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Sun, 8/16/2026 -
Sat, 8/22/2026
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ELC Camp at the YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich
Guided by caring, credentialed educators, our youngest campers at the YMCA of Greenwich will enjoy a summer of growth in an inviting, safe space where they can play, learn, and explore.
Discovery Camp at the YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich
At the YMCA of Greenwich, each day is full of energy and new experiences that will keep campers screen-free and smiling all summer long. From morning to afternoon, the fun never stops!
Summer 2026 at Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp
A premier overnight camp in the Poconos, ILC is dedicated to being a diverse community with powerful individualized programing, top notch facilities & dedicated and talented staff. Choose from 2 - 8 week sessions with an impressive array of activities including, Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Climbing Wall, Wakeboarding, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & much more.
Spend this summer in the in the Poconos! Independent Lake Camp 2026
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos with powerful, individualized programming. For 30+ years, ILC has been making a difference in kids’ lives - supporting camper choice, creativity, and personal growth. Campers choose from a wide range of activities: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Archery, Go-Karts, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG/D&D, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Lake, Pool, Horseback, & Nature. ILC’s diverse community, outstanding facilities, and talented staff fosters confidence, independence, skill-building, and lasting friendships! Check out Independentlake.com for session date options and watch their videos to learn more!
Advanced Dance Intensive Camp
Darien Arts Center
The DAC Dance Academy Advanced Summer Intensive motivates and trains dancers to reach their next level of achievement. This two-week intensive includes rigorous ballet technique, pointe work, partnering and includes complimentary training in contemporary, jazz and hip hop. This challenging and well-rounded program is designed for those dedicated students looking to immerse themselves in dance during the summer and meet new goals in their technique and artistry.
Kippewa Family Camp
Camp Kippewa
Kippewa Family Camp welcomes families for a fun-filled, all-ages adventure on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee, creating a beloved summer tradition that keeps families returning year after year. Join us this summer and experience why Kippewa Family Camp is the ultimate Maine family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, Family Camp lets you choose your own pace.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Greenburgh Nature Center Summer Camp 2026
Greenburgh Nature Center
At the Nature Center at Greenburgh, summer isn’t just about sunshine and play—it’s about inspiring young minds through hands-on learning, exploration, and discovery. Our Summer Camp offers dynamic and enriching experiences designed especially for rising 1st through 5th graders who are eager to learn, explore, and grow.
Hudson Country Montessori Day Camp - Danbury
Hudson Country Montessori School - Danbury
Hudson Country Montessori School has been offering a fun and safe summer camp for over 50 years (25 years in CT). Our unique summer program is designed with our campers top priorities in mind; having fun, making new friends and creating ever-lasting memories. We offer enriching activities that challenge campers to grow physically, mentally and intellectually in our spacious outdoor and indoor facilities.
Katonah Art Center
Katonah Art Center
The Katonah Art Center offers one-week summer camps for children ages 3.5 through Grade 12, with flexible morning, afternoon, and full-day options to suit busy families. The Art and Imagination camp for younger children (ages 3.5–5) blends arts and crafts, free art play, and age-appropriate exploration, with a different creative theme inspiring each week. For kids in grades 1–5, camp options include Jewelry, Painting, Pottery, Animation, 3D Printing, and more, encouraging experimentation across a variety of mediums. Teen Intensives for grades 6 and up focus on specialized topics such as Pottery, Outdoor Painting, Fused Glass, Mural Painting, and 3D Printing. Our professional teaching artists create a warm, supportive, and inspiring environment for creative expression.
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's Summer Camp
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Attention all young scientists and conservationists! Dive in and explore the fantastic ocean of wonder at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's summer camp. Our summer camp program integrates science with the arts and humanities to deepen children’s understanding of animals and the environment.  Young campers will learn all about the ocean through fun stories and games. Older kids will learn how technology and engineering can solve complex environmental problems such as water pollution, marine debris, and storm resiliency.
