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Wonder what a day in the life is like at Camp Telaphiba?

Find more information below about dance classes, activities and more!

Dance & Activities

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  • Camp Telaphiba’s expert dance teachers from across the country bring their instruction and mentorship to help your camper sharpen their dancing skills!

  • Campers take 4 - 6 dance classes each day! Camp Telaphiba offers dance classes in the styles of jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, tap, musical theater and improv. Campers will take classes from every style, and will take both a technique and combination class for every style.

    Dancers of ALL levels are welcome at Camp Telaphiba! When you register for camp, you will choose your child’s dance level so that they are comfortable in their dance classes.

  • Campers will be put into groups to create new dance routines to perform at the end of their time at Camp Telaphiba! Crews work together to choose their styles, songs and props that create their unique routine. Camp Telaphiba dance teachers supervise as mentors, but we allow campers to take full ownership of their creative process! 

  • Camp Telaphiba is a welcoming, encouraging and supportive environment where all campers are free to be themselves and share their passion for dance! Each night, campers can perform their favorite dance routines from home. If your child wants to participate, please sign up before arriving at camp!

    To celebrate their final night at Camp Telaphiba and show off all that they’ve learned, campers have the opportunity to perform at our Night Under the Stars Showcase. Campers perform material they have learned in dance classes, and the routines they have created in dance crews. This is a favorite night for many campers, and we invite family and friends to join in person! If you can't make it to Camp Telaphiba, we will share recordings after camp is over.

  • Camp Telaphiba offers so much more than only dance classes! Swimming, hiking, games with camp counselors and bonfires with s’mores are included in the standard camp rates.

    Premium activities can be added onto your Camp Telaphiba experience for a small fee. Premium activities must be purchased before arriving at camp, and cost $20 - $40 per activity. All seven options can be bundled at a discount for $172!

  • Campers participate in daily life development workshops alongside their dance classes and fun recreation activities. Camp Telaphiba's mentors host discussions and team-building activities that promote valuable life skills so that campers can grow and positively impact their communities at home!

Meals, Lodging & Daily Schedule

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  • Campers are super active at Camp Telaphiba, whether it’s dancing, hiking, swimming or running around with friends! Campers are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, and the cafeteria offers well-balanced meals with options for even the pickiest eaters. 

    We ensure that all food and beverage products are labeled with any potential allergens that may be present (gluten, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy and more). Camp Telaphiba happily accommodates any allergy needs, and we ask that they are discussed ahead of camp.

    Campers are permitted to bring snacks from home, as long as they are nut-free. Snacks can also be purchased nightly for a small fee. 

  • Camp Telaphiba offers comfortable and safe lodging for campers. Upon registration, campers may request bunk mates that we will do our best to accommodate. Campers will always have roommates of the same age, and each room can sleep up to 5 people in bunk beds. Bathrooms are directly inside of each room.

    Camp counselors and staff sleep in separate rooms, interspersed among the camper hallways. Camp counselor and staff rooms are clearly marked so that campers are able to locate help 24/7. Campers are expected to leave cell phones at home and will have access to camp phones to call home at any time, if needed. 

    Bedding and towels are provided for all campers. Campers will receive wakeup and lights out visits from staff.

  • We want your child to have the best experience possible! Camp Telaphiba allows you to choose how many dance classes and activities your camper wants to participate in during registration. Check out a sample schedule here!

    While at Camp Telaphiba, our staff delivers individualized schedules to campers each night. If your camper changes their mind about what they want their day to look like, we are happy to work with them.