The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture hosts several annual summer programmes.   The Department of Culture hosts summer cultural programmes during the month of July.  Various art forms such as dance, music, Junkanoo, art, drama, drumming, etc. are taught.  Persons interested in receiving training must apply to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.  

Bahamian citizens and residents age 5 - 15 are eligible.

1. Interested person may collect application forms at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture or by clicking on the link below.  Forms are sometimes also made available at participating schools/sites.
2. The applicant must fill out and submit the application form to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.  Be sure to select the appropriate summer programme of interest.  
3. If a cultural programme was selected, the Department of Culture will receive and process the application.
4. The applicant will be contacted by the Department of Culture informing of the location of the summer camp programme and the head instructor.  

In the event that the applicant has a medical condition that may be impacted by the activities of the class, the Department of Culture also request a copy of any medical documents that will guide their response in the event of an emergency.

There are no associated fees.

Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture
2nd Floor, West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax.(242) 356-2693
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays