Durham Integrated Arts Camp (DIAC)
Durham Integrated Arts Camp (DIAC) is an intensive Arts exploration opportunity for Durham District School Board (DDSB) students with a passion for Music, Visual Art, Music Theatre and Dance. The philosophy of this camp focuses upon the immersion of students in a creative outdoor culture where learning in, about, and through the arts encourages each child's "voice" to be heard, fosters a culture of inclusion, and celebrates the diverse talents and skills that every child can nurture in this unique educational setting. Supporting these goals is an energetic, talented, and dedicated DIAC team which includes DDSB teachers, professional artists, and guest artists. This creative learning environment provides students with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of their art, their abilities, and their lives by making authentic personal and intrapersonal connections among the arts disciplines.
Highlights for DIAC 2023
- New streamlined Registration Process
- Two Student Leadership Training Days in June 2023 for prospective Counselors and CIT’s.
- Students who will be in grade 7 to 12 in September 2023 are eligible to participate.
- Study Hall period is optional for students (A Study Hall opportunity will also be available during the afternoon Free Time session)
- Four daily program sessions striking a balance between a major art focus and opportunities for self-selected electives.
- Camp wide leadership focus for all students (emphasis on taking the DIAC “spirit” back and having a positive community-based impact at their home schools)
- New evening Campfire Program
Camp location, Date and Fee
DIAC is hosted at Camp White Pine in Haliburton, Ontario
September 23 to 29,2023
$655.00 per student to be paid via School Cash Online.(After completing the Google Registration Form you will receive a link to make payment and complete the digital permission and medical forms)
DIAC Scholarship Opportunity
Students or family members must be logged-on with the DDSB Student ID account to complete the Scholarship Application. Families seeking financial assistance are asked to click on the blue banner below to access the application form. Scholarship applications are processed based on the timestamp of the application. Amount awarded may depend on the number of applications received. If you are applying for a scholarship, complete this form first, then proceed to the DIAC Registration Form. Do not proceed to the payment process until you have received notification on the status of your application.
For more information about registration or to get assistance with registration, contact DIAC via email.
DIAC Scholarship Application Form
DIAC General Information –(Read this before registering)
The links to the documents below will assist campers and family with information on course descriptions, COVID-19 protocols, and life at camp.
How to register
Registrations will be open from 6:00 pm Monday March 27,2023,and will close Friday April 28, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
To register, students and family members must be logged-on with the DDSB Student ID account to complete the DIAC Registration Form. After you have read the information documents, click on link below to begin the registration process.
Applications that are received after the registration deadline will be transferred to ‘Wait List’ status. Once all initial registrations are process, the Wait List will be processed by the timestamp on the registration. Incomplete registrations will be processed as a late registration and transferred to the Wait List.
A copy of your responses will be sent to the student’s DDSB account, as this is the account you used to complete the application.
Don't know how to access your child's DDSB student Gmail account? Click here for instructions.
Refunds
Full refunds will be provided up to one month prior to the start of DIAC (August 23/23). Refunds initiated between Aug. 23/23 and the start of camp (Sept 23/23) will be subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee. Refunds requested after the start of camp will be provided based on a daily prorated fee plus the $100 cancellation fee. Campers sent home because of a disciplinary action will not receive a refund.
For more information about registration or to get assistance with registration please contact tara.pryde@ddsb.ca
Application Deadline
Application deadline is Friday April 28, 2023,4:00 pm.
Testimonial
"As a young kid growing up in Durham and a lover of the arts, DIAC for me was a home away from home, somewhere I dreamed about being all year long and cherished when I got to be there. Being surrounded by so many brilliant people at such a magical place helped me to see the power I had inside myself. The camp has given me memories I'll have for the rest of my life and allowed me to meet some of my most beloved friends. DIAC truly has a special place in my heart, and I sincerely wish that everyone could experience it at least once. Truly, if it isn't home, it must be at DIAC!"
– Former DIAC Camper
