SummerSongs
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Is SummerSongs still open? Yes.
SummerSongs is active as of 2026. Current schedule per the operator: July 19-25, 2026. Always confirm dates on the official site before booking travel, since adult camps shift venues and weekends more often than kids' camps do.
SummerSongs runs a longer, multi-night immersion in New York, and it earns its place in this directory the honest way: real camp structure, real programming, and a clear point of view (music (songwriting)). The details below cover format, pricing, current status, and where to verify everything at the source.
A nonprofit songwriting camp running since 1999, where adult singer-songwriters of every level spend a week in classes and song circles led by nationally touring writers. The residential format at Stony Point Center, 40 minutes from NYC, keeps the campfire-and-cabins feel intact. Alumni describe it as equal parts craft intensive and family reunion.
At a glance
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Location | Stony Point (Stony Point Center), New York, USA |
| Format | week-long residential songwriting camp |
| Season / dates | July 19-25, 2026 |
| Price | tuition plus room and board at Stony Point Center; roughly $1,000-1,700 USD all-in |
| Adults only | Yes |
| Type | Established operator |
| Official site | summersongs.com |
| Socials |
The experience
Practical picture: the format is week-long residential songwriting camp. Plan for a real time commitment. This runs longer than a weekend, which is exactly why alumni describe it as transformative rather than merely fun. Campers are adults only, so expect the particular energy of grown-ups given permission to play without an audience of children.
Cost
Published pricing: tuition plus room and board at Stony Point Center; roughly $1,000-1,700 USD all-in. That sits above the typical $400 to $1,000 weekend band, usually justified by longer sessions, specialist instruction, or headline talent. Confirm what the price actually covers. Camps in this dataset differ on whether lodging, meals, and transport are bundled, and that swings the true cost more than the ticket price does.
Where and when
The venue is in Stony Point (Stony Point Center), New York. On timing, the operator's own line is the one to trust: July 19-25, 2026.
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Sources
Status and details verified against these sources as of August 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.