For the large numbers of kids that attend this camp multiplied by the session fees, this camp should be able to afford better artistic staff. Young grads who just a few years into establishing their careers don't (I feel) warrant the expensive fees. Also, there have been some disappointing years where really young campers have wrecked the main art programs simply because they are too young to concentrate. Your kids will come home hyped up; as that seems to be the ethos of the camp. Food is great; cabin counsellors are friendly, facilities are a military training camp -- basic accommodation and a tiny swimming pool. Viewing your kids' performance is a nightmare as the halls get overheated This isn't really aspectacular 'arts' camp; more a just basic pleasant warm friendly responsible camp where your kids can have fun, do some ok art, and make friends.
This place changed my life. I'd been a camper for five years, in that time growing from a socially awkward kid with few friends and little direction, to a confident young person with passion for the arts and a circle of friends who I'll always keep close. The staff are genuinely caring, putting all kinds of time and care into the activities and arts programs they run. But first and foremost, they care about the kids - they're like parents, friends, and siblings all rolled into one. I've never had better role models.
I just went to Centauri this summer and had an amazing time! I made lots of great friends and as everyone says, a great sense of community. I got some good arts training, many memories and great laughs. The best part is chair dancing and all the evening activities!
Centauri is my happy place. The staff are all fabulous... fun, caring and amusing. The arts training is amazing - you have an awesome time yet you actually improve your acting/writing/dancing/whatever. Evening programs are so much better than the traditional canoe-camping-outdoorsyness. You can travel back in time, meet JFK and Churchill, or Velma from "Chicago". Imagination is abundant, Julie's stories are fab, and I can't wait til next summer! :)
i have gone there for 5 years and it is my favorite place on earth, i'm not an artsy guy but i still love the place. i think its great for any one, at all
If you're looking for serious, technique-based classes, this isn't for you. That said, this is perfect for anyone with a quirky sense of humor who wants to learn and have fun at the same time, and who doesn't mind laughing at themselves as they clap along with the camp song.
I was there a couple years ago I wasnt an arts freak like most of the people there. This guy Ted helped me out tho and i wasn't even in his group. Thanx
This camp has everything that any aspiring artist needs. The staff are friendly and caring and knowledgeable in their fields, the experiences last a lifetime, and the sense of community there is unbelievable. I've been going to Centauri for 4 years and would recommend it to anyone with a passion for the arts. Brant is ridiculously good-looking.
I went to this camp for 5 years. It was one of the very best experiences of my life. The programs were terrific and I loved the sense of community. I'd recommend Centauri to any kid or teenager who loves the arts. It is an absolutely wonderful place!
