Best Sleepaway Camps in 2018

Adirondack Woodcraft Camp

The 90-year-old family-run Adirondack Woodcraft Camp near Old Forge, NY, caters to campers 6-16. 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 run by the Ebner Family for over 60 years. They offer two, four, six, and eight week sessions. Come experience Watersports, Team Sports, Extreme Activities, Go-Karts, Motocross, 1000 ft Zip Line, Teen Trips, Tennis, Golf, 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. A number of scheduling options are available. 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, 11 to 16 years old, 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 10-18 about freedom and responsibility through camping and outdoor activities, the Brown Ledge Camp offers a unique experience for its campers. Located in Colchester, VT 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

Bryn Mawr Specialty Camps

Bryn Mawr Specialty Camps are the place for young women to foster growing relationships with one another while always including the camp’s core values of loyalty, beauty, merit, and comradeship. Campers will take part in a multitude of activities like soccer, riding, basketball, boating, water-skiing, along with so much more. campbrynmawr.com

Camp Akeela

Camp Akeela is a small, traditional summer camp in Vermont where campers learn how to better interact with their peers. Students are 9- to 17-year-old boys and girls, and most have been diagnosed with Asperger’s or a non-verbal learning disability. campakeela.com

Camp Berger

Camp Berger is a co-ed camp for ages 8-16 located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, CT. The camp is large enough to ensure a fun-filled summer yet small enough (120 campers per session) to give individualized attention. Programs include: Weekly Themes, Forest Golf, Archery, Frisbee Golf, Sailing, Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, Rocketry, Fishing, Orienteering, Geo-Caching, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Theatre, Rafting, Color Wars, Ping-Pong, Yoga, Badminton, Ga-ga Ball, 4-Square, Hiking, Dodgeball, Rowing and more. campberger.com

Camp Birch Hill

Camp Birch Hill offers a highly individualized summer experience by allowing campers to pick from over 45 activities to participate in. Boys and girls ages 6-16 can stay overnight between two to six weeks on the sprawling camp ground in New Durham, NH. Available activities include ping-pong, horseback riding, music, paintball, and sailing. campbirchhill.com

Camp Cayuga

Camp Cayuga is a private, residential camp for boys and girls ages 6-16. Surrounded by 350 acres of beautiful terrain in the Pocono Mountains, this camp provides the most fun-filled summer yet. Campers can choose from 2-,4-,6-, or 8-week sessions and over 60 different daily activities to choose from! campcayuga.com/

Camp Chateaugay

Situated in the beautiful Adirondacks, Camp Chateaugay creates a community for self-discovery, growth, and relationships for campers. In addition to building these life skills, campers will also participate in an array of activities such as rocketry, rock climbing, kayaking, ceramics, and so much more! chateaugay.com

Camp Clio

Camp Clio, a seriously fun place for adopted children ages 9-12, offers its fourth 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. 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 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 6-15 to attend its overnight summer camp. Nestled in the White Mountains in Freedom, NH, 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 Common Ground

Camp Common Ground is an inter-generational family camp that began back in 1994 and continues to bring people of all different lifestyles, abilities, and backgrounds together. This camp is located in the beautiful Vermont and offers activities for people of all ages such as morning yoga, board games, swimming, tennis, and a multitude of other events. cgcvt.org

Camp Conrad Weiser

Camp Conrad Weiser is focused on turning this generation of campers into the future leaders of the world. By entrusting in these kids responsibilities and challenging them to learn new skills, they are starting to think on their own and develop a sense of leadership. Of course with every camp there’s a ton of fun, and the same goes for Camp Conrad Weiser. Here, campers take part in sports, arts, and so much more! smymca.org

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 ages 6-15, 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, NY, 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 culture discussions 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 Little Notch

Nestled in the great Adirondack Mountains, Camp Little Notch is the perfect area for campers to explore the great outdoors, create meaningful relationships, and build self-confidence. Children are grouped by ages, so that everyone in groups are able to provide support and various strengths to work off of. Activities here include swimming, canoeing, sailing, and all the outdoor adventures a kid could think of! camplittlenotch.org

