Campus and Facilities
Ballibay’s breathtaking campus and outstanding facilities are a perfect compliment to the great kids and amazing, talented staff we attract each summer. Situated on 174 mountaintop acres, we actively use about 100 acres, leaving a beautiful wooded buffer around us. We take great pride in keeping the grounds carefully manicured while still maintaining the atmosphere of a rustic, wooded traditional summer camp.
Campers live in rustic cabins with modern amenities such as hot and cold running water, electricity, and private indoor bathroom facilities.
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Art Studios
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Theaters
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Cabins
Our program facilities include three theaters, four dance studios, an art building with ceramics, painting and drawing, photography, fabrics, and craft studios, a separate printmaking facility, multiple rock music studios, an instrumental and vocal music building.
We have a beautiful garden and a spacious dining hall, tennis courts, two horseback riding rings plus trails, a sports field, and a pool. We also have a lake for boating and fishing.
Our theaters are equipped with state-of-the art lighting and sound technology, and we shoot every show using a professional multi-camera live-switched HD video system.
Our rock studios have amps, keyboards, PA systems, and drum kits, and we are equipped for professional studio and live multichannel audio recording.
There is no WiFi or general internet access on campus. Campers communicate with home mostly by letters and postcards, but if there’s a need for quick contact with home, campers can send an email from the camp office.
"It was her first time away from home, and we were all a bit nervous, but the staff and counselors made her feel at home right away. The education she received in acting, voice, and dance was extraordinary, especially when you consider how much less expensive Ballibay is compared to many New York-area arts camps. She also had time for non-theater activities, including swimming, gardening, horseback riding, and pottery lessons. She has made friends from around the country that I believe will last her for many years to come… All in all, I HIGHLY recommend Ballibay to any family with a kid who's interested in the performing arts."