Auditions and registration for 2026 are NOW OPEN! Campers do NOT have to audition in order to join Summerstock.
Overview
DREAM Summerstock VTC Intensive is a 2-week comprehensive sleepaway theater camp for the serious theater performers, ages of 12-19. Staff is led by professional actors and directors. Campers participate in skill enhancing workshops, a full range of outdoor activities, and perform in one fully produced show.
Sumemrstock is a leading musical theater intensive, and most affordable theater sleepaway camp with scholarships and payment plans available. Daily classes in acting, voice, and dance build technique and confidence, while evening camp activities create a fun, supportive community. It’s an ideal fit for teens seeking pre‑professional training in a true sleepaway setting.
Read More Show LessSpecialty camp focus: Musical Theater
Case-by-case support for campers with: ADHD, Anxiety, Asthma, Dyslexia, Depression, Neurodivergent, Diabetes, Social-Emotional Needs, Trauma/PTSD, Food Allergies
Unique Features
- Professional Theater Training – Daily classes in acting, voice, and musical theatre dance help campers strengthen technique and stage presence.
- Fully Produced Shows – Each session culminates in a polished musical performance, giving campers real production experience and confidence onstage.
- Beautiful Camp Setting – Located in the Ramapo Mountains, the campus offers lakefront swimming, boating, ziplining, and outdoor recreation between rehearsals.
- For Serious Young Performers – Designed for teens who want intensive training in a nurturing environment that balances hard work with classic camp joy.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season August 02 - August 16
- Session Lengths 2 weeks
- Cost $1,497 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 1 countries have attended
Contact
Hosted at Appel Farm Arts Camp
457 Shirley Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318, USA