French Woods, located in Hancock, New York, was established in 1970 to provide a creative escape for children during the summer. Now hosting kids as young as 7 and as old as 17, French Woods is a well-known performing arts camps in the country, due in large part to its professional atmosphere, qualified staff and brief stint on MTV. At French Woods, children are in control of the activities they perform each day, and they have options that range from dance classes to horseback riding. French Woods attendees have gone on to careers in both the film and theater industry. A session at French Woods begins at just under $4,000 as of 2011.
Camp Lohikan is located in Lake Como, Pennsylvania, and offers a dance program that includes ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop program. Specialty instructors evaluate and place campers with other dancers of a similar age and ability. Campers practice technique, movement, improvisation and choreography in the camp's fully-equipped dance studio. The summer sessions end with a performance recital that parents are invited to attend. A six-week session begins at $6,800.
Camp Curtain Call is a co-educational summer camp for campers 8 to 18 years old located in Dugspur, Virginia that provides a range of performing and fine arts activities. Their dance program is led by professional dance instructors that teach everything from jazz to hip-hop. A session at Camp Curtain Call begins at $2,995. The summer is capped off with a performance that parents are welcome to attend.
Before sending your child to a performing arts camp for three to six weeks, be sure to do your research about the camp first. Campratingz.com provides an outlet for parents of former campers to weigh in on different camps around the country.