America is one of the best place in the world to attend a Summer Camp. Discover the best summer camps in North America.
Why is North America the best place to attend summer camp?
Learn English
Summer camp is a special type of community where kids come together to have fun but if you are a foreign parent considering a camp in North America you probably also wish that your kid(s) will learn or improve english. The dominant language of North America is English but in order to make the right choice you need to distinct American English and Canadian English which tends to combine aspects of American and British English.
Experience and Skills
It is well-known that education institutions in the USA and Canada are some of the best in the world. Any experience in an institution in North America cultivate innovative spirit and will help foster skills that are highly prized by employers across the globe. Erasmus found that 92% of employers surveyed were looking for the transversal skills – such as problem solving, curiosity, and confidence – that participants gain through Summer Camps in North America.
Great choice of camps available
North America is unique in its diversity, choice of activities and sports, landscapes and climates and can offer something for everyone.
There are many different types of camps (e.g., single sex, co-ed, residential, day, all-around, specialty) that have distinct missions. Understanding your goals for the camp experience will help you narrow down the type of camp that is best for your child. You can be sure to find in North America the largest choice of camp specialities now, including band camps, computer camps and even business camps for the budding economist or CEO.
Let the adventure begin. Discover here some of the most renowned summer camps in North America. You can also take a thorough look into our collections for best summer camps in the USA and the best summer camps in Canada.
Best Summer Camps in North America
Best value
Camp Kingswood
Bridgton, Maine
1 reviews
Campers have called Camp Kingswood home for over 110 years for good reason. We are a camp that feels more like a family than a summer program.
Why parents choose this camp
Judaism
English
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Amplify Sleep Away Camp
California, USA
5 reviews
Experience the best in sleep away and day camps with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program! Nestled in the breathtaking Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.
Why parents choose this camp
Arts Music
Girls Only
English
Best value
Windsor Mountain Summer Camp
Windsor, United States
3 reviews
Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp is an extraordinary place for children. Children from the United States and countries around the globe to Windsor Mountain to live and play together in a unique and magical place where friendship, creativity and community thrive.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Summer at Delphian
Oregon, USA
1 reviews
Summer at Delphian’s program balances academic basics and a wide variety of elective offerings with varied and challenging outdoor activities and cultural experiences in a four to six week summer program. Summer at Delphian is a residential summer camp program for children ages 8 -18.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
Summer Course in Yale - Oxford Royale
New Haven, Connecticut
2 reviews
Join Oxford Royale’s awarding winning summer school on campus at Yale University. This unique educational experience offers ambitious young learners the chance to sample university style teaching from world class faculty, try new career focused subjects, and enjoy exclusive events and excursions.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
BLI Language School
Montreal and Quebec, Canada
6 reviews
If you are looking for the best school to learn English or French in Canada, you are in the right place. BLI Canada has the program you’re looking for.
We offer English and French courses in Montreal and Quebec City for everyone. No matter what your goal is, at BLI we will help you achieve it.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French
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Camp Runoia
Maine, USA
5 reviews
Runoia is one of the oldest girls camps in America, and has balanced traditional camp programming with progressive values for nearly 120 years. Our community is low-drama and not competitive, instead, girls come to Runoia to build lifelong skills and develop lifelong friendships.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
Girls Only
English
Best value
Camp Lindenmere
Pennsylvania, USA
5 reviews
Located on 200 acres in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains and just 90 minutes away from New York and Philadelphia, Lindenmere is a private, coed sleepaway camp, which is 100% family-owned with a long, rich history. Our All-Choice Program, equipped with over 50+ activities will allow for your camper to choose the activities they want to do, while also trying new activities each day.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Camp Mondamin for boys
North Carolina, USA
5 reviews
Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for 102 years, we emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction.
Why parents choose this camp
Boys Only
English
Best value
Camp North Star
Maine, USA
4 reviews
Camp North Star is a family-owned, traditional co-ed overnight camp for 7 – 17 year olds located on 200 pristine acres and a private lake. Our mission is to encourage our campers to discover and develop the best version of themselves.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
Camp Wekeela
Hartford, ME
0 reviews
When it comes to the perfect setting for a great summer, all roads lead to Maine, but only one leads to Camp Wekeela – the premier overnight summer camp for boys and girls age 7-16 located on Little Bear Pond in Hartford, Maine.
Why parents choose this camp
English
Best value
Camp Hidden Meadows
West Virginia, USA
5 reviews
Camp Hidden Meadows is an all-gender sleepaway camp offering multi-week sessions for campers ages 7 – 16 located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. We have over 40 activities for campers to choose from and weekly trips to go rock climbing, white water rafting, and more!
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Berkeley Summer School - Oxford Royale
Berkeley, California
3 reviews
Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience at our California summer school held on the vibrant campus of the University of California, Berkeley. Open to students aged 15 to 18, this is your chance to immerse your child in life at the best public university in the world, located in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
Smith Stearns Tennis Academy
South Carolina, USA
0 reviews
Smith Stearns has an excellent tennis training program that has an emphasis on individual junior player development. Not only do our students get the opportunity to practice with a variety of players but also get the one-on-one time needed to truly develop their game. Our track record speaks for itself, as we developed hundreds of state, sectional, national, and international champions, as well as having the best college placement program in the country. Students join us from all around the world to be trained by our world class coaches and be a part of our academy experience. With a passionate commitment to excellence, we help students achieve a well-rounded life so they are better prepared and poised for success in all areas of life.
Why parents choose this camp
Tennis
English
Best value
Summer Discovery
New York, USA
4 reviews
Summer Discovery is the leader in summer academic and experiential travel programming that provides students the opportunity to embark on adventures, create lifelong friendships, and build confidence and community.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
Timber Lake Camp
New York, USA
0 reviews
At Timber Lake, we foster values of sharing, integrity, responsibility and respect in a friendly, safe environment of fun. The best camp experience gives children greater self-confidence and self-esteem.
Why parents choose this camp
English
Best value
YMCA Camp Mason
Hardwick Township, United States
0 reviews
YMCA Camp Mason’s summer overnight camp programs build strong character, leadership and excellence in young people.
Why parents choose this camp
YMCA
English
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Alpengirl Camp
Montana, USA
5 reviews
Alpengirl Camp offers 1-2 week multi-adventure summer camping trips throughout the Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Maine, and Iceland for 11-17 girls! Campers have the chance to backpack, horseback ride, llama pack, whitewater raft, sea kayak, rock climb, and more!
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
Girls Only
English
Best value
Camp Birchmont
New Hampshire, USA
5 reviews
Camp Birchmont gives your children the opportunity to begin the transition from the security of home and family to the independence of creating a new “home away from home.” Camp Birchmont is a community which fosters a caring and engaging environment in a beautiful camp setting. We encourage our campers to actively participate in camp life and broaden their horizons by making new friends and trying new experiences. At Birchmont, the highest values are placed on friendship, mutual respect and fun.
Why parents choose this camp
English
Best value
Camp Chateaugay
Merrill, New York
0 reviews
Camp Chateaugay offers an immersive, fun-filled summer experience in the beautiful Adirondacks, fostering friendships, confidence, and unforgettable memories. With a variety of activities from watersports to arts, it’s a place where campers can explore, grow, and thrive.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English