Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 7–17 · $2,000/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 7–17

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1

Catskills · $2,000/week

A premier performing arts summer camp in New York offering extensive programs in theater, music, dance, magic, and...

▌ Editor's read The French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded by Ron Schaefer, has been operating for 55 years, establishing a long history in summer camping. It is an overnight camp offering a vast range of performing arts disciplines, including theater, music, dance, magic, circus, and visual arts. The website explicitly states a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews average 4.6 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and diverse program offerings. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@frenchwoods) and Facebook (frenchwoods) page.
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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 - Session 1 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music 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: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 168 French Woods Rd, Hancock, NY 13783, USA
  • Phone: (607) 637-8400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price is per week for a 3-week session. All-inclusive.

↗ What parents like

  • Premier performing arts summer camp
  • Extensive programs in various arts

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1

What ages does French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 accept?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 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 - Session 1 cost?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. Price is per week for a 3-week session. All-inclusive. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1's hours?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 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 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 accredited?
Yes — French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 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 - Session 1?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 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 - Session 1 provide lunch?
Yes — French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 compare to other theater/music camps in Hancock?
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 1 is one of 7 theater/music camps in Hancock that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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