Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps: Hiking and Backpacking camps and summer camps with Hiking and Backpacking as a major activity.

Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps in New England

Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 10-14

Wallingford, Vermont

Established in 1999

Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures

Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures is a unique primitive summer camp for boys (ages 10-14). At Night Eagle, we live in tipis and do things that boys did hundreds of years ago - learn survival skills (fire making with flint & steel or bow drills, plant identification, tracking), create lots of craft items (birchbark baskets, moccasins), go on hikes, canoe, swim, and play lots of games (Buffalo Robe, Stalk the Chief and Slack 'Em to name ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Established in 1977

Summer Camp at SOAR

SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Akeela

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-19

Thetford Center, Vermont

Established in 2007

Camp Akeela

Camp Akeela is a co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont. Within a well-rounded and traditional program we emphasize the social growth of our campers, many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder level 1 (Asperger's), a learning difference, or a similar ASD or neurodivergent profile.

Akeela is a small and intentional community that values and celebrates each camper and staff member. Campers make life-long friends, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1901

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

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 Horsemanship Camp

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 more

Camp Cobbossee for Boys

Residential boys' sports camp, ages 7-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1902

Camp Cobbossee for Boys

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Maine Arts Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 9-17

White Mountain School, Bethlehem, NH

Established in 2004

Maine Arts Camp

Located on the campus of the White Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH, we are a small, inclusive community, offering high quality instruction in visual & performing arts, culinary arts, film making, photography, writing, individual/lifetime sports and more.

We foster a non-competitive atmosphere where campers feel comfortable pursuing new interests as they choose from a variety of activities including drawing, painting, cartooning, ...read more

YMCA Camp Takodah

Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 8-15

North Swanzey

Established in 1916

YMCA Camp Takodah

Voted 'Best Overnight Camp in New Hampshire' - and only 90 minutes from Boston - Camp Takodah provides award-winning overnight camps for kids ages 8-15.

Takodah helps campers discover who they are and what they can achieve. In our single-gender camps, kids unplug so they can connect with themselves and each other. In everything we do, we empower kids with the confidence and character needed to reach their full potential.

What ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

Outward Bound

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 more

Kingsley Pines Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 8-16

Raymond, Maine

Established in 1984

Kingsley Pines Camp

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1957

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp in Maine for ages 6 to 15. 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 a tremendous array of activities. All campers arrive and depart ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Pemigewassett

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 8-15

Wentworth, New Hampshire

Established in 1908

Camp Pemigewassett

Being a "best overnight camp for boys" doesn't just happen overnight! Camp Pemigewassett ("Pemi") is a traditional, sleepaway camp for boys ages 8-15. Independence, skills, and citizenship develop through community living and staff mentorship.

Pemi offers session lengths of 3, 4, or 7 weeks. Pemi provides instruction from beginner through advanced levels in four program areas: Sports / Nature / The Arts ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Mataponi

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Naples, Maine

Established in 1910

Camp Mataponi

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Kingswood Camp

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 8-16

Piermont, New Hampshire

Established in 1909

Kingswood Camp

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Adventurelore

Wilderness adventure - United States, ages 8-17

Danville, NH

Established in 1982

Adventurelore

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 more

Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Adirondack Mountains, NY

Established in 1922

Camp Jeanne d'Arc

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Birch Hill

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

New Durham, New Hampshire

Established in 1993

Camp Birch Hill

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 more

Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

Camp Runoia

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 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, windsurfing, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Killooleet

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-14

Hancock, Vermont

Established in 1927

Camp Killooleet

Camp Killooleet, a summer camp for children ages 9-14, is nestled into a beautiful corner of the Green Mountain National Forest. For over 90 years it has been owned and run by educators who know and listen to children. Killooleet is a "traditional camp" (varied activities, full season, hikes, and overnight trips) that goes its own way. We are non-competitive and highly individual. Camper choice is central to our programming: the ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Walt Whitman

Residential coed summer camp

Piermont, New Hampshire

Established in 1948

Camp Walt Whitman

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association