DAC Summer Camp Scholarship Application 2026
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  • DAC Summer Camp Scholarship Application 2026

    When funds are available, camp scholarships can be awarded to cover 50% or 75% of the total cost of tuition of up to 2-weeks of camp for each child.

  • DAC Camp Scholarship process:

    1. Before completing this scholarship application, create an account for you and your child(ren) (add your child(ren) as account members to the parent account) in our registration software AT THIS LINK. If you add a credit card to your account info online, you can skip Step 3 of this process. But, please know that the $30 non-refundable scholarship deposit will be processed on your card on file in your account if you are awarded a scholarship (learn more about that under Step 3). 

    2. Complete this application form in its entirety. Please note, proof of income is required as part of this application. Acceptable proof of income documents include last year's Income Tax Return (2024), proof of food stamps or other nutrition assistance, proof of Medicaid, proof of any other government financial assistance, or proof of homelessness. If the child(ren) are in foster care, please provide proof of foster care in lieu of proof of income. 

    3. Once the application is submitted, please call us at (919)560-2726 to provide credit card information for the required $30, non-refundable scholarship deposit. Please note, you will only be charged this deposit if approved for a scholarship and it will be used to hold the registration space for your child(ren) in the awarded camp(s). By completing this application, you are agreeing to pay this non-refundable $30 deposit if approved for a scholarship. The deposit will be applied to your remaining balance when submitting final payment. Your application is not complete without providing this card information. 

    4. Once the application is submitted in its entirety, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. You will be notified via email of scholarship approval/denial. 

    5. Final payment of any remaining scholarship balance will be due no later than 30 days before the scheduled start-date of the camp session. If you are completing this application form within the 30-day period before the start-date of the requested camp session, please be prepared to pay any remaining balance promptly after the scholarship is awarded to maintain your child's registration spot. 

    *Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for assistance.

  • Child's Date of Birth*
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  • Child's Ethnicity (Check All That Apply)*

  • Each child (ages 5-12) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including the youth day camp program, either Mini Camp or Cultural Camp, from 9am to 3pm (drop-off beginning at 8am), plus Afternoon Adventures from 3pm to 5:30pm for campers needing full-day care.

    Teens (ages 13-18) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including a morning class from 9am to 12:30pm and an afternoon class from 1:30pm to 5pm and will be able to stay for lunch in between. 

    The list of camps below may be updated at any time to reflect up-to-date offerings. 

  • Child 1 will be participating in:*
  • 1. Teen Intensives: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 1. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note the timeframe for each camp selected.*
  • 1. Youth Camps: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 1. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note that most camps have more than one track. Be sure to choose the correct track, as changing tracks after registration may not be possible. For more information about each camp, visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/*

  • Lunch/Snack Policy:

    All campers* must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

    *If your child is awarded a scholarship and you have any circumstances arise that prevent you from being able to provide your child with a daily packed lunch and/or morning snack, please let us know by contacting DAC School Director, Amanda Miller at amiller@durhamarts.org, so we can help. 

  • Photo/Video Policy:

    I grant permission to Durham Arts Council, Inc., its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs, video, or other digital media taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at Durham Arts Council for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium by Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby grant Durham Arts Council, Inc. permission to use all photos, videos, or digital media without payment or other consideration to me. I understand and agree that all photos, videos, and digital media will become the property of Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby irrevocably authorize Durham Arts Council to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos, videos, or digital media for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my/my child’s/my family’s likenesses or voices appear. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photos, videos, or digital media.

  • Photo/Video Policy for Child 1*
  • I have a second child I'd like to complete a scholarship application for:*
  • Second Child's Date of Birth*
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  • Child 2 Ethnicity (Check All That Apply)*

  • Each child (ages 5-12) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including the youth day camp program, either Mini Camp or Cultural Camp, from 9am to 3pm (drop-off beginning at 8am), plus Afternoon Adventures from 3pm to 5:30pm for campers needing full-day care.

    Teens (ages 13-17) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including a morning class from 9am to 12:30pm and an afternoon class from 1:30pm to 5pm and will be able to stay for lunch in between. 

