Ghostlight Theater Camp
A summer theater camp in the Hudson Valley of New York, offering high-caliber theater training, design, and...
▌ Editor's read Ghostlight Theater Camp is an overnight musical theater camp founded by Laura and Michael, who bring extensive experience in theater and education (About Us page). The camp, which appears to have started in 2022 based on copyright information, focuses on developing young performers' skills in acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a full-scale musical production (Program page). They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, indicating individualized attention (FAQ page). The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, prioritizing camper safety (FAQ page). While not ACA accredited, the camp's detailed program and safety measures suggest a well-organized operation.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Ghostlight Theater Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- 4 (2022 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1100 Main St, Otisfield, ME 04270, USA
- Phone: 207-530-0761
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: One session is $7,750. Two sessions are $13,450.
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 27 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,860
- Two Sessions Jun 27 – Aug 9, 2026 · 7 weeks · $10,200
- Session 2 Jul 20 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,860
↗ What parents like
- High-caliber theater training
- Focus on community and joy
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Only two sessions available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ghostlight Theater Camp
- What ages does Ghostlight Theater Camp accept?
- Ghostlight Theater Camp is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Ghostlight Theater Camp cost?
- Ghostlight Theater Camp publishes $2,583/week for the standard session. One session is $7,750. Two sessions are $13,450. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ghostlight Theater Camp's hours?
- Ghostlight Theater Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Ghostlight Theater Camp accredited?
- Ghostlight Theater Camp is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 2022 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Does Ghostlight Theater Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Ghostlight Theater Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Ghostlight Theater Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Otisfield?
- Ghostlight Theater Camp is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Otisfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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