Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17 · $2,150/week
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French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week)

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts · $2,150/week · ★ 4.3 (92 reviews)

French Woods Festival offers a comprehensive performing arts, visual arts, and sports summer camp experience for...

▌ Editor's read The French Woods Festival website loads as a real camp site, offering detailed information about its programs and facilities. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2, which is exceptionally low and suggests a high level of supervision. The camp has been operating for 55 years, founded by Ron Schaefer, indicating a long history and experience in summer camp operations. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. French Woods Festival is an overnight camp specializing in performing arts, visual arts, and sports. Google reviews for French Woods Festival average 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse program offerings and the positive impact on their children's artistic development.
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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 - Trial Session (1 week) 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: USD. $2,150 for 1-week trial (Aug 24-30). For new/younger campers.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (1 one-week), from Aug 24 to Aug 30.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 5 Aug 24 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $2,150

↗ What parents like

  • Trial session available
  • Good for new campers

↘ Watch for

  • Short one-week duration

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week)

What ages does French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) accept?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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 - Trial Session (1 week) cost?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) publishes $2,150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week)'s hours?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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 - Trial Session (1 week) accredited?
Yes — French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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 - Trial Session (1 week)?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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 - Trial Session (1 week) provide lunch?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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 - Trial Session (1 week) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hancock?
French Woods Festival - Trial Session (1 week) 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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