Lights…Camera…Action!
This dance intensive is designed for dancers with at least four years of advanced training who are eager to elevate their technique, stamina, and style. Participants will train with a variety of teachers and special guests, exploring a wide range of styles in a fast-paced, highly structured environment. This program is highly recommended for anyone interested in, or currently dancing with, our unique CDC Performance Company program.
*Billed on July 15th, 2025
AMPED Acro
Acro enthusiasts of all skill levels will enjoy four days of workshops designed to master new tricks while building safe and effective training habits. Alongside fun and unique technical sessions, dancers will gain valuable insights from industry professionals on injury prevention and nutrition. This high-energy program is designed to help participants reach new heights with power and precision. Dancers will be grouped by skill level and age, ensuring the best experience for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to AMP UP your training!
$329 + HST – Billed on July 29th, 2025
Active Adventure
Activate Dance
Activate Dance is an exciting and immersive recreational dance intensive designed to ignite passion, build confidence, and elevate skills for dancers of all levels. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, explore new dance styles, or unleash your creativity, this program offers a dynamic and supportive space to grow as a performer.
Throughout the intensive, participants will have the chance to expand their versatility by trying a variety of dance genres, refining their movement quality, and developing artistry under the guidance of experienced instructors. Our carefully curated curriculum ensures that each dancer is challenged at their own level while feeling encouraged and supported every step of the way.
Beyond the technical training, Activate Dance fosters a positive, inclusive environment where dancers can push their boundaries without fear, celebrate progress, and build meaningful connections with fellow dancers. Through high-energy classes, engaging choreography, and creative exploration, this intensive is not just about dance—it’s about empowerment, self-expression, and the joy of movement.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where growth meets fun, and every dancer—no matter their background—leaves feeling stronger, more inspired, and ready to take on new challenges!
Active Adventure
Active Adventure – Move, Create, and Explore!
Active Adventure is an exciting, high-energy camp that blends movement, storytelling, music, and art to create an immersive experience for young dancers. With a key focus on developing ballet and jazz fundamentals, participants will build strength, coordination, and confidence while exploring creativity and expression through dance.
But this camp is about more than just technique—it’s a place where imagination meets movement! Through interactive storytelling, themed activities, and hands-on art projects, campers will expand their creative thinking and problem-solving skills while burning off energy and having a blast. Every day is designed to engage both the body and mind, ensuring a well-rounded experience that keeps children active, inspired, and eager to learn.
Each week features a unique theme that shapes our dance combinations, art projects, and storytelling adventures, leading up to an end-of-week showcase where campers bring their creativity to life!
📅 Weekly Themes:
🌊 July 7-11 – Seashells & Sun (An ocean-inspired journey!)
🦖 July 14-18 – Out of This World/Dinosaur (Blast off into space & time travel to prehistoric lands!)
🧙 July 21-25 – Wickedly Wonderful (A magical week of fantasy and fun!)
🎮 July 28-Aug 1 – Adventure in Pixel Land (Step inside a video game world!)
🌿 Aug 5-8 – In the Jungle (Swing into action with an animal-themed adventure!)
🦸 Aug 18-22 – Superhero Summit (Unleash your inner hero!)
Join us for a summer of movement, music, creativity, and fun! Active Adventure is the perfect way for young dancers to develop their skills, make new friends, and let their imagination soar!
Arts Fusion
Arts Fusion is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary camp where creativity takes center stage! Designed to offer a balanced and engaging experience, this program allows participants to explore a variety of dance styles while also immersing themselves in fine arts, music, drama, and interactive team-building games.
But we don’t just dance all day! Arts and crafts sessions are woven into the schedule, giving campers a chance to express their creativity in new ways—whether it’s painting, designing props, or crafting fun take-home projects. Plus, our fun lunch hours provide time to relax, socialize, and recharge with friends, making every day a perfect mix of movement, creativity, and connection.
Throughout the week, campers will collaborate to create an original end-of-week presentation, blending their artistic talents in a way that showcases both their imagination and teamwork. Everything takes place in our top-of-the-line performance facility, where young artists can stay active, social, and inspired in a space designed for fun, learning, and self-expression.
Each week brings a brand-new adventure, with unique themes that inspire our activities, crafts, and performances:
📅 Weekly Themes:
🌊 July 7-11 – Seashells & Sun (A beachy, ocean-inspired week!)
🦖 July 14-18 – Out of This World/Dinosaur (Space meets prehistoric fun!)
🧙 July 21-25 – Wickedly Wonderful (A magical, enchanting experience!)
🎮 July 28-Aug 1 – Adventure in Pixel Land (A video game-inspired adventure!)
🌿 Aug 5-8 – In the Jungle (Wild fun with animals and nature!)
🦸 Aug 18-22 – Superhero Summit (A week of heroic adventures!)
Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with dance, art, music, drama, and endless creativity!
Arts Fusion
NEW THIS YEAR! Young Leader Lessons are incorporated into weekly Arts Fusion Camps. In addition to high quality arts and creativity classes, each week will offer an underlying special focus on key lessons to strengthen and benefit our campers in social and complex situations.
July 2nd – July 4th
Sea Bottom Adventure! – Your favourite sponge and friends under the sea will guide campers through three days of entertaining arts activities. Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects!
Young Leader Lesson: Teamwork
July 7th – July 11th
How to Train Your Counsellor! – Create unique dragon, unicorn, dinosaur and fairy characters for your counsellors and laugh along as they battle each other for group prizes. Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects!
Young Leader Lesson: Goal Setting
July 14th – 18th
Villain Family Reunion! – The children of famous movie villains will work together to create the ultimate fun, friendly, family reunion party! Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects!
Young Leader Lesson: Conflict Resolution
July 28th – August 1st
Wacky Wizard World! – Our welcoming wizard school will teach magic as campers work in teams to collect enchanted charms for prizes! Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects! AMP up your training with guest teachers, new strategies.
Young Leader Lesson: Critical Thinking
August 11th – August 15th
Stitch and More! – Create your own mini best friend creature, taking it on artsy adventures all week! Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects!
Young Leader Lesson: Communication Skills
August 18th – August 22nd
A CDC Theme Park! – Enjoy carnival style games, invent silly rides and entertainment and more! Finish the CDC summer with a celebration. Dance, drama, visual art, music and media will be used to build creative, confidence building projects!
Young Leader Lesson: Time Management
Extended Care – $60 +HST for the week. Log into your member portal to add this on, or email us for a direct link!