Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center
Stagedoor Manor is a prestigious performing arts training center in New York offering intensive summer programs for...
▌ Editor's read The website for Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Carl and Elsie Samuelson, and is a for-profit entity. It offers intensive overnight performing arts programs for teenagers. The website states, "All staff members are subject to a thorough background check prior to employment," demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong reputation, with Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the transformative experience. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@stagedoormanor) and Facebook (StagedoorManor) page, showcasing student performances and camp life. The program is highly specialized, focusing exclusively on theater, music, and dance.
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–18
Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center 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: 24-hour residential
- Address: 15 Stagedoor Drive, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759, USA
- Phone: (845) 434-4290
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Each session costs $6,995.
↗ What parents like
- Total theater immersion
- Perform in multiple shows
- Network with industry professionals
↘ Watch for
- Expensive tuition
- Competitive enrollment
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center
- What ages does Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center accept?
- Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center 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 Performing Arts Training Center cost?
- Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center publishes $2,332/week for the standard session. Each session costs $6,995. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center's hours?
- Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center 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.
- Who runs Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center?
- Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center 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 Performing Arts Training Center provide lunch?
- Yes — Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center 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
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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