Residential LARP Camp 2026
LARP Adventure Program
Our Residential LARP Camp is a 4-day, large-scale live-action roleplaying adventure where we transform real outdoor spaces into the living fantasy world of Etheraz. Campers step fully into character as young adventurers shaping the future of the realm. They’ll train their skills, uncover secrets, forge alliances, and take part in epic story-driven events—alongside classic summer camp activities like games, crafts, archery, and campfires.
Berkshire Trails Camp 2026 - 2-week overnight sessions in Great Barrington, MA
Berkshire Trails Camp
Berkshire Trails Camp is a coed overnight summer camp in beautiful Great Barrington, Massachusetts, offering four flexible 2-week sessions on a classic lakeside campus. Serving campers from 2nd through 11th grade, the camp blends traditional activities with modern facilities, including a waterfront for waterskiing and paddle-boarding, a 20,000-square-foot fieldhouse, tennis and basketball courts, circus arts, and a vibrant art center. Tuition details are available on their Dates & Rates page, with options to attend multiple sessions, making it easy for families to customize an unforgettable experience.
2 or 3 week Sessions in the Heart of the Adirondacks!
Camp Southwoods
Set against Paradox Lake sunsets and nights full of s'mores, in our 2 or 3 week sessions, your campers form lifelong bonds, build confidence, and come home with too many memories to stuff into their duffel bags. Located in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, we take every opportunity to offer programs beyond our gate. From summiting Mount Marcy to playing in inter-camp soccer games, and all the frog catching, soft serve ice cream and alpacas in between: Camp Southwoods is the place for campers ages 7-16 to be known and celebrated for their authentic selves.
Session 3 @ Camp Southwoods
Camp Southwoods
August 9 - August 22 Close out the summer with our two-week session making memories that last forever with daily full choice programming, game show night, and lip sync performances! Co-ed, ages 7-16
Paddle Adventure Camp
Rye Nature Center
FOR CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 8, 9, 10, OR 11 IN THE FALL. This all-levels camp is designed to introduce campers to the joys of kayaking and hiking throughout the beautiful Hudson Valley. All days meet and end at the Rye Nature Center. Kayak gear is provided. Each week, we will hike 2 days and kayak 3 days. Register by week. No experience necessary!
Summer Camp at Rye Nature Center
Rye Nature Center
Our Summer Camp offers something for every age, preschool-11th grade! Onsite camp for elementary and middle school students is from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday for 8 weeks this summer! Held in our 47-acre forest, our day camp experience provides adventure, ecological exploration, and the ideal opportunity to explore the outdoors. A hands-on approach to scientific inquiry connects everyone to nature through environmental stewardship activities in a fun, relaxed setting.
Jragon Academy - Summer Camp 2026
Jragon Academy
A half-day summer camp from Jragon Academy will lead the students through a journey from a basic introduction to building their robots that can tackle challenges.
2026 Flanders Summer Camp & Academies
Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust
In our popular summer camp series, children can explore nature, art, agriculture, and ecology in a fun healthy and stimulating outdoor environment. From farming fun to outdoor explorations, art adventures or creating cooking, Flanders’ summer camp offers more than 70 programs to keep children ages 3 to 13 entertained! Great spaces, great programs – for all ages!
2026 Summer Camps at Mystic Aquarium - Eco Heroes 1 (Grades: 4-6)
Mystic Aquarium
ECO HEROES Come join Eco Heroes camp, a full-day, weeklong experience of adventure and discovery that focuses on exploring the ecosystems around us, from the marsh, streams and ponds to the fields, woods and especially the estuary. Our exploration-minded staff will guide your camper on this ecological experience by utilizing our exhibits, engaging them in hands-on activities, games, crafts, and meetings with our animal care team. Your camper will have a “fintastic” experience this week. Campers will also get to enjoy a trip to Bluff Point State Park to focus on an estuary and how they can help it, this will highlight the important connection between the ocean and us.
Summer Camp 2026 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve
Indian Rock Nature Preserve
Immerse your child in nature all summer long! The Indian Rock Summer Camp, located on the beautiful 280-acre Indian Rock Nature Preserve, is the perfect opportunity for your child to explore their natural interests, stay healthy, and make friends! Sessions begin in June and run through August. We strive to provide the best experiences for our campers as possible; experiences that include enhancing existing talents and interests, developing new skills and working together, all in a respectful and safe environment.
