Best Summer Camps in Connecticut

Looking for the best summer camps in Connecticut for your kids or teens? Discover why parents choose a summer camps adventure. See the leading summer camps in Connecticut 2025.

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The Connecticut is part of the Northeast and is a famous place to attend a Summer Camp. Discover the best summer camps in Connecticut.

Why choose a Summer Camp in Connecticut?

Connecticut is a U.S. state in southern New England that has a mix of coastal cities and rural areas dotted with small towns. Mystic is famed for its Seaport museum filled with centuries-old ships, and the beluga whale exhibits at Mystic Aquarium. On Long Island Sound, the city of New Haven is known as the home of Yale University and its acclaimed Peabody Museum of Natural History.

Connecticut is undoubtedly a great place to attend summer camp for a variety of reasons. This charming state boasts a diverse landscape, giving campers ample opportunities to explore nature and engage in outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and kayaking. Additionally, Connecticut is home to some of the best summer camps in the country, offering a plethora of options for every interest and age group. From traditional sleepaway camps to specialized programs focused on everything from theater to technology, there is truly something for everyone here. And of course, the warm, sunny weather and scenic surroundings only add to the appeal. So whether you’re a local or just looking for a fantastic summer camp experience, Connecticut is definitely worth considering.

Let the adventure begin.
Discover here some of the most popular summer camps in the Connecticut. In case you’re still uncertain about choosing Connecticut for your child’s summer camp, you might be interested in browsing through our assortment of the top-rated summer camps in the USA.

Best Summer Camps in Connecticut

Academy Camps

Suffield, CT
0 reviews
Academy Camps takes a modern, holistic approach to the sports camp experience. Our athletes receive expert coaching in one of our 8 "Academy Sports" We then combine that with performance and wellness training, mindset and leadership development and traditional camp and adventure activities.

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Camp Sloane YMCA

Connecticut, USA
4 reviews
Camp Sloane YMCA is everything kids are looking for in a summer camp. First is the beautiful camp setting with views of the Berkshires and beyond – kids love being ‘unplugged’ and having the experience of being surrounded by this level of nature.

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Camp Wekeela

Hartford, ME
1 review
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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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!

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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.

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Amplify Sleep Away Camp

California, USA
10 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 Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.

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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.

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Timber Lake West Camp

New York, USA
3 reviews
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 Jeanne d’Arc

Merrill, New York
5 reviews
Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of 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 traditional values of Joan of Arc.

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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

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