Guide to Performing Arts and Music Camps for Kids in NJ

Lights, Camera, Action!!! at Summer Theater Camps 2025

Do you have a budding performer on your hands? Here is a guide to performing arts camps for kids in NJ. Summer camp is the perfect place to try out something new. Your child can participate in acting, singing, dancing, music, costume design, musical theater or Broadway style production shows. Performing arts camps allow children the opportunity to become future stars of the stage or screen.

For 2025, there are many great opportunities for kids to become Actors, Singers, Musicians & Performers. Kids can enjoy developing their own, unique, creative voice and self-expression in a safe and nurturing environment. If your child is a little “star” in-the-making, they will surely appreciate a performing arts camp where they can express their creativity through spoken word, song and/or dance. Check out the camp directory listings for more ideas.

Here are our best Day and Sleepaway Music and Performing Arts Theater Camps in the area:

Taubenslag Productions Theater Camp

Theater Camp in Edison NJ runs for 8 weeks for kids entering 1st grade up to 16 years old. Whether they want to perform, create sets or props or be a counselor-in-training, we've got something for everyone. Campers can learn about all aspects of musical theater while also building confidence and self-esteem – all levels of experience or no experience at all are welcome! Theater Camp teaches kids how to use performance & theater arts to break out of their shells and come alive on stage - giving them the life skills needed to succeed! Our motto is, “When you try your best, you can do ANYTHING” - by the end of summer, our campers really see this come true! TaubenslagProductions.com

NJPAC Summer

Colton Institute for Training and Research in the Arts. Make friends, try new things, and have a ton of fun at Summer Creative Arts Camp! Each day, we’ll explore different ways to express ourselves through hip hop, acting, improvisation, singing and dancing. 973.353.7058, njpac.org/arts-education

Musical Theatre Conservatory Broadway Boot Camp

MTC offers full day Summer Camps, Classes and Performing Arts opportunities to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Students in the summer boot camp work with theatre professionals committed to giving every child the solid foundation they need to be the best performer they can be! Students will also enjoy a rotating schedule that includes voice, acting, theatre dance, song interpretation, comedy improvisation, TV & commercial acting, audition technique, voice-overs, makeup, and production rehearsal. The atmosphere is professional, positive, nurturing, and fun. Final Production will be performed on the last day of camp. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with Agents, B'way & Film Actors. For Ages 7-19, Beginner to Advanced Levels. Convenient West Orange, Livingston NJ location. Space is limited. Enroll today. Camp runs July 7th-26th. Call 973-868-6259 or visit musicaltheatreconservatory.com

Buck's Rock Camp (Sleepaway option)

Buck’s Rock Camp is a freedom-of-choice creative and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 11 to 17. Every summer at Buck’s Rock is completely different. Every day at Buck’s Rock is a new opportunity for self-discovery and creative expression. From the professionally-equipped studios and exciting performance spaces, to the state-of-the-art recording facilities and pool, campers are free to try anything and everything! Over 30 world-class programs await our artists every day, including everything from glassblowing to dance to painting to sketch comedy to radio to weaving to gardening and so much more! 59 Buck's Rock Rd, New Milford, CT, BucksRockCamp.org

VTC Summerstock Sleepaway Intensive

Summerstock VTC Sleepaway Intensive is a comprehensive sleep-away program for the serious Musical Theater performer between the ages of 12–19. Our staff is led by professional actors and directors, and campers will perform in one of three fully produced shows. In addition to show rehearsals, Summerstock workshops include: Songwriting, Shakespeare, Musical Theater Dance, Character Analysis, Hip Hop, Belting for Broadway, and so much more! Our recreational activities such as swimming, boating, archery, hiking, movie nights, dance parties, and of course nightly campfires, perfectly round the best camp experience for everyone. Past Summerstock campers have left every summer saying it was the best weeks of their lives! VanguardTheaterCompany.org

Camp Ballibay

A camp that offers 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. Named one of the 9 best arts summer camps in the US. Located in Wyalusing, PA. CampBallibay.com

Camp Med-o-lark (Maine)

The Creative Arts Camp of New England. Medolark is a non-competitive, non-traditional arts camp for the curious, and the free-spirited. We have created a second home for campers ages 8-16 to grow their artistic abilities and nurture their talents. Campers can design their own program and set their creative goals. Situated on 50 acres in the Maine woods, it is an atmosphere filled with creativity, arts, music, theatre, activities, energy, laughter, and fun! ACA accredited, camp is located in Washington ME. Medolark.com

Essex Youth Theater

A theatre arts school for young people using custom-written scripts to guarantee equal role opportunities for every student. Classes are small and personalized culminating in a full-scale musical production. Incorporating acting exercises, theater games and improvisations, students are encouraged to develop their creative and dramatic skills while having fun. Classes are offered for ages 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 with dramatic classes for 7 to 11 years old actors and camps for 6 to 12 year olds. At Essex Youth in Montclair NJ, everyone is a star! EssexYouthTheater.com

Porchlight Productions

Glen Rock and Cedar Grove Locations
Young artists in K-12th grades build performing arts skills in a fun and creative space. All experience levels welcome. Junior campers work on musical number and scenes. Teen workshops focus on acting, improv, musical theater, voice. Weekly camp sessions. PorchlightProductions.org

Princeton Ballet School Summer Programs

Camper ages 3-12. Open drop-in classes for ages 13+. Our summer courses lets your child explore rhythm, music, movement, and dance. Children’s Ballet Camps. Summer intensives for juniors, intermediates, advanced students. arballet.org

School of Rock Waldwick

Does your child want to be a ROCKSTAR? Our camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, piano and sing! We offer week long performance music camps. Each week is filled with music education, new friends, & lots of rocking out! This camp is for children ages 6-17, located in Waldwick NJ. SchoolofRock.com

Sellwood Studio

Our camp program builds all-new musical productions incorporating singing, acting, improvisation, dance, and much more, all based on characters, music, shows, and themes that the students are excited by. Ages kindergarten to 16 years old. See website for camp themes. Studio in Madison NJ. SellwoodStudio.com

Valencia School of Music Summer Camp

Learn music, make friends, and have fun this summer! KidzRock Summer Camp for kids ages 4-7. Rock-U Jr. Camp for kids ages 7-13. Songwriting Intensive Camp for kids ages 10-18. Sing & dance with Broadway Westfield Camp for ages 9-18. Rock and Roll Summer Camp for teen musicians ages 13-17. Conveniently located in Westfield NJ. valenciamusicnj.com

Wharton School of the Performing Arts Camp

Wharton offers an array of summer programs for all ages, where the entire family can engage with the power of music right from their home. From private lessons with an exemplary faculty at our Performing Arts School, as well as musical theater, drama, and early childhood music camps, to workshops and master classes with renowned guest artists, Wharton Arts offers something for everyone. Summer fun in Berkeley Heights NJ! WhartonArts.org