For more than 50 years, summers at Appel Farm have sparked the imaginations of thousands of young people as they interacted with artists from around the world in a beautiful part of rural southern New Jersey. Safety, community, personal growth, and fun have always guided our program and continue to ensure that every child experiences a summer that will last a lifetime. Our dynamic learning program, with classes in music, theater, dance, visual arts, photography, video, recording arts, and creative writing, sports and swim, places emphasis on the creative process, hands-on learning and collaborative projects as campers work toward performances and exhibitions for their families to enjoy at the end of each session. With a balanced schedule of classes, free-time, workshops, trips, campfires, performances and special events, summers at Appel Farm are full of fun!

Most of our campers, boys and girls age 9-17, attend for 4 weeks, though a two-week session is a great way to try out camp for the first time. Sessions can be combined in order to stay for 6 or 8 weeks. With only two opening days, campers start together for each set of sessions.

FOR KIDS ONLY...keep reading! Everything you want from a summer camp is at Fairview Lake YMCA. When you sign up for our traditional sleep away camp, you get to make your own schedule and choose the activities you like most! Our great activities include windsurfing/sailing, archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, rock climbing, dance, drama, in-line skating, kayaking, high and low-ropes courses, snorkeling, street hockey, swimming, voice, guitar, and of course tons of other sports options. We also have a horseback riding camp and other specialty camps for tennis, fine arts, sailing/windsurfing. Some of these specialty camps are only for boys and others are only for girls. If you are the adventurous type, you might want to sign up for one of our challenging adventure trips where you can do some real rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing safaris, fishing, biking or cave exploring.

We have over 600 acres of forests and fields, a 70,000-acre national park in our backyard and a mile-long beautiful lake for you to explore. Our kids and counselors come from all over the world. C'mon, make new friends and learn something new. Parents, our kids will want to make Fairview Lake their home away from home!
Please contact Jake Lasher for a personal camp tour.

Why Do Parents and Children choose the Dance Connection's Performing Arts Camp?

Highly qualified teachers – All of the classes at the Dance Connection are taught by adult professionals who have extensive experience with children and years of experience working with their art form. Further more, all of us are certified in first aid and C.P.R.

Friday Performances - Every Friday at 5:30 children use the talents they’ve developed throughout the week to put on a show for family and Friends. Everyone is invited. But this is no living room theatre; You’ll be amazed at what these kids can create in one week.

Low Student to staff ratio – Because we only take 30 students per week every child gets seen and heard. Our small camp lets us create a close knit environment where campers and staff can really get to know each other and each child gets lots of individual attention.

Early drop off at no extra charge – Drop your child off as early as 7:30 and pick them up as late as 6:00. One of our counselors will always be here.

Discounts – Register for more than one week, or register more than one child and you get a 10% discount. Take an additional 5% off if you pay in full by April 1st 2012.


Some other Details you’ll want to know…
Camp dates:
July 9th – August 10th

Daily Schedule:
Drop off between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Camp Activities between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Pick up between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Performance for family and friends on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

Tuition:
$349/week. $75 deposit is due upon registration.

Discounts:
Sibling/multiple week discount is 10%.
Early Bird discount is 10% if you pay in full before April 1st

The camp runs from July 9th to August 17th in two-week specialized programs, for grades 4th-9th. The camp day starts at 8:30 a.m. and is filled with fun, educational activities until the close of the day at 4:30 p.m. Pre-camp and After-camp care is available for an extra fee.

Daily Academics, learn to make quick and easy snacks, meditate and yoga, swimming is weather permitting, building chracter, making usable crafts, tapping your own hidden talents.
More so you, children will learn to love math and language. You will love to learn, I promise.

Our mission is to give children a fun filled week discovering many aspects of the performing arts with classes in dancing, acting, and singing while studying the stage productions of a different Broadway show each week with instruction in costuming, props, sets, and makeup. Students’ days are filled with acting, voice, and dance classes, rehearsals, crafts, games, playtime, and snacks. Each week ends with a different performance for family and friends!

We also hold intensive Dance and Acting programs for pre-professionals ages 13-18. Classes are run by industry professionals and optional NYC trips are offered.

Discounts given for multiple weeks and siblings! Before and after care available.

Surflight Theatre, located on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, will be offering a morning summer camp for the budding performer! STARS is pleased to provide classes for all ages and levels in a variety of subjects (acting, voice, musical theatre, ballet, tap, jazz, children's dance). Students will get a chance to study with theatre and dance professionals from all over the country. The session runs for 6 weeks from July 3rd-August 13th. Surflight Theatre is committed to cultivating our students' appreciation for the performing arts. Please call or email for more information. It's an experience your child will always remember.

Workshops in Acting, Voice, and Movement. Full productions at the end of each session. Students work on ALL ASPECTS of productions. Weekly trips to BROADWAY SHOWS, on our AIR CONDITIONED buses. Late Nights! All in our renovated professional theatre. Our 17th season of outstanding Youth Theatre.

This exceptional program is designed for children to participate in the Arts of Acting, Movement, and Singing. This is an opportunity for even young children to work with professional artists and develop their confidence as well as their talent in a safe, nurturing environment.

Tuition includes all transportation and tickets to Broadway shows.
Due to the nature of our program ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

Here at SOTC, we are determined to bring theater into the lives of students in the South Jersey area. By giving them the confidence and the experience required to get up on stage and perform in a full length professional-quality production, kids of all ages get an opportunity that they will never forget! Spending a summer with us at SOTC not only gives kids that confidence and experience, but also lasting friendships and most importantly a FAMILY of people that will stay with them forever!

Kids entering grades K-3rd grade will be performing 101 Dalmations Kids.
Kids entering grades 4th-7th will be performing Annie Jr.
Kids entering grades 8th-12th will be performing The Wedding Singer.
Kids entering grades 5th-12th will be eligible for tech camp.
Kids entering grades K-7th will be eligible for Arts in the Afternoon.

101 Dalmations & Annie Jr.: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 27th - July 30th.
2 Performances on July 30th., $550 for 5 weeks

Arts in the Afternoon: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
June 27th - July 29th.
$425 for the full 5 weeks, $99 per week, $30 per day.

The Wedding Singer: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
June 27th - August 6th.
4 Performances, August 4-6., $620 for 6 weeks

Tech Camp: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm OR 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 27th - August 6th.
$295 for half day, $495 for full day.


All camp sessions at Delran Intermediate School.
All performances at Delran High School.

Come join our family at SOTC!! You don't want to miss out on the fun!