Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is Buck's Rock Camp located?
Situated on 118 acres of deeply wooded forests in New Milford, CT, only 85 miles from New York City, Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp is located in the heart of many cultural facilities. Campers enjoy visits to Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Caramoor, the Shakespeare Festival, the Yale Arts Museum, and Pratt Center, all of which are just a short drive away.
2. What are the ages of campers at Buck's Rock?
Buck's Rock is for teen and tween campers from 11 to 17 years of age. In addition, we offer a Junior Camper program, specifically designed for our 10-year-old campers.
3. How many campers attend Buck's Rock Camp?
There are approximately 225 to 250 campers at one time, with over 300 campers joining us throughout the whole summer.
4. How long are the summer camp sessions at Buck's Rock?
We offer two 4-week sessions, one 6-week session, and one 8-week full session.
6. What is the cost of camp?
We are proud to offer a tiered tuition system based on household size and income. Check out our Rates page here for full details on our sessions!
7. What should campers bring with them to Buck's Rock?
Check out our Packing List page here for our full list of recommendations on what to bring to camp!
8. What should campers leave at home?
STRICTLY PROHIBITED ITEMS
Cigarettes, vapes, alcohol or drugs
Knives (pocket knives included)
Weapons of any kind
Matches or lighters
Water guns
Laser pens
Television sets
Refrigerators, electric kettles and hot plates
Computers/tablets
Roller blades
Skateboards
Bicycles
Scooters
9. What kind of off-campus trips are there?
Buck’s Rock schedules various performance and art trips – as well as other activities – throughout the summer. Our campers may choose to travel to Tanglewood and Caramoor for music concerts, Jacob's Pillow for dance, local theaters for plays, as well as museums, galleries, art studios, state parks for spelunking, overnight camping trips and more!
10. Can campers get and receive email?
Campers and staff may be emailed at their own accounts and can access their email at the Computer Shop or Publications Shop. Please do not email the camp address with personal messages.
11. How should snail mail to campers be addressed?
When mailing campers and staff, it would greatly assist us if you could write the name of the bunk or the word "Staff" for counselors as part of the address. Addressing envelopes should be as follows:
Camper or Staff Name (Bunk Name or Staff)
Buck’s Rock Camp
59 Buck’s Rock Road
New Milford, CT 06776
12. Are rooming requests guaranteed?
While we will do our very best to fulfill each camper's rooming request, sometimes logistics and other campers’ requests may prevent us from fully accommodating preferences. Please prepare your teenager(s) or child(ren) for this possibility. Campers should also be reminded that we can only honor mutual requests. Please be sure to complete the CampInTouch bunk request form when filling out your application!
13. Are medical forms required?
As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, no camper will be admitted to camp without a completed medical form and signed emergency authorization. All medical forms must be submitted by May 15.
14. Is there transportation to camp?
Campers are generally brought to camp by parents by car; we do not provide a bus. We do provide a pick-up and drop-off service to and from JFK and LGA for our fly-in campers. All families requesting airport pick-up and/or drop-off must complete the Flight Information Form in CampInTouch. Please contact us for further details.
15. What if a camper needs a musical instrument to use for the summer?
If your child has not brought his/her own musical instrument and would like to rent one for our summer camp music programs, they must approach the Music Department at the beginning of the session to rent an instrument. This will be a first-come, first-serve basis, so please come early!