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Best Summer Camps in the World 2027

An independent, worldwide ranking of summer camps — real provider profiles, verified parent reviews, and no paid placements. Compare countries, activities, and dates.

Independent — no paid placements30 camps reviewed
Camp Cody
Winner · 2027

Camp Cody

Freedom, United States

The ranking

  1. Camp Cody

    5.0(5)

    Location: Freedom, United States

    Camp Cody is a premier coed summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 15, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Ossipee in Freedom, New Hampshire. For 100 summers, families have chosen Cody for its welcoming community, exceptional programming, and unforgettable summer experiences. — from the camp’s profile

    7–15 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 394 on GoogleSince 1923
  2. Location: Adirondack Park, United States

    Grounded in a century of tradition, Pok-O-MacCready fosters personal growth for children by empowering them to achieve independence, create lifelong friendships, and develop a deep appreciation of the natural world in the Adirondacks and beyond. Among the 40+ activities offered are: hiking, horseback riding, canoeing,… — from the camp’s profile

    6–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 7 on World Camps4.9· 37 on Google< 72hSince 1905
  3. Location: Windsor, United States

    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. — from the camp’s profile

    7–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 3 on World Camps5.0· 86 on GoogleSince 1961
  4. Location: Málaga, Spain

    Best for: Language

    Our summer camp offers an exceptional experience for young people aged 14-17 who are eager to learn Spanish and embrace new cultures. We combine daily immersive Spanish lessons with fun-filled cultural and sports activities, providing a well-rounded, engaging environment for language learning and personal growth. — from the camp’s profile

    14–17 yrsResidential
    4.9· 262 on GoogleSince 1979
  5. Location: Old Forge, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Adirondack Woodcraft Camps features 100 years of tradition and character wrapped into a residential camp program that was founded in 1925. We have an emphasis on outdoor leadership and wilderness living skills with the six million acre Adirondack Park as our playground. — from the camp’s profile

    7–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 4 on World Camps4.9· 42 on Google< 24hSince 1925
  6. Location: Bartow, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    At Camp Hidden Meadows, we provide a place for all children to discover their unique potential while gaining independence, creating their own definition of adventure, and developing a deeper relationship with nature. Campers at CHM will choose their own activities in our unplugged world, while enhancing their confidenc… — from the camp’s profile

    7–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.7· 85 on GoogleSince 1992
  7. Location: Castione della Presolana, Italy

    Best for: Language

    International Camp Sancelso offers a summer camp in English in a relaxed and comfortable international environment with teachers and friends of different nationalities. Our holidays for kids and teenagers aim at language learning, cultural integration and the creation of new friendships between young people from differ… — from the camp’s profile

    6–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 28 on World Camps5.0· 10 on GoogleSince 1955
  8. Location: Poland Spring, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Camp North Star is a family-owned, traditional co-ed sleepaway camp for 7–17 year olds, set on 200 acres of Maine woods and fields around its own private 55-acre lake in Poland Spring. What sets it apart is the fully elective program: more than 100 activities across arts, athletics, waterfront and the outdoors, with ev… — from the camp’s profile

    7–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 4 on World Camps4.7· 38 on GoogleSince 1927
  9. Location: Zirconia, United States

    Best for: Adventure

    Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for 80 years, we emphasize outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, and rock climbing. We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction. — from the camp’s profile

    7–15 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 114 on GoogleSince 1945
  10. Location: Mills River, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Camp Highlander is a residential summer camp in Mills River, North Carolina, devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 6-16, in a safe, fun-filled, and electronics-free environment. Since 1957, we have partnered with parents and families to build character and confidence in the lives of children as w… — from the camp’s profile

    6–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 249 on GoogleSince 1957
  11. Location: Winter, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    At WeHaKee Camp for Girls, you will have more fun than you can imagine. At camp, you’ll create incredible friendships with girls and young women from around the United States and the world, strengthen your relationships with yourself, others, and nature, while discovering gifts within you that you never knew were there… — from the camp’s profile

    7–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 125 on GoogleSince 1923
  12. Location: Benalmádena, Spain

    Best for: Language

    Our summer camp in Benalmádena, located on the stunning Costa del Sol, stands out for its long-standing reputation and international recognition. With over 45 years of experience offering Spanish courses and summer camps for teens, we are the most trusted choice in the region. — from the camp’s profile

    13–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 7 on World Camps4.6· 160 on GoogleSince 1978
  13. Location: Oberwesel, Germany

    Best for: Language

    Nestled in the picturesque town of Oberwesel the DID Summer Camp offers an unforgettable experience for young minds seeking adventure, friendship, and personal growth. Surrounded by lush landscapes and the enchanting Rhine River, this summer camp, hosted by DID Deutsch-Institut, promises an immersive language and cultu… — from the camp’s profile

    8–14 yrsResidential
    5.0· 6 on World Camps4.7· 150 on GoogleSince 1970
  14. Location: Henryville, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    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 th… — from the camp’s profile

    6–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.7· 214 on GoogleSince 1935
  15. Location: Haliburton, Canada

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Camp Timberlane is an overnight summer camp located in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands in Ontario, Canada. We are situated on our own private Lake of Two Islands just 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. — from the camp’s profile

    8–15 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.8· 89 on GoogleSince 1958
  16. Location: Merrill, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, Camp Jeanne d'Arc offers a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, personal growth, and downtime. With over 100 years of history and tradition, Camp Jeanne d'Arc brings together the magic of sleepaway camp with the timeless values of Jean… — from the camp’s profile

