Theatre, music & dance
Explore musical theatre, instrumental and vocal music or dance as sustained majors alongside other choices.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
Hancock, New York
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
Make music, theatre, dance and creative work part of each camp day.
An arts overnight camp in Hancock, New York, combining focused artistic interests with sports and outdoor activities.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-NY-002
Courses & activities
Circus, magic & stagecraft
Explore performance or backstage work through circus, magic and stagecraft; offerings vary by session.
Visual arts & filmmaking
Experiment with artistic expression through visual arts, filmmaking and photography.
Recording, DJ & other interests
Options include rock recording, DJ and cooking. Riding is included in tuition; ask about session and participation requirements.
Camp features & life
Three majors and three minors
Six daily periods combine session-long majors with minors chosen each morning. Staff help campers build individual schedules.
Arts and international camp life
International campers join an English-speaking environment, with bedding, pillows, towels and weekly laundry arrangements.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Interested in sustained music, theatre, dance or visual-arts practice.
- Enjoys choosing activities with help from staff.
- Ready for shared living and communication in English with campers from different places.
- A new camper interested in asking about the shorter, one-week trial.
Contact an advisor about English requirements, formal ESL provision and individual application conditions.
2027 dates & tuition
Jun 6–Jun 27S1
3 weeks
US$6,700After Dec 1, 2026: US$6,900
Jun 27–Jul 18S2
3 weeks
US$8,000After Dec 1, 2026: US$8,400
Jul 18–Aug 8S3
3 weeks
US$8,000After Dec 1, 2026: US$8,400
Aug 8–Aug 29S4
3 weeks
US$6,700After Dec 1, 2026: US$7,100
Aug 30–Sep 5S5 · New-camper trial
1 week
US$2,000After Dec 1, 2026: US$2,400
The main figures are 2027 early tuition, with prices after December 1, 2026 below. Places require camp confirmation. Airfare, ASCWORLD service fees and transfers are separate.
Early enrolment requires a US$1,750 deposit. Published refund deductions are US$550 before December 1, 2026, or US$800 before March 1, 2027. Refunds are issued after May 1, 2027.
Contact an advisor for complete cancellation terms, the balance-payment date and other charges.
Travel & participation
International arrivals are directed to Newark EWR, where staff meet campers outside US Customs.
Contact an advisor about flight windows, transfer charges, local guardianship and airline unaccompanied-minor arrangements.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications