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Monday June 29, 2026
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Summer Camp 2026 - Before Camp - Week 1
Time: 8:00am-9:00amFee: $70 Resident / $85 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for before camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for before camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 1 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 2 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 3 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 4 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 5 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp. Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 6 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Kindergarten - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Preschool - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Teen Travel - Week 1
An experience for our senior campers, this program is designed to give participants the best of both worlds! Campers will take a minimum of 2 trips a week off campus, and still have time to enjoy traditional camp activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, hiking, dodgeball and all special camp-wide events. Please note some dates and trip details are subject to change due to weather and availability concerns; also, Teen Travel campers are not eligible to go on regular summer camp trips. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $210 per week for residents / $225 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Be More Chill
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - After Camp - Week 1
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pmFee: $95 Resident / $110 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for after camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for after camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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Tuesday June 30, 2026
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Before Camp - Week 1
Time: 8:00am-9:00amFee: $70 Resident / $85 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for before camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for before camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 1 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 2 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 3 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 4 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 5 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp. Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 6 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Kindergarten - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Preschool - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Teen Travel - Week 1
An experience for our senior campers, this program is designed to give participants the best of both worlds! Campers will take a minimum of 2 trips a week off campus, and still have time to enjoy traditional camp activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, hiking, dodgeball and all special camp-wide events. Please note some dates and trip details are subject to change due to weather and availability concerns; also, Teen Travel campers are not eligible to go on regular summer camp trips. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $210 per week for residents / $225 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Be More Chill
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - After Camp - Week 1
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pmFee: $95 Resident / $110 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for after camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for after camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - Summer 2026
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work. You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.
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Wednesday July 1, 2026
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Before Camp - Week 1
Time: 8:00am-9:00amFee: $70 Resident / $85 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for before camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for before camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 1 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 2 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 3 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 4 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 5 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp. Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 6 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Kindergarten - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Preschool - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Teen Travel - Week 1
An experience for our senior campers, this program is designed to give participants the best of both worlds! Campers will take a minimum of 2 trips a week off campus, and still have time to enjoy traditional camp activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, hiking, dodgeball and all special camp-wide events. Please note some dates and trip details are subject to change due to weather and availability concerns; also, Teen Travel campers are not eligible to go on regular summer camp trips. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $210 per week for residents / $225 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Be More Chill
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - After Camp - Week 1
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pmFee: $95 Resident / $110 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for after camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for after camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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Thursday July 2, 2026
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Before Camp - Week 1
Time: 8:00am-9:00amFee: $70 Resident / $85 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for before camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for before camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 1 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 2 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 3 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 4 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 5 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp. Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Grade 6 - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days, weekly trips and awesome special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Kindergarten - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Preschool - Week 1
Summer Camp will be here before you know it. Join us for tons of fun including outdoor games, hikes and nature, arts and crafts, silly science, wacky theme days and awesome weekly special events. You never know what great experiences each new day will bring!PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $185 per week for residents / $200 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - Teen Travel - Week 1
An experience for our senior campers, this program is designed to give participants the best of both worlds! Campers will take a minimum of 2 trips a week off campus, and still have time to enjoy traditional camp activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, hiking, dodgeball and all special camp-wide events. Please note some dates and trip details are subject to change due to weather and availability concerns; also, Teen Travel campers are not eligible to go on regular summer camp trips. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!Dates: 7 weeks starting June 29th (There will be no camp on July 3rd)Time: 9:00am-3:00pmFee: $210 per week for residents / $225 per week for non-resident (except for week 1)All campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only!!
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Depot Theater Summer Camp 2026 - Theater Camps - Be More Chill
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr.Location: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 4-7th gradersPMP Directors: Louise Denehy, Gem Sabin, and James Llewellyn*Supervisors: Thai Dodge and PMP ProfessionalsMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29- 7/23, 9am-2pmPerformances: 5 shows, 7/23-7/25Cost: $750Class size: 15-25Join us at the Depot Theater for our summer youth production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved children's book, this joyful musical tells the story of a brilliant, courageous girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda uses her wit, intelligence and special powers to inspire her classmates and teach some nasty grown-ups a lesson. This show features a robust, active ensemble and a variety of imaginative roles, so there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned Depot teens through our Professional Mentorship Program (PMP). Beginning in 2015 and reimagined in 2025, our PMP offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the Depot Youth summer production.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Be More ChillLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 8-12th gradersDirector: Natalie ArnesonMusical Director: Daniel KellyDates: Weekdays starting 6/29-7/30Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)Performances: 5 shows, 7/30-8/2Cost: $595Class size: 13-25Join the Depot Theater for our summer teen production of Be More Chill! This rocking, modern sci-fi musical is about growing up, high school, and what we’re willing to do to get what we want. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.With so many fun, creative roles and an involved, active ensemble, this show has something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!Natalie Arneson is a director, actor, singer, and anime voiceover artist. She won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show “Mama Drama.” In New York she has appeared onstage with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and The New York Musical Festival, and headlined at The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, and Don’t Tell Mama. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She appears regularly at 54 Below in “Sondheim Unplugged” and is featured on the Sondheim Unplugged album series that was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In addition to her work on the stage, Natalie has spent over 20 years cultivating the next generation of artists. Most recently, she has worked with young people at Garrison Union Free School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Croton Academy of Arts, Arlington High School, Philipstown Depot Theater, James I. O’Neill High School, Haldane Elementary, and New Era Creative Space. Her students have been accepted to performing arts high schools and colleges, appeared in national television commercials, and performed both off and on Broadway. Her favorite thing in the world is helping young people find their voice, whether onstage or off, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children.Daniel Kelly is a pianist and composer whose work brings music into conversation with literature, visual art, and storytelling. Through acclaimed programs such as Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Blind Visionaries, and Rakonto, he creates dynamic, interactive performances that invite audiences into the creative process. Daniel’s teaching and artistic practice center on collaboration, imagination, and community. He has performed at performing arts centers and concert halls nationwide and served as Music Director for Hudson Valley Shakespeare's production of Penelope and last summer’s student productions at the Philipstown Depot Theater (Music Man Jr. and Curtains). He's thrilled to return to the Depot this summer!
Sing-Away CampLocation: The Philipstown Depot TheaterAge: Rising 1-3rd gradersInstructors: Anna Malinoski Stephens and Annie ClaffeyDates: 8/3-8/7, 9am-2pmCost: $400Class size: 8-15The Depot’s Sing-Away Camp, for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble with singing and dancing galore! Performers will learn several musical numbers from different Broadway shows. After rehearsing together for the week, they’ll present those songs in a joyous performance for friends and family. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theater games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!Anna is so excited to be back with Annie for another fun summer at The Depot! Anna has worked in the theatre as an actor, educator & facilitator for the past 25 years with places such as Primary Stages, Prospect Theater Company, Pittsburgh CLO and TheatreworksUSA. She lives in Cold Spring with her husband and three kids.Annie is excited for another fabulous summer with Anna at the Depot Theater! Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Artistree Community Theatre), Something Rotten (ACT), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Artistree), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph…Dreamcoat (Artistree). Annie can be seen around Westchester performing with Rock and Roll Playhouse. Fave role is Mom to Metta and Van.
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Summer Camp 2026 - After Camp - Week 1
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pmFee: $95 Resident / $110 Non-ResidentAll campers must have an updated medical form and current physical on file prior to the first day of camp.You must be registered for the week of camp prior to registering for after camp. If you are on a camp wait list, you can not register for after camp.Registration will happen on-line or over the phone only.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Thursday - Summer 2026
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work. You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.
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