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Winner · 2027Pok-O-MacCready
Adirondack Park, United States
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
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
from $5,750
Location: Berlin, Germany
Best for: Language
During the course, our international students stay in the centrally located youth hostel near Berlin Central Station. The house is tucked away in a quiet side street – a green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. — from the camp’s profile
from €3,080
Location: Cologne, Germany
Best for: Language
Cologne, located on the banks of the Rhine River and with a population over 1 million, is the fourth largest city in Germany. The impressive Cologne Cathedral, the biggest Gothic church in northern Europe, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the landmark of the city. — from the camp’s profile
from €3,080
Location: Reimlingen, Germany
Best for: Language
The course center is at Tagungshaus Reimlingen, which is situated in a beautiful park on the edge of town with views of the amazing landscape. The school combines the grand look of a castle-like building with the modern amenities of an up-to-date conference center. — from the camp’s profile
from €2,880
Location: Munich, Germany
Best for: Language
Our German courses in Munich are held in the Don Bosco youth hostel near the center. The school’s wonderful location very close to downtown, yet in a very quiet neighborhood and surrounded by its fantastic sports and recreational facilities, make it the perfect place for students who wish to study in a big city, yet pr… — from the camp’s profile
from €2,980
Location: Vienna, Austria
Best for: Language
Our German lessons take place in our Youth Guest House Brigittenau, since our students live in the same building and they do not have to leave the premises and have only short distances to get to class. Our students live in the Guest House Wien-Brigittenau, Vienna’s most modern youth hostel. — from the camp’s profile
from €3,080
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Best for: Language
With a population of some 600,000 inhabitants, Düsseldorf is seen as one of Germany’s most popular major cities and was named the second best city in Germany for quality of life. Not only are its inhabitants very fond of their city, but so are tourists who visit it from all over the world. — from the camp’s profile
from €3,080
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Location: Bad Dürkheim, Germany
Best for: Language
Our German courses in Bad Dürkheim are held at the St. Christophorus youth hostel, which is situated above the center of Bad Dürkheim in a quiet residential area. — from the camp’s profile
Location: Bad Schussenried, Germany
Best for: Language
Open year-round As a boarding school, our program center combines classrooms, leisure facilities and student dorm rooms on one site. With space for up to 300 students from all over the world, Bad Schussenried is Germany’s largest boarding school for studying German as a foreign language. — from the camp’s profile
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
Location: Liddes, Switzerland
Best for: Language
"Education is not preparation for life, education is life" - John Dewey friLingue is politically and denominationally independent, but friLingue also has a philosophy and values. friLingue wants to support the participating young people: Humanly, socially and also politically. — from the camp’s profile
from CHF 1,250
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
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
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