Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session
An ACA-accredited overnight summer camp in the Adirondacks offering immersive programs in performing arts, fine...
▌ Editor's read The website for Long Lake Camp for the Arts loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Founded by Marc and Susan Katz, the camp has been operating for over 50 years, suggesting a long-standing presence and experience in youth programming. It is an overnight camp offering a wide array of activities in theater, music, dance, fine arts, circus, and more, allowing campers to create personalized schedules. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's ability to foster creativity and provide a supportive environment. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @longlakecamp on Instagram and 'longlakecamp' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 83 Long Lake Camp Way, Long Lake, NY 12847, USA
- Phone: (914) 693-7111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 3 Week Sessions for $7600.
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 30.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,600
- Session 2 Jul 20 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $7,600
- Session 3 Aug 10 – 30, 2026 · 3 weeks · $7,600
↗ What parents like
- Flexible session lengths
- Beautiful lakefront location
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session
- What ages does Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session accept?
- Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session cost?
- Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session publishes $2,533/week for the standard session. 3 Week Sessions for $7600. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session's hours?
- Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session 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 Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session?
- Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Long Lake Camp For The Arts - 3 Week Session with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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