A fine and performing arts camp for creative kids and different thinkers
Camp Ballibay is a true haven for young people with a love for the arts, and a perfect choice for families seeking a safe, friendly, and creative art, music/rock, dance, or theater camp for their kids.
We offer deep, engaging programs for young artists at all levels in a traditional summer camp setting. Young artists ages 8-16 come from all over North and South America, Europe, and Asia to spend 2-7 weeks on our pristine mountaintop campus in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Established in 1964, we have a long history as a diverse, tolerant, and safe camp for creative kids. Since 2011 we’ve been the #1-rated arts camp in North America, and in 2021 we were named one of the 9 best arts summer camps in the US.
Our programs
A fun, process-oriented, ensemble theatre-making program that is great for campers of all ages and experience levels. Campers can fill their days with theater in our full-length plays and musicals, or try a small part in a one-act or staged reading.
Our engaging, hands-on film and technical theater programs are perfect for campers of all ages and abilities. From crafting short films to filming live performance with a professional multi camera set up, explore storytelling in film! Our technical theater program provides experience to dive into essential technical theater skills like lighting, sound, set design, costuming and more!
Our dance program is comprehensive, offering beginners a complete foundation, and unique opportunities for advanced and pre-professional dancers. We have daily ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop classes; plus non-dance movement styles, dance films, and composition workshops.
Our studios for Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Fibers, Hand Crafts, and Photography are open all day, staffed by talented teaching artists. We meet every student at their own level, from beginners to the most serious young artists.
For over 30 years, we’ve been a leader in rock music for kids. We offer instruction in guitar, bass, and drums, staff-led bands that rehearse daily and perform in an amazing rock show, unlimited “side project” bands, recording facilities, and more, We emphasize creativity, originality, and writing original songs.
We also offer great programs in horseback riding, food education, gardening, creative writing, and hiking; plus, sports and swimming are available daily.
“I can’t say enough good things about Camp Ballibay. My kids have made amazing friends, look forward to going back each year, eat healthier than they do at home, and come back inspired, relaxed, happy and more mature. I don’t know how they do it… I’m just glad they do…and honored that my kids get to go. It will be one of the things I look back on as a parent, pat myself on the back, and say, “you did good by your kids.”
— Parent
what our campers say
OREN
Favorite camp memory?
MASON
What makes you want to come back to Ballibay every summer?
ALEX
What makes you want to come back to Ballibay every summer?
TALIA
Advice to new campers?
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Camp Ballibay
2024 Staff!
Daily Schedules
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Jack
The Explorer
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Sara
The Actress
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Clara
The Dancer
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Daniel
The Artist Who Loves Horses
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Sonia
The Rocker Who Loves Tech
Shop Official Ballibay Merchandise!
Shop Official Ballibay Merchandise!
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It's a great way to keep the camp spirit alive all year round, and we hope you love it as much as we do.
choose your own adventure
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Throw a pot
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improvise a bass line
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Screenprint your band t-shirts
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choose your own adventure ✦ Throw a pot ❉ improvise a bass line ✸ Screenprint your band t-shirts ✤
“I can’t say enough good things about Camp Ballibay. My kids have made amazing friends, look forward to going back each year, eat healthier than they do at home, and come back inspired, relaxed, happy and more mature. I don’t know how they do it… I’m just glad they do…and honored that my kids get to go. It will be one of the things I look back on as a parent, pat myself on the back, and say, “you did good by your kids.”