    The list of camps below may be updated at any time to reflect up-to-date offerings. 

  • Child 2 will be participating in:*
  • 2. Teen Intensives: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 2. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note the timeframe for each camp selected.*
  • 2. Youth Camps: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 2. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note that most camps have more than one track. Be sure to choose the correct track, as changing tracks after registration may not be possible. For more information about each camp, visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/*

  • Lunch/Snack Policy:

    All campers* must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

    *If your child is awarded a scholarship and you have any circumstances arise that prevent you from being able to provide your child with a daily packed lunch and/or morning snack, please let us know by contacting DAC School Director, Amanda Miller at amiller@durhamarts.org, so we can help.

  • Photo/Video Policy:

    I grant permission to Durham Arts Council, Inc., its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs, video, or other digital media taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at Durham Arts Council for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium by Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby grant Durham Arts Council, Inc. permission to use all photos, videos, or digital media without payment or other consideration to me. I understand and agree that all photos, videos, and digital media will become the property of Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby irrevocably authorize Durham Arts Council to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos, videos, or digital media for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my/my child’s/my family’s likenesses or voices appear. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photos, videos, or digital media.

  • Photo/Video Policy for Child 2*
  • I have a third child I'd like to complete a scholarship application for:*
  • Third Child's Date of Birth*
     - -
  • Child 3 Ethnicity (Check All That Apply)*

  • Each child (ages 5-12) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including the youth day camp program, either Mini Camp or Cultural Camp, from 9am to 3pm (drop-off beginning at 8am), plus Afternoon Adventures from 3pm to 5:30pm for campers needing full-day care.

    Teens (ages 13-17) can receive up to 2-weeks of camp with a scholarship, including a morning class from 9am to 12:30pm and an afternoon class from 1:30pm to 5pm and will be able to stay for lunch in between. 

    The list of camps below may be updated at any time to reflect up-to-date offerings. 

  • Child 3 will be participating in:*
  • 3. Teen Intensives: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 3. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note the timeframe for each camp selected.*
  • 3. Youth Camps: Please select the camp(s) you'd like as options for Child 3. Select all camps that would apply to your child's interest/schedule. You will have the opportunity to provide notes regarding your selection/preferences in another section of this form. Note that most camps have more than one track. Be sure to choose the correct track, as changing tracks after registration may not be possible. For more information about each camp, visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/*

  • Lunch/Snack Policy:

    All campers* must bring their own lunch each day that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved, plus a morning snack. Durham Arts Council will provide an afternoon, pre-packaged snack to campers enrolled in Afternoon Adventures. Campers in Afternoon Adventures who have allergies or food sensitivities should bring extra snacks.

    *If your child is awarded a scholarship and you have any circumstances arise that prevent you from being able to provide your child with a daily packed lunch and/or morning snack, please let us know by contacting DAC School Director, Amanda Miller at amiller@durhamarts.org, so we can help.

  • Photo/Video Policy:

    I grant permission to Durham Arts Council, Inc., its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs, video, or other digital media taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at Durham Arts Council for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium by Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby grant Durham Arts Council, Inc. permission to use all photos, videos, or digital media without payment or other consideration to me. I understand and agree that all photos, videos, and digital media will become the property of Durham Arts Council, Inc. I hereby irrevocably authorize Durham Arts Council to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos, videos, or digital media for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my/my child’s/my family’s likenesses or voices appear. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photos, videos, or digital media.

  • Photo/Video Policy for Child 3*
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  • Summer Arts Withdrawal Policy:

    Once your scholarship is approved and your child is enrolled they are expected to attend the session they enrolled in. DAC will only transfer your child to a different session if space and funding is available.

    Parents who need to withdraw their children from any DAC Summer Arts Camp should contact the DAC School in writing (jbell@durhamarts.org) at least 2 weeks before the session begins. You will receive a refund, less a $30 service charge per camp session per camper. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. These are the only circumstances under which DAC provides a refund; otherwise, DAC will transfer your child to a later session only if space is available. 

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