Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

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 moreand empowering our girls to advocate for themselves, use their voices, and become agents of change in the world.

Camp Runoia is located on a crystal clear lake with a private sandy beach in Central Maine. The camp experience at Runoia is about trying new things in a safe, supportive, and fun atmosphere.

Activities include: sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, 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. We are especially proud of our specifically curated 10 day Rookie Programs for 6-9 year olds (Harmony Land) and 10-12 year olds (Harmony Heights).

Camp Med-o-lark, The Creative Arts Camp of New England

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Washington, Maine

Established in 1967

Founded in 1967 as a non-competitive, non-traditional arts camp, Camp Med-o-lark opened its arms to the creative, the curious, and the free-spirited. Building on the founding, we encourage and embrace inspiration, experience, collaboration, imagination, individualism, equity, and inclusion. We have created a second home for campers ages 7-16 to grow their artistic abilities and nurture their talents. Campers can design their own program and set ...read moretheir artistic goals in just one session.

Each day consists of six activity experiences with time to rest (we call "Chill Time") before dinner. We also offer day trips, excursions, and special events that campers and staff create. There is built-in time to play, be social, discover, relax, design, laugh, and breathe. By the end of their session, they are proud to share their creations with fellow campers, friends, and family. We offer activities and experiences to promote self-expression, grow self-esteem, and build a foundation for lifelong creativity as they develop as young humans.

Situated on 50 acres within peaceful, natural surroundings in the Maine woods, Camp Med-o-lark is the ideal setting for personal expression and ensemble collaboration. Our camp is located on a gorgeous lakefront property that also houses a historic farm, creating a magical village that awakens the senses like few places can. It is an atmosphere filled with creativity, arts, music, Theatre, activities, energy, laughter, and fun, where friendships and memories form to last a lifetime. What inspires you?

School of Creative & Performing Arts

Residential coed summer camp, ages 14-18

Burlington, VT, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA

Established in 2001

Come join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA - The School of Creative & Performing Arts. At our campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Vermont, SOCAPA offers two to six-week summer intensives in Filmmaking, Acting, Music, Dance, Photography and Screenwriting. Our students travel from across the USA and all corners of the globe to participate in our summer intensives. Campers of all experience levels ...read moreare challenged to advance their skills through hands-on learning with teachers who are leaders in their fields. The intensity of creative expression and artistic development on our campuses is testimony to the hard work of the students and staff. But we're only young once, right? So with all of this hard work comes the best of summer - a time for friendship and fun. With scheduled activities every night and on the weekends that take advantage of the wonderful locations where we host our programs, our students gain a sense of independence through adventure and new friends - truly a perfect balance of hard work and play. Please join us this summer!

Berkshire Lake Arts Camp

Girls residential camp, ages 7-15

Hinsdale, MA

Established in 2023

Top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional summer camp. Berkshire Lake Arts Camp is the best of both worlds for girls ages 7-15. A place where creativity and summer camp meet to nurture girls to become their best selves.

Our passionate and dedicated team of directors have over 50 years of combined camp experience. We foster a warm and welcoming sisterhood where girls feel comfortable being ...read moretheir authentic selves, creatively and socially. When she leaves camp, we hope each girl has made deep friendships and has grown in her skills, her independence and her self-confidence.

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
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Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1885

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

Since 1922, Camp Jeanne d’Arc has been joining hands with families worldwide to build strong girls. Our international community of families and campers is grounded in the traditional values of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc): faith, endurance, courage, and confidence.

Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Camp Jeanne d’Arc blends tradition, adventure, and personal growth in a family-like setting. With a 3:1 ...read morecamper-to-counselor ratio, girls receive personalized guidance while enjoying a wide range of activities—from sailing and horseback riding to stand-up paddleboarding, archery, BB/rifle, gardening, drama, and more.

The Jeanne d’Arc program places a strong emphasis on leadership opportunities for girls of all ages. Campers are encouraged to exercise autonomy, think creatively, solve problems, and work as part of a team. They receive guidance and feedback from mentors, and their achievements are acknowledged in meaningful ways. These experiences build confidence, resilience, and skills that extend beyond camp—making a meaningful enhancement to any college resume.

Campers stay in Swiss-style cabins with indoor bathrooms and showers. Sessions are 2, 3.5, or 7 weeks, with bus transportation from the New York Metro area. Join our century-long tradition of friendship, leadership, and lifelong memories!

American Dance Training Camp

Residential Girls' Camp, ages 8-17

CA, CO, IL, MD, NC, NJ, TX, VT, WI

Established in 2002

Hey girls ages 8 - 17! What are YOU doing this summer? You're invited to spend a week (or two or more!) with us at American Dance Training Camps - the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp!

At ADTC, you can share your love of dance, adventure, sun & summer fun with new friends and America's greatest dance teachers. In addition to core classes in contemporary, hip hop and jazz, campers choose between ballet, tap or world dance ...read morefor an elective dance discipline.

ADTC is open to dancers of ALL levels. Campers take four dance classes daily and at week's end they get to show off their new moves in a big Friday night performance for family, friends and fellow campers.

Outside of class, ADTC campers can enjoy swimming, hiking, horseback riding, tennis, paintball, kayaking, team events and more.

Come let go and dance! We hope to see you this summer!!

Dunkleys Gymnastics Camp

Residential Camp with Coed and Girls Sessions, ages 7-17

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 ratio challenges beginner through advanced team gymnasts. Our counselors are USAG Safety certified 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, wakeboarding, sailing, ...read more(Red Cross Certified Life Guards)
woodworking, photo, cooking classes, modified team sports and true camp activities round out our camper days.

Camp Farwell

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 5-17

Newbury, Vermont

Established in 1889

Camp Farwell is where traditions and transformations meet since 1889! Nestled on the serene shores of Hall’s Lake, our 100-acre camp offers an unforgettable summer experience for girls. With activities like horseback riding, animal care, team sports, performing arts, swimming, boating, and creative arts like pottery and videography, there’s something for every passion. Our girls' empowerment program inspires confidence, leadership, ...read moreand lifelong friendships. At Camp Farwell, we partner with families to ensure every camper thrives in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Discover the magic of Camp Farwell—a place where girls grow, explore, and shine!