Birch Rock Camp

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 7-16

Waterford, Maine

Established in 1926

Set apart by its size-only 85 campers- and its focus on non-competitive achievement, Birch Rock Camp for boys has offered exhilarating, traditional camp activities since 1926. The Birch Rock Community models a life of simplicity, civility, and mutual support. In this increasingly pressured world, Birch Rock provides a nurturing place where boys can truly enjoy boyhood while disconnecting from electronic devices and reconnecting to the natural ...read moreworld. Boys aged 7 to 16 enjoy days filled with swimming in pristine Lake McWain, mastering old-fashioned wilderness skills, and playing games on fields with sweeping views of Oxford Hills of Maine. Campers live in small white-washed cabins where cooperation is key-our motto: HELP THE OTHER FELLOW, becomes a way of life. The camp community is distinguished by the many campers and counselors who return each year - and even for decades. Birch Rockers feel a strong sense of responsibility toward new campers,and are eager to pass on skills and cherished traditions.

Camp Androscoggin

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 7-15

Wayne, Maine

Established in 1907

Androscoggin, owned and operated by the Hirsch family since 1963 and located on a 120-acre lakeside campus, is the summer home for 250 boys between ages 7 and 15, and 100 staff. Since 1907, campers have been playing sports, learning new activities, making life long friends and exploring all that Maine has to offer. The campers participate in a wide range of team sports and individual activities on the land and water. Each counselor is an activity ...read morespecialist and also serves as a cabin counselor. Every summer, we strive to create an environment in which campers, as well as staff, will learn, grow, have fun, and share summers they'll always remember.

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.

Camp Farwell

Residential girls' summer camp

Newbury, Vermont

Established in 1889

Camp Farwell has been a special place for girls since 1889. Through our traditional camping program, we help to increase a girl's self-esteem and develop into a more confident person. Located in beautiful Vermont, on Halls Lake, our magnificent 100-acre site offers a wonderful location for a seemingly endless variety of activities including horseback riding, animal care, cooking, team sports, performing arts, swimming, boating, archery, tennis, ...read moregymnastics, arts & crafts, videography and pottery! Girls empowerment program offered throughout the summer! We partner with our families to create the best camp experience for your daughter.

Camp Cobbossee for Boys

Residential boys' sports camp, ages 7-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1902

Camp Cobbossee is a residential boys summer sports camp that offers a complete Maine experience in a 4-week session. Camp Cobbossee sits on 125 acres of rustic Maine woodlands and manicured playing fields and features state-of-the-art facilities. Professional instructors coach our boys in a welcoming atmosphere with tremendous spirit. A Cobbossee camper has a strong interest in participating in sports, improving his skills, learning new things ...read moreand having fun. We have an outstanding staff that care about our campers and are attentive to their needs.

In addition to sports, Cobbossee has an exceptional waterfront on beautiful Lake Cobbosseecontee. Campers enjoy waterskiing, sailing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking and more. Our adventure program includes overnight trips where campers learn how to pitch a tent, cook on an open fire and bond with their friends outside of camp. Other activities include hiking, technical climbing, ropes course, hobbies and special events.

Additionally, families can take advantage of our sister camp, Camp Kippewa, which is located 1/2 mile down the road and on Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Kingswood Camp

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 8-16

Piermont, New Hampshire

Established in 1909

Kingswood Camp, located in the White Mountain National Forest region of New Hampshire, provides a unique New England summer camping experience for boys, ages 8 and up. Kingswood is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Tarleton. Kingswood is a family-run, traditional camp staffed by "home-grown" counselors with over 700 years of cumulative experience. Our staff works tirelessly to ensure that every boy is given the opportunity to grow, ...read moremake friends, and explore each activity of his choosing.

Kingswood campers make choices every day from quality options within a structured program. Morning clinics provide opportunity to refine skills on the waterfront, in team sports, and choice activities such as fishing, ceramics, riflery, archery, drums, or guitar. We take advantage of our location in the White Mountain National Forest to send out hiking and backpacking trips nearly every day, while sports tournaments with neighboring camps are options too.

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!

Dunkleys Gymnastics Camp

Residential Camp with Coed and Girls Sessions

South Hero, Vermont

Established in 1973

Share this year's "Dunkley Camp Adventure" with 50 other campers in our "Family of Gymnasts." Our 1 to 5 counselor to camper gymnastic instruction ratio challenges beginner through advanced team gymnasts. Our counselors are USAG Safety Certitied club and college coaches. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, younger campers sleep in a main lodge with older campers in cabins. Waterskiing, swimming, tubing, kayaking, ...read morewakeboarding, sailing, woodworking, photo, cooking classes, modified team sports and true camp activities round out our gymnastics' centered days.

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.

Camp Walt Whitman

Residential coed summer camp

Piermont, New Hampshire

Established in 1948

Camp Walt Whitman, a traditional summer camp for boys and girls, is situated on 300 acres along crystal-clear Lake Armington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Amid this beautiful setting, CWW is a driving force in preparing young lives for the challenges and opportunities that the future is certain to bring. In our warm and nurturing environment, our holistic approach to summer camp combines world-class outdoor adventures, hands-on exposure ...read moreto the arts and sports while developing a community that lasts a lifetime. We're fortunate to attract particularly nice kids and a strong, motivated staff. We provide excellent instruction to help our campers improve in all of the physical skills at camp, while focusing on the care and attention that helps them to develop their potential as individuals and as members of the group.

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]

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].

Adventurelore

Wilderness adventure - United States, ages 8-17

Danville, NH

Established in 1982

Adventurelore Summer Camp provides historically safe, high-adventure outdoor experiences tailored to ignite the thrill of exploration in children and adolescents. With a focus on fun, challenge, and achievement, our camp promises unforgettable memories under the careful supervision of seasoned professionals. Participants embark on a journey of self-discovery, forming lasting bonds with fellow adventurers while engaging in a diverse range of exhilarating ...read moreactivities. Our mission is to cultivate resilience, bolster self-confidence, and cultivate positive attitudes towards oneself and others amidst the backdrop of the White Mountains in NH and Acadia National Park in ME. visit our camp page campadventure.com or our full company page adventurelore.org for more information.

Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy

Wilderness adventure - United States, ages 8-17

Vineyard Haven Harbor

Established in 2020

The Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy offers experiential week-long voyages for kids ages 8-17 aboard our tall-ship Shenandoah. Built in 1964, Shenandoah is a topsail schooner that has been cruising the waters of Martha's Vineyard for decades. Our days are filled with sailing, swimming, learning, and living like a sailor. Our voyages are unplugged and built on connecting with others and the ocean around us. We operate under three pillars, ...read morePersonal Development, Environmental Stewardship, and Mariner Competency. Kids will learn how to navigate the ocean, live in community, and become part of the crew!

Camp Nashoba Day

Coed Day Camp, ages 5-15

Littleton, Massachusetts

Established in 1957

Camp Nashoba offers activities not typically found at day camps. Specialty water sports including wake-boarding, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, horseback riding, new tennis courts, archery, and the arts. Located on over 80 acres of woodlands on a private body of water, Camp Nashoba is solely operated as a children's summer camp.

Children ages 5 to 15 are offered a balanced program of land and water activities and have the option to ...read morechoose electives. A 5% sibling discount, extended day, and transportation are offered. Enroll for 2,3,4 or 8 weeks. Call to schedule a private tour with the directors at your convenience. Bring a new friend to camp and you will both receive a discount.

Camp Laurel South

Residential coed summer camp

Casco, Maine

Established in 1993

Laurel South is among the most prestigious, well respected camps in the country. Based on the premise that each child is unique and passionate about different interests. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting activities. Laurel South prides itself on our professional, family atmosphere, our top instruction and the lifelong friendships ...read moremade each summer. Our staff is made up of collegians and professionals who have a desire to make a difference in a child's life.

Activity areas include Land/Water Sports, Fine Arts, Theatre, Adventure, Riding and more. Laurel South boasts top-notch facilities such as beautiful waterfront beaches, full-size theater, baseball fields, basketball centers, arts & crafts studios including photography & ceramics, ropes course with climbing wall, stables and riding rings, tennis courts, culinary center and more.

Wyonegonic Camps

Girls residential camp, ages 8-17

Southwestern Maine

Established in 1902

Wyonegonic is a traditional residential girls summer camp in a beautiful setting on Moose Pond in Denmark Maine. Wyonegonic offers two 3 week sessions or a 6 week session. Campers live in small cabin groups in three units divided by grades. There is an emphasis on personal development and group cooperation. The non-competitive atmosphere allows campers to learn skills and build confidence. The individualized choice activity and trip program has ...read morecampers meet weekly with their counselor for goal setting and scheduling. Particular focus is on swimming, sailing, all lake activities such as SUP, canoeing and the outdoor trip program. Campers also choose from activities such as tennis, horseback riding, archery, outdoor living skills, ropes course, climbing wall and the creative and dramatic arts. Leadership Training is offered to age 16 and 17. Typically our 200 campers represents 30 states and 15 foreign countries. Founded in 1902 Wyonegonic is affiliated with Winona Camps for boys, we are the oldest Brother/Sister camps in the country.

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.

Kingsley Pines Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 8-16

Raymond, Maine

Established in 1984

It's hard to describe just what makes it so special at Kingsley Pines Camp, but you'll know it when you see it – it's a feeling you get the moment you arrive. Just set foot on our campus and you can hear and see the enthusiasm and love for camp all around you.

Build Independence and Self-Esteem There are numerous opportunities to make independent choices, so campers gain confidence in their decision-making skills. ...read moreThey build real self-esteem by facing challenges and succeeding.

Counselors Who Really Care From their experience level to their training and, most of all, their ability to interact with kids, our amazing counselors are not just here to run programs – their entire role at camp is about connecting with the kids in their care.

A Culture of Safety

At Kingsley Pines, we take safety very seriously. It is not just a word to us – we exceed all national standards and our entire staff is carefully trained to protect your child.

An Authentic Experience

Campers can be themselves and be accepted for who they are. They have the freedom to try new activities without fear of failure, in our supportive and accepting community.

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.

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!
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