Camp Overview
Established in 1955, Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts was one of the nation's first camps to combine singing, dancing and acting with the fun of traditional Summer camp. Campers (coed, ages 7–18) take part in a non-competitive musical theater program, as well as sports and activities. Harand Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and boasts a camper to staff ratio of 4:1. Campers register for 1, 3 or 6 week overnight sessions.
Facilities: 400-seat theatre, dormitories overlooking Lake Michigan, Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, dance studio, athletic center, air conditioned classrooms, food by Sodexo
Schedule: Campers spend half the day in theatre classes and the other half in activity classes of their own choosing. Evenings and Sundays include a rotating schedule of rehearsals, cabin nights, and all-camp events and games.
Camp Living: Campers (ages 7 – 18) are divided into "cabins" by age and reside together in dorms (2-3 per room). Cabin groups are generally named for famous musicals or movies such as Brigadoon. While the names have fluctuated over the years, for example "Dream Girls" replacing "Cinderella", this chart provides an example from past years:
| Year | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge City | Dream Girls, Carousel |
| 2 | La Mancha | Brigadoon 2 |
| 3 | Casablanca | Brigadoon 1 |
| 4 | Rodeo | Camelot |
| 5 | South Pacific | Plain and Fancy |
| 6 | Fantastiks | Chorus Line |
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