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   French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
350 Bouchoux Brook Road
Hancock, New York 13783
Tel: 954-346-7455   Fax: 954-346-7564
Toll Free: 800-634-1703
Residential camp French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts logo
   Activities at French Woods
   Activities at French Woods
    
    
   Website:
 www.frenchwoods.com
   
  Contact Info:
  In Season Administrative Address:
  P.O. Box 609
  Hancock, New York 13783
  Tel: 845-887-5600   Fax: 845-887-1703
   
  Off Season Administrative Address:
  Po Box 770100
  Coral Springs, Florida 33077
  Tel: 954-346-7455   Fax: 954-346-7564
   
  Camp is available for off season rental
  
Type: Residential
Focus: Specialty
Specialization: Equestrian, Tennis, Film/TV, Photography/Video, Gifted, Fencing, Field Hockey, Volleyball, General Academics, Computers, Pre-College Enrichment, Circus, Jewelry, leather, Music, Performing Arts, printing, Swimming, Football, Golf, Cross Country, SAT Prep, General Arts, Art, ceramics, magic, General Sports, Baseball, Visual Arts, Gymnastics, Basketball, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Roller Blading, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, dance, Musical Theater, General Culinary
Activities: Aerobics, Aquatic Activities, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Boating, Climbing/Rappelling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Roller Blading, Roller Hockey, Rope Courses, Sailing, Skating, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Ski, Wind Surfing, Academics, Chess, Computers, Creative Writing, Enrichment, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Batik/Tie-dye, Ceramics/Pottery, Dance, Drama, Drawing/Painting, Film/TV, Fine Arts, Leatherwork, Music, Performing Arts, Photography/Video, Radio, Woodworking, Animal Care, Camp Newspaper, Canoeing/Kayaking, Circus Acts, CIT/LIT, Community Service, Culinary/Cooking, Fishing, International Exchange, Model Rocketry, Playground, Talent Show, Team Building
Special
Accommodations:
ADD, Asthma, Food Allergies
Age Range: 7-17
Gender: Coed
Camp Capacity: 650
Accreditation: ACA, NYSCDA
Director: Ron Schaefer
Founded: 1970
County: Delaware
Nearest Large
City:
Binghamton, New York
   
Camp Description:
America’s leading performing arts facility where every child chooses their own individual schedule, from more than 80 activities run by certified teachers and counselor specialists Program highlights include:

Theater:
The most ambitious theater schedule in camping with more than 50 productions every summer, supported by full sound, lighting, costume, and stagcraft departments and classes.

Circus
The largest circus facility in camping with two full flying trapeze rigs plus more than 35 other acts. Come be a part of our show!

Sports
Professional staff and certified coaches in Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Fencing, Weight Training, Marshal Arts, Skateboarding, Mountain Bikeing, Hockey, Football, and more.

Horseback
Hundreds of acres of riding trails, indoor and outdoor riding rings and individual instruction in English, western and natural horsemanship at no extra charge!

Dance
Five dance studios accommodate a full schedule of classes for all levels of talent and interest in Modern, Ballet, Tap, Jaz, Hip-hop and more.

Waterfront
Private lake and heated pool for swimming and red cross certification classes plus sailing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, banana boat, floating trampoline and more.

Music
Private lessons and performing ensembles from beginning, through advanced, including Concert, Jazz and Rock bands, Pit and Symphony Orchestras, Chorus and Chamber Ensembles and more.

Art
Over 15 art studios explore various mediums under the supervision of experienced teachers assisted by counselor specialists, with an exhibition each session

Video
Make short films or learn scriptwriting, camera techniques, editing, special effects and more, from concept to DVD creation using industry standard professional tools and techniques.