North Coast Creative Arts Camp
The North Coast Creative Arts Camp provides students in Years 4 to 6 with the opportunity to extend their skills and knowledge in creative arts. The residential camp offers quality extension activities that are not usually available in the classroom.
Activities are delivered by experienced staff who support students as they step outside their comfort zone and learn new skills. Activities include a concert band, string, percussion and guitar groups, dance, visual arts, vocal and drama groups. There is also an exciting range of fun afternoon activities to enable students to explore arts areas other than their main group activity.
Enquiries
Venue
783 Tyalgum Creek Rd
Tyalgum Ridge Retreat NSW 2484
Australia
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2025 camp theme – Forest Fantasy
Welcome to the enchanted realm of Forest Fantasy!
Greetings, young storytellers and creators! Are you ready to wander through the mystical forest and unleash your imagination? We invite all forest dwellers, magical makers, and whimsical performers to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with dance, drama, music, and visual arts!
Prepare to traverse enchanted paths, forge new friendships, and breathe life into your artistic dreams beneath a canopy of wonder! Whether you’re spinning tales of ancient trees, crafting art from the whispers of the wind, making magical music or dancing with the fireflies, there’s a wonderous adventure waiting for every woodland wanderer.
So, gather your courage like a trusty satchel, leave your worries at the forest edge, and get ready to immerse yourself in creativity at Tyalgum—where creative arts come to life in a symphony of enchantment!
No wand required—just your imagination! See you in the forest!
Staff opportunities
North Coast Creative Arts Camp is an annual residential camp that caters for talented students from Years 4, 5 and 6 throughout the region in the creative and performing arts. The camp provides workshops throughout the week in music (vocal and instrumental), visual arts, dance, media and drama.
Staff applications
Applications are invited from skilled, enthusiastic and experienced teachers and tutors who are prepared to devote a week to develop and extend the talents of the attending students. Schools releasing staff to tutor at camp will receive release payment from the program to cover their relief. As this is a residential camp, applicants need to be aware that duties and responsibilities extend well beyond the normal hours of the school day.
Teacher professional learning opportunity
Professional learning opportunities are available for interested teachers to gain knowledge and skills in the creative and performing arts. There is no cost involved in this but schools need to cover casual relief for teachers attending for this professional learning opportunity.
Daily activities include:
- the main group to which a child is allocated (2 sessions)
- an elective activity (1 session)
- combined choir in which every child and staff member participates
- recreational activities run by the venue staff, supported by Creative Arts Camp staff.
Each night the students are encouraged to perform at our evening concert. The week concludes with a celebratory concert involving every student.
2026 important dates
North Coast Creative Arts Camp will be held from Sunday 15 to Friday 20 November 2026 (Term 4 Week 6).
Applications open Term 2, 2026.
Students arrive at camp between 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Sunday. Camp culminates with a celebration concert commencing at 12:00 pm on Friday.
Transportation is the responsibility of parents in consultation with each child’s school.
Eligibility
North Coast Creative Arts Camp is open to students in Years 4 to 6 who are currently enrolled in NSW public schools.
Applicants must include the name of a nominating teacher from their school.
Students must have the endorsement of their principal to apply.
Participation fee
The student participation fee covers all accommodation, meals, recreational activities, camp resources, camp shirt and expert tuition. Upon acceptance, the participation fee is to be paid to the student's local school office.
Schools are asked to contribute a $40 levy per participating student. The Arts Unit will direct debit the student participation fee and school levy after confirmation of acceptances.
2024 photos
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the North Coast Creative Arts Camp, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
