Westchester County has wonderful summertime performing arts programs and classes for youth! And if your child loves to be onstage, then you’ll appreciate this guide to summer camps in Westchester County that offer theater and acting programs. These terrific options will ensure that with a little help from us, you can find the perfect summer theater camp for your child. You’ll find day and specialty camps with theater opportunities in Westchester County, including camps in White Plains, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Hartsdale, Southfield, West Nyack, Dobbs Ferry, and Pomona.
Artistree Performing Arts
114 W. Boston Post Road
914-835-2200
Artistree Performing Arts offers one-week and three-week theater camps in the summer for preschool-high school. Camp runs June 10-Aug. 30. Join us for our intensives: “Cinderella” July 8-26 (first-fourth grade); “Thoroughly Modern Millie” July 8-26 (fifth-12th grade) and “Once on This Island” July 29-Aug. 16 (fourth-12th grade).
Bach to Rock
130 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck NY 10543
914-341-1457
We are a music school that offers group jam sessions and early childhood music camps. We also have a state-of-the-art recording studio where kids get to make their own music!
Camp Clio
Held at YMCA Camp Jewell 6 Prock Hill Road Colebrook, CT
984-439-2308
Drama allows campers to express themselves as much or as little as they like. Our drama activities help campers bond through improvisation and theater games. The talent show is always a highlight where future stars shine.
Camp Hillard
26 Elizabeth St. Scarsdale NY
914-949-8857
All campers have the opportunity to take part in performances that are presented for parents. Performing at our outdoor amphitheater, campers enjoy participating in creative productions that include original and popular scores, costumes, choreography, and lots of acting and singing.
Camp Kids ‘N Comedy
173 W. 78 St., #5A, Upper West Side (office)
212-877-6115
Camp Kids ‘N Comedy is a program in which kids ages 10-18 learn to write and perform stand-up comedy, improv, and sketch comedy scenes. They cap off the two-week program with an original performance at the Gotham Comedy Club. Kids ‘N Comedy offers eight- or nine-week classes year-round.
Camp Nabby
1 Nabby Hill
914-528-7796
We offer a music program taught by a certified music teacher. This program includes singing and performing as well as some instrument instructions. The junior campers perform for parents the last Wednesday of the season in a junior camp music show.
Camp Ramaquois
30 Mountain Road, Pomona
845-354-1600
Being on stage and sharing their talents is a staple of the Ramaquois experience. Whether it’s our annual musical or song and cheer performances, our campers are always the stars of the show!
Campus Kids Weekday Sleep-Away Camp
Blairstown, NJ
973-845-9260
Instruction provided in every activity. Everyone can participate. Drama (acting skills and camp shows), dance, guitar, ukulele, drums, singing, camper-counselor bands, and talent shows.
Challenge Camp
555 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale
914-779-6024
Challenge Camp is a STEM and Arts focused camp. We are a session based camp and put on a full production each session. This summer we will perform “Shrek the Musical Jr.” and “Matilda, the True Story”. We also have our Stage Door class that does set design.
Curtain Call, Inc.
1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT
203-329-8207
Our SUMMERSTOCK programs are full-day theater arts workshops for ages 6-16. No previous experience is required and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students rotate in age-appropriate groups between a team of specialized teaching artists. Each two-week session culminates in a showcase of student work.
Deer Mountain Day Camp
63 Call Hollow Rd
845-354-2727
Taught by working and professional actors, dancers, and musicians, our performing arts program allows campers to discover talent in exciting group performances—and shine on their own stage. Deer Mountain campers sing, dance, act, perform, and play instruments. We offer General Music, Drama and Improv, Musical Theater, Rock Band, and Dance.
Helen Hayes Youth Theatre
142 Main St.
845-826-2049
Offering two-week theater day camp sessions for ages 4-18. Each session culminates in a fully staged performance of either Frozen or Bye Bye Birdie. We also offer Taste of Broadway, a two-week theater training program. In addition, we offer a five-week evening production of Mamma Mia for ages 15-21.
Les Elfes International
Chemin de Cli 7, 1936 Verbier
+41 (0)27 775 35 90
Music/theater/dance can be chosen among the several art clubs Les Elfes proposes. The main aim of those clubs is to give a new and fun aspect to arts and crafts while involving environmental and cultural aspects.Our clubs include, Arts and Crafts, Dance Academy, Mountain
Orienteering, Music Video, and Photography.
