French Woods Sports and Arts Center is America’s Top Teen-Only Summer Camp. We are located in New York State only 2.5 hours from New York City. Our Camp is one of a dozen coed sleep-away camps in the USA that are specifically for teenagers, attracting boys and girls ages 12-17 from all over the USA and abroad.

French Woods Sports and Arts Center offers a fully elective, age and content appropriate program where campers choose all of their activities. Exceptional program options are designed for teenagers in basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, archery, baseball, softball, golf, visual and creative arts, watersports, swimming, circus arts, digital music production, extreme sports, ropes and challenge course, technology-computers, video, dance, theater, rock music, radio and DJ, equestrian, magic, role playing games, cooking and much more.

 

 

With outstanding modern facilities unequalled in camping, strong elective programming and a highly qualified experienced staff, French Woods Sports and Arts Center is an excellent choice when considering summer camps.

Our camp has multiple session options offering tremendous flexibility to all families. We can even customize your summer if our scheduled session dates conflict with your summer plans.  

 

 

A Typical Day
Our activity day consists of six 1 hour periods. Campers select 3 activities to stay the same for 2-weeks and these are called Majors. 3 new activities are slected each day at breaskfast and are for that day only. The activites selected at breakfast are called Minors. The day begins at 8:00am with Breakfast and ends with curfews starting at 10:00pm through 11:30pm

Room
All living spaces are clean, roomy and bright. Bunks are furnished with twin-size sturdy natural wood beds and dressers, plus abundant closet space and storage areas, the bathrooms are modern and well-vented, with large private shower stalls, fully mirrored double vanities and flushing toilets. A typical bunk will sleep 10 to 12 in total including counselors. All bunks have AC and Heat as well as Wifi.

Food
We take a great pride in our ability to offer a great tasting, varied and healthy diet to our campers. At every meal we offer a hot entree, a hot vegetarian entree and several hot side dishes. We have multiple serving stations, so there are never long lines. Our salad bar is a very popular area, providing a huge selection of freshly made salads, seasonal fruits and raw vegetables. Our kitchen staff prepare most of our food in house to ensure the very best quality and nutritional content. In addition to our main menu items we also have 'the grill' which is open at breakfast offering pancakes and at lunch for hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie-burgers.

 

After evening activities our canteen opens offering pizza, ice cream, cookies, fruit, and a multitude of snacks most of which is included in tuition.

Our dining room is spacious, air conditioned and heated. We are able to cater to a wide variety of dietary needs. If your child has food allergies or a particular need please let us know. Our chef is available to answer any questions you may have. French Woods Sports and Arts Center is tree nut and peanut free.
 

Health
Three Registered Nurses live on campus.

Circus
Our Circus Program and staff are among the best in the industry attracting professional circus trainers from all over the globe. We move out of the traditional circus ring and into the open-air with a full-size flying trapeze rig, mini rig, lyra/aerial hoop, spanish web, tissue, hammock, acrobatics, unicycle, juggling, devil sticks, diabolo, and many other exciting Circus Acts.

We deliver innovative training and skills development to campers at all levels of experience and talent. Our circus program fosters passion, creativity, and a high level of skill in its campers, many of whom become recognized as aspiring circus artists.

 

 

Water Sports: Lake and Pool

Lake. Experience the rush and excitement of our Watersports Program on the French Woods 80-acre private lake. Qualified lifeguards supervise the instruction, safety, and thrill of getting up on skis or a wakeboard or helping to improve and develop skills. Tubing and banana boating is offered every day providing an adrenaline rush and lots of laughs. Our ski boats are fully equipped to handle all levels of skiers/boarders and of course any world champion banana boat rider.

 

 

 

Pool. Our heated pool is used for swim instruction, competitive swimming, open swim, pool games, water aerobics, pool parties and afternoon BBQs. It’s a great place to keep fit by swimming, be active by just having fun in the water, or to relax in an Adirondack chair and chill with your friends.

Sports and Recreation

Our Sports Program attracts athletes from all over the USA and abroad. Top coaches and professional players support each camper to improve their game and learn new skills.

 

 

Training is focused but FUN and all sports are open to all skill levels. Campers can explore a new sport, play just for fun, and join a team to compete against other camps. Serious athletes are provided with instruction, support, physical and mental conditioning, and the confidence needed to succeed.

 

French Woods Sports and Arts has top sporting facilities and equipment including a very impressive full size indoor basketball gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, baseball diamond, indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, gymnastics center, a cross country running course, archery range, and golf driving range. 

 

Visual Arts

If you love art you are going to love everything about this program. Our Art Studios are so impressive it’s easy to be inspired to create! The Visual Arts department offers a variety of classes and activities in many fine art and creative craft disciplines.

