Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts
Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts is a non-profit overnight summer camp in Wisconsin, offering comprehensive theater and arts training for children aged 7-18.
▌ Editor's read Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts is an overnight camp for ages 7-18, operating for 69 years since its founding by Pearl and Sulie Harand. The camp's website states it is a non-profit organization and emphasizes a supportive, non-competitive environment for campers to explore theatre and arts. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks and that they maintain a high staff-to-camper ratio, though a specific number is not provided. The camp has a 4.9-star rating from 103 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive atmosphere and the quality of the performing arts instruction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @harandcamp on Instagram and harandcamp on Facebook.
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Since 195769+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 7–18
- Hours: Residential camp
- Address: 6860 County Road D, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
- Phone: (847) 432-9270
- Cost notes: 1-week session: $1800. 3-week session: $4250-$4350. 6-week session: $7450. Sibling and referral discounts available. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts
- What ages does Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts accept?
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts is open to children ages 7–18. 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 Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts cost?
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 1-week session: $1800. 3-week session: $4250-$4350. 6-week session: $7450. Sibling and referral discounts available. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts's hours?
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts runs Residential camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts?
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 69 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 Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts provide lunch?
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts 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.
Planning guides
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