Camp Ma-He-Tu

Established in 1937, Camp Ma-He-Tu is a well-known sleep-away camp for girls ages 7-15 located in Bear Mountain, only 40 miles away from New York City. This is a smaller, more intimate camp of only 110 campers. This gives campers the ability to learn more about themselves as well as getting to know the other campers on a more personal level. mahetu.org

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 (digital and black and white), 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 to 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 More than 30 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

Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village is a 60-year-old Jewish sleep-away camp on a private lake. More than 60 years old, it offers a variety of athletic, waterfront, nature/ropes 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 Quinebarge

Camp Quinebarge has been a place for boys and girls ages 7-15 to learn and grow since 1936. In the past 80 years that the camp has been going on, campers spend all of their time outdoors, learning new skills and having new and exciting experiences that lead to confidence and a positive self-image that will last for the rest of their days. campquinebarge.com

Camp Schodack

Under the same Krouner-family ownership for four generations, Camp Schodack is located in the foothills of the Berkshires. Their enrollment of 135 boys and 135 girls, ages 7-16, 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.

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. Come 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.

Camp Walt Whitman

Camp Walt Whitman is in Piermont, NH, a 5-hour drive from NYC in the White Mountains. With a focus on water and other sports along with outdoor adventure and the arts, Walt Whitman encourages warmth, friendship, and community. Three staff members live in each cabin, with two counselors accompanying the group all day and the third, an activity specialist, who teaches one of the programs. 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 8-15 years old, Camp Waukeela is tucked away in the beautiful White Mountains of Eaton, NH. With dozens of activities to choose from including hiking, canoeing, performing arts, and archery, campers are exposed to a variety of experiences. Camp Waukeela also has an artist-in-residence for the summer. campwaukeela.com

Camp Waziyatah

Camp Waziyatah has been going on for over 97 years, giving boys and girls ages 6-16 the most fun-filled, beautiful summer experience! Located on 130 acres of woods and fields, campers can choose from over 30 activities to participate in. Offering 2-,4-,6-, and 8-week long sessions, this camp has been named one of the top 50 camps in the United States. wazi.com

Camp Wicosuta

A traditional sleep-away camp for girls in Hebron, NH, 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 an 88-year-old sports-oriented boys summer camp in western Massachusetts. Their motto is “Building Character Through Sports,” and boys are encouraged to grow as people and athletes. Its sister camp is Camp Danbee.

Camp Winaukee

Camp Winaukee is an overnight camp for boys aged 7 to 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-to-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.

Camp Wingate*Kirkland

Camp Wingate*Kirkland, a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 7-15 located on Cape Cod, MA is a place where campers feel supported and empowered. They belong to a community that fosters respect for everybody, with a belief that everyone has something special to offer. Campers design their perfect summer through a daily choice program which allows them to pick their own activities each day. Options range from traditional camp activities to the zany. 2, 3.5 and 7 week sessions are offered. Camp W*K is peanut, tree nut and sesame-free. 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, PA, 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

A unique “weekday sleep-away camp,” CAMPUS Kids offers programs throughout the tri-state area for boys and girls ages 7-15. Campers are given the opportunity to pick which activities they take part in everyday—from woodworking to boating to basketball, and more. campuskids.org

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 our 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 and includes lemurs, alpaca, parrots, porcupines, foxes, lizards, snakes, and wallabies, among many more. Outside of their diverse animal family, camp has a six-element ropes course that includes zip-lining, climbing, and rappelling, craft and pottery studios, archery and riflery ranges, and trails for hiking and botany studies. 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

At the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead, Long Island, campers stay in comfortable, rustic cabins with bathrooms and washhouses a short walk away. A member of the ACA and partners with Cornell University, DPF 4-H offers youth and teen campers different meal times and classes, though some programs are done as a whole group. All classes and meals are co-ed. dpf4hcamp.org

