THEATRE, DANCE VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC and MORE!
for AGES 9-15 YRS

Theatre
Not all summer camps in the Adirondacks teach campers  communication skills and social skills that they can take into any profession. Gorman John Ruggiero, Executive Director and Founder of World Theatre of Children has been training actors for over 30 years and has won acclaim for his work, especially with children. At our Adirondack performing arts camp, campers will have the opportunity to train in intensive Improvisational Technique utilizing Theatre Games and Exercises drawn from the work of Jerzy Grotowski, Constantin Stanislavski, Richard Boleslavsky, Viola Spolin, Kay Carney, Joseph Anthony and Mr. Ruggiero. The works of the Constructivist Theatre of Meyerhold and Commedia D’el Arte of the Italian Theatre as well as the Formal Techniques used to express the Classic works of Shakespeare, The Greeks, and others are utilized to give actors a well-rounded experience in professional training.

Professional Stage Make-up
Campers will learn the basic techniques of this craft as well as special effects by learning how to create the illusions of Old Age, Greek Symmetry, Character Make-up and more with and the use paint, wigs, beards and special applications.

Costume Design and Creation
Campers will have the opportunity to learn how to conceptualize, design and build costumes for our shows.

Set Design and Creation
At Painted Pony Adirondack performing arts camp, campers will engage in the conceptualization, design and building of our sets.  We offer campers a greater degree of creativity and professional training in the arts than any other summer camps in the Adirondacks.

Dance
From Ballet, Jazz and Modern to Country, Square Dancing and more, campers will have the opportunity to strengthen their technique in dance and modern movement forms.

Visual Arts
Drawing, Painting, Woodcraft, Batik, Photography are just some of the experiences in Visual Arts that campers will have. They will also have the opportunity to study the great masters.

Music
Bring your instrument and learn new skills or just explore an instrument you have not tried. Vocal Production, Singing, Songwriting, Orchestra and Musical Theatre will be on the menu for Campers.

More!
Campers will see real live Rodeo right down the road from our Adirondack Dude Ranch! Boat cruises on Lake George, Swimming, Hikes through the forests, Horseback Riding, Sports, Campfire Activities, Picnic Lunches, Barbeques, Flag Football, Baseball, Basketball, Capture the Flag and much more await your Camper!

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

Painted Pony Ranch in Lake Luzerne NY is unique among summer camps in the Adirondacks, and there are many areas to choose from. We provide a menu to registered campers and they can design their 2 weeks according to their own interests. They can rearrange their schedules if they are not completely satisfied with their initial choices.

Our facility in Lake Luzerne NY is the finest among performing arts summer camps in the Adirondacks. Call (518) 696-5353 or contact Painted Pony Ranch for more information.