Camp Rydell FAQs
Q: What is this year’s theme and what does that mean?
A: We enter the world of GREASE. It means the vibe of camp is all leaning into the music and outfits and storylines that inspire our weekend.
Q: Do I need to have a certain level of dance experience to attend?
A: LITERALLY NOT AT ALL! The Angela Trimbur Dance Academy ethos is that everyone is a dancer – camp is open to all stages of confidence, all levels of practice.
Q: Do I need to have taken an Angela Trimbur Dance class in order to register for camp?
A: Nope! We can’t wait to meet you. Excited that many who don’t even live in NYC to take the classes are able to attend, should they choose to embark for the weekend.
Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: This is a camp for adults so all campers must be 21 years of age or older, but there is no age cut-off, and we’ve had people in their 20s – 60s attend, including a mom and daughter duo!
Q: Wait, where is camp this year?
A: We will be approximately 2 hours outside of NYC in the gorgeous Pocono Mountains. For those who attended our 2024 Flashdance Camp or 2025 Dance TV Camp, we’re returning to Timber Tops! It’s too perfect.
Q: I randomly live nearby and wouldn’t need to bunk at camp. Are there day passes available?
A: No, the only way to participate in camp is to have registered for the full experience! Which includes being away from home and family…sleeping in a bunk with others! 100% in or bust!
Q: Will transportation be provided?
A: We have a charter bus you can register for separately, or we provide a community board to find a carpool!
Q: What if I have to leave camp on Sunday instead of Monday? Do I still have to pay the full amount?
A: Yes, camp is all three nights. If some campers have to arrive late or leave early we will miss that time with you, but the registration fee doesn’t change. There’s no flexibility with our group rates within the camp, so everyone regardless of the amount of time they’re at camp needs to pay the full fee.
Q: What time should we plan to arrive on Friday? And depart on Monday?
A: We are tentatively kicking things off with check-in beginning at 6pm on Friday, but if you have to arrive later all good! Once we send the final schedule if you think you’ll be arriving after dinner, just make sure you eat on the way. And check-out is expected to be around 11am on Monday.
Q: Do you need volunteers?
A. Ah thank you but no volunteers are needed we are ready for you! Please register and enjoy the camp experience!
Q: What is included?
A:
- lodging for three nights (your own bunk bed top and bottom)
- Breakfast lunch and dinner
- official camp swag
- movie night
- dance classes taught by Angela with her original choreography
- bonding exercises
- S’mores campfire
- Beauty School Makeovers
- carnival games
- swimming in the heated pool
- high quality photos of memories
- and a Slightly Guided PROM led by Angela!!!
Q: Wait, is there alcohol?
We think it’s cool to show that you DON’T need to drink in order to “get loose” to dance or talk to people. There will be no alcohol provided and please do not bring any onto campus.
Q: What do I need to bring to camp?
A: We will provide a fitted sheet, you’ll bring everything else you’ll need (blankets, pillow/pillowcase, towels). Pack clothes for dance class (including sneakers and knee pads!), a bathing suit, and whatever Grease character gender/looks/ 50s world you want to sport. We recommend bringing cute items to deck out your cabin to decorate with your new bunkmates (no incense or candles tho). It will be mid-September in the mountains, so please keep that in mind and bring warm clothes, especially for evenings. We’ll send a packing list to campers closer to camp.
Q: I have a friend who signed up too. Can we bunk together??
A: You’ll be able to put in your rooming requests when you register! No guarantees but we will try our very hardest.
Q: I’m flying into NYC to come to camp but how can I get there, I don’t know anyone (yet)?
A: You can register for our charter bus (you will receive information after registering for camp), or last year some people rented a car and drove together from the airport. We’ll also share a ride board if you are looking to hop into a carpool.
Q: I have dietary restrictions. Can these be accommodated?
A: Yes! We will be collecting that info during registration to let their chef know.
Q: Can I bring my own snacks?
A: You may bring your own snacks, but they must be kept in the kitchen and not in bunks due to the wildlife in the area.
Q: OK YES I WANT TO COME HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR MY SPOT AT CAMP?!
A: YAY! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Q: Money is tight this year and I haven’t been saving for camp like I planned on doing eek … do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes! Yes! Totally understand. At checkout you can select PayPal, Klarna, or Afterpay to pay in installments.
Q: Is there no talent show this year?
A: This year we want the main event energy focus to be the Slightly Guided RYDELL PROM for Saturday night, everyone getting ready in their cabins for the same main event. We have a very packed weekend and will teach choreography that you can work on with any camper during downtime to keep it fresh for when we perform it all again the last day.
Q: What do I wear for this year’s theme?
A: Angela’s vision this year is that we look like we are authentically in a different decade. No pressure of course, but going thrifting to get a couple 1950s outfits would be FUN. Pick a character from the movie for inspo! A neck kerchief like Frenchie? ______________ Obvs black leather jacket, Sandy post makeover look, Danny’s, Friday night we watch the movie it’s like those sleepover looks. And of course 50’s PROM looks. Here she made a Pinterest board for inspo!
Q: What if it’s sold out??
A: Sign up for the waitlist and we will see what we can do, fingers crossed tight!
Q: Is my ticket refundable if something were to come up?
A: Camp is non-refundable. If you can no longer attend and know someone who can join in your place, please email their name to events@angelatrimburdance.com for information on finalizing the ticket swap. You can also post an IG story that you are selling and tag @angelatrimburdance and we will reshare as those looking to buy always have eyes on the IG. We will prob have a waitlist and if you can’t go we can try to cupid but no guaranteeeeez, baby!
Q: I still have a question, how do I reach you?
A: Please contact events@angelatrimburdance.com and we will respond within 1 business day!