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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17

French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks)

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts · $2,250/week · ★ 4.3 (92 reviews)

A performing arts and technology summer camp in Hancock, NY, offering a wide range of activities for children aged 7-17.

▌ Editor's read The French Woods Festival website loads as a real camp site, offering detailed information about its programs and dates. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. The camp, founded by Ron Schaefer, has been operating for 55 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the summer camp industry. French Woods is a for-profit organization and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers an overnight program with a published staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2. Google reviews average 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities and professional staff. Social media handles include @frenchwoods on Instagram and 'frenchwoods' on Facebook, showcasing camp life and activities.
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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 - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1971 (55 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 199 Bouchoux Brook Rd, Hancock, NY 13783, USA
  • Phone: (607) 637-8400
  • 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 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 6 to Jun 25.

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

↗ What parents like

  • Flexible session lengths
  • Individualized scheduling

↘ Watch for

  • Deposit is partially non-refundable

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks)

What ages does French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) accept?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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 - Session 1 (3 weeks) cost?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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 - Session 1 (3 weeks)'s hours?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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 - Session 1 (3 weeks) accredited?
Yes — French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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 - Session 1 (3 weeks)?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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 - Session 1 (3 weeks) provide lunch?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) 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.
How does French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hancock?
French Woods Festival - Session 1 (3 weeks) is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway 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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