Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp Buck's Rock is a sleepaway visual and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 11-16 (entering 6th-11th grades).
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Campers are given the freedom to make their own choices in a day, leading them to discover who they are by doing what they love. Working artists and teachers offer world-class instruction in over 30 different arts, including dance, glassblowing, improv, weaving, lighting design, ceramics, and much more. In an environment where they are trusted to take responsibility for their own creative lives, c

ampers flourish and grow into confident young people filled with the potential to make great change in the world. In 2021 and beyond, our mission is to make Buck’s Rock Camp increasingly more affordable and accessible to a wide and diverse group of campers. Buck’s Rock over the years has been a safe space for many, but we are aware of the many blind spots that have existed in our structure regarding inclusivity and access. And as we open the doors of Buck’s Rock to a wider community of campers and staff, it is our intention, first and foremost, to listen. Our hope is to grow and move in a direction that is more inclusive, sensitive, and accommodating to all, as well as welcoming of all differences. And it is our hope that we can build a container where we actively cultivate a culture of compassion that each and every one of us can then bring back into our worlds beyond Buck’s Rock. We envision a Buck’s Rock that is more accessible for everyone, bringing consciousness of socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, race, religion, and physical ability to our community. We understand that this is a monumental task, but we have faith in the community of Buck’s Rock to help us get there. Among some of the goals we’ve started discussing are: training our staff to understand the roots of implicit bias, implementing transparent hiring and pay practices, expanding our reach to wider communities for finding campers and staff, making sure our facilities and housing are more accessible for everyone including people of all genders and physical abilities, and keeping equity and inclusion at the forefront of the conversation. We also wish to strengthen our network of talented alumni, harnessing our collective passion and goodwill to carry the momentum of Buck’s Rock forward. We hope to cultivate a multi-generational exchange that will support our campers’ efforts to keep all that they learn at Buck’s Rock alive. In continuing to build our alumni network, we can help the next generation of Buck’s Rockers begin the journey of navigating life by opening doors, both professional and social, while pursuing educational opportunities and building careers in the arts and beyond.

06/17/2026
06/17/2026

What are you most excited about for this summer????

The pre camp crew is here!!!!!! Despite the heat, these wonderful people are busy cleaning, fixing, mowing, archiving, s...
06/10/2026

The pre camp crew is here!!!!!! Despite the heat, these wonderful people are busy cleaning, fixing, mowing, archiving, sorting, enrolling, and so much more to get camp ready for all of our staff and campers. Only a few more weeks to go!!

We are beyond grateful for your generosity towards this project. Our community continues to be amazing, and we could not...
06/02/2026

We are beyond grateful for your generosity towards this project. Our community continues to be amazing, and we could not survive without your support. Our Infirmary, Metals, Ceramics, and Culinary staff all thank you for fixing their roof!!

Don’t forget - you can always donate to our Scholarship Fund to help cover our Tiered Tuition system! Help ensure that anyone has access all Buck’s Rock offers by donating today! Go to bucksrockcamp.org/donate to give now.

Is it camp time yet????? Whether it’s playing ping pong, making a film, getting excited for a culinary lesson, or just c...
05/29/2026

Is it camp time yet????? Whether it’s playing ping pong, making a film, getting excited for a culinary lesson, or just chilling at the bunk, we can’t wait for you all to come and do all your favorite things. Only one more month!!!

Work has officially started on the new roof for the Infirmary/Ceramics/Metals/Culinary building!! We only need to raise ...
05/26/2026

Work has officially started on the new roof for the Infirmary/Ceramics/Metals/Culinary building!! We only need to raise another $4,000 for this project—can you help us reach our goal by June 1? Donate today to help us raise the roof! bucksrockcamp.org/raise-the-roof

This year is an incredible milestone for one of our most beloved counselors, Bob Dicke!! Bob has been working at Buck’s ...
05/22/2026

This year is an incredible milestone for one of our most beloved counselors, Bob Dicke!! Bob has been working at Buck’s Rock for 50 years, from 1976-2026, and it is time we thank him! Please join us on Festival, Saturday, August 22nd, at 11am, for a celebration of Bob’s incredible devotion to our camp. And then stay for all of the fun of Festival Day! We hope to see you all there in person!

Cartoon by our deeply talented alum Michael Cashmore-Hingley.

Which means we’re two-thirds of the way towards our $15,000 goal!! Can you help us reach it by June 1?? Donate today at ...
05/19/2026

Which means we’re two-thirds of the way towards our $15,000 goal!! Can you help us reach it by June 1?? Donate today at bucksrockcamp.org/raise-the-roof

As many of you know, our former camp director Lou Simon passed away last week surrounded by his loving family. Lou was p...
05/18/2026

As many of you know, our former camp director Lou Simon passed away last week surrounded by his loving family. Lou was part of the Buck’s Rock community from 1959-1996, serving as camp director from 1974-1989. He was a beloved figure whose wit, intelligence, and humor made all campers feel welcomed and supported during their summers at Buck’s Rock. His impact on camp will forever be part of our story, and our hearts are with his family this week as they celebrate his 96 years of life.

If you would like to read his full obituary written by his family, you can see it here: https://jewish-funeral-home.com/louis-simon/

There will be a memorial service held in his honor this Thursday, May 21st at 12pm ET. If you are interested in joining virtually, please view it using the link below:
When: May 21, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Service Name: In Loving Memory Of Louis Simon
Please click the following link to join: https://www.shiva.com/uvz12op1
Viewneral ID: 952 0374 3244 Password: 091194

May his memory be a blessing to us all.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve received $8,600 for our new roof!! We cannot thank you all enough. Can you h...
05/12/2026

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve received $8,600 for our new roof!! We cannot thank you all enough. Can you help us reach our $15,000 goal by June 1?? Donate today at bucksrockcamp.org/raise-the-roof

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59 Bucks Rock Road
New Milford, CT
06776

Telephone

+18603545030

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