Ever since we started taking hundreds of camp photos every day, and even before, back in the disposable camera days, and even before… Shiny happy campers holding hands have posed for the perfect camp photo

Give a child in your life the opportunity to make memories and friendships that last a lifetime; to explore their artistic passions and talents; to develop independence and learn to be a productive citizen; to experience a summer free from Snapchats, Instagram, and Facebook; to reconnect with nature; to be a kid again.

We miss our campers this time of year, you know, non-camp time? We should at least connect online… Like us on Facebook to keep in touch with Appel Farmers from 1960 to today! Follow us on Twitter, and hear all about Appel Farm Arts Camp…140 characters at a time!

Welcome to the Appel Farm School Year Blog! Each week campers, staff, and parents will be treated to something new! From Motivation Monday through Fun Friday, each weekly blog will highlight a different theme and core value. We welcome guest bloggers from any member of our camp community, even parents, so get in touch if […]

Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends! Help a child you love attend camp this summer. Camp gift certificates make wonderful gifts for the creative kid in your life. These certificates can be purchased in any amount, and applied directly to a camper’s account.

Missing Camp? We sure miss you! Join us on Sunday, November 5th at Camp for an amazing reunion! The reunion is open to campers and staff from any summer, along with friends and family. Come reconnect with friends and counselors and relive your best camp days with lunch in the Dining Hall, lounging at the […]

We would love to welcome your family to Appel Farm, take you on a tour, and answer all of your questions! Join us for one of our scheduled tours.

Family Camp weekends allow every member of your family to experience the magic of camp together! For more than 50 years, Appel Farm Arts Camp has transformed the lives of thousands of young people, helping children develop artistic talents, gain self-confidence, and make friendships that last a lifetime. Now we are offering you a chance to experience […]

Gabrielle will be teaching four Broadway Master Classes at camp this June, and the classes are open to the public! Dancers, singers, and musical theater lovers will learn the “96,000” combination from In The Heights! After class, they’ll get to hang out with Gabrielle for a talkback. Talk to her about her roles on Broadway […]

For more than 50 years, Appel Farm Arts Camp has transformed the lives of thousands of young people, helping children develop artistic talents, gain self-confidence, and make friendships that last a lifetime. Now we are offering our families a chance to experience the magic of Appel Farm summer…together.

Looking for the perfect overnight camp experience for your kiddos? Join us for a tour of Appel Farm Arts Camp! Together, we’ll explore all the exciting elements our acclaimed arts program offers, complete with a tour of our facility.

The Pop Shop Appel Farm Scholarship Fundraiser. The money donated through your purchase will help bring a child to camp, so give them a summer that lasts a lifetime!

Looking for the perfect overnight camp experience for your kiddos? Join us for a tour of Appel Farm Arts Camp! Together, we’ll explore all the exciting elements our acclaimed arts program offers, complete with a tour of our facility.

What is this gift, you wonder? That’s all part of the surprise! For each gift sold, $15 of the price is a tax-deductible gift to the Appel Farm Scholarship Fund. We are proud to give the gift of camp to so many children each summer – that is the heart of who we are! By giving […]

This summer, our campers were wildly creative, explored new passions, dared to take risks, and forged new friendships. The journey started at camp, but now it’s time to bring the journey home with Camp 2016 video footage. From Friday Night Concerts to Acoustic Campfires to Performance Week shows, our documentarian captures each special moment so […]

Please join us Sunday, April 23, 2017, from 12-4pm as Appel Farm opens its doors to our Camp families for the Spring Camp Reunion and the community at large for our 3rd Annual Earth Day Festival! Highlights of the day include live music by The Naked Sun, family line dancing classes, a Camp Tour, reconnecting […]

A Family Art Celebration Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 12:00-4:00 pm Appel Farm is celebrating Earth Day, and our campers, their families, and any families interested in possibly attending Appel Farm this summer, are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun, outdoor activities at 12:00 pm and a camp tour at 2:00 pm.

I hope you and your family are enjoying a fun filled fall, and that all of our lovely campers are settling into school nicely. We’re missing them like crazy! Things have been very busy here at Appel Farm since camp ended and I’m reaching out with very exciting news about our growing and changing Camp […]

For kids with food allergies, time away from home can induce anxiety at mealtime, especially for those with gluten allergies. The worry about what to eat, and if a child will feel segregated from the mainstream, may stop families from sending their child to a sleepaway cam