2026 Parent's Information

 MORNING PROGRAM: THEATER ARTSCAMP (AM)

Time:
8:45am–11:45am | Monday–Friday
Half-day campers are dismissed between 11:45am. (Please do not drop campers off earlier than 8:45am.)

During the morning session, campers will explore the foundations of theater in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. This portion of the day focuses on:

• Acting and character development

• Improvisation and creative play

• Movement and stage presence

• Vocal expression

• Introduction to technical theater elements

While morning-only campers will not participate in a formal performance, they will gain valuable theatrical skills and confidence through hands-on exploration and ensemble work. We will have a Celebration of Camp on our last day - July 31st at 10am, so mark your calendars!! 

• We will collect cell phones and place them in a phone bin throughout the camp day. For emergencies or to contact your child regarding pickup changes, please use the cell numbers for the on-site administrators as needed.

Administrator Contact for AM CAMP/LUNCH available 8:30am-1pm : VERONICA (914) 291-8772 

 AFTERNOON PROGRAM: MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION (PM)

Administrator Contact for PM CAMP available 1pm-5pm : ANNAMARIE (914) 260-3766 

Time:
1:00–5:00pm | Monday–Friday

In the afternoon, we shift into full musical production mode! Campers rehearse daily for our 2026 summer musical Beetlejuice, Jr. , building toward a live performance at the end of July.

Important notes for PM participants:

• Full day campers must bring lunch, as lunch runs from 12:00–1:00pm

• We will collect cell phones and place them in a phone bin throughout the camp day. For emergencies or to contact your child regarding pickup changes, please use the cell numbers for the on-site administrators as needed.

• Rehearsals are held Monday–Friday from 1–5pm

• Some students may not be called for rehearsal every day

  • On days they are not called, families may:

    • Pick their child up when not needed at rehearsal 

    • Have campers remain until 5:00pm

    • Please continue to check your emails for optional early release days.

Performance Day:

 Friday, July 31st

• 2:00pm & 6:00pm performances

• CAST LUNCH IN BETWEEN SHOWS (more inforrmation to follow)

• Location: Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School, Rye Brook, NY 10573

 LOCATIONS

Camp & Rehearsals:
Crawford Park Mansion
Ridge Street
Rye Brook, NY

Final Performances:
Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School, Rye Brook, NY 10573

 IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE

• First Day of Camp: Monday, June 29

• No Camp: Friday, July 3

• Last Day of Camp & Performances: Friday, July 31 (Camp ends after Camp Celebration)

 WHAT TO BRING

• Water bottle

• Nut Free Snack

• Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement

• Lunch (for full-day campers-NO FRIDGE ACCESS)

We are truly looking forward to a joyful and creative summer with your children. Thank you for trusting us with your young performers—we can’t wait to get started!

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warmly,

Julie

PCCFA Theater ArtsCamp Program Director
portchestercfa@gmail.com