Best Summer Camps in the USA

Find the best summer camps in the USA 2024. Our comprehensive guide will help you choose a safe and fun sleepaway summer camp accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
Best Summer Camps in USA

US summer camps are safe, fun, and offer a variety of activities for children to learn new skills, make friends, and explore new interests. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best summer camps in the country.

Summer camps in the United States are some of the best in the world. They offer a safe and fun environment for children to learn new skills, make friends, and explore new interests. Summer camps in the US are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring they meet high safety and quality standards.

The American Camp Association reports that, for parents, the benefits reported include a safe environment that builds self-confidence, esteem, and social skills and encourages friendships while increasing children’s willingness to experiment and try new things.

The statistics above are from the ACA Youth Outcomes Study.

Why is USA the best place for Summer Camp?

If you’re seeking a secure, enjoyable, and educational experience for your child, consider summer camps in the United States. They are widely regarded as some of the best in the world, and for good reason. Here are some of the reasons why Summer Camp in the USA is the best choice for your child:

  • High standards: The American Camp Association (ACA) is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for safety and quality in camp programs and accreditations summer camps in the United States.
  • Variety of activities: Summer camps in the United States offer various activities for children. There are camps for every interest, from sports to arts to academics.
  • Highly trained counselors: Summer camps in the United States hire highly trained and experienced counselors, typically college students or