    7–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 74 on GoogleSince 1922
  17. Location: Hendersonville, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Nestled on the shores of its very own ten-acre lake in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Ton-A-Wandah is a residential summer camp for girls. In historic Flat Rock, a few miles from Hendersonville, Ton-A-Wandah boasts 365 acres of mountainous terrain including streams, trails, and a casc… — from the camp’s profile

    5–15 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.8· 73 on GoogleSince 1933
  18. Location: Trinity, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Established in 1968, Camp Olympia is a private, overnight Texas Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-16. It is a classic kids summer camp in Texas, offering two-week and three-week sessions for 7-16 year old campers and one-week sessions for 6-9 year old campers. — from the camp’s profile

    6–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.6· 224 on GoogleSince 1968
  19. Location: Ojai, United States

    Best for: Music

    Experience the best in sleep away and day camps with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program! S. — from the camp’s profile

    8–18 yrsResidential
    5.0· 10 on World Camps4.9· 138 on GoogleSince 2012
  20. Location: Verbier, Switzerland

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Les Elfes welcomes children and teenagers to Verbier for two, three or four-week summer sessions in one of Switzerland's most famous Alpine resorts, set on a sunny plateau in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Days move between outdoor adventure, language classes, sport and excursions, with programs designed to be fun, chall… — from the camp’s profile

    6–17 yrsResidential
    4.7· 276 on GoogleSince 1987
  21. Location: Gstaad, Switzerland

    Best for: Language

    Lovell Camps Summer Lovell Camps offers a well balanced experiential program which combines language instruction with a wide variety of sports, activities and excursions which are tailored to specific age groups. All campers will participate in optional language lessons or enrichment activities, mountain biking (ages 1… — from the camp’s profile

    3–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 4 on World Camps4.3· 24 on GoogleSince 1973
  22. Location: Madrid, Spain

    Best for: Language

    Enforex International Summer Camps offer a wonderful opportunity for kids and teens (5 to 18 years old) to learn Spanish and English with students from all over the World in top cities of Spain such as Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Málaga, Valencia, and Salamanca mixed with 60% Spanish students. For over 34 years now, e… — from the camp’s profile

    5–18 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.5· 244 on GoogleSince 1989
  23. Location: Velenje, Slovenia

    Best for: Multi-activity

    1) INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS: Children from over 40 different countries enjoy the true highlight of our camp - life-long international friendships. Due to the unique welcoming environment at Explorer Camps, the small groups continually focus on forming strong bonds ensuring that ALL children feel that special Explorer… — from the camp’s profile

    6–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 10 on World Camps5.0· 109 on GoogleSince 2016
  24. Location: Bozeman, United States

    Best for: Adventure

    Alpengirl Camp is an all-girls outdoor adventure camp for girls ages 10–17 who want to explore, build confidence, learn new skills, and experience real adventure in the outdoors. Founded in 1997, Alpengirl offers small-group, women-led wilderness trips designed to foster independence, leadership, teamwork, resilience,… — from the camp’s profile

    10–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.7· 20 on GoogleSince 1997
  25. Location: Washington, United States

    Camp Med-o-lark is a creative, welcoming summer camp tucked into the woods of Maine, known for its strong arts programs, warm community, and relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. It’s a place where kids and teens are encouraged to be themselves, explore their interests deeply, and build meaningful friendships that often… — from the camp’s profile

    7–16 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 68 on Google
  26. Location: Reinholds, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser is an overnight camp for boys and girls ages 7-17. Camp is located on a 600 acre mountain top property with over 30 different organized activities for campers to participate in. — from the camp’s profile

    7–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.7· 58 on GoogleSince 1948
  27. Location: Cass Lake, United States

    Best for: Multi-activity

    Camp Chippewa is a non-profit summer camp for boys located in the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota. Our carefully developed program promotes campers’ emotional and physical growth, develops confidence, and encourages friendships with fellow campers and counselors from around the globe. — from the camp’s profile

    8–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.9· 41 on GoogleSince 1935
  28. Location: Cantabria, Spain

    Best for: Language

    100% English summer camps where children sleep in large, spacious tents surrounded by the best environment possible: nature. In this setting, they not only have an amazing time through a wide variety of workshops and activities, but also learn about sustainability and environmental awareness. — from the camp’s profile

    6–17 yrsResidential
    5.0· 12 on World Camps4.9· 109 on GoogleSince 2017
  29. Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Best for: Language

    Since 1983, Cavendish School of English has been providing expert English language training for students of all ages and nationalities. More than 300,000 students have benefited from our courses. — from the camp’s profile

    9–18 yrsResidential
    5.0· 5 on World Camps4.4· 203 on Google< 24hSince 1983

How this ranking works

Every camp is assessed on the same criteria — the ranking updates as the data changes.

No camp pays for placement

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Families’ experiences

Reviews written on World Camps — strongest when they come from verified bookings — and the camp’s public Google rating, both counted alongside how many families they represent.

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Verification

Identity and business registration before a camp appears; insurance, background checks and first-aid certification on file, plus Stripe’s own payment verification — the same checks behind the trust badge.

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Responsiveness

How reliably the camp answers families: the share of enquiries and booking requests answered by a person on its team, and its usual reply time, over the last 12 months. Automatic acknowledgements never count. Measured from 3 enquiries; below that a camp gets the neutral middle score.

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Profile clarity

Clear dates, prices, age groups and policies rank above vague listings.

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Track record

Years of operation — counted once recent reviews confirm the camp still delivers.

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Live availability

Camps that are bookable right now — published upcoming sessions, kept up to date — rank above listings that only declare opening months.

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Search interest

Only separates near-ties — it never lifts a weaker camp above a stronger one.

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