Each art studio is fully equipped with everything you need to complete your project, including mature and accomplished artistic staff to teach and assist you. With a combination of imagination and creative instruction, campers truly grow and develop as artists.

Art activities as majors work towards 2-week completion projects to exhibit on Visiting Day when each studio is transformed into an art gallery.

 

Communications

Video tops our Communications Program as the most popular activity. Learn the process of music video production, film making, editing and special effects, or television/radio commercial production. Become a radio DJ personality, create original beats in the digital music production studio, or create a mix in the recording studio as an aspiring club DJ.

FWC Radio Station transmits both in camp and to home via the internet. Each session we publish a camp magazine which is a group effort of many classes combined. Music videos, daily shows, and ongoing projects are presented every day at meals to the whole camp.

Theater

Our talented theater staff are passionate about performing arts and create a safe supportive environment for campers to express themselves. They will coach you and work with you each day to make you a star!

A variety of classes are offered and each 2 week session we produce either a musical, a play, a variety show, or musical showcase. Everyone who auditions gets a part. Campers who prefer to stay behind the scenes can learn set and costume design or technical theater which includes sound and lighting.

Campers have several opportunities to perform during their session(s) at camp leading up the main performance on Visiting Day for family and friends. Our 500 seat theater is completely wired with professional lighting and sound systems.

Magic

Classes are offered for all levels of magician by our in-house master magician/wizard. There is a concentration on Close up and Parlor magic including card tricks, coin tricks, illusions, and character development.

In our ‘drop-in’ trick of the day class you can learn a new trick each day, purchase it if desired, take it home, perform the trick and become a star with your family and friends. Camper magicians get to perform frequently at camp on along with all other performance based programs.

Rock Shop (rock music)

All bands rehearse in climate-controlled studios which are fully equipped and ready to just plug in and rock out.

Campers have the opportunity to play live in various venues around camp which include half time at tournament games, evening activities, talent shows, canteen, special events and Visiting Day. Form a band and experience the concert environment and jam with friends who have the same musical interests and who are at the same skill level. Record your music in our recording studio. Play covers or write and perform original pieces. For campers who just want to learn an instrument or improve and practice their instrument, lessons are available daily.

FACT. French Woods started the original ROCK MUSIC PROGRAM in American summer camps. Maroon 5, and many other famous groups and artists started here. Our program is often imitated but never replicated.

Equestrian

The French Woods Equestrian Center includes 15 horses, a large barn, tack and feed buildings, an impressive outdoor arena, a variety of jumps, and hundreds of acres of trails.
We designed a well-rounded Equestrian Program in an environment in which horse lovers can experience various riding disciplines. Skilled staff work with campers at all levels from beginners who have never been on a horse before through to advanced riders capable of trail riding, jumping, and dressage. No matter your ability our staff will tailor your lessons and trail rides to suit.

For the horse enthusiast who wants maximum time at the barn, there are also activities to help care for the horses. You can help assist with grooming, tacking, watering, feeding, cleaning up, first aid, and mucking out.

 

 

Role Playing Games

Role Playing Games (RPG) are where each participant assumes the role of a character, generally in a fantasy or science fiction setting, that can interact within the game’s imaginary world. Create your character and let the campaign begin. Several forms of RPG are played including tabletop RPG, ‘live action role playing’ also known as LARP, and online RPG programs. Take part in epic live action battles, play D&D, Magic the Gathering, Pathfinder, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Settlers of Catan, and other well known games. Create your own characters, build your own world, and much more. We also have Magic Cards and Wargames.

 

Challenge Course

If you love action and adventure you are going to love our Challenge Course. This thrill-seeking course will take you through zip lines, climbing walls, and high ropes course elements. This exciting aerial experience has been expertly designed and built to challenge all campers no matter what your level. ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Cooking

Our Cooking Program is designed for the novice cook to prepare basic food and take care of themselves. Campers create menus and follow recipes, preparing (and eating) meals from scratch with only the finest ingredients. Many campers also enjoy our more advanced cooking class where cakes, desserts, seasonal and international meals, and other delicious delights are created.

More Activities...
Rock Music, Cooking, Water Sports, Computers, Theatre, Dance, Extreme Sports, Skatebaording, Mtn Biking, Mtn Boarding, BMX, Fitness and Weights, Digital Music Productions, DJ, Radio, Role Playing Games, Dungeons and Dragons, Ropes and Challenge Course, Climbing Wall, Zip line, Video, Magic, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis, Archery, Golf, Soccer, Computers, Coding, WebDeisgn, Pool, Lake, Horseback Riding

Cancelations prior to March 1st will receive all monies paid less a $500 administrative fee. After March 1st there are no refunds however monies paid can be used as a credit for the following year.