Looking for a great sleepaway camp this summer? Check out the slideshow below for our big guide to the best sleepaway camps in the Northeast!
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Adirondack Woodcraft Camp
The 90-year-old family-run Adirondack Woodcraft Camp near Old Forge, New York, caters to campers 6-16. Camper's schedules vary daily, and diverse activities range from rock climbing and water sports to arts and crafts. woodcraftcamps.com -
Appel Farm Arts Camp
For over 55 summers, Appel Farm Arts Camp has sparked the imaginations of thousands of young people ages 7-17 as they interact with artists from around the world in a beautiful part of rural southern New Jersey. Their inclusive and nurturing community, with no auditions or competition, allows your child to thrive! Programs in music, theater, dance, visual arts, photography, video, robotics, recording arts, creative writing, sports, and swimming, along with traditional camp activities like campfires, dances, and carnivals make for an unforgettable summer. One, two, four, six or eight-week overnight sessions give your family flexibility when planning your summer. appelfarmartscamp.org -
Awosting & Chinqueka
Camp Awosting is a traditional sleep away camp for Boys age 6-16 located on Bantam lake in Connecticut, and has been run by the Ebner Family for over 60 years. They offer two, four, six, and eight week sessions. Experience water sports, team sports, go-karts, a 1000 ft zip line, video production, woodshop, teen trips, performing arts and more! Bus transportation available to and from camp. Their sister camp for girls is Camp Chinqueka. awosting.com -
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp
Located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains, the Berkshire Hills Eisenberg summer camp is a great sleep-away option for children and teens ages 7-16. Designed to promote Jewish values, campers will be able to make lifelong friends by engaging in a variety of activities. Professional staff members will oversee the campers as they participate in sports, water activities, arts and crafts, and nature-related activities. Whether parents and campers are looking for a two week session or a full summer experience, Berkshire Hills has options meant to fit every family's schedule. bhecamp.org -
Brant Lake Sports Academy
Brant Lake Sports Academy for Girls is a professionally run 2.5-week resident summer program for motivated, sports-loving girls who have completed grades 6 through 10 in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. BLSA is owned and operated by Brant Lake Camp for boys, with over 95 years under one family. With this same experienced leadership, the program addresses the strong growth of athletics and competitive sports among girls on its own girls campus. brantlakessportsacademy.com -
Brown Ledge Camp
Aiming to teach girls ages 10-17 about freedom and responsibility through camping and outdoor activities, the Brown Ledge Camp offers a unique experience for its campers. Located in Colchester, Vermont, on Lake Champlain, participants can explore passions such as horseback riding, tennis, archery, studio arts, and theater under the guidance of qualified personnel. brownledge.org -
Camp Akeela
Camp Akeela is a small, traditional summer camp with locations in Vermont and Wisconsin where campers learn how to better interact with their peers. Students are 9-18-year-old boys and girls, and most have been diagnosed with Asperger’s or a non-verbal learning disability. Family Camp is a one-week Vermont overnight camp in mid-August for parents and children to bond and meet new friends. campakeela.com -
Camp Berger
Camp Berger is a co-ed camp for ages 8-14 located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, Connecticut. The camp is large enough to ensure a fun-filled summer yet small enough to give individualized attention. Programs include: weekly themes, archery, frisbee golf, sailing, canoeing, arts and crafts, rocketry, fishing, swimming, dramatics, hiking, rowing and more. campberger.com -
Camp Birch Hill
Camp Birch Hill offers a highly individualized summer experience by allowing campers to pick from over 50 activities to participate in. Boys and girls ages 6-16 can stay overnight for two, four, and six-week sessions on the sprawling camp ground in New Durham, New Hampshire. Available activities include horseback riding, music, swimming, and sailing. campbirchhill.com -
Camp Clio
Camp Clio, a seriously fun place for adopted children ages 9-12, offers its fifth summer of “old-fashioned” camp fun. Campers share a cabin with other adopted boys and girls and teenage counselors (themselves adopted) who serve as role models. Each week, a picnic lunch adoption discussion is led by Spence-Chapin social workers providing a relaxed atmosphere to explore adoption feelings and experiences in a fun, safe and non-judgmental environment. Realizing that self-exploration and self-esteem building is a process that does not end at age 12, Camp Clio will be adding a new program for summer 2017 for ages 13-17: Camp Clio Teen. Campers may attend one, two, or three sessions - Sleep-Away or All-Day. Scholarships available. campclio.org -
Camp Cobbossee
Maine’s Camp Cobbossee is a four-week camp that’s been serving boys ages 8-15 for more than a century. The focus is on sports, adventure, and a brotherly environment for its 200 campers. Its sister camp is Camp Kippewa. cobbossee.com -
