Performing arts summer camp is a great way for your child to gain more confidence and independence, all while having fun! At summer theater camp, your child’s day will be full of exciting activities centered around their theater training.
If you have any additional questions or if you would like to enroll your child, we invite you to get in touch with us.
A typical day at Ghostlight...
Morning
8:00AM MORNING REFLECTION
We start camp every morning by gathering the entire camp community for morning reflection outside the dining pavilion. Campers and staff reset for a new day by taking a deep breath and basking in the glorious view of East Pond.
8:00AM BREAKFAST
Campers fill up with a delicious breakfast every morning, featuring classics such as eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, ereal, oatmeal, tea, and juice. Breakfast is served in our dining pavilion by our friendly dining staff. Our staff is happy to cater to each camper’s dietary needs, including allergy concerns and vegetarian/vegan needs. Our camp is also a nut-free zone.
8:30AM CABIN CLEANUP
Cabins will be inspected for cleanliness every morning and campers will be responsible for cleaning up their bunk as a group. Mornings typically feature cleaning sessions as a group with a cast recording of a popular musical like Hamilton, Mean Girls, or Hadestown!
9:00AM WARM-UPS
Campers will get to try out stretching, singing, mindfulness, and body & voice warm-ups during the first few days of camp. Then they can decide which warm-up suits them best for the rest of the session!
9:30AM MORNING CLASSES
Each student’s class schedule will be dependent on the main focus of training they choose before arriving at camp, including acting, voice, movement, or dramatic writing. There are also a wide array of elective opportunities, including improv, a cappella, meditation, nature and camping skills, tap dance, songwriting, cooking, arts and crafts, physical theater, scenic construction, and many more.
12:15PM LUNCH
Our daily lunch menus include chicken cordon-bleu, vegetarian lasagna, grilled haddock, tomato soup and grilled cheese, tacos, and sandwiches. The full salad bar is always available!
Afternoon
DOWNTIME 12:45pm
Campers will have some time to relax and unwind after lunch. Downtime is the perfect time to read, practice lines, or work on choreography — or just relax in a hammock. Campers may also gather with other campers to play basketball, soccer, frisbee, capture the flag, or even some games that are unique to Ghostlight Theater Camp!
REHEARSALS 1:30PM
Our campers will be working hard to practice and prepare for performances at Ghostlight Theater Camp. We spend plenty of time every afternoon rehearsing for our season of contemporary dramas, classic comedies, and musicals. Every camper is cast in one show per session. They will prepare to perform for other campers on dress rehearsal day before the big show for family, friends, and local guests on festival day!
POOL TIME / DOWNTIME 4:30PM
After an afternoon of rehearsing, you’ll find our campers at the pool for swimming, bonding, and fun. You can splash around in the pool or lie out in the sun for reading or chatting with friends. Our awesome team of Red Cross-certified lifeguards is on duty whenever we're at the pool.
DINNER 6:00PM
Campers flock to our pavilion for their evening meal — which comes with dessert! Meals are a time for the whole camp community to come together — lifelong friendships are formed as we discuss our days and make new connections.
EVENING ACTIVITIES 7:30PM
Our days don't end with classes and rehearsals. In the evening, our theater-inspired programming includes such varied adventures as a Harry Potter quest-style night, So You Think You Can Dance, talent show, make-your-own-music-video challenge, and student-directed scenes. On other nights, we'll have a relaxing night of trivia or art projects, and twice each session we have Elective Class Presentations — a highlight of the session. On some nights, we head into town to catch a movie and stop at world-famous Gifford’s for ice cream.
LIGHTS OUT 10:00PM - 10:30PM
To ensure our campers get a full night’s rest to recharge for the next day of classes and rehearsing, we have everyone in bed by 10:30. Lights out comes earlier for our youngest campers at 10 p.m.