Welcome to Camp Ballibay
Camp Ballibay is a residential fine and performing arts summer camp located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1964, Ballibay has been an inclusive and supportive environment for young artists aged 8-18 for exploration and collaboration within their preferred artistic medium.
Why we love it
- Great Program
- Various Activities
- Safe Environment
- Experience
Good to know
- Overnight Camp
- From 7 to 18 years old
- For girls and boys
- Founded in 1964
- From 3,800 to 11,300 USD
- Max 160 campers
- From June to August
- English as main language
Overview
Camp Ballibay is a residential fine and performing arts summer camp located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1964, Ballibay has been an inclusive and supportive environment for young artists aged 8-18 for exploration and collaboration within their preferred artistic medium. We offer programming in theater arts, dance, rock music, instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, film and media, technical theater, radio, horseback riding, gardening, sports and swimming, and food education! With never more than 160 campers on campus at any time, our intimate community provides a safe and nurturing experience for all of our campers. Since 2011, we have been the #1 rated arts camp in North America, and we pride ourselves on being a safe and inclusive environment for every type of young artist. We are in-person for our 2021 season and are so looking forward to a summer surrounded by nature and friends after this long year. There are still spots available to register in most of our sessions, but we are filling up quickly. Head to our website for more information on registration and to give your young artists a summer of memories and a lifetime of creativity!
Accommodation
Cabins: cabins vary in size, with the youngest cabins having 6-10 campers and 2-3 adults, most cabins having 10-12 campers and 2 adults, and the oldest cabins having 15-16 teenagers and two adults. There is always an adult supervising the cabin when campers are present. The cabins have hot water and electricity, but are otherwise simple and rustic. Campers live off of shelves in the cabin; we collect and store their luggage. Cabin assignments are made by age.
Shared Bedrooms
Max 12 campers per room
Ensuite Bathrooms
Room with ensuite bathroom
Facilities
Dining Room
Arts room
Music room
Swimming Pool
Tennis Court
Horseriding Arena
Dance studio
Activities
Theater, Musical Theater, Technical Theater, Film and Media, Radio, Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Rock Music, Visual Arts (Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, Screenprinting, Fibers and Textiles), Gardening, Food Education, Horseback Riding, Sports and Swimming.
Academic Courses
Reviews
How to get to there
Address: Camp Ballibay for the Fine and Performing Arts, 1660 Ballibay Rd, Wyalusing, PA 18853, United States
Closest Airport: N/A
Airport Pickup: N/A
Things to know
Cancellation Policy
N/A
Covid Measures
N/A
Health & Safety
Staff & Student Ratio
The teacher to student ratio is 1 : 4
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Ballibay is a place I can proudly call my second home. There I am free to be myself and not be afraid of what people think of me. I’m looking forward to my fourth year.
I went to camp ballibay when I was a kid and loved it. I met so many great people from all over the country who I have stayed in touch with. Talented, nice and down to earth described the kids and staff. When I had kids of my own that loved the arts I knew I wanted them to have an experience like I did are Camp Ballibay. I was even lucky enough to work there as an adult and I observed that other than updated tech stuff not much had changed. Beautiful campus, family owned and run, people who are passionate about the arts and take their job serious to give campers an experience and teaching them new things that they can take with them to improve upon what they already know. If you want a ritzy camp for a spoiled child, this might not be a good fit. If you want a camp for you creative kid who loves collaboration with other creatives than this is a good fit.
Our kids are second generation Ballibay campers. My siblings attended for many years and the tradition goes on strong with our children. Apart from the awesome offerings of the camp: the activities, the facilities, the counselors, etc., there is something special about the Ballibay experience that lasts a lifetime. Decades later, my brothers and sister are still close with friends from Ballibay, and often talk about experiences there that shaped who they are. The atmosphere is warm and the culture of the camp is one of inclusion, community, generosity and sharing. Our kids came home with their musical horizons broadened as listeners and they gained new confidence and new skills as performers. The flexibility of the way activities are structured also gave them opportunities to try out art forms they had never considered. We can’t praise Ballibay highly enough and encourage anyone with kids who are creative or interested in exploring their creativity to sign up with confidence.