Camp Cody
Non-denominational and comprehensive in nature, Camp Cody invites campers between ages of 7-15 to attend its overnight summer camp. Nestled in the White Mountains in Freedom, New Hampshire, participants will have the opportunity to take part in various team and individual sports, water activities, and performing and creative arts activities. campcody.com -
Camp Danbee
It’s a girls’ world at Camp Danbee, an overnight camp in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. There’s a 1:3 counselor-to-student ratio at this ACA member where campers enjoy two heated swimming pools, separate senior campus, equestrian center, 12 all-weather tennis courts, four Malibu competition ski boats, gymnastics center, health center, dance studio, full lake program and multi-purpose field house and athletic fields. Its brother camps are Camp Winadu and Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. campdanbee.com -
Camp Eagle Hill
Camp Eagle Hill provides an array of activities for children and teens in grades 1-9, including water sports, performing arts, athletics, and creative arts. With campers broken into small groups based on age, each participant will be able to engage in a variety of individual and group activities while being closely supervised by their respective counselor. Located in Elizaville, New York, campers will also have the chance to attend special events throughout the summer. campeaglehill.com -
Camp Kinder Ring
Designed for campers ages 7-16, Camp Kinder Ring is a sleep-away summer camp that exposes participants to a variety of activities while fostering Jewish values and a sense of community. Camp Kinder Ring offers traditional activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and water sports as well as Jewish cultural activities and Israeli dance lessons. Camp Kinder Ring is located only 60 miles away from NYC in Hopewell Junction, NY. campkr.com -
Camp Kippewa
Camp Kippewa, an overnight girls camp on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Maine, offers 20 different goings-on including equestrian activities, arts, drama, dance, sailing, tennis, and water programs. Girls get to choose four new activities each week to complement their time swimming and engaged in sports. At night there are campfires, theatrical productions, skit and talent nights, treasure hunts, dance and gymnastics shows and special events. kippewa.com -
Camp Kodiak
Catering to both children with and without ADHD, LD, NLD and high-functioning Asperger Syndrome, Camp Kodiak provides a number of activities that seek to foster learning. With a counselor to camper ratio of 2 to 1, participants between 6-18 years old can participate in dance, go-karting, team sports, rock climbing, and more. Camp Kodiak’s staff will also work with participants in areas such as social skill building. campkodiak.com -
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is an 85-year-old traditional summer camp for boys in the Berkshires near Tanglewood. In addition to myriad team and individual sports, Camp Mah-Kee-Nac allows children to work in the camp radio station, photography studio, arts and crafts studio, woodshop, and with the newspaper, model airplanes and rocketry. The 7-week program can also be divided into shorter sessions. campmkn.com -
Camp Mowglis
Camp Mowglis is a traditional summer camp for boys 7-15 located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Boys go on weekly hikes, eat freshly prepared meals of organic and farm-raised food and are unplugged from technology. mowglis.org -
Camp Northwood
Established 1976. Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Instructional summer sleep away camp for socially immature, learning challenged and high functioning autistic spectrum campers, (co-ed, ages 8-18). With a 2:1 camper/counselor ratio, campers have a wealth of opportunities to succeed while enjoying a memorable summer. The 40-acre campus is situated on the edge of a beautiful 9-mile lake in the Adirondacks (NYS), and offers many structured, non-competitive activities promoting independence, self-esteem and mastery. The Northwood Center, a division of Camp Northwood, Inc. provides summer programming for young adults, (ages 16-21) as they learn and practice independent living, practical and social skills in a simulated apartment setting. nwood.com -
Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village
Nearly 70 years old, Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village is a Jewish sleep-away camp on a private lake in Pennsylvania. It offers a variety of athletic, waterfront, and arts programs for co-ed campers in grades 2 through 11. Second through seventh graders are located on one side of the lake, while older campers are on the other side with more challenging activities. Weekly Shabbat celebration on the lake edge. poyntelle.com -
Camp Schodack
Under the same Krouner-family ownership for four generations, Camp Schodack is located in the foothills of the Berkshires. The size of enrollment is large enough to offer a diverse program yet small enough to foster the warm, friendly, family-like atmosphere that allows everyone to know each other. The friendliness of their campers and staff--most of whom grew up at Schodack--and the supportive, non-pressured atmosphere, along with the emphasis on sportsmanship and fun on the playing fields, promotes a community of kindness and life-changing friendships. schodack.com -
