Challenge Course Programs: Ropes Course Programs and summer camps with a Challenge Course as a major activity

Challenge Course Summer Camps in New England

YMCA Camp Takodah

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

North Swanzey

Established in 1916

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.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

Camp Runoia

Camp Runoia is a down-to-earth girls’ sleepaway camp located in central Maine. With a choice-based structure and a kind, smaller camp community, we’re proud to celebrate our 119th consecutive summer this year! Our rich history allows us to offer a truly “traditional” camp feel— wooden cabins, canoeing, dining hall bells—while also embracing diversity and progressiveness. We take great pride in being inclusive ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

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

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Laurel South

Residential coed summer camp

Casco, Maine

Established in 1993

Camp Laurel South

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Micah

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-15

Bridgton, Maine

Established in 2000

Camp Micah

Camp Micah is a traditional, coed, overnight summer camp located in Bridgton, Maine. We welcome boys and girls ages 7 - 17 for 3.5 week and 7 week sessions. Camp Micah is a private Jewish summer camp. Led by our experienced team of directors, our staff is hired very selectively and come to camp for the right reasons! Camp Micah only selects staff members that truly understand all that is involved in building a camper's confidence and self-esteem. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1885

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

YMCA Camp Foss

Residential girls' summer camp

Strafford, New Hampshire

Established in 1923

YMCA Camp Foss

Established in 1923, and located on 275 acres of woods between Parker and Evans mountains, Camp Foss provides campers of all ages (8-15) with the opportunity to experience the summer of a lifetime. Campers and staff can enjoy high and low ropes, boating, sports, arts and crafts, target sports and other exciting activities.

The private shores of Willey Pond provide a fun, safe setting that promotes exploration and development. Campers ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Laurel

Coed Residential Camp, ages 7-15

Readfield, Maine

Established in 1949

Camp Laurel

One of New England's premier 7 week, residential, co-ed camps, Camp Laurel combines cutting edge programming in a family atmosphere. Our exemplary staff provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children ages 7-15. Ideally located in Maine's Central Lakes Region, Echo Lake crowns Camp Laurel's 150 acres of woodlands with its 2,000 feet of natural shoreline and magnificent sandy beach. Our staff consists of professionals, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association