Art, Music, Dance, & Theater Camps and Summer Programs for Children in Rockland County & Bergen County, NJ

UPDATED September 2019: Tap into your child’s artistic and creative side by immersing them in an art camp or program this summer. The scope of art includes fine arts, dance, music, and theater for children of all ages and skill levels. Dance programs range from ballet to jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, and acro and acrodance, while musical instruction includes gear setup techniques, learning and writing songs, music theory, music history, endurance and tempo drills, recording strategies, and music performance. Find art camps and programs in Rockland County and neighboring areas in towns such as Congers, Nanuet, New City, Orangeburg, Pearl River, Tappan, and West Nyack.

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Dance Camps

COUPÉ THEATRE STUDIO
430 Market St., Nanuet,
845-623-2808

Coupé offers a variety of exciting summer programs for students ages 4 through teens and a Ballet Intensive (by audition). Programs feature age-appropriate classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, musical theater, acro and acrodance, voice training, and acting. Trips to Broadway shows, and ballet at Lincoln Center. Flexible schedules.

KREATIVE KIDS & VICKI'S DANCE STUDIO
61 Maple Ave., New City
845-634-2202

We are the best alternative to an all-day camp, at reasonable rates! We cater to ages 16 months (diapers welcomed) to 5 years. This multi-arts program includes music, creative movement, theme weeks, and tumbling. Other special summer programs for ages 2½ to adult include a variety of dance and combination classes.

ST. ANNE STAGES - MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER WORKSHOP C/O THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE
15-05 St. Anne St., Fair Lawn
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We are an award-winning, nonprofit local theater company established in 1996. Created by certified teachers to increase opportunities for children in grades third-12th in the arts of music, dance, and stage production, MTSW helps build communication skills, self-esteem, and increased confidence in presentation. Please check our website for more details.

SURGE STUDIO
285 N. Route 303 (in Colonial Plaza), Congers
845-589-0990
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Surge Studio is a true dance home for students of all ages and levels. Perfect for students taking dance for recreational purposes, as well as students who want to establish a professional dance career! This summer we will offer a variety of classes and programs. Please call for summer schedule.

Music Camps

BACH TO ROCK - NANUET
150 E. Route 59, Nanuet
845-215-9536
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B2R’s unique approach enables students with no previous training to be rocking with a band or singing in Glee in a matter of hours. Bands or group ensembles learn a variety of classic rock and current pop songs, and compose original music. DJ camp and music camp for preschoolers also available.

ST. ANNE STAGES - MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER WORKSHOP C/O THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE
15-05 St. Anne St., Fair Lawn
Email [email protected]

We are an award-winning, nonprofit local theater company established in 1996. Created by certified teachers to increase opportunities for children in grades third-12th in the arts of music, dance, and stage production, MTSW helps build communication skills, self-esteem, and increased confidence in presentation. Please check our website for more details.

Theater & Performing Arts Camps

CHILDREN’S SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
103 S. Greenbush Road, Orangeburg
845-826-2623
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Summer Session of The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre is an excellent opportunity to have a taste of what we do. Daily work in voice, stage combat, and acting gives a young actor confidence and training to do any type of theater. Lots of games and outdoor fun too! Culminates in a full outdoor performance.

CLARKSTOWN THEATRE COMPANY
8 Second St., Lower Level, New City
845-708-2288

We are a year-round theatre company offering acting classes, music theater workshops, and intimate original showpieces. In addition to after-school classes, we are offering a new three-week summer program that involves your child in an original production from start to finish. We keep our casts small, so the experience is “huge!"

HELEN HAYES YOUTH THEATER
142 Main St., Nyack
845-826-2049

Celebrating our 21st year of excellence in theater education, the Helen Hayes Youth Theater offers year-round theater programs. We offer two-week summer day camp sessions and an evening program for high school and college students. All productions culminate in fully-staged productions. Please join us for professional training in a friendly, supportive environment.

ST. ANNE STAGES - MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER WORKSHOP C/O THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE
15-05 St. Anne St., Fair Lawn
Email [email protected]

We are an award-winning, nonprofit local theater company established in 1996. Created by certified teachers to increase opportunities for children in grades third-12th in the arts of music, dance, and stage production, MTSW helps build communication skills, self-esteem, and increased confidence in presentation. Please check our website for more details.