Camp Listings 2026
*This indicates a four day camp. Camp will operate Monday-Thursday only, with no camp on Friday.
What is special about Woodland Playhouse Camps?
Our summer camps are about being outdoors, playing in the water, taking nature walks, playing games, climbing, biking, and woodland picnics. Our intention is for both the children and the counselors to spend most of our energy on outdoor adventures and in fun water, art, and exploration activities and leave exhausted at the end of each camp day.
We operate our days based on the needs and flow of the group and the individual needs of the campers, not on a clock. Each camp has its only jive and rhythm and each camp leader has their own system. One of our favorite things about our camps is that no two camps are exactly alike.
Each camp has a focus or “speciality”, and these look different depending on the camp. For example, Uncle Rock visits our camp for music, and Alisha curates different music-themed activities throughout the day, but our art camps involve integrated projects throughout the day and week with Belinda and Dianna after several years of planning and resting together. Theater camp is much more specialized and hands-on - we have 5 short days together to develop characters with costumes, a script, a set, and a show. Our counselors are our specialists!
Where and When Do We Sign Up?
Enrollment is open now until the first day of camp, or whenever enrollment is complete. We will be accepting enrollment only through our google form. Please also note that we require all forms be submitted digitally and sent via email to ChristinaWoodlandPlayhouse@gmail.com. The email should list your child's name and the words "summer camp" in the subject. Thank you!
Food
For all of our camps, campers will need to bring their own lunch and at least two additional snacks. It's helpful if these are clearly labeled for them and for us to support your intentions and food choices. Please pack lunches that do not need to be heated or refrigerated.
Cancellation Policy (2026)
Cancellations made prior to May 15th, 2025 will receive a 50% refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after May 15th are not eligible for a refund.
What's an "Off-Site" or "Traveling" Camp?
These camps are often held at a different location than our "on site" camps, which are held at our year-round location on Route 28 in Phoenicia. Sometimes our camps are still held at the 28 location, but we exclusively spend our time on the 10 acres of land or in the NYS "forever wild" land behind the preschool. Other locations include the Ashokan Reservoir, Glenbrook Park, Kenneth Wilson Campgrounds, the Ashokan Reservoir, private property in Shokan, and The Catskills Visitor Center, to name a few. Our hiking camps have visited Rochester Hollow, Tremper Mountain, Tanbark Trail, and Overlook Mountain in past years. The exact locations for the week are released to enrolled families in the weeks preceding the camp. At no time will Woodland Playhouse staff transport a camper. Parents or caregivers will drop off their campers at the "off site" location each day, and the camp will remain at that specific location for the entire day. Often times camps will spend time at several different locations throughout the week.
Extended Camp Day Through 5pm (2026)
For the 2026 camp season we will be offering extended day care for on-site camps (located at 5571 Route 28) until 5pm. This program will be capped, and enrollment will be limited. Extended day enrollment is through the same registration form as our typical day camp registration. This extension of our camp day will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Please note this will be with specialty after-care counselors and children from different camp groups may combine at this time. Families should send additional snacks for the extended day program. You may pick up your child anytime between the end of camp and 5pm, but children must have a present adult for them by 5pm at the latest.
Fees and cost:
For children 2 years old: $65 per day or $250 for the full week
For children aged 3-5 years: $50 per day or $200 for the full week
For children aged 6-10 years: $40 per day or $150 for the full week
Lateness policy
NOTE: If a parent or guardian is later than 5pm for pickup, they will be charged a fee of $15 and $2 per minute they are late. Out of respect for our after-care counselors, this will be strictly enforced. Thank you for understanding.
Pricing / Camp Tuition (2026)
Tuition Assistance & Payment Plans Available
Woodland Playhouse is committed to remaining accessible to all families without sacrificing the quality of care the campers receive. This year we are asking families that would like to apply for any kind of camp discount to use this form. With communication, we are also able to set up payment plans. If you are interested in signing up for camp and pricing makes us inaccessible to you, please contact Christina directly.
To apply for a discount or a reduction in tuition for any reason, please use this form.
When is payment due?
Tuition is due within 21 calendar days of camp enrollment. If payment is not received within 21 days, you risk forfeit of your space in camp. Due to several unfortunate situations over the past several years, we cannot hold spaces beyond the 21 days without receipt of payment.
Varying Prices
Our prices per week vary based on the individual camp, the date the payment is received, and the age of the camper. When we enroll children under three in a camp, we hire additional staff and decrease the max group size to be able to best support our youngest campers. Please note, current pricing is at an early bird discount. Early bird payments must be received by 2/28/25 to qualify for currently listed prices. On 3/1/25, prices will increase for our second tier of pricing, and then will increase again on 5/15/25.
Enrollment Requirements
Please note that no child will be permitted at camp without the following submitted prior to their due dates. This paperwork should all be sent electronically to Christina at ChristinaWoodlandPlayhouse@gmail.com with your child's name and "Summer Camp" written in the subject of the email. Thank you!
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Medical form such as this (something similar, such as a state or city health form for school is accepted) to be received by 6/1/2026
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Current vaccination record (all campers) to be received by 6/1/2026 [Please note that we must require all summer camp participants to be vaccinated for MMR]
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Emergency card, photo release, and sunscreen/bug spray release (all campers) to be received by 6/1/2026
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Payment (all campers) to be received within 21 calendar days of receipt of invoice. Payments are accepted as cash, checks, or venmo payments. We do not accept zelle, paypal, or credit card.
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Application for enrollment should be submitted through this form
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If requesting an adjustment to camp tuition, this form must be completed within 7 calendar days of enrollment / receipt of invoice