Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

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 moreareas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership, outdoor skills and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from Classic week-long courses to Gap Year Semester courses. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.

Camp Laurel South

Residential coed summer camp

Casco, Maine

Established in 1993

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 moremade each summer. Our staff is made up of collegians and professionals who have a desire to make a difference in a child's life.

Activity areas include Land/Water Sports, Fine Arts, Theatre, Adventure, Riding and more. Laurel South boasts top-notch facilities such as beautiful waterfront beaches, full-size theater, baseball fields, basketball centers, arts & crafts studios including photography & ceramics, ropes course with climbing wall, stables and riding rings, tennis courts, culinary center and more.

Camp Invention

Coed Day Camp, ages 5-12

Locations Nationwide

Established in 1990

Spark your kid's creativity and build their confidence with our all-new program, Explore! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and give your explorer an epic summer experience. They'll dive into ocean research with their own aquatic animal, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega ...read moremarble arcade! Use promo code CIFUN15 to save $15 (expires 5/18/22). Visit our website or call us to secure your spot today!

Acadia Institute of Oceanography

Residential coed summer camp

Seal Harbor, Maine

Established in 1975

Located on Mt. Desert Island, Maine next to Acadia National Park, our hands-on, field program offers students the opportunity to learn about careers in oceanography through work at tidal pools, beaches, on board boat and in the lab.

Our academic marine science program runs for two weeks each and offers intermediate (12-15 years) and advanced sessions (15-18 years of age). Our first Advanced session offered in July is available for ...read morecollege credit through the University of Maine. We also offer a one-week introductory session for 10-12 year old students. You must have a satisfactory teacher recommendation for final acceptance into the program.

Our teaching staff are experienced educators from schools and universities around the country, allowing us to offer you the opportunity to explore careers in marine science.

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps

Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 5-18

Locations Nationwide, United States

Established in 2000

The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.

The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection ...read moreof the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to top high school players. GameBreaker campers will develop better individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - WE GUARANTEE IT!

This is the GameBreaker Advantage, one which over 65,000 campers have come to experience!

adidas Tennis Camps

Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-18

Locations Nationwide, United States

Established in 2001

The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

Our Camp Directors are among the best coaches and pros in ...read morethe world today. Our pros are dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each player. They will provide all campers with an unmatched opportunity to improve and have fun. Each director will fill out their staff with other top coaches, professionals, and college players who are all friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make each camper's experience a memorable one!

Campers will be placed in groups by age at the start of camp and will then be adjusted accordingly based on ability so that each every camper is with a group that will allow them to improve and get the most out of the week.
Our camps are for boys and girls ages 9-18 and all ability levels are welcome.

Camp Nashoba North

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

Raymond, Maine

Established in 1932

Nashoba North offers a wonderful summer camp experience for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Located on beautiful Crescent Lake in the Sebago Lake region of southern Maine. Nashoba North is nestled on 95 acres of pinewoods and open fields.

We have a large array of Water Sports including wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, sailing, paddle boarding, kayakaig, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Beautiful facilities and cabins are bright and ...read moreequipped with showers, toilets and electricity. Campers design their own schedules weekly. Nashoba has professional instruction in tennis, soccer, theater, dance, archery, pottery, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, woodworking, animal care, art, photography, rock-climbing. Nashoba offers a premier equestrian program, designed to help develop the young rider up through competition levels. On-site professional golf levels available. We have an energetic staff in a supportive atmosphere with a fantastic 3 to 1 camper/staff ratio and excellent health care staff.

Nashoba North is a non-sectarian and ACA accredited camp. International campers are welcome. 3, 4, 7 and 8 week sessions; a 1 week intensive riding program, 2 Week Discovery program for first time campers. 2 Week Tenn Community Service program. We offer a small day camper option throughout the summer.

Hidden Valley Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-14

Freedom, Maine

Established in 1948

COVID-19 update: Hidden Valley Camp had a healthy and successful summer in 2021 and will be open for summer 2022. Please visit the website to learn more about how we keep campers Covid-free.

For 60+ years, Hidden Valley has been a summer arts camp hosting the finest in Arts and Outdoor programs for children ages 8 to 14. HVC is an art camp, a horse camp, an outdoor adventure camp, a performing arts camp, or a water sports camp. ...read moreOr - because you choose your activities - it can be all of these! 350 acres with a private lake and heated pool near the Maine coast. Two-week staff training supports creates professional support for all campers. Great food, many choices, allergy support. Directors have lived on site for over 25 years.

A parent writes: "I can't tell you how gratifying it is as a parent to be able to place your child in an environment so carefully orchestrated to provide freedom, camaraderie, acceptance, opportunity to create and perform without fear - a place a child can be completely themselves within an atmosphere that balances warmth and support with challenge and responsibility - and pure fun."

Camp Walt Whitman

Residential coed summer camp

Piermont, New Hampshire

Established in 1948

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 moreto the arts and sports while developing a community that lasts a lifetime.

We're fortunate to attract particularly nice kids and a strong, motivated staff. We provide excellent instruction to help our campers improve in all of the physical skills at camp, while focusing on the care and attention that helps them to develop their potential as individuals and as members of the group.

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 group of 35+ 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 ran successfully in 2020 and 2021 - mitigating any Covid outbreak - and will do so again in 2022! Each MCE camp is situated on a beautiful lake, features vast fields, and offers top-notch activities, instruction, ...read morefacilities, directors, staff, and supervision. Campers enjoy land and water sports, arts, nature, and active adventures. Kids unplug, have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills, and grain confidence and independence. Full summer, half and short sessions available. Our Campcierge™ provides free, expert guidance. These camps are the "gold standard," many have been operating for over 100 years. Each summer, more than 20,000 campers enjoy camp in Maine. Research and enroll today! www.mainecampexperience.com 877-92-MAINE.

Kingsley Pines Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 8-16

Raymond, Maine

Established in 1984

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 moreThey build real self-esteem by facing challenges and succeeding.

Counselors Who Really Care From their experience level to their training and, most of all, their ability to interact with kids, our amazing counselors are not just here to run programs – their entire role at camp is about connecting with the kids in their care.

A Culture of Safety

At Kingsley Pines, we take safety very seriously. It is not just a word to us – we exceed all national standards and our entire staff is carefully trained to protect your child.

An Authentic Experience

Campers can be themselves and be accepted for who they are. They have the freedom to try new activities without fear of failure, in our supportive and accepting community.

Maine Arts Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 9-17

White Mountain School, Bethlehem, NH

Established in 2004

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 morefabric arts, fused glass, metal jewelry, stained glass, digital photography, tennis, portraiture, fashion design, sewing, acting & directing, musical theater, improvisation, chorus, guitar, rock shop, ukulele, film making, a variety of cooking classes, kayaking road biking, soccer, hiking and yoga.

Our camp directors make it a priority to communicate actively with parents and stay involved in the day-to-day camp operations. We cultivate a small, inclusive camp community, led by a staff of experienced, professional instructors and mature dorm counselors, creating a 3:1 camper/staff ratio. Campers (ages 9-17) can attend for 2 or 4 weeks.