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Camp Guide
If you’re looking for the quintessential sleep away camp experience—that weeks-long romp of lake sports, nature hikes, rope climbs and color wars, the smart move is to pack a bag and head to the northeast. Here, the tradition of summer camp is deep-rooted and with a ton of incredible options, we created a guide on the best summer camps to find the right one for you. In light of the current global health situation, every camp in our guide is doing their part to keep kids safe while still preparing the best camp experience.
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POPULATION: 6,939,373 NICKNAME: The Bay State MOTTO: Libertate quietem (“By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty”) SONG: “All Hail to Massachusetts”
With its top-flight facilities, experienced staff, and beautiful, 60 acre beachfront campus, Cape Cod Sea Camps offers kids an amazing opportunity to grow, laugh and learn. Celebrated for their renowned sailing program, CSC also offers campers the freedom to choose from activities like sports, windsurfing, marksmanship and more as they build lasting memorie on the cape.
Cape Cod Sea Camps
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Situated on Great Herring Pond in Plymouth, Mass, Camp Bournedale is known for its amazing athletic facilities, its skilled, experienced staff, and it’s culture of fun, freedom, and friendship. Bournedale offers an incredible array of activities at both its all-boys sleep-away camp, and its co-ed day camp, including a program of weekly off-site adventures that can’t be beat.
Camp Bournedale
Camp Winadu is the premier camp for boys looking for a sports camp and traditional summer camp in one. Founded upon the values of brotherhood, compassion, and character-building, Winadu taps into the magic of sports to unleash the very best of their campers; not just to improve their skills, but to foster the type of growth and friendship that have truly lasting impact.
Camp Winadu
Located in the heart of the Berkshire mountains, Camp Half Moon has been providing its campers with thrilling and memorable summers since 1922. Half Moon’s program emphasizes growth, confidence, and friendship; and from land and water sports, to adventure courses and amazing expeditions, campers at Half Moon have the world of summer fun at their fingertips.
Camp Half Moon
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Fun Facts: - Massachusetts is the birthplace of Dunkin Donuts. - No county in any U.S. state has more lighthouses than Cape Cod. - The first ever basketball game was played in Massachusetts.
Located on beautiful Bantam Lake in Litchfield Connecticut, Camp Awosting has thrived with “boys learn by doing” philosophy for over 100 years. Awosting empowers its campers to grow and make lasting bonds while they enjoy a unique range of activities like waterskiing, motocross, wakeboarding, laser tag, and zipline.
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An oasis of adventure in the Berkshire Mountains, Camp Sloane YMCA has been providing kids with memorable summers since 1928. Sloane offers campers a vibrant mix of sports, nature, and water activities, and is one of the few camps available where the campers sleep exclusively in tents. This is a wonderful chance for kids to grow and unplug in an authentic camp setting.
Camp Sloane
For over 60 years, Camp Chinqueka has been offering girls a one-of-a-kind camp experience amidst the beauty of Bantam Lake. Propelled by their core values of sisterhood, empowerment, kindness, and growth, Chinqueka girls are encouraged to be themselves while choosing from a slate of activities that includes water skiing, go-karts, yoga, climbing courses, and much more.
Camp Chinqueka
Nestled in the Berkshire Mountains in northwest Connecticut, Greenwood Trails provides its campers with one of the most fulfilling camp experiences around. Greenwood’s boys and girls customize their schedules between Arts, Aquatics, Athletics, and Adventure, and from there, they grow, laugh, learn, and make lasting memories in a beautiful and invigorating environment.
Greenwood Trails
Kids who attend Auerfarm camp get to learn, grow, and forge new friendships in one of the most unique camp environments around. Set on 150 acres of vibrant farm land, Auerfarm’s programs emphasize hands-on training with wildlife, and exciting opportunities to explore trails, orchards, and animal pastures for a truly unique summer experience you’ll never forget.
Auerfarm Summer Camp
POPULATION: 3,565,287 NICKNAME: The Nutmeg State MOTTO: Qui transtulit sustinet (“He who is transplanted still sustains”) STATE ANTHEM: “Yankee Doodle” Fun Facts: - Connecticut is the birthplace of the hamburger. - Early settlers used half pumpkins as guides for shaping their hairstyles. - Connecticut published the first ever “phone book” in 1878. (It only had 50 names!)
Elm Shakespeare Company offers kids a fun, inclusive, and empowering camp experience inspired by the magic of Shakespearean theater. Campers at Elm enter a program aimed at building their confidence, forging new friendships, and letting their imaginations roam free while immersing themselves in the joys and challenges of Shakespeare’s timeless stories"
Elm Shakespeare Co
Masssachusetts CONNECTICUT NEW HAMPSHIRE MAINE RHODE ISLAND NEW YORK VERMONT
POPULATION: 3,565,287 NICKNAME: The Nutmeg State MOTTO: Qui transtulit sustinet (“He who is transplanted still sustains”) STATE ANTHEM: “Yankee Doodle”
Fun Facts: - Connecticut is the birthplace of the hamburger. - Early settlers used half pumpkins as guides for shaping their hairstyles. - Connecticut published the first ever “phone book” in 1878. (It only had 50 names!)
POPULATION: 1,356,458 NICKNAME: The Granite State MOTTO: Live Free or Die STATE ANTHEM: “Old New Hampshire” Fun Facts: - New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock is one of the world’s most-climbed mountains. - New Hampshire was the first of the original colonies to declare independence. - The first potato to grow in U.S. soil was planted in New Hampshire.
Welcome to the realm! Set on its sprawling and beautiful 180-acre grounds, Camp Robinhood offers campers a program packed with sports, hiking, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, special excursions, and more. Robin Hood infuses every inch of its experience with a supportive and adventurous spirit that’s been inspiring its campers to thrive for over 90 years.
Camp Robin Hood
Nestled on a serene waterfront with an exquisite view of Mount Monadnock, Camp Wa-Klo excels at unlocking girls’ potential, fostering fun and independence, and creating meaningful friendships. Wa-Klo girls are encouraged to be free-thinkers and doers, and to use the incredible resources at their disposal to take risks and grow into their best, happiest selves.
Camp Wa-Klo
Camp Waukeela is committed to empowering young women to be their independent, creative, passionate, and compassionate best selves, and they’ve been fulfilling this mission on their gorgeous grounds on Crystal Lake for 98 years. Waukeela campers enjoy water sports, the arts, adventure trips, and more as they forge strength, resilience, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Camp Waukeela
Camps Kenwood and Evergreen combine their stunning natural environment, top-flight facilities, and a focus on fun, family, and growth to provide campers with a one-of-a-kind sleepaway camp experience. Campers at K&E aren’t just offered a next-level slate of fun and adventure; they’re offered a lifetime of friendship, mentorship, and memories.
Camps Kenwood and Evergreen
POPULATION: 1,356,458 NICKNAME: The Granite State MOTTO: Live Free or Die STATE ANTHEM: “Old New Hampshire”
Fun Facts: - New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock is one of the world’s most-climbed mountains. - New Hampshire was the first of the original colonies to declare independence. - The first potato to grow in U.S. soil was planted in New Hampshire.
Set on spectacular grounds overlooking the White Mountains and a crystal clear lake, Camp Skylemar offers one of the top boys summer camp experiences in the country. Skylemar is more than just an elite sports camp. It boasts a diverse and dynamic activities program, amazing facilities, a rich history, and an emphasis character-building that helps kids grow all summer.
Camp Skylemar
Kingsley Pines is a coed sleepaway camp on exquisite Panther Lake in Maine. Campers at Kingsley Pines have endless opportunities to laugh, learn, and challenge themselves in a dynamic environment, supported by their friends and a truly phenomenal staff. K.P, prides itself on offering an authentic, rewarding camp experience that promotes growth and independence.
Kingsley Pines Camp
Camp Matoaka offers a premier girls sleepaway experience; one that fosters unique connection, personal growth, and meaningful skill development in a setting of unmatched natural beauty. With an incredible list of activities, and a program refined over decades to promote fun and empowerment, Matoaka girls enjoy a one-of-a-kind summer, every summer.
Camp Matoaka
POPULATION: 1,338,404 NICKNAME: The Pine Tree State MOTTO: Dirigo (“I lead”) STATE ANTHEM: “State of Maine” Fun Facts: - Maine is the only state in the country whose name has just one syllable. - 90% of the nation’s lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine. - Maine’s Acadia National Park is the second most visited national park in the U.S.
Boys who attend Camp Caribou enjoy a truly unforgettable experience. Set on an epic 200 acre peninsula in Winslow, Maine, Caribou offers its campers an unmatched array of activities on land and sea, top-notch facilities, and a caring and dedicated staff. Add it all up, and if you’re a boy who’s looking for an authentic sleepaway camp summer, it’s hard to do better than Caribou.
Camp Caribou
Moose River Outpost is a co-ed adventure center, and mentoring ministry, for kids ages 11-17. Located amidst the natural splendor of Northern Maine, Moose River seeks to inspire and enrich its campers through their relationship with Christ, all while providing an outdoor program loaded with amazing adventures that will spur growth and solidify friendships to last a lifetime.
Moose River Outpost
Camp Laurel South is a premier summer camp located in the incredible Sebago Lakes region in Maine. From waterfront activities like sailing and wakeboarding, to thrilling adventure courses and a top-flight arts program, Campers at Laurel South enjoy a fun-filled program geared towards fostering friendships, personal growth, courage and confidence.
Camp Laurel
POPULATION: 1,338,404 NICKNAME: The Pine Tree State MOTTO: Dirigo (“I lead”) STATE ANTHEM: “State of Maine”
Fun Facts: - Maine is the only state in the country whose name has just one syllable. - 90% of the nation’s lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine. - Maine’s Acadia National Park is the second most visited national park in the U.S.
Cobbossee is one of the most picturesque camps in the nation. Our coaching is outstanding. We adventure in the wilds of Maine. Yet it is the connection between people that makes us, us. This connection happens because we live by values at Cobbossee: Brotherhood, Community, Sportsmanship.
Camp Cobbossee
Since 1947, our focus has remained constant – to provide a full-season summer camp experience that helps each boy develop the many facets of his unlimited potential. Our fundamental emphasis — brought home through sports and a wide range of activities and special events — is to instill strong moral and ethical standards that build character. Time-tested values such as integrity, honesty, compassion, and respect are the foundation of the Camp Takajo experience.
Camp Takajo
Our full-season summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living. In a fun and stimulating environment, we provide a range of opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, gain confidence and expand their horizons. Everything we do at TLC is imbued with what is known as the Spirit of Tripp Lake – a spirit that fosters camaraderie, enthusiasm, compassion, respect and responsibility.
Tripp Lake Camp
Our full-season summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living. In a fun and stimulating environment, we provide a range of opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, gain confidence and expand their horizons.
Since 1947, our focus has remained constant – to provide a full-season summer camp experience that helps each boy develop the many facets of his unlimited potential. Our fundamental emphasis — brought home through sports and a wide range of activities and special events — is to instill strong moral and ethical standards that build character.
Run by the Environmental Education Center at The University Of Rhode Island, the Alton Jones Camp packs an entire summer of fun into a single week! With programs for campers ages 5-16, including an overnight program for the older kids, Alton Jones takes advantage of its 2,300 acres of lakes, forest, and farmland to offer a program rich in exploration and natural adventure.
Alton Jones Camp
Kingston’s Adventure Camp provides kids with the quintessential summer day camp experience. Set on serene, idyllic grounds in Kingston, Rhode Island, K.A.C. allows campers to thrive in a diverse and dynamic program tailored toward environmental education, friendship, positivity, and of course, loads of fun and adventure.
Kingston's Adventure Camp
POPULATION: 1,057,315 NICKNAME: The Ocean State MOTTO: Hope STATE ANTHEM: “Rhode Island It’s for Me” Fun Facts: - Rhode Island is only 37 miles across at its widest, but it has 384 miles of ocean shoreline thanks to its 35 islands. - In 1774, the first circus in the U.S. was held in Rhode Island. - Rhode Island is home to New England’s oldest village: Pawtuxet, founded in 1642.
Boasting a uniquely beautiful location on Point Judith Pond in South County, YMCA Camp Fuller utilizes its ocean access to offer campers a renowned program in water-based activities. Fuller’s skilled and caring staff, it’s fun-loving culture, and its incredible list of activities has been attracting campers from all around the country, and the world, for more than 131 years.
YMCA Camp Fuller
Camp Aldersgate infuses the traditional summer camp experience with the love, and the timeless values of the United Methodist Church. Aldersgate campers have every activity they can think of at their fingertips; sports, archery, water skills, horseback riding, the arts and more; all in an environment that preaches togetherness, support, and connection to nature and God.
Camp Aldersgate
POPULATION: 1,057,315 NICKNAME: The Ocean State MOTTO: Hope STATE ANTHEM: “Rhode Island It’s for Me”
Fun Facts: - Rhode Island is only 37 miles across at its widest, but it has 384 miles of ocean shoreline thanks to its 35 islands. - In 1774, the first circus in the U.S. was held in Rhode Island. - Rhode Island is home to New England’s oldest village: Pawtuxet, founded in 1642.
Surrounded by 500 incredible acres in the Catskill Mountains, Timber Lake combines its unmatched beauty with a summer camp experience that can’t be beat. Timber Lake campers enjoy an invigorating slate of activities and a culture that emphasizes respect, integrity, sharing, and, of course, endless amounts of fun, as they make memories that will last a lifetime.
Timber Lake Camp
With its emphasis on adventure, friendship, and fun, and it’s incredible location in the heart of the mountains, Adirondack camp provides its campers with the quintessential sleepaway camp experience. Kids at Adirondack learn and grow in one of the world’s most beautiful settings, all while having wild amounts of fun choosing from an endless list of activities on land and sea.
Adirondack Camp
Located amidst the pristine beauty of the Catskill mountains, Iroquois Springs has been offering its campers a one-of-a-kind experience since 1931. With amazing facilities and an epic, spring-fed lake, Iroquois campers are empowered to laugh, discover, and challenge themselves with programs ranging from land and water sports, to horseback, to adventure, media and more.
Iroquois Springs
POPULATION: 19,453,561 NICKNAME: The Empire State MOTTO: Excelsior (“Ever upward”) STATE ANTHEM: “I Love New York” Fun Facts: - The Woodstock music festival was held on a dairy farm in Upstate New York and attracted more than 400,000 concertgoers. - Niagara Reservation was the first state park in the U.S. - It was a New Yorker who invented toilet paper in 1857.
Located deep in Adirondack State Park with over 100 miles of pristine shoreline, Raquette Lake offers its campers a truly unique sleepaway camp experience. Every land and water sport you can think of, state-of-the-art facilities, miles of mountain trails, and a staff and philosophy that empowers kids to be their best selves; it all adds up to a summer that can’t be beat.
Raquette Lake Boys Camp
Deep in the woods of beautiful Harriman State Park, on the shores of Lake Kanawauke (just 40 miles north of NYC), Camp Ma-He-Tu has been the home away from home for generations of girls since 1937! During each affordable, 2-week overnight session, young women enjoy an exciting mix of traditional summer camp activities with a focus on individual growth, teamwork, and empowerment. Ma-He-Tu girls meet over 100 new friends each summer and form relationships that last a lifetime. As the camp song goes, “Once you’ve come Ma-He-Tu stays within your heart forever!”
Camp Ma-He-Tu
Raquette Lake Girls Camp
POPULATION: 19,453,561 NICKNAME: The Empire State MOTTO: Excelsior (“Ever upward”) STATE ANTHEM: “I Love New York”
Fun Facts: - The Woodstock music festival was held on a dairy farm in Upstate New York and attracted more than 400,000 concertgoers. - Niagara Reservation was the first state park in the U.S. - It was a New Yorker who invented toilet paper in 1857.
Founded in 1889, Camp Farwell is the first and oldest all-girls sleepaway camp in the country. When a camper arrives at Farwell’s picturesque site on Halls Lake, she enters into a vibrant community that fosters confidence and female empowerment through its unique SHINE program and activities like horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, and dance.
Camp Farwell
Located on the banks of Lake Champlain, Brown Ledge Camp has been inspiring girls ages 10-17 to find their passion for over 90 years. Brown Ledge’s “Freedom Program” allows its girls to take ownership over their days at camp, and with activities ranging from horseback riding to archery to water sports and more, those days are always full of adventure and fun.
Brown Ledge Camp
POPULATION: 623,989 NICKNAME: The Green Mountain State MOTTO: Freedom and Unity STATE ANTHEM: : “These Green Mountains” Fun Facts: - Vermont’s state capital, Montpelier, is the least populated capital in the U.S. - Vermont produces over 500,000 gallons of maple syrup every year. - Vermont has 1 cow for every 3.8 people.
Entering its 115th season (yes, you read that correctly), the Aloha Foundation offers campers of all ages and backgrounds a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and grow in one of the most beautiful settings the northeast has to offer. Aloha strives to blend traditional summer fun with a deeper emphasis on community, teamwork, respect, and connectivity with nature.
The Aloha Foundation
Situated on the shores of Lake Hortonia, Camp Wachusett has been providing boys with an amazing sleepaway camp experience for over 100 years. The excitement and adventure at Wachusett is contagious, and its campers enjoy a range of activities like sailing, water skiing, field sports, and rifle range in a fun and friendly community that’s second to none.
Camp Wachusett
Vermont Adventure camp is a true outdoor adventure camp, perfect for the kid who wants to submerge themselves in nature for a 4 week romp of its greatest thrills and challenges. Kept intentionally small, campers will join a group of 10-12 adventurers to hike, canoe, packraft, mountain bike, rappel and more, all while forging friendships that will last a lifetime.
Adventure Travel Camp
Nestled in a magnificent corner of Green Mountain National Forest, Camp Killooleet has been empowering kids to be their best and happiest selves for over 90 years. Killooleet has built a program designed to foster exlopration, friendship, trust, and wonder, and they take great pride in the fact that once a camper joins the Killooleet family, they tend to stick around forever.
Camp Killooleet
POPULATION: 623,989 NICKNAME: The Green Mountain State MOTTO: Freedom and Unity STATE ANTHEM: “These Green Mountains”
Fun Facts: - Vermont’s state capital, Montpelier, is the least populated capital in the U.S. - Vermont produces over 500,000 gallons of maple syrup every year. - Vermont has 1 cow for every 3.8 people.
