Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 6–7 · $700/week
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1-Week Children's Acting Camp

Midtown · $700/week · ★ 4.8 (221 reviews)

The Barrow Group offers a one-week children's acting camp in New York City for ages 6-7, focusing on acting games, improvisation, and scene work.

▌ Editor's read The Barrow Group's 1-Week Children's Acting Camp is a day camp for ages 6-7, held in New York City. The camp focuses on acting games, improvisation, and scene work, culminating in a presentation for family and friends on the last day. The Barrow Group itself has been operating for 30 years, founded by Seth Barrish and Lee Brock, and is a non-profit organization. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it emphasizes that classes are taught by professional actors and directors. Google reviews for The Barrow Group generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the supportive environment. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's specific page.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

1-Week Children's Acting Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. theater/music content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 520 8th Ave, 9th floor, New York, NY 10018, USA

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about 1-Week Children's Acting Camp

What ages does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp accept?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp is open to children ages 6–7. 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 1-Week Children's Acting Camp cost?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp publishes $700/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 1-Week Children's Acting Camp's hours?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp provide lunch?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp is one of 36 theater/music camps in New York 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.

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