Camp Walden

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 7-16

Diamond Point, New York

Established in 1931

Camp Walden is a co-ed, ACA accredited, residential summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains. We are located on more than 100 beautiful lakeside acres, just 10 miles from Lake George, NY. For over 90 years our campers have enjoyed a rich array of athletic, waterfront, adventure and arts activities taught by highly experienced specialists while forming lifelong friendships in a fun, exciting, and safe environment. We are known as a camp that takes ...read moregreat care of kids with the help of an exceptional staff. Our warm and caring family atmosphere makes first time campers feel as welcome as our returning campers. Join us for a lifetime of memories!

We are in the process of hiring for next summer. Positions include: counselors, sport specialists, art specialists, adventure staff, waterfront staff and support staff.

General counselors will be responsible for caring for children aged 7-16. Sports specialist are responsible for instructing children. Available sports positions include tennis, football, lacrosse, hockey, basketball, softball and baseball. Outdoor adventure roles include ropes course, go carts, archery and hiking. Arts specialists roles include general crafts, ceramics and woodworking. We are also looking for lifeguards and waterfront staff (we provide lifeguard training on site) to drive boats and supervise boating and swimming. Support staff roles (hourly wages) include kitchen, laundry, housekeeping, office, van driver and security staff).

To apply please go to https://walden.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
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Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Adirondack Mountains, NY

Established in 1922

Camp Jeanne d'Arc has been helping families build strong girls since 1922! We offer girls, ages 7-16, from all over the world a chance to find their voice, discover their talents, and realize their value.

A summer at Camp Jeanne d'Arc is filled with friends, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, hiking, camping out, surprises and lots more! With a ratio of 3:1, campers to counselors/staff, our experienced ...read moreand supportive staff give special attention to each and every girl.

Campers enjoy our Swiss-style cabins with large screened windows and indoor bathrooms and showers. We offer 2, 3.5, and 7-week sessions. Buses are available from New York Metro. For more information call or text 704-960-3949 or [email protected].

Rustic Pathways

High school travel programs, ages 12-22

Costa Rica, Japan, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Ecuador, Fiji, South Korea, Peru, Mongolia, the Dominican Republic, Australia and more!

Established in 1983

Since 1983, Rustic Pathways has been empowering teens to create positive energy, great friendships, and meaningful impact though inspired student travel programs. Join travel adventures designed for animal lovers, environmental activists, and explorers of all kinds between the ages of 12 and 22. Rustic Pathways students are a community of globally-minded, self-aware young people able to identify their passions, grow in confidence, and create positive ...read moreimpact at a local and global level.

Camp Mataponi

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Naples, Maine

Established in 1910

At Mataponi you need not be the best -- You only need to try your best. Our camp is geared toward developing each child's self-confidence, fostering self-esteem, instilling a sense of values and appreciation for others and helping friendships flourish. Sportswomanship, compassion, and spirit guide our campers throughout the camp season and beyond. Located on 110 acres, Camp Mataponi is nestled on a cove of Sebago Lake and boasts over 5,000 ...read morefeet of beachfront property. Every cabin has a lake front view.

Mataponi offers a wide range of activities such as basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, tennis, ropes course, arts & crafts, horseback riding, drama, gymnastics, dance and much more. Every camper is encouraged to follow and develop her own interests and gain new skills.

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1901

As a parent, you want your child to have growth-filled opportunities, healthy habits, and lifelong friendships. We partner with families to do exactly that. More than a place to cool off, our lake is where children learn to swim for the first time or share a canoe with a new friend. Our zipline isn't a ride, but a safe place for teens to find courage they never knew they had. And our cabins provide more than shelter; they're a space ...read morefor a community to grow. Our traditional summer camp is rooted in 100+ years of rich heritage. Campers age 7-16 come for 1 -8 weeks and leave us with strengthened character.

Adventure Trips are perfect for outdoor-loving teens. Options include sailing, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and service trips. Farm Camp is perfect for campers to spend a couple weeks on a working, organic farm, and our all-girls Horse Camp teaches more than equestrian skills but also lifelong leadership skills.

Contact us today to book a tour! (845) 985-2291 or [email protected]

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read moreareas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership, outdoor skills and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from Classic week-long courses to Gap Year Semester courses. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Residential coed summer camp

Hancock, New York

Established in 1970

French Woods Festival offers a fully individual program focused on theater, music, dance, circus, magic, and visual arts that also includes sports, waterfront, horseback riding and nearly everything else.. Children from seven to seventeen have a unique opportunity to explore their interests and improve their abilities in a wide variety of performing and visual arts as well as more traditional camp activities. At the end of each session parents ...read moreand families come to see their campers perform in musical theater shows with full orchestras, plays, music concerts, circus, magic, and rock and roll shows, horseback and water skiing expeditions, and more.

Each child is able to create a unique schedule that caters to their own individual interests and abilities. Children come from across the United States as well as many countries to participate in our extensive program. Regardless of your abilities, there is a place for you in every program at French Woods Festival. You may attend any or all of our three 4 week sessions, our one week session, or our first time one night sleepover.

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16), ages 8-16

Chesterfield, New Hampshire

Established in 1958

Road's End Farm is a small summer camp that appeals to girls who love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. Being an integral part of a 360 acre farm with 50 saddle horses and 20 miles of bridle paths, the camp program provides campers with unlimited exposure to horses and rural life in a picturesque setting at the end of a quiet road. Lake swimming, river canoeing, and arts & crafts round ...read moreout a camp program that also allows each camper free time to pursue personal interests.
Activities include: Noncompetitive English pleasure riding, swimming, hiking, and canoeing amidst scenic surroundings.

Camp Johnsonburg

Coed residential camp, ages 6-17

Johnsonburg, New Jersey

Established in 1959

Camp Johnsonburg is a beloved New Jersey summer camp now in our 63rd year of operation. Located only ten minutes from the Hackettstown and Hope exits off of I-80, our 300+ acre site features rolling hills, tranquil forest, and a glacially-carved, spring-fed lake. Unlike the corporate summer camps in the area, we are a local small business with local ties and community impact.Our summer camp program is defined by empathetic and well-trained counselors, ...read moretons of activities, and a small group model that allows kids to easily connect with each other and make new friends. Our private lake is a highlight, with paddleboards, inflatables to jump on, and clear water to swim in. We've got a pool as well, plus a towering high ropes course, 9 holes of disc golf, creative arts and crafts, and a whole lot more. Johnsonburg is a christian summer camp in the presbyterian tradition, and we welcome all.

Maine Camp Experience

Boys, Girls, and Coed Residential Summer Camps, ages 7-17

Sebago Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes Region, and Throughout Maine

Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is a community of 40 premier overnight summer camps and a comprehensive camp-planning resource. MCE has coed, all girls and all boys camps for kids ages 7-17 located throughout the state of Maine. Maine Camps are situated on beautiful lakes, feature vast fields, and offer top-notch activities, instruction, facilities, directors, staff, and supervision. Campers enjoy land and water sports, arts, nature, active adventures, ...read moreand memorable trips. Kids unplug from tech devices and social media, connect with nature, have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills, and grain confidence, independence, and resilience. Full summer, half and short sessions are available. Our Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance by phone and email. Maine Camps are the "gold standard," many have been operating for over 100 years. Each summer, more than 65,000 campers (from every state and more than 30 countries abroad) enjoy camp in Maine. Campers can hear the call of the loon under the starry Maine sky and feel the rush of fresh water on an exhilarating rafting adventure. Maine Camps are the natural choice. Research and enroll today!
www.mainecampexperience.com
877-92-MAINE
email: [email protected]

Kippewa Equestrian Academy

Girls residential camp, ages 9-16

Monmouth, ME

Kippewa Equestrian Academy is a 12-day fully-immersive experience, offered twice a summer for girls entering 4th through 11th grades who really love horses! Girls of all ability levels are welcome. Whether an enthusiastic beginner, an advanced rider, or anything in between, academy campers experience the lifestyle of a horse owner. Along with receiving outstanding riding instruction campers enjoy caring for the horses from reveille to taps. In ...read moreaddition they have time each day to participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, or arts and crafts, along with fun and creative evening activities. Located in a unique setting with cabins overlooking the horse turn-outs and rings. Instruction and individual attention is tailored to each rider's level. We teach Huntseat/English style riding. Main focus is helping campers improve or advance their equestrian skills and knowledge with mounted lessons and instruction in horsemanship, horse training, and barn management. Safety is a top priority. We follow safety standards of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).

Daily schedule also includes horse care: cleaning, grooming, tacking/un-tacking, feeding, and learning about horse anatomy and development. In addition to their expertise, our staff provide the individual attention, caring, and fun you find in traditional camp settings!

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1957

Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp in Maine for ages 6 to 15 with two different session lengths available.

Our two week camp, Camp Kippewa Point, offers a complete camp experience in just two weeks! Each session has a distinct beginning and end with campers arriving and departing together.

Camp Kippewa is a separate, 3 1/2 week camp. With our customized camping, girls create their own weekly schedule from ...read morea tremendous array of activities. All campers arrive and depart together enjoying their time at camp on the same schedule.

For both Camp Kippewa Point and Camp Kippewa, we offer extensive Arts programs with studio and fine arts & crafts, along with dance & theater. For Camp Kippewa 3 1/2 weeks - onsite horseback riding facilities host an unbeatable Equestrian program where campers can ride daily. For both camps, Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking. Our programs also offer a variety of Land Sports including tennis, gymnastics, softball and lacrosse. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with beach days, wilderness hikes, white water rafting, canoe trips and more.

The directors at Kippewa believe every girl needs a safe, fun place to make friends, to learn social, artistic, and athletic skills, and to take childhood's steps toward the independence of adulthood.

Our brother camp, Camp Cobbossee, is located just 1/2 mile down the road, also on Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Camp Cayuga

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Established in 1957

FIRST-TIME CAMPER GUARANTEE: Ages 6-16 * Separate Teen Campus * 100% Electives (5th grade & higher) * Over 60 Daily Activities: All Land & Water Sports, Horseback Riding, Trapeze, ATVs, Paintball, Skateboarding, Arts, Scuba & Survival Clinics * Flexible Sessions (2,4,6,8 weeks) * Specializing in First-Time Campers * Mature staff * Quality Instruction * Staff Ratio 1:4 * Great Value!

TEEN CAMPUS and JUNIOR CAMPUS: Two ...read moreseparate campuses on a 350-acre estate. Each campus provides a unique program catered to its age group.

CREATE YOUR OWN ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: Select your activities each morning after breakfast. You sign-up for activities with your friends, so you can attend the same activities together. If entering 4th grade or lower, you travel together with your cabin group to activities and your activity schedule is different each day of the week!

OVER 60 ACTIVITIES: Quality Instruction. All Land & Water Sports, Horseback Riding (no extra fee), Paintball, ATVs, Skateboarding, Flying Trapeze, Circus, Drama, Private Tennis Lessons, Rock Climbing, Zip-Line, Clinics (sports, scuba, survival), Intercamp Tournaments, Exciting Trips (baseball games, golf course, rafting, backpacking, etc.).

FACILITIES: Modern cabins, Pools, Lake, Stables (20+ horses), Tennis Center (10-courts), Skate Park, Gymnasiums, Flying Trapeze, Creative Arts Pavilions, Pottery (23 wheels), Bungee Trampoline, Dance Studio, High Ropes Course, Hockey Rink, and more.

Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

Down-to-earth girls have been building lifelong skills and making lifelong friends at Camp Runoia since 1907!

Camp Runoia is located on a crystal clear lake with a sandy beach in Central Maine. The camp experience at Runoia is about trying new things in a safe, supportive, fun atmosphere; learning to love living with other people; and, enjoying all the traditional aspects of camp.

Activities include: sailing, canoeing, ...read morewindsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, SUP, archery, arts and crafts, theatre, pottery, stained glass, riflery, tennis, soccer, swimming, ropes course, environmental education, camping trips and outdoor living skills. Our exceptional English horseback riding program is open to campers of all skill levels! Our experienced adult leadership team has decades of experience in camping & education—reach out to us to see if we have space available and learn about our Harmony Land Camp Rookie program.

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Reinholds, Pennsylvania

Established in 1948

Camp Conrad Weiser, part of the South Mountain YMCA Camps, is located on 600 mountaintop acres in Berks County, PA. Since 1948 boys and girls ages 7-17 have attended one or two-week sessions.

Campers choose from programs such as: swimming, athletics, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, horseback riding, creative arts, nature, high and low ropes, climbing, mountain biking/boarding, teen adventure, shooting sports and leadership. We also ...read moreoffer teen adventure trips and specialty camps. Campers live in modern cabins that accommodate up to 12 campers and two counselors.

Lake Greeley Camp

Residential coed summer camp

Greeley, Pennsylvania

Established in 1957

Lake Greeley Camp is a Co-Ed, Overnight, traditional summer camp in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We feature a robust daily and evening activity schedule that has a number of different activities to participate in each day. From the lake, to our pool, archery, riflery, horseback, Rock Climbing and Zipline, Trapeze, Baseball field, Tennis, Arts and Crafts, Theater Arts, there is something for everyone. We seek to also build a camp community based ...read moreon respect, fairness and friendship with a focus on responsibility and decision making. We want children to build new friendships, grow and build up old ones and learn more about themselves in a safe and encouraging environment. Try something new, meet someone new, learn more about yourself and improve your skills in areas that you want. We have a population from all across the world as well. Campers, counselors, senior staff supervisors, all come from all walks of life and we want to share that camp experience. All are welcome to this experience.

Camp Fitch YMCA

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

N. Springfield, Pennsylvania

Established in 1914

We are truly a Great Camp on a Great Lake with over 1 km of Lake Erie Beach to host sailing, SUP, Kayaking, while our Adventure Program Hub includes Horseback Riding, a Farm, Rock Climbing and Zipline, and Mountain Bikes. Coupled with traditional camp activities like Archery, Riflery, Hatchet Throwing, Arts & Crafts, and Performing Arts it is no wonder our retention rate is well above the industry average.

Our classic sleep-away ...read moresummer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on a gorgeous and well-maintained site on the shore of Lake Erie.

The foundation of our program is an exceptional staff well trained on using Friendship, Achievement, and Belonging (FAB) to Make Kids Better, Forever through developing perseverance that develops enduring social emotional skills. Friendships made here truly last a lifetime between children from all over the United States and the world.

Parents rave about the value of the Fitch experience, often sharing with us that their children return home a more compassionate and communicative person.

Camp Tall Timbers

Coed Sleepaway Camp, ages 7-16

High View, West Virginia

Established in 1970

Camp Tall Timbers is an award winning and nationally accredited camp, celebrating over 50 years. Our 120 acre camp, nestled in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia's Eastern panhandle is filled with activities and adventures. Our counselors are well screened, trained, qualified and experienced professionals, including teachers, coaches and college students. With an emphasis on creating an environment that encourages independence, growth ...read moreand confidence, Camp Tall Timbers provides the opportunity for campers to create meaningful and lasting friendships, all while making memories and challenging themselves to push their limits. We are passionate about what we do and our families are forever a part of the CTT family. We are proud to have been recognized as a Top 50 Summer Camp in the United States, twice and being voted as the Best of Bethesda Summer Overnight Camp in 2017 & 2021 and Washington Families Best of 2018 & 2019 and 2022.

Camp Birch Hill

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

New Durham, New Hampshire

Established in 1993

Birch Hill is a classic New England overnight summer camp.

Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill, offers an elective based program for boys and girls aged 6-16. This classic New England overnight summer camp sits on 106 acres of private, lakeside land where campers from across the globe attend for two, four or six week sessions. The elective based program empowers children in allowing the campers to create ...read morepersonalized schedules to participate in activities they already enjoy with opportunities to discover new interests. Camp Birch Hill continues to provide a safe, positive and welcoming environment where campers are free to explore, engage, create and develop lasting friendships and memories while connecting with nature.

It is a home away from home have the time of their lives for two, four or six weeks while making lasting friendships and memories.
Friendly Staff. Healthy food options. The Birch Hill experience gives friendships and memories for a lifetime!

Owned by the Morell Family since 1993!

Swift Nature Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15

Minong, Wisconsin

Established in 1964

Swift Nature Camp is a friendly overnight camp for boys and girls aged 6-15, where fun intertwines with a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment. Here, traditional summer camp activities are combined with hands-on experiences in science and the outdoors, nurturing a love for the natural world.

Our unique *1st Timer Program* is tailored specifically for first-time campers. With extra staff providing constant support and ...read moreencouragement, we assist kids in managing homesickness, building confidence, and thriving in their new adventure. Limited to just 50 campers, this close-knit environment ensures personalized attention, which is why over 92% of participants are excited to return year after year.

At SNC, campers engage in a wide range of activities, including nature exploration at our active Nature Center, connecting with animals at the Pet Zoo, and participating in programs from the Department of Natural Resources. They also partake in outdoor adventures like canoeing, fishing, backpacking, horseback riding, archery, Lego, water skiing, arts & crafts, and team-building exercises.

However, SNC is more than just activities—it’s a refuge from screens and pressures, where kids cultivate essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and compassion. Through meaningful experiences and supportive role models, we help children grow into confident and capable individuals, who are thoughtful and ready to take on the world.