Mosholu Day Camp
261 Arden Valley Road, Southfield
845 243-0751
Mosholu Day Camp
261 Arden Valley Road, Southfield
845 243-0751
Mosholu campers enjoy a summer of drama, but not the kind that makes you crazy—drama on stage! Our campers act, perform, and show off their thespian skills. Each year our second grade campers even put on a Broadway-styled show for parents and campers.
Mosholu Day Camp
261 Arden Valley Road, Southfield
845 243-0751
Music Conservatory of Westchester
216 Central Ave., White Plains
914-761-3900
Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Musical Theatre Immersion is a two-week, full-day program focusing on stage skills, teamwork, and self-confidence, culminating in the production of a one-hour children’s musical. Students bring the show to life by memorizing lines, singing group and solo pieces, developing choreography, and helping build the sets and props.
Musical Munchkins
40 Archer Ave, White Plains, NY
914-771-7000
Fun and engaging 45-minute Early Childhood Music Classes offered by the most experienced teachers in this field. You’ll love the drumming, dancing, singing, expressive movement, and sprightly good fun! You and your child will love us!
Oasis Camp in Dobbs Ferry
555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
646-519-5057
Oasis offers a wide range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, and arts and crafts are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Purchase College Summer Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts
735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577
914-251-6500
Young Actors and Performers for fourth-eighth grade.
Designed to help young actors and performers develop self-confidence, a work ethic, and enjoyment in the performing arts! Acting Intensive for 9th-12th grade. Conservatory style curriculum! Musical Theatre Boot Camp for 9th-12th grade. Narrate, use dialogue, song, and dance to tell a story!
Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe St.
914-244-1200
Hip-Hop, Read That Movie, and Strings classes provide creative outlets for those who would like to express themselves for an audience or delve into movie scripts that were inspired by books.
Southwoods Camp
532 NYS Route 74
914-214-8780
Each summer our theatre program includes two musicals and offers many other programs like disc jockey and improv.
Squire Camps
Hartsdale
914-328-3798
Theater, yoga, and dance, Lights Camera Action. All activities occur in air-conditioned classrooms and our air-conditioned full size gym. All activities taught by certified school teachers.
Standing Ovation Studios home of the Lighthouse Youth Theatre
1 Labriola Ct Armonk, NY 1050
914-741-4205
Summer Performing Arts Workshops (ages 5-12)
Learn through the Sounds of Musical Theatre!
Nine different themed workshops starting the week of June 24.
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Steffi Nossen School of Dance
216 Central Ave.
914-328-1900
A dance style for every child. One- and two-week camps and intensives for preschool-preprofessional dancers: Story Book Camp for ages 3-5; Hip-Hop Camp; Choreography Camp; Musical Theater Kids Camp for grades first-thrid; Musical Theater Intensive and Dance Intensive for tweens/teens. Friday showings.
Summer Stars at Scarsdale Synagogue
2 Ogden Road
914-723-3001
We have both music and dance programs at Summer Stars. The children sing a variety of songs and learn all about eurythmics. In dance the children learn how to move their bodies to the beat as they strengthen their muscles.
The Chapel School Summer Program
172 White Plains Road, Bronxville
914-337-3202
The Chapel School Summer Program offers theater and music programs. Drama Camp: “A Pirates Tale” and “Shakespeare Galore” are plays that will be performed by the campers. Sing and Groove: vocal instructions focusing on musical theater standards.
The French American School of New York
111 Larchmont Ave.
9142500415
We use music and theater as outlets to introduce or reinforce French so if you have an artistic child, all they need to bring is their passion. We will do the rest.
The Play Group Theatre
1 N Broadway, White Plains
914-946-4433
We offer professional-quality training in a one-of-a-kind family atmosphere. With seven different programs, Summer Theatre is designed for young actors with every level of experience, ages 4-17. Our conservatory-style camp is located in its own air-conditioned performing arts complex which includes two theatres, rehearsal studios, scenic and costume shops.
White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Place
914-328-1600
The WPPAC Summer Theatre Academy is a Theatre Camp for students in grades first-10th. Students spend their days learning about acting, singing and dancing, and rehearsing their production. Students learn to apply theatre techniques towards their performance while having fun and gaining confidence in themselves.
