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]

Virtual Summer Tech Camps

Coed Day Camp, ages 10-15

Online Camp

Established in 1999

Virtual Tech Camps: Learn from home. Right now. Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect way to sharpen your STEM skills and bond with new friends, all online from the comfort of home. With the highest quality remote instruction on the planet, you'll unlock your brilliance and create an exciting project. -Structured, weeklong sessions available now in multiple time zones (5 consecutive days, Monday-Friday) -The hottest curriculum in Python, Java, ...read moreMinecraft, Roblox, Unity, Adobe, 3D modeling, and more -5 students max per instructor, blending personalized learning and time to socialize with new friends -A balanced schedule including 2 hours of live instruction and peer collaboration + 2 hours of self-paced project development per day -All the magic of camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions you can't find anywhere else.

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?

iD Tech Camps

Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs, ages 6-18

Held at 75+ campuses nationwide

Established in 1999

Register today for camps held at 75 inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that's made us the world's #1 tech camp for 25 years!

At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-18 unleash their creativity with the hottest courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. Find the program that fits ...read moreyour child's interest, skill level, goals, and schedule.

Camp Killooleet

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-14

Hancock, Vermont

Established in 1927

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 schedule is flexible with free time and choice periods build into each day. Strong cabin groups are built through working and playing together. With about 90 campers, Killooleet is small enough so everyone comes to know each ...read moreother and friendships develop between campers of different ages who share interests. Half of our activities are in sports (swimming, boating, archery, softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, horseback riding, ultimate frisbee, etc.) and half in arts (music, art, ceramics, silverwork, drama, video, woodworking, stained glass, fabric). Most campers bring bikes or rent them. We explore the beauty of Vermont during weekly hikes or overnight trips, on foot, bicycle, canoe, and horseback. We create an inclusive community that encourages individual development, welcomes everyone, and minimizes the need to spend energy defending ourselves.

Camp Laurel

Coed Residential Camp, ages 7-15

Readfield, Maine

Established in 1949

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 moreexperienced teachers and collegians from the United States and abroad, all drawn together by a strong desire to live with, teach, and care for children throughout the summer.

Camp Pemigewassett

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 8-15

Wentworth, New Hampshire

Established in 1908

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 2, 3, 4, or 7 weeks. Pemi provides instruction from beginner through advanced levels in four program areas: Sports / Nature / The Arts ...read more(woodworking, music, crafts & studio art, drama) / and Hiking & Canoeing. Boys can dig deep into what they love most—all the way to an expert level. And because of our range of program choices, Pemi is an ideal place to try something new.

Campers return year after year and emerge as both skilled and well-rounded young men. Campers come from 25-28 states and 8-10 countries outside the USA, with 170 campers at any one time. Located next to the White Mountains in New Hampshire, we are the sole occupant of our lake, which ensures both privacy and safety.

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
email: [email protected]

Camp Micah

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-15

Bridgton, Maine

Established in 2000

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 moreOur well-rounded program lets us offer sports, arts, waterfront, ninja warrior, skate boarding and individual activities. We also offer trips and special event days throughout each session.

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!