Arts training in a sleep over camp community. Boys and Girls ages 9 to 18. Campers can choose a specialist programs from: Theatre, Dance, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Stage Combat, Photography, Digital Arts, Musical Theatre, Design and more! One specialist is chosen per session which the camper attends for 4 hours a day. Each afternoon campers can choose from a variety of elective workshops in each of the arts, sports and crafts.

Long Bay’s exciting Arts by the Lake program includes visual arts, drama, music, and dance taught by qualified, caring, and talented instructors. Located on beautiful spring-fed Bobs Lake near Westport, Ontario, Long Bay Camp takes pride in its well-cared-for facility that allows campers to explore nature in a safe, natural environment. Along with the cool arts program, campers will have opportunities to participate in field sports like soccer, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and many camp games. Enjoy campfires, nature hikes, swimming and canoeing too. Our campers will feel at home while learning, growing and making new friends. We're a happy family with great people, great food and great fun!

In July 2009, digiKidz will offer 4 technology-based programs for children, ages 8 - 14 years old. You can choose from: Digital Film-making and Digital Music, Stop Motion Animation, Digital Story-telling and LEGO® Robotics. No prior experience is necessary.
Each session runs for half a day for a week, Monday to Friday. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon, and afternoon sessions are from 1 p.m -4 p.m. Dates of the camp are July 6- July 31st, 2009.

The cost is $160/ session. If you choose to attend for a full day, digiKidz will provide lunchtime supervision between the morning and afternoon sessions (noon - 1 p.m.) at no additional cost. Family discounts are offered: 2 sessions for $260 and 3 sessions for $360.
Full payment must be received by digiKidz to reserve a place for your child.

Class size is limited to 20 students with a ratio of experienced counsellors : students of 1:6. This ensures excellence in quality of instruction and safety.
The camp is held each summer at Sheridan College campus in Oakville, where space is rented to the camp.

In the Film-making session, kids will learn how to handle a camcorder, focusing on the specifics of different camera shots, angles and lighting. The topic of story-boarding will be covered. A computer-editing program will allow kids to import video and edit their movie using different special effects, transitions, audio and titles. A brief introduction will be given to Apple's GarageBand ™.

In the Stop Motion Animation program, kids will design sets and characters, and create storyboards. They will learn to use computer editing and music-making softwares, cameras and voice-overs to complete original animated movies.

In the digital Storytelling program, kids learn about the art of telling their 'story' using multi-media technology. Digital storytelling is like an autobiographical 'mini movie' which kids will create and edit - using computer software, digital camcorders & cameras, and still photographs. Kids will use voice overs, digital film and music editing software to create a digital story that reflects their special and unique life.


In the digiKidz LEGO® Robotics program, kids build and program a robot to execute a number of tasks. They teach their robot to navigate a maze, conquer challenges, and be the first team to complete assigned missions. A series of challenges will hone their collaboration, programming, inventiveness, and strategic skills.

For all programs, while working as a team- member on group projects, children will take on different roles and responsibilities based on their interest, skill level and talents.

At the end of the program, each child receives a DVD of the week's highlights and a certificate of completion. All necessary equipment is supplied by digiKidz®. Students will be asked to bring in small props/toys as part of their projects during the course of the session.