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Why Are “Sleepaway” Camps Better Than “Day Camp”? The Science of Immersion in the Performing Arts

Why Are “Sleepaway” Camps Better Than “Day Camp”? The Science of Immersion in the Performing Arts

June 14, 2026
Parents comparing summer programs often focus on logistics first: distance, schedule, or cost. Yet educational research suggests that the structure…
How Do You Balance Art and Fun? Why Long Lake’s “Scheduling Freedom” Is A Game Changer

How Do You Balance Art and Fun? Why Long Lake’s “Scheduling Freedom” Is A Game Changer

June 10, 2026
Summer programmes are often associated with tightly packed schedules, mandatory activities, and little room for personal choice. For many teenagers,…
Done With Generic Summer Camps? Why 2026 Is the Year Of the Specialized Arts Intensive

Done With Generic Summer Camps? Why 2026 Is the Year Of the Specialized Arts Intensive

June 3, 2026
For decades, traditional summer camps have followed a familiar format—archery in the morning, swimming in the afternoon, campfires at night.…
Why Sleepaway Art Camp Is Better Than a Summer Job

Why Sleepaway Art Camp Is Better Than a Summer Job

May 30, 2026
For decades, a “successful summer” for teenagers has often been defined in one of two ways: getting a summer job…
The ‘Anti-Burnout’ Summer: Why Artists Need Camp

The ‘Anti-Burnout’ Summer: Why Artists Need Camp

May 28, 2026
A growing number of teens involved in arts education report feeling emotionally exhausted by performance expectations, academic pressure, and constant comparison…
Why 2026 Is the Year of the “Art Kid” Summer

Why 2026 Is the Year of the “Art Kid” Summer

May 26, 2026
In 2026, a noticeable shift is taking place in youth summer programming. According to the American Camp Association, enrollment in…
Can One Summer Change Your Life? Why Long Lake Is The “Core Memory” You’ve Been Waiting For

Can One Summer Change Your Life? Why Long Lake Is The “Core Memory” You’ve Been Waiting For

May 22, 2026
Summer experiences often leave a lasting imprint, but structured creative environments have been shown to influence young people in particularly…
What to Do if You Have “Stage Fright” but Love Theater

What to Do if You Have “Stage Fright” but Love Theater

May 18, 2026
Stage fright is one of the most common forms of anxiety. Research from the American Psychological Association indicates that performance-related anxiety…
How Summer Art Camps in New York Inspire the Next Generation of Fine Artists

How Summer Art Camps in New York Inspire the Next Generation of Fine Artists

May 15, 2026
Research in arts education indicates that early exposure to advanced creative environments significantly influences long-term artistic development. According to the National…
The Advantages of Attending a Non-Competitive Performing Arts Camp

The Advantages of Attending a Non-Competitive Performing Arts Camp

May 12, 2026
Research consistently shows that high-pressure environments can limit creative output. A study found that individuals working under evaluative pressure produced fewer original…
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Contact Information

Winter Office:
199 Washington Ave
Dobbs Ferry. NY 10522

Summer Address: June to August
83 Long Lake Camp Way
Long Lake. NY 12847

Phone: 914-693-7111 (no texts)
Text:  914-430-7535 (texts only)
Email: [email protected]

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2026 Dates & Rates

3 Week Sessions. $7600
1st: June 28 to July 19
2nd: July 20 to August 9
3rd: August 10 to August 30

6 Week Sessions. $14,200
1st: June 28 to August 19
2nd: July 20 to August 30

Shorter sessions (2 weeks) may be available by request.

Summer Camp Location

In the Adirondack Park of upstate New York on our own private lake side estate surrounded by world famous mountains, forests and lakes.

Mid June to end of August, staffed 24hrs – 7 days a week when camp is in session.

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