Point CounterPoint
Point CounterPoint is a chamber music camp in Vermont for young musicians aged 8-18, offering intensive musical training and performance opportunities.
▌ Editor's read The website for Point CounterPoint loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is a chamber music camp for young musicians aged 8-18, offering two, three, and four-week sessions. The camp has been operating for 64 years, founded by Dr. Paul Roby, and emphasizes a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with reviewers praising the high-quality music instruction and supportive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @pointcounterpointcamp and a Facebook handle 'pointcounterpointcamp'.
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Since 196264+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Point CounterPoint is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1962 (64 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: Full-time residency
- Address: 1361 Hooker Road, Leicester, VT 05733, USA
- Cost notes: Sessions 1-4 (3 weeks) are $4,275. Prelude (2 weeks) is $2,150.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Point CounterPoint
- What ages does Point CounterPoint accept?
- Point CounterPoint 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 Point CounterPoint cost?
- Point CounterPoint publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. Sessions 1-4 (3 weeks) are $4,275. Prelude (2 weeks) is $2,150. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Point CounterPoint's hours?
- Point CounterPoint runs Full-time residency. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Point CounterPoint provide lunch?
- Point CounterPoint 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Point CounterPoint with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.