Camp Broadway - Mainstage
Camp Broadway Mainstage offers a week-long immersive theater arts program in New York City for aspiring performers aged 10-17, culminating in a Broadway-styl...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Broadway Mainstage website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their week-long day camp program in New York City for ages 10-17. The camp, founded by Susan Lee, has been operating for 28 years, indicating a long-standing presence in theater education. While not ACA accredited, the program emphasizes professional instruction from Broadway artists and culminates in a performance on a Broadway stage. Google reviews for 'Camp Broadway' generally show a positive rating of 4.8 stars from 100+ reviews, with parents praising the professional instruction and the transformative experience for their children. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Social media handles @campbroadway on Instagram and CampBroadway on Facebook are active, showcasing past camp experiences and testimonials.
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Since 199828+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–17
Camp Broadway - Mainstage 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
- 1998 (28 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 10–17
- Hours: Extended care availability and cost:
- Address: 239 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
- Phone: (212) 575-2929
- Cost notes: Includes 40 hours of instruction, a field trip to a Broadway show, t-shirts, patch, mementos, lunches, water, and snacks.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Broadway - Mainstage
- What ages does Camp Broadway - Mainstage accept?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage is open to children ages 10–17. 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 Camp Broadway - Mainstage cost?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage publishes $1,695/week for the standard session. Includes 40 hours of instruction, a field trip to a Broadway show, t-shirts, patch, mementos, lunches, water, and snacks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Broadway - Mainstage's hours?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage runs Extended care availability and cost:. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Broadway - Mainstage?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage is operated by a private business, with 28 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 Camp Broadway - Mainstage provide lunch?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage 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 Camp Broadway - Mainstage compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
- Camp Broadway - Mainstage 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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