Conservatory Creative Camps

Days at Conservatory Creative Camps are never boring! From the musical and artistic pursuits plus the outdoor play on the beautiful College Avenue Campus outdoor spaces and activity rotation, you can be assured your camper will be engaged and inspired throughout the day and tired and excited when they come home at night!

Campers will cycle through camp activities based on your chosen camp and theme. There will be breaks including lunch and snacks (not provided).

Each camp and its curriculum are designed by our experienced artists and educators to give campers a unique experience each time, even if themes may remain the same. We strive to make sure campers taking multiple camps throughout the year won’t experience the same camp twice!

Small Camp Sizes

• We generally keep our camp sizes small, with 8-15 campers.
• Camps for ages 3-4 camps and camps with specialized instruments (ex: piano and guitar) will have fewer campers.

Camp Hours

We know you're busy and life doesn't stop for you becuase school's out! We offer complimentary before and after supervision for campers ages 5-14.

Camp Location

All Creative Camps are conveniently located on the historic and revitalized College Avenue Campus at 2155 College Avenue, nestled on the edge of Wascana Park.

Get the Google Map pin.

For parking, see Drop-off and Pick-up instructions below.

Camp Costs

Camp costs are subject to change. The online registration system should be considered accurate if there is a price discrepancy.

Discounts

Save 15% With 3 or More Summer Camps

Enrol in 3 or more camps for one child in the same transaction to save 15%!

Applies to full-day camps in July and August for ages 5-14.

Sibling Discount for winter and Spring Camps

Save 10% if you enrol 2-4 siblings in spring or winter camps in the same transaction.

Applies to Spring or Winter full-day camps for ages 5-14. The discount is applied to Winter and Spring camps separately. Winter and Spring camps cannot be combined for this offer.

Funding Option Through Creative Kids Saskatchewan

For families with financial need, there is funding available through Creative Kids Saskatchewan. 

Note: We cannot register your camper until the funding is approved.

How It Works

1. Apply for funding with Creative Kids Saskatchewan.
2. Creative Kids will send you a letter if your funding is approved.
3. Creative Kids also advises our Student Services of approved students at which time,
   1. if we have a client account for you or if Creative Kids provides your contact information, we will contact you when we receive this list.
   2. Otherwise, contact us when you receive your letter.

Our staff will ensure there is space in camps for Creative Kids Saskatchewan funded students, please reach out to Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit if your preferred camps are full.

Our Camp Staff are passionate about the arts and can’t wait to share their passion with our campers! We boast a contingent of camp instructors, coordinators and program assistants to deliver the best Creative Camp experience.

• Camp instructors are experienced artists and educators with degrees in Arts Education or Fine Arts. They ensure our camp values are being met and campers reach attainable goals throughout the week.
• Camp assistants are typically post-secondary students studying in the fields of Arts Education or Fine Arts. They work directly under a camp instructor, assisting with classroom needs and supervise our campers during breaks.

Volunteer Opportunity for High School Students

Have a high school student age 15+ looking to expand their experience working in the field of arts education? Volunteers shadow a Camp Instructor for half-days throughout the week. This provides a great opportunity to learn best practices in arts education but also to build community connections with artists and educators as students seek to pursue studies in arts or education. Email creative.camp@uregina.ca to learn more about volunteering.

All camp staff are trained in camp policies and procedures and are required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check before employment.

Creative Camps offer your child a space to explore the performing arts with new peers in a fun and supportive environment. As such, we live the following values:

Safety

We value the emotional, physical and mental safety of all children who attend our camps.

Creativity

Our camps encourage creative expression in a variety of art forms and are lots of fun! 

Integrity

We help students develop creative work that gives them pride, challenging them to strengthen their abilities and confidence as growing artists.

Quality Education

Our camps provide a nurturing, exploratory and cooperative learning environment led by experienced and qualified artists and educators.

Inclusivity

We want children of all backgrounds and skill levels to feel valued and respected while attending our camps. In addition, for families with financial barriers, funds may be available from Creative Kids Saskatchewan. Visit CreativeKidsSask.ca for more details.

All important information and communications about your child's camp will be in UR Community, our online classroom.

• New Students
  • If you are new to the Conservatory, we will create your child's account and login instructions will be emailed to you within 1-2 days after you register for your camp. Watch your inbox for an email from Student Services (sis.noncredit@uregina.ca).
• Returning Students
  • If you are a returning student/camper, use your current login credentials.

