September 11, 2026
to
September 13, 2026
Weekend Comedy Hootenanny
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.
Hosted at Camp Starlight, this all-inclusive comedy weekend brings together world-class comedians, improvisation performances, hands-on workshops, lakeside activities, campfire hangs, and the best parts of summer camp. Featuring an all-star cast of comedians from Second City, Saturday Night Live, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Daily Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Righteous Gemstones, Veep, the Mindy Project, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, this experience will be a chance to step away, laugh your heart out, connect with performers, and participate in a hilariously unscripted journey.
Friends to be announced
September 11–13, 2026
Schedule
Friday September 11:
Noon – Busses (add-on) at Columbus Circle
3:00 PM – Camp Arrival & Check-In
5:00 PM - Welcoming - Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM - Welcome to Comedy Hootenanny - Camp Dinner
8:00 PM - Bluebird Improv & Friends – Lake Amphitheatre Performance
9:30 PM - S'mores around the Campfire / Ghost Stories
Saturday September 12:
9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM – ACTIVITIES – PART ONE:
- Master Class: Character Improv Workshop
- Arts & Crafts / Lanyards
- Enjoy the Lake / Kayak / Water Sports
- Glow in the Dark Pickleball Round One
- Capture the Flag / Classic Relay Races
- Yoga on the Stage / Jog around the Lake
11:30 AM – ACTIVITIES – PART TWO:
- Master Class: Improv to Sketch
- Panel: Improv Roots
- Enjoy the Lake / Kayak / Water Sports
- Hiking through the woods / Archery
- T-Shirt Painting / Listening to Music
- Glow in the Dark Pickleball Round Two
- Kickball Match / Volleyball / Basketball
1:00 PM - Lunch + Afternoon Comedy
2:30-4:30 PM – ACTIVITIES – PART THREE
- Master Class: Narrative Improv
- Panel – Improv for TV
- Enjoy the Lake / Kayak / Water Sports
- Salsa Dancing
- Jeopardy / TBD Game Shows
- Glow in the Dark Pickleball Round Three
- Pick-Up Sports – Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball
5:00-6:00 PM - Happy Hour / Stand Up Set TBD
6:00 PM – Farm-To-Table Family Dinner
8:00 PM – Evening Performance – All Star Lottery – Improvised Tennessee Williams
10:00 PM - Songs & Stories & S’Mores around the Campfire
Sunday September 13:
10:00 AM - Brunch + Q&A & Feedback + Final Artist Goodbye
12:00 PM – Departure
Upcoming Experiences
Stages & Stories
August 21, 2026
Start and End Date
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
Start and End Date
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
Start and End Date
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
Start and End Date
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: