Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17 · $574/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17

Ghostlight Theater Camp

Millstone Township, NJ · $574/week

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▌ Editor's read Ghostlight Theater Camp is an overnight musical theater camp founded by Holly Chou, with its first session in 2021, indicating it is a relatively new program. The camp emphasizes a small, intimate setting with a maximum of 30 campers per session, supported by a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, as stated on their 'About' page. Safety is addressed with a dedicated 'Safety' page detailing background checks for all staff, a health director, and a no-tolerance policy for bullying. While the camp is not ACA accredited, it outlines specific safety and health protocols. The program focuses on developing musical theater skills through ensemble work and individual attention, culminating in a performance.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Ghostlight Theater Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
5 (2021 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1100 Canaan Rd, Canaan, ME 04924, USA
  • Phone: 207-474-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Prices range from $529 to $699 per week. The average cost is $574. Early bird discounts are available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 27 to Aug 9.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,860
  • Two Sessions Jun 27 – Aug 9, 2026 · 7 weeks · $10,200
  • Session 2 Jul 20 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,860

↗ What parents like

  • STEAM exploration
  • Outdoor fun
  • Extended care available

↘ Watch for

  • Location TBD
  • Pricey

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ghostlight Theater Camp

What ages does Ghostlight Theater Camp accept?
Ghostlight Theater Camp is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Ghostlight Theater Camp cost?
Ghostlight Theater Camp publishes $574/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ghostlight Theater Camp's hours?
Ghostlight Theater Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Ghostlight Theater Camp accredited?
Ghostlight Theater Camp is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 2021 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Does Ghostlight Theater Camp provide lunch?
Ghostlight Theater 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.
Does Ghostlight Theater Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Ghostlight Theater Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.

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