Camps will appear in your UR Community dashboard one (1) week before the camp session. Summer camps will be viewable by the end of June.

If you have not received your child's login credentials or forgot your username, please contact Student Services.

Signing In and Out of Camp Each Day

You must sign-in and sign-out your camper each day.
Photo ID will be required at sign-out.

• You can add to your list of approved individuals who can sign-in or sign-out your camper in UR Community, your camper’s online classroom.
• Please arrive on time for pick-up and drop-off. On the first day, allow a bit of extra time to get everyone signed-in. If you know you will be late or your camper will be absent, email creative.camp@uregina.ca or use the course email in UR Community, your online classroom.
• For early pick-up or late drop-off, go to CB 118, Student & Instructor Services Non-credit.

College Avenue Campus

All camps are at the College Avenue Campus in the College Building at 2155 College Avenue. Get the Google Map pin.

Parking directions will be shared with you in UR Community, our online classroom, before the camp starts. Don't worry though - parking is plentiful at College Avenue Campus and we make special arrangements just for camp pick-up and drop-off!

Inside the College Building

• Pick-up and drop-off room locations will be posted when you enter the College Building.
• For assistance, please go to CB 118, Student & Instructor Services Non-credit.
• Please do not go directly to your camper’s classroom unless directed.

All Campers should bring the following each day:

1. Water bottle - Filling stations are available
2. Snack and Lunch
   • A nut-free snack and lunch campers can open and eat independently
   • There is no access to a microwave nor fridge.
   • Half-day campers only need to bring a snack.
   • The vending machines on campus are not for camper use. Please do not send money with your camper.
3. Indoor shoes
   • For all musical theatre and dance camps and
   • All campers during wet or muddy conditions

For Winter and Spring Camps:

4. Appropriate cold weather gear including winter coats, ski pants, boots, mittens, a hat and a scarf, as breaks will be take outdoors with good weather.

For Summer Camps, also bring:

5. Camp T-shirt – Each summer camper will get a T-shirt to wear to camp each day.
6. Hat for outdoors
7. Sunscreen and bug spray

For Visual Art or Multi-Disciplinary Camps

Be prepared to get dirty/soiled for all visual art or multi-disciplinary camps. Wear clothes you don’t mind if paint or other evidence of creativity gets left behind!

For Theatre and Dance Camps

Wear clothes that allow for a free range of motion and are comfortable. No special dance shoes or clothing will be required.

Electronics at Camp

• Cellphone and small electronics usage is strictly prohibited for campers during the camp day.
  • If a cellphone is required for medical reasons, this can be noted in the medical/learning concerns questionnaire you will be asked to complete in UR Community prior to your camp.
  • In some cases, instructors may encourage cellphone usage for camp-appropriate activities, like researching for script- or songwriting. This is at the discretion of the instructor and is not required.
• Note instructors use cellphones for camp communication.

The University is not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen electronics.

We are committed to a positive space for your camper and have three basic expectations of all our campers. These are posted in all camp spaces.

1. Leadership

2. Listening and Understanding

I listen well to other campers and staff. I work hard to understand how I make others feel. I put myself in someone else's shoes to understand how other people feel.

3. Good Friend

I am a good team member. I work well with my team. I know everyone in the camps is important and I show them with my actions.

Student Conduct Policy

All campers need to adhere to the Centre for Continuing Education Student Conduct Policy. 

The University of Regina, through its “Respectful University Policy (GOV-100-015 ), “is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the University community can live, work and learn in a collegial climate of mutual respect, free of harassment and discrimination.” Students and instructors are expected to work together to make the University a positive and productive environment by: treating others with respect and dignity, evaluating your own beliefs and behaviours, participating in seeking solutions, speaking up if you believe that you or others are being treated inappropriately and seeking out consultation and support.

Read the Student Conduct Policy (PDF).

• If a camp is full, don't hesitate to add yourself to the wait list.
• A spot may open or, if there is enough interest, we may add additional camps.
• Any available spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis from the wait list before being released for open enrolment. 

• More than 10 business days prior to the courses, then
  • Full refund minus cost of materials and 10% administration fee.
• 10 business days or less prior to the courses, then
  • Transfer only

To withdraw from a course, complete the online withdrawal form.

For questions, contact Student Services at 306-585-5748 or sis.noncredit@uregina.ca.