July 2 (full), July 20 – 24 · Weekly: $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: $100
From durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps ↗About this program
Summer Mini Camps 2026 includes America 250 – Durham's Common Ground (Ages 5-12): In 2026, America will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the development of a new nation dedicated to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Durham County has selected the theme of 'Common Ground' to explore the state's broader concepts: Revolutionary NC and When Are We Us? Places carry our stories of collective and individual creativity, struggle, and connection to one another.
Common Ground in Durham includes a creative exploration of what we learn from historic spaces, regional culture, and the natural world as we strive to make our county a better place for all community members. Campers will participate in both visual and performing arts activities. Each week of camp will have different activities so campers can participate in one or more 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 visits by professional artists and themed days such as Mindfulness Monday, Talented Tuesday, and more. Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.
Questions
Who is Afternoon Adventures for?
Afternoon Adventures (Ages 5-12): Need full day care? Add the Afternoon Adventures program to your camper's registration!
Will campers get a snack during Afternoon Adventures?
Campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures will receive a pre-packaged afternoon snack. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring extra snacks.
Details
- Who
- Children ages 5 to 12
- When
- 9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off starting at 8:00am), weekly sessions in June, July and August 2026: June 11 – 12 (limited space), June 29 – July 2 (full), July 20 – 24
- Cost
- Weekly: $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 Ju
- 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.
Cirque de DanseWeekly: $250 ($235 per additional sibling of same household). Afternoon Adventures (3:00pm – 5:30pm): Weekly: $100In partnership with Triangle Youth Ballet, this summer dance intensive is for beginner and intermediate level dancers.