Best Summer Camps in North America

Looking for the best summer camps in North America for your kids or teens? Discover why parents choose a summer camps adventure. See the leading summer camps in North America [year].

September 2, 2024

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

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser West Cocalico - United States

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

Pennsylvania, USA

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.

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Academy Camps

Academy Camps takes a modern, holistic approach to the sports camp experience. Our athletes receive expert coaching in one of our 13 “Academy Sports” We then combine that with performance & wellness training, mindset & leadership development and traditional camp & adventure activities.

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Berkeley Summer School - Oxford Royale - United States

Berkeley Summer School - Oxford Royale

Berkeley, California

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

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Timber Lake West Camp - United States

Timber Lake West Camp

Timber Lake West is a traditional, co-ed four-week sleep-away summer camp. We power-pack a full summer of fun into an exciting four-week experience for every one of our campers.

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Camp Highlander - United States

Camp Highlander

North Carolina, USA

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 we provide lifelong memories, authentic friendships, and an undeniable sense of being loved.

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Lakefield College Schools Summer Programs Lakefield - Canada

Lakefield College Schools Summer Programs

Ontario, Canada

LCS offers credit and enrichment programs that leverage expertise in 3 areas: providing challenging and fun academic and recreational opportunities to learn in and through the outdoors; inspiring students in a beautiful natural environment with state-of-the-art facilities on 315 acres of waterfront campuses; and focusing on community-minded leadership and character education.

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Timber Lake Camp - United States

Timber Lake Camp

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.

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Summer Course in Yale - Oxford Royale - United States

Summer Course in Yale - Oxford Royale

New Haven, Connecticut

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.

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Camp Timberlane Haliburton - Canada

Camp Timberlane

Haliburton, Canada

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.

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Camp Lindenmere Paradise - United States

Camp Lindenmere

Pennsylvania, USA

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.

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BLI Language School Montréal - Canada

BLI Language School

Montreal and Quebec, Canada

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.

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Camp North Star - United States

Camp North Star

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.

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Camp Mondamin for boys

North Carolina, USA

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.

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Peddie Summer Academy - United States

Peddie Summer Academy

New Jersey, USA

An opportunity to experience The Peddie School and residential school life for rising 6th–9th graders. Returning to Peddie July 13–26, 2025.

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Indian and Forest Acres Camp - United States

Indian and Forest Acres Camp

Welcome to the place built on over 100 years of tradition, where the White Mountains meet the rambling Saco river. To the place where a 7-year-old learns courage and a 17-year-old develops leadership. A place full of laughter, friendship, challenges, teamwork, diversity.

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Camp Wekeela - United States

Camp Wekeela

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.

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Windsor Mountain Summer Camp - United States

Windsor Mountain Summer Camp

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.

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Camp WeHaKee - United States

Camp WeHaKee

If you are looking for a place where you can grow and have fun while building confidence, character, and lifelong relationships, WeHaKee Camp for Girls is your premiere choice.

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Camp Kingswood - United States

Camp Kingswood

Bridgton, Maine

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.

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Camp Wenonah Bracebridge - Canada

Camp Wenonah

Ontario, Canada

Located in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario (Canada), Wenonah is an overnight summer camp for 5–17 year olds with 30+ different activities.

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