Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp 59 Bucks Rock Road, New Milford, CT 06776

"This camp is not only amazing at the programs it offers, but the leadership, counselors and other staff work very hard to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. This was my child's first year at this camp, and was so excited to share all the emotional growth they experienced. I wanted my child to have fun, which they did, but they also made healthy friendships, found new creative interests, and want to return as a CIT. As parents, we are thrilled that this camp was able to be more than a fun summer experience, it was empowering for our child."

"Great arts camp. My kid had a lot of fun and made some cool projects. I wish there was a lake or a better pool because that part is very underwhelming especially for the price of the camp. Also not very many pictures. Again for the price I would like to be able to see my kid more than once every week and a half. The camp itself is very cool though. They let the kids explore the arts from stage, to glassblowing to pottery and puppetry a great camp for those that are creative."

"My son has gone there for two years, the first year he blossomed in learning guitar, culinary arts and his Favorite Glass blowing. Among many of the wonderful activities that he tried and enjoyed. He met some great friends that he still keeps in touch with. In this last year he came home with an amazing assortment of hand blown glass vases and began explains the technical aspects of glassblowing. This camp fosters the creativity of its campers in a wonderful environment. I have recommended this camp to all our friends."

"My twin 15-year-olds went to Buck’s Rock Art Camp for the first time this past summer. The camp is in a beautiful, wooded area, with a wide variety of workshops in a village-like setting. Kids are given the independence to decide for themselves which workshops to attend throughout each day. I thought my kids would spend their time in drawing and painting and sculpture, but they were drawn to metalsmithing and woodworking (but there’s more than 25 workshops to choose from) and made some professional looking pieces. The experience overall was not only wonderful in terms of developing their skills and creativity, but also in terms of becoming independent – making choices for themselves about where they spent their time each day and what they made. They want to go back next year as CITs!"

"Our oldest son has attended this camp for the last five years and is now a CIT. Our youngest went for the first time last year. Both boys count the days till camp starts in summer with the same excitement and anticipation they feel counting down to Christmas in winter! There is an atmosphere at Bucks Rock that is completely unique and inspiring; you can feel it even just walking around as a visitor. Both of our kids have gained so much experience in terms of their art, and in their personal and social development, from their time at Bucks Rock. They also have many happy memories!"