Camp Stonewall
Camp Stonewall is a co-ed sleepaway camp for kids 8-15 years old. With activities in athletics, music, drama, and visual arts, you can choose what you want to do – every hour, every day. Meet campers from right down the street and all around the world; your roommate could be from Spain, Montana, France, Louisiana, or NYC! In the evening, the camp hosts special events such as Water Carnival, Halloween, Casino Night, Minute to Win It, and dances with a DJ. marianapolis.org -
Camp Walt Whitman
Camp Walt Whitman is situated in the scenic White Mountains in New Hampshire. With a focus on water and other sports along with outdoor adventure and the arts, Walt Whitman encourages warmth, friendship, and community. Two staff members live in each cabin and accompany the group all day. campwalt.com -
Camp Watitoh
Students at Camp Watitoh have enjoyed a family-oriented, co-ed summer camp since 1937. A camp big brother or sister greets capers as they arrive and guide them through their summer. Located on Center Lake in the heart of the Berkshires, Camp Watitoh offers 3-week, 4-week and full session camps. campwatitoh.com -
Camp Waukeela
Designed for girls 8-16 years old, Camp Waukeela is tucked away in the beautiful White Mountains of Eaton, New Hampshire. With dozens of activities to choose from including hiking, canoeing, performing arts, and archery, campers are exposed to a variety of experiences. campwaukeela.com -
Camp Wicosuta
A traditional sleep-away camp for girls in Hebron, New Hampshire, Camp Wicosuta offers more than 30 activities from land and water sports to visual and performing arts as well as "WicoExtreme" and gymnastics. There are no tryouts and no A team or B team. Girls may participate in whatever inter-camp tournaments and play days they like. For campers starting in 1st grade. Brother camp is Camp Winaukee. campwicosuta.com -
Camp Winadu
Camp Winadu is a sports-oriented boys summer camp in western Massachusetts. Their main objective is to build character through sports, and boys are encouraged to grow as people and athletes. Its sister camp is Camp Danbee. campwinadu.com -
Camp Winaukee
Camp Winaukee is an overnight camp for boys aged 7-15 on Lake Winnipesaukee in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Founded in 1920, the sports and adventure camp has two campuses. The Mainland Camp has approximately 200 campers aged 7-12; Island Camp, located on a private island just off the Mainland, has approximately 150 campers ages 13-15. Each facility has its own facilities, playing fields, courts, bunks, playhouses and dining halls. Its sister camp is Camp Wicosuta. winaukee.com -
Camp Wingate Kirkland
Camp Wingate Kirkland is a traditional nut-free camp in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, for children ages 7-15. Located near Cape Cod, the 60-year-old camp is a traditional non-plugged in experience with a full range of traditional camp activities as well as unusual programs such as ethical dilemmas, zombie hunters and How to Train a Dragon. campwk.com -
Camp Zeke
Another great sleep away option, Camp Zeke caters to Jewish children and teens between the ages of 7-17. Located in Lakewood, Pennsylvania, Camp Zeke offers a range of daily activities such as martial arts, music, and fitness electives. The staff also puts together various night programs including talent shows and dances. campzeke.org -
CAMPUS Kids
The “Weekday Sleep-Away Camp”, CAMPUS KIDS in rural Blairstown, NJ (an hour from the city) gives campers the best of both worlds: a traditional sleep-away camp during the week and home with the family on weekends. Transportation is included from NYC and the NY-NJ metro area for boys and girls, ages 7-15. Every camper chooses his/her own activities every day -- from skateboarding to golf to ceramics to drama, and more. campuskids.com -
Cardigan Mountain
With an academic focus during the day and traditional summer camp activities during the evening, Cardigan Mountain offers several sessions for children ages 8-15. Located in the foothills of the White Mountains in Caanan NH, campers can participate in street hockey, arts and crafts, and a variety of lakeside activities. cardigan.org -
Children of the Earth Foundation
COTE's goal is to create a profound respect for the Earth and all of its inhabitants. They seek to support and nurture the personal growth and self-esteem of participants through survival skills, animal tracking, nature awareness and storytelling. Their programs are infused with a philosophy of oneness with nature as taught by author Tom Brown, Jr., since 2003. cotef.org -
Cub Creek Science Camp
Over 300 animals make up this camp’s hands-on zoo. Outside of their diverse animal family, this camp has many other activities to offer campers, including archery, cooking, crime science, crafts, survival skills and zip-lines. Cub Creek strives to allow campers to be themselves, make lasting friendships, and create bonds with animals in a safe, loving environment. Their facilities, including the cabins, are air-conditioned and all meals are served buffet style with many alternative meal options. MoScienceCamp.com -
Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp
DPF 4-H Camp is a 140 acre co-ed sleep-away camp for campers ages 8-16. It is located on the majestic Long Island Sound in Riverhead, NY, and is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed and inspected by the Suffolk County Department of Health. They are committed to offering campers a high quality educational program that is both fun and exciting. dpf4hcamp.org -
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
Located in northwest NJ, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer new experiences, traditions, adventure, independence and the chance to create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Campers can stay for one, two, and three-week sessions, and their programs include adventure trips, ranch camp, traditional camp, specialty camps, and teen travel. Registration is open and available online. please call ahead. fairviewlakeymca.org -
French Woods
Located in Hancock, NY, French Woods offers a variety of summer programming centered on the performing arts. Catering to children ages 7-17, French Woods provides campers with experiences in dance, theater, circus, magic, and more. For those interested in other areas, French Woods also offers a fitness camp, waterboarding camp, and horseback riding camp. frenchwoods.com -
Frost Valley YMCA
Located in the Catskills, just two hours north of NYC, Frost Valley YMCA offers a dozen overnight programs to students in grades 2 through 12. Camps include a survival academy and service trips to farm camp. There’s also a family summer camp in late August. frostvalley.org -
Greenwood Trails
Camp Greenwood Trails is a traditional co-ed camp nestled on over 100 wooded acres in the foothills of the Berkshires. Offering both overnight and day camper options for grade school children, participants will be able to take in the natural beauty through a variety of outdoor activities of their choice. greenwoodtails.com -
Hawthorne Valley School
They offer a variety of residential and day camping experiences for children ages 4-16. Their camps seek to build reverence for life and community awareness through living, playing, and working together. Campers care for farm animals, spend time in their gardens, turn farm-fresh produce into delicious vegetarian meals, and explore the fields, forests, and streams on our beautiful 400-acre biodynamic farm in central Columbia County, NY. hawthornevalleyassociation.org -
Incarnation Camp
Located on a private lake in Ivoryton, Connecticut, Incarnation camp provides children ages 7-15 with a venue for personal growth and relationship building. Incarnation offers a variety of summer programs that include hiking, athletics, and even hands-on experience on a farm. incarnationcamp.org -
Independent Lake
Independent Lake Camp in Thompson, Pennsylvania is one of the top-rated sleep-away summer camps in the Pocono Mountains for co-eds between the ages of 7-17. With unique programs such as circus camp, extreme sports camp, and digital arts camp, participants will be able to learn about their areas of interest while making life-long friends. independentlake.com -
KenMont and KenWood
With designated camps for both boys and girls ages 8-15, KenMont and KenWood sleep-away camps aims to foster physical and emotional growth of their campers. With a wide-range of programs spanning from water sports to radio broadcasting, participants will not only learn, but also make new friends along the way. Located in Kent, Connecticut, KenMont and KenWood are just a short drive out of the city. kenmontkenwood.com -
Kutscher’s Sports Academy
Located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Kutscher’s is a leading summer sports camp for children and teens ages 7-17. Led by experienced instructors, campers are able to improve their skills in the sport of their choosing. With an instructor to camper ratio of 2:1, participants will be able to flourish under the guidance of their counselors at this sleep-away camp. kutscherssportsacademy.com -
Lavner Camps
In addition to specialty day camp programs offered in the city, Lavner Camps offers a residential technology camp at Westchester University in Pennyslvania for ages 8-14, where they'll take courses in Robotics, Minecraft, Web Design, and more, choosing one major and one minor each week. lavnercampsandprograms.com -
Mercersburg Summer Programs
Mercersburg Summer is all about fun. Nestled in the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, their beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and most importantly, fun. Each summer, participants take part in an array of programs, ranging from the Adventure Camp series to various enrichment, arts, and sports camps. mercersburgsummer.com -
Mount Snow Family Camp
This summer, treat yourself to a 3-day, 4-day, or weeklong experience with your family. There is something for everyone, whether you want to go on a scenic hike, play a round of golf, go mountain biking, or just relax by the lake. Explore the beautiful Green Mountain national forest during the day, and spend your nights in condominium units with all the comforts of home. Unplug from the hustle of everyday and reconnect with the people you love. That’s the Family Camp at Mount Snow. mountsnow.com/the-mountain/family-camp -
NYC YMCA
Located on over 1,000 acres of majestic woodland in Huguenot, New York, the NYC YMCA is a great sleep-away option for boys and girls ages 7-15. Campers will engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, athletics, and even rafting trips. NYC YMCA also offers a day-camp option. ymcanyc.org -
Pequot, Sherwood, and Pioneer Village
Located in coastal Connecticut on over 700 wooded acres surrounding a mile-long private lake, Pequot, Sherwood, and Pioneer Village are the country’s oldest co-ed camps. Since 1886, they have provided a fun-filled, traditional camp with experiential learning and group living in the outdoors. Pequot, Sherwood, and Pioneer Village all guide campers through well- rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Campers and staff are a diverse group of people coming from all over the U.S. and all around the world. incarnationcamps.org -
Pinemere Camp
Grounded in Jewish values and traditions, Pinemere caters to girls and boys between the ages of 6-16. Located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Pinemere is a sleep-away camp that gives participants the chance to engage in traditional summer activities, as well as learn more about their Jewish heritage through studying music, dance, and more. pinemere.com -
Pok-O-MacCready
Pok-O-MacCready is a coed summer camp in NY for boys and girls ages 6-16. Family-owned since 1905, Poko provides an Adirondack experience that mixes exciting adventures with great friends in a natural setting. Activities include: hiking, horseback riding, boating, rock climbing, mountain biking, creative arts, and many more programs, and facilities include a 19th Century farm, an indoor rock climbing center, sports fields and courts, stables, and 50 cabins. Two, three, four, and seven week sessions are available, as well as Day Camp and Family Camp. pokomac.com -
Ross School Summer Camp Program
Summer Camp at Ross in East Hampton is home to their very own unique Majors and Minors programming. Campers choose a Morning Major and an Afternoon Minor, allowing for in-depth exploration of their favorite topics. Sleepaway at Ross is a two-week residential camp option, with campers staying in a luxurious Hamptons home. ross.org/summercamp -
Summit Camp & Travel
Summit Camp is an ACA accredited sleepaway camp in the Pocono Mountains that has provided platforms of support for youth ages 8-19 that are experiencing social and emotional challenges. Summit has developed programs and curriculum that are modeled by other programs in helping youth to have fun and find success in a recreational environment. Summit continues to engage actively in both the camp and special needs communities, bringing campers the best in therapeutic recreation, social learning, and personal development. Their programs seek to provide a positive, traditional sleep-away experience where kids with needs such as ADHD, LD, and HFA can have fun, meet friends, and be themselves. summitcamp.com -
Tabor Academy
Established in 1917, the Tabor Academy Summer Program in Marion, Massachusetts, allows young people ages 6-17 the opportunity to develop their full potential as individuals. Under the guidance of highly qualified and energetic counselors, coaches, and teachers, the program encourages young people to have fun and take pride in their personal achievement in optional enrichment courses, on the playing fields, and on the waterfront. taborsummer.org -
Timber Lake West
Timber Lake West is a co-ed camp in Glen Cove, New York. With two distinct 4-week sessions, it makes the transition easy for first-time campers and parents alike. Specialties include athletics and aquatics. Timber Lake West is about two hours north of Manhattan in Roscoe, New York. timberlakewest.com -
WB Surf Camp
Since 2001, WB's Roxy and Quiksilver-sponsored programs have facilitated safe and exciting surf adventures worldwide, and offer a safe, active summer experience for kids and teens. The WB Surf Camp mission is to cultivate a love and respect for the ocean by building confidence, developing character, and inspiring stoke through safety, fun, and learning. wbsurfcamp.com -
Whale Camp
Experience Marine Science with Whale Research at Whale Camp, a summer program that offers many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, puffins, and more in their natural habitat. Through direct observation, scientific data collection, and hands-on experience with marine science equipment, The Whale Camp is the place where exploration and inspiration abound. On stunningly beautiful Grand Manan Island, the learning is a fun, hands-on adventure. whalecamp.com -
Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp
Windsor Mountain International Summer camp is a co-ed camp for ages 6-16 in Windsor, a scenic town in southwestern New Hampshire. Residents in the 2-week and 3.5-week camp sessions indulge their interests in drama, sailing, sports, outdoor adventure, music, arts, or just being creative. windsormountain.org -
YMCA Camp Hi Rock
YMCA Camp Hi Rock is located in the Berkshire Mountains, about 2.5 hours north of New York City. Co-ed campers aged 7-16 go on hikes on the adjacent Appalachian Train, climb peaks, and swim in lakes. The day is divided into time when campers spend with their cabin mates and when all campers mix with the larger camp community. camphirock.org -
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
Located on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, YMCA Camp Silver Beach sits on the beachfront with 151 acres of forest, field, and wetland, as well as 44 air-conditioned cottages, a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, and myriad outdoor activities. In inclement weather, campers enjoy a covered outdoor pavilion, outdoor amphitheater, and lodges that are perfect for skits, games, and talent shows. ymcashr.org
