Stagedoor Manor
Premier performing arts training center offering intensive programs in acting, singing, and dance.
▌ Editor's read Stagedoor Manor is an overnight performing arts camp located in Loch Sheldrake, NY, celebrating its 50th year of operation, founded by Carl and Elsie Samuelson. The camp offers three-week sessions focused on acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in full-scale productions. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation, it highlights a strong alumni network of successful performers. Google reviews average 4.6 stars from over 300 reviews, with many praising the transformative experience and high-quality instruction. The camp's website details a comprehensive program with over 40 productions each summer and a dedicated faculty of industry professionals. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the website.
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–18
Stagedoor Manor serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 10–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1100 NY-52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759, USA
- Phone: 845-434-4290
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: A $1500 deposit per session is required. Full pricing not publicly available without application.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Stagedoor Manor
- What ages does Stagedoor Manor accept?
- Stagedoor Manor is open to children ages 10–18. 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 Stagedoor Manor cost?
- Stagedoor Manor publishes $2,332/week for the standard session. A $1500 deposit per session is required. Full pricing not publicly available without application. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Stagedoor Manor's hours?
- Stagedoor Manor 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.
- Who runs Stagedoor Manor?
- Stagedoor Manor is operated by a private business, with 50 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 Stagedoor Manor provide lunch?
- Yes — Stagedoor Manor 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Stagedoor Manor with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Stagedoor Manor.
- Stagedoor Manor - Session 2 · Catskills · Ages 10–18 · $2,200/week
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- Stagedoor Manor · Loch Sheldrake · Ages 10–18 · $2,165/week