2026 Summer Camps at Mystic Aquarium -Totally Turtles 1 (Grades: 1-3)
Mystic Aquarium
Hey turtle lovers, it’s time to come out of your shell! Campers will be amazed as they learn about turtles of all types and sizes, especially those that live in the ocean. Campers will have the unique opportunity to explore captivating exhibits and get up close with our animal ambassadors that call the aquarium home. Our knowledgeable staff will guide campers through a journey of discovery, delving into the challenges sea turtles face, the differences between turtles and tortoises, and much more! Campers will also go on an adventure out to our local estuary at Bluff Point State Park, where they will investigate the marsh, search through tide pools, wade along the shoreline, and play some turtle games. It’s a shell-ebration of turtles they won’t forget!
Summer Arts Adventures at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven
Creative Arts Workshop
Summer Arts Adventures features weekly sessions from 9am - 4pm for creative kids ages 5–12. Every day is packed with awesome activities that let you imagine, experiment, and make lots of art—while having tons of fun!
Father/Son Weekend 4 at Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek Camp
Father/Son Weekend is the time where boys (and dads!) can be boys! Partnering with families to help boys develop into strong, healthy men is one mission of Falling Creek. A critical part of this journey is the relationship a son has with his father. A Father/Son Weekend is the perfect time for dads and sons in kindergarten through high school to spend quality time together.
Flanders 2026 Summer Camp & Academies
Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust
In Flanders' popular summer camp and academies series, children can explore nature, art, agriculture, and ecology in a fun healthy and stimulating outdoor environment. From farming fun to outdoor explorations, art adventures or creative cooking, our summer camp offers more than 70 programs to keep children ages 3 to 13 entertained! Great spaces, great programs – for all ages!
Summer Camp
Next Dimension Gymnastics
Join us for a great summer of gymnastics, Ninja and more. Flexible schedule you pick and choose what works for you.
Camp Poyntelle (Ages 6-16) - Overnight Camp - Poyntelle, PA
Commonpoint
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment.
Wizard of Oz Performance Camp
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Campers learn the basics of stagecraft while preparing for a production of The Wizard of Oz.
Kids Kamp
SportsCenter of Connecticut
Come join the coolest camp around at the SportsCenter of Connecticut, Kids Kamp! Running June 15 through August 12, Kids Kamp is open to children ages 4 to 12 and offers flexible weekly sessions, making it easy to fit into busy summer schedules. Campers will stay active and smiling all summer long with mini golf, bowling, the driving range, arts and crafts, and so much more.
North Country Camps Invites Families to Discover an Unforgettable Summer Experience
North Country Camps
North Country Camps is a traditional sleepaway camp in New York’s Adirondack Mountains for children ages 8–15. With a focus on outdoor adventure, choice, and community, campers enjoy an unplugged summer that builds confidence, independence, and lasting friendships. Registration is now open for the upcoming season, and families are invited to learn more about this classic Adirondack camp experience.
Insports Summer Camps
Insports
For over almost 10 years, campers have loved spending the summer with us as they make friends, learn new skills, build self-confidence and create lifelong memories. Insports has endless opportunities for your child this summer! Our 110,000 square foot indoor space and 10,000 square foot outdoor space is the ultimate summer playground for your child as they enjoy time spent on our turf fields and courts while also making great memories on our giant inflatable water slide and massive GaGa Pit!
Session D - Two Week Overnight Camp
Camp Hazen YMCA
Camp Hazen YMCA’s traditional sessions offer a full overnight camp experience where campers build friendships, confidence, and independence. Campers live in small cabin groups and choose activities across Creative Arts, Outdoor Pursuits, Land Sports, and Water Sports, while also participating in team-building with their cabin group on the high ropes course and zipline. Days are filled with swimming, games, campfires, and the kind of memories that stay with campers long after summer ends.