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 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!

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!
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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 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!

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.

What ...read moresets us apart is topnotch staff, rich traditions, a 'friendly to all' community, single-gender camps, a tech-free environment, and YMCA character development.

Campers love Takodah's choice-based, progressive program. Campers get to choose their own classes and activities, all of which help them build skills, confidence, and self-respect. They also have new options every summer, giving them a chance to build on past successes while exploring new interests.

We're delighted that you're considering Takodah. We know summer camp is a huge decision, and we're here to help you every step of the way. Contact us at 603-352-0447 or [email protected]. We'll help you decide if Takodah is right for your child, and we'll even connect you with a current camp family who'll share their experiences with you.

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 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 moreout a camp program that also allows each camper free time to pursue personal interests.
Activities include: Noncompetitive English pleasure riding, swimming, hiking, and canoeing amidst scenic surroundings.

Birch Rock Camp

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 7-16

Waterford, Maine

Established in 1926

Set apart by its size-only 85 campers- and its focus on non-competitive achievement, Birch Rock Camp for boys has offered exhilarating, traditional camp activities since 1926. The Birch Rock Community models a life of simplicity, civility, and mutual support. In this increasingly pressured world, Birch Rock provides a nurturing place where boys can truly enjoy boyhood while disconnecting from electronic devices and reconnecting to the natural ...read moreworld. Boys aged 7 to 16 enjoy days filled with swimming in pristine Lake McWain, mastering old-fashioned wilderness skills, and playing games on fields with sweeping views of Oxford Hills of Maine. Campers live in small white-washed cabins where cooperation is key-our motto: HELP THE OTHER FELLOW, becomes a way of life. The camp community is distinguished by the many campers and counselors who return each year - and even for decades. Birch Rockers feel a strong sense of responsibility toward new campers,and are eager to pass on skills and cherished traditions.

Camp Wachusett for Boys

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 8-15

Hubbardton, VT

Established in 1903

We are a camp where boys ages 8 to 15 receive excellent supervision and support to advance in numerous land and water activities as well as experience adventure-filled overnight hiking and canoeing trips in a beautiful New England setting. Campers develop lifelong friendships and enjoy freedoms and choices that are not often feasible in larger camp settings. Our program of fulfilling outdoor activities sharpens interactive socializing while boys ...read moreforget about electronic devices they left at home. Waterfront options include swimming, sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, and canoeing. Land options include instruction in such activities as tennis, basketball, woodworking, archery, campcraft and riflery. We also offer a variety of clinics, which vary from weight and cardio training to chess and skit practice. Intramural team sports focus on sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Excellent lakefront facility and comfortable cabins where friendliness and spirit have been our mission since 1903. Sessions are two, three or four weeks.