UP CLOSE & CAMPY
An intimate artist and summer camp experience at Camp Starlight
WHAT IS UP CLOSE & CAMPY?
Up Close & Campy is an exclusive, all-inclusive weekend; an intimate and unique summer camp experience, created for entertainers and musical artists to spend quality time and make real memories with a limited number of their most passionate fans. Spend one unforgettable weekend enjoying lakeside laughs, singing songs, and sharing stories, with your dream buffet of summer camp activities, delicious meals, and intimate performances with your favorite artists on the water and around the fire.
Space is intentionally limited — the memories and opportunities we hope will last a lifetime! Reserve your Room before they’re all gone!!!
THE CAMP TAKEOVER
This is a total disconnection from the grind. Between sets, the camp is yours. We’re bringing back the best parts of being away, unstructured afternoons, cold drinks at the canteen, chill on the lake, or explore in the woods. Share a communal meal, jump into a game, or hang by the water with the people who crafted the art that inspires you. We also have excellent WiFi for those who can never turn it off. It’s the real summer camp experience you miss, love, and always talk about; where you lose your phone, find your people, and live out an unforgettable experience.
BEYOND THE STAGE
We’ve traded backstage passes for shared firesides, giving you the rare chance to hang with your favorite performers in a remarkable environment. Expect inspirational stories, songs, laughter, beloved activities, impromptu sing-alongs, deep-dive conversations, delicious meals, and lots of "you-just-had-to-be-there" moments.
The artists will live on site and experience it all with you. Depending on their performance schedule and personal interests (and the weather), you’ll find them leading a workshop or jumping into activities alongside the fans.
REST & REFUEL
Whether you’re bunking in a classic camp cabin or unwinding in a private bedroom, your stay is fully outfitted with fresh linens, clean towels, and most necessary comforts from home. We’ll gather for special farm-to-table dinners under the stars and communal mess-hall breakfasts, all sourced from our local growers. From the first pour at the canteen to the final song as we wave goodbye your weekend is taken care of and is one you won’t soon forget!
Upcoming Experiences
Stages & Stories
August 21, 2026
through
August 23, 2026
Stars of contemporary theatre gather at Camp Starlight for an immersive, musical theatre weekend.
This experience trades stage lights for firelight and curtain calls for campfires.
Bring your voice and positive spirit. Enjoy the music and the stories behind them.
Join modern musical theatre's brightest stars for an unforgettable weekend of campfire sing-alongs and stories by the lake, adventures and genuine connections; where stage lights give way to firelight.
Weekend Comedy Hootenanny
September 11, 2026
through
September 13, 2026
Weekend Comedy Hootenanny brings together some of TV & Film’s favorite comedians, character actors, and world-class improvisers to our personalized summer camp weekend of wild fun. Fans don’t just watch, they jump into the action, side-by-side with the artists in an unforgettable, hands-on weekend of comedy, activities, meals, and so much more.
Emo Nite Presents BAND CAMP
September 18, 2026
through
September 20, 2026
Presented by Emo Nite, “BAND CAMP” is an Up Close and Campy weekend that brings the full Emo Orchestra experience to summer camp for two overnights of singalong performances from Emo Orchestra and the Spill Canvas, plus daily activities, water sports, master classes, Olympic games, delicious meals, surprise guests, and on-site accommodations for a full weekend of fun and the memory of a lifetime.
The Cat Empire
May 28, 2027
through
May 31, 2027
A high-energy and most joyful weekend experience of music, rhythm, and connection led by Australia’s greatest live band, The Cat Empire, performing multiple sets each day. Join hands-on workshops, explore the camp with the band, dance, play, and enjoy, with special guests Bermuda Search Party. Tickets are moving quickly; don’t miss out:
