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▌ Arts · Ages 7–17

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

French Woods, Hancock, NY · $2,250/week

A comprehensive overnight summer camp in Hancock, NY, offering intensive programs in music, dance, theater, and more.

▌ Editor's read The French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts website loads successfully, presenting a detailed overview of its extensive programs. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. Founded by Ron Schaefer, the camp has been operating for over 55 years, demonstrating a long-standing presence in summer camping. It is an overnight camp, catering to ages 7-17, and explicitly states a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio and that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 208 reviews, with common themes praising the diverse program offerings, professional instruction, and positive impact on campers' artistic development. The camp is clearly a for-profit entity, offering a wide array of specialized arts programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197155+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1971 (55 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 149 French Woods Rd, Hancock, NY 13783
  • Phone: (845) 887-5600
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $6,750 for 3-week Session 1 (Jun 6-25). $1,600 deposit required. Refundable less $550 before Dec 1, less $800 before Mar 1. No refunds after May 1, 2026.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 6 to Aug 30.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jun 6 – 25, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,750
  • Session 2 Jun 25 – Jul 14, 2026 · 3 weeks · $8,000
  • Session 3 Jul 14 – Aug 3, 2026 · 3 weeks · $8,000
  • Session 4 Aug 3 – 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,950
  • Session 5 Aug 24 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $2,150

↗ What parents like

  • Individualized programs
  • Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

  • Deposit is partially non-refundable

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

What ages does French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts accept?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is open to children ages 7–17. 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 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts cost?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts publishes $2,250/week for the standard session. $6,750 for 3-week Session 1 (Jun 6-25). $1,600 deposit required. Refundable less $550 before Dec 1, less $800 before Mar 1. No refunds after May 1, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts's hours?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts accredited?
Yes — French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 55 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 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is operated by a private business, with 55 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 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts provide lunch?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts 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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