Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up!
Broadway Bound Kids offers summer day programs in New York City, providing young performers with immersive theater experiences, including acting, singing, an...
▌ Editor's read The Broadway Bound Kids website loads as a real camp site, specifically for their 'Curtain Up!' summer programs. The organization is a nonprofit, founded by Laura Luc, and has been operating for 18 years, according to their 'About Us' page. They offer day programs focused on musical theater, with different sessions for various age groups (e.g., 4-6, 7-10, 11-13, 14-18) that culminate in a performance. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Broadway Bound Kids' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence and skills. Social media handles include @broadwayboundkids on Instagram and 'broadwayboundkids' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 9–18
Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2008 (18 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:10
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Session lengths
- 7-day · 21-day
- What campers take home
- Students participate in a final performance, which could be a rock concert or a musical revue, and older students will have audition materials.
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 9–18
- Hours: Not specified
- Address: 200 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
- Phone: (646) 559-0013
- Cost notes: USD. All summer programs are tuition-free.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up!
- What ages does Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! accept?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! is open to children ages 9–18. 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 Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! cost?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. All summer programs are tuition-free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up!'s hours?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! runs Not specified. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up!'s staff-to-camper ratio?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up!?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 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 Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! provide lunch?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! 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 Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
- Broadway Bound Kids Summer Programs - Curtain Up! 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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