Create. Create art. Create an unforgettable summer. The Charles River Creative Arts Program (CRCAP) has been a national leader in the summer multi-arts experience since 1970. As the summer day program of The Charles River School in Dover, MA, we provide an engaging, supportive, electric environment for young people ages 8-15. Our Creative Starts program opens the world of visual and performing arts to children ages 6-8. Create. Create art. Create an unforgettable summer. The Charles River Creative Arts Program (CRCAP) has been a national leader in the summer multi-arts experience since 1970. As the summer day program of The Charles River School in Dover, MA, we provide an engaging, supportive, electric environment for young people ages 8-15. Our Creative Starts program opens the world of visual and performing arts to children ages 6-8. Everything is by choice. Nothing is compulsory. We foster a haven for youth to indulge current interests and discover new ones, no matter the level of experience. With over 130 exciting courses offered every session in visual art, dance, theater, music, video, animation, digital photo, textiles, creative writing, sports, and more, students design a summer that uniquely reflects their passions. Guest artists like James Taylor, Tracy Chapman, William Hurt, Yo-Yo Ma, and Julie Harris (just to name a few) frequent our campus, expanding horizons and sparking imagination. Our dedicated, professionally accomplished staff inspires young artists from diverse backgrounds to explore creative individual expression. While we’re proud of our many alumni who have gone on to great success in the arts, we focus fervently on process as the most important product. And we have a ton of fun.