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Located on 660 acres in northwest NJ, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offers 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, with many opting to stay longer! Their programs include Adventure Trips, Ranch Camp, Traditional Camp, Specialty Camps, and Teen Travel. Registration is open and available online. They’re only 70 miles from NYC. 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 and counselor in training programs. There’s also a family summer camp in late August. frostvalley.org

Greenwood Trails

Promising to give campers an “adventure of a lifetime,” Greenwood Trails offers both overnight and day camper options for grade school children. Tucked away in the foothills of the Berkshires in Winsted, CT, participants will be able to take in the natural beauty through a variety of outdoor activities of their choice. greenwoodtails.com

Habonim Camp Galil

Camp Galil has provided a summer experience focused on Jewish values while also incorporating everything traditional camp as to offer since 1946. Here, the staff works to create the next generation of Jewish leaders through discovering new skills, cultivating new relationships, and always challenging themselves to do more. campgalil.org

Hawthorne Valley School

For more than 40 years, Hawthorne Valley has been educating children and adults, practicing and promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting the arts. They offer a variety of residential and day camping experiences for children ages 4-15. 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

Hidden Valley International Summer Camp

Hidden Valley Camp is an international sleep-away camp for girls and boys ages 8-14. Campers choose from over 50 classes and activities in the visual and performing arts, sports, horseback riding, nature and adventure, and water sports. HVC is located on a private lake in mid-coast Maine and has been in operation since 1948. Bus transportation is available from New York City. hiddenvalleycamp.com

Incarnation Camp

Located on 700 acres of wooded area and containing a private lake in Ivoryton, CT, Incarnation camp provides children ages 7-14 with a venue for personal growth and relationship building. As the oldest co-ed camp in the country, Incarnation offers a variety of summer programs that include hiking, athletics, and even hands-on experience on a farm. incarnationcamp.org

Indian Head

Indian Head Camp has age-specific programs in order to foster the type of growth and development that the camp is intended to do. The different programs are Lake Camp for grades 2-17, The Hill for grades 8-9, Tribe West for grade 10, and CIT Program for grade 11. Situated in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, Indian Head has given young people the summer of a lifetime since 1940. indianhead.com

Independent Lake

Independent Lake Camp in Thompson, PA is one of the top-rated sleep-away summer camps in the Pocono Mountains for co-eds between the ages of 6-17. With unique programs such as circus camp, extreme sports camp, and computer 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, Kentmont 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 sports broadcasting, participants will not only learn, but also make new friends along the way. Located in Kent, CT, Kenmont and Kenwood are just a short drive out of the city. kenmontkenwood.com

Kutscher’s Sports Academy

Located in Great Barrington, MA, 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

Longacre Leadership

Located on a farm in Pennsylvania, Longacre creates a sleepaway camp experience for teens and young people to learn new things about life and themselves. The leaders here do their best to entrust responsibility and leadership tasks to the campers, so that they can learn from mistakes and become better, more experienced leaders themselves. In addition to growing as individuals, the farm here makes sure to build relationships over the summer that will live on. longacre.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 pool. 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

NY YMCA

NY YMCA Camp is located 86 miles northwest of New York City, nestled between the Delaware Water Gap and Catskill Mountains, our camp sits on 1,000 acres of natural beauty we’re lucky to call home. Every one of our camp programs is designed with the same overarching goal: to ensure that every child we serve feels at home here. Safe, valued, engaged, and a part of something bigger than themselves. Our campers and counselors come from every income level, and represent a richly diverse set of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We intentionally build a community where every child feels welcome and valued, and where our differences enrich our experience.

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.

Perlman Camp

Perlman was created for the sole purpose to give kids a safe and fun summer camp experience in a Jewish environment. Their mission is the “driving force” behind all the camp does. Campers here get to choose what “hobby” they want to take part in and cultivate their camp experience by picking and choosing exactly what they want to do. perlmancamp.org

Pinemere Camp

Grounded in Jewish values and traditions, Pinemere caters to girls and boys between the ages of 6-15. Located in Stroudsburg, PA, 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

Pocono Springs

Pocono Springs offers a 5-week program stretched over 60 acres of land in the Poconos, only 75 miles from New York City. This camp offers some amazing activites that will test campers and challenge them to learning new skills and flourishing into more confident people. Some of the activities include zip line, water-skiing, art, and theater. poconospringscamp.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 30 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

Sababa Beach Camp

This co-ed residential summer camp is for rising 5-12 graders and located on the beautiful Virginia Beach. Here, campers can get swept away with the magic and wonder of the ocean by learning to surf, sail, take photographs, and so much more. This two-week-long exploration of the sea is the perfect place for campers to dive into something different than they’ve even experienced before. sabababeachaway.org

Silver Lake

Nestled serenely over 300 acres of green hills with a 96-acre private lake, Silver Lake Camp continues to deliver a summer camp full of fun. From newly renovated bunks and basketball courts to adding a new soccer field and skate park, there is something for every single child to do at camp. Not to mention a live circus performance, inter-camp competitions, and a theater performance are just some of the things each camp session offers. silverlakecamp.com

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. 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 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. The program provides a variety of engaging and enjoyable activities on the beautiful 85-acre seaside campus of Tabor Academy in Marion, MA. taborsummer.org

Timber Lake West

Timber Lake West is a co-ed camp in New York’s Catskills. 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, NY. timberlakewest.com

Two Rivers Soccer Camp

Two Rivers is for all the soccer enthusiasts ages 7-17 out there. The camp features European and American soccer coaches and really envelops children in the full soccer atmosphere. At last year’s camp, over 1,000 players from the US came to the camp in hopes of improving their skills and to meet with other soccer-lovers from all over. This camp is aimed to create a team out of almost strangers and for campers to grow self-confidence on and off the field. tworiverssoccer.com

Valley Forge Summer Camp

Located at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne Pennsylvania, Valley Forge Summer Camp offers a beautiful 100-acre campus, accessorized with playing fields, stables, and swimming pools. There’s a strong focus on leadership and team-building, so all the activities offered here are part of the bigger picture of giving your child more skills and better confidence to take with them after camp. www.vfmac.edu/summercamp/

Valley Hill Summer Camp

Campers at Valley Hill are able to choose a specialty activity to do for the morning, choosing from arts, tennis, soccer, robotics, figure skating, basketball, or ice hockey. They dedicate multiple hours to this under elite instruction. The afternoons are spent doing new, fun-filled experiences aimed at meeting new faces and learning new things. Allowing campers to have full control of what they’re taking in every day, makes them excited for the entire summer and this is the philosophy Valley Hill stands by. valleyhillsummercamp.com

WB Surf Camp

Join teens from all over the world for a surfing adventure you will never forget! Since 2001, WB's Roxy and Quiksilver-sponsored programs have facilitated safe and exciting surf adventures worldwide. Learn how to surf or advance your skills at several amazing locations including North Carolina, Costa Rica, and California. With concierge-level service and certified, experienced instructors, they 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, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and puffins in their natural habitat. Board the 65 foot sailboat for unmatched examinations of marine life. Help collect data to document whale distribution, feeding patterns, and behaviors. 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.

Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp

Windsor Mountain International Summer camp is a co-ed camp for ages 7 to 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 can accommodate 400 campers and staff. 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-to-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

YMCA Camp Jewell

The culture of Camp Jewell is centered on the people. They work on cultivating long-term friendships and do so by incorporating some amazing elements to the camp. A few to mention are the Thunder-dome, the Giant Slide, and the Rope Swing. The traditional sleepaway camps here instill a sense of independence that children don’t usually have or appreciate. Here, campers become part of a larger community, building self-confidence and other skills learned throughout the summer. For younger campers ages 7-9 are offered 2-week camp options and campers ages 10-14 are offered 2- and 4-week camp options. The Senior Village is for those in the oldest category to start their journey in the multi-summer leadership development program. campjewell.org