Camp · Arts · Ages 11–17 · $1,931/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 11–17

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

Berkshire Mountains · $1,931/week

Buck's Rock is an overnight creative and performing arts camp in New Milford, CT, offering over 30 studios for campers aged 10-17 to explore their passions.

▌ Editor's read Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp, located in New Milford, CT, is an overnight camp for ages 10-17, established in 1942 by Dr. Ernst and Mrs. Jeanette Bulova, making it 82 years old. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health and safety. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Buck's Rock Camp show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with themes highlighting the camp's unique artistic freedom, supportive community, and diverse program offerings. The camp provides over 30 studios, including glassblowing, blacksmithing, music, and theater, allowing campers to choose their activities daily. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @bucksrockcamp and a Facebook page 'bucksrockcamp'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194482+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1944 (82 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: Full-time residency
  • Address: 59 Bucks Rock Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, USA
  • Cost notes: Tiered tuition system based on household income. Tier 1 (highest income) is $15,450 for the full 8-week season.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

What ages does Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp accept?
Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp is open to children ages 11–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp cost?
Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp publishes $1,931/week for the standard session. Tiered tuition system based on household income. Tier 1 (highest income) is $15,450 for the full 8-week season. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp's hours?
Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp runs Full-time residency. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp accredited?
Yes — Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 82 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp?
Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp is operated by a private business, with 82 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp provide lunch?
Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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