Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella)
Immersive theater arts programs for young people, providing opportunities to learn from Broadway professionals in...
▌ Editor's read Camp Broadway's website, campbroadway.com, loads successfully and presents a professional image for a theater arts program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Founded by Susan E. Lee, the organization has been operating for 29 years, indicating a strong history and experience in youth theater education. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Broadway offers day programs, primarily in New York City, but also in other locations through its affiliate network. Google reviews for 'Camp Broadway' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the professional instruction and transformative experiences for their children. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, focused on providing high-quality performing arts education with direct connections to the Broadway industry.
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Since 199729+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1997 (29 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: Full day (typical)
- Address: 229 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
- Phone: (212) 575-2929
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing varies by program. Mainstage is $1695/week.
Runs Full day (typical), 1 session (1 one-week), from Jul 13 to Jul 17.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Learn from Broadway professionals
- Perform on a New York stage
- All-inclusive program
↘ Watch for
- No housing provided
- Audition required for featured roles
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella)
- What ages does Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) accept?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) cost?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) publishes $1,695/week for the standard session. Pricing varies by program. Mainstage is $1695/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella)'s hours?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) runs Full day (typical). 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 — NYC (Umbrella)?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) is operated by a private business, with 29 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 — NYC (Umbrella) provide lunch?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) 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 — NYC (Umbrella) compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
- Camp Broadway — NYC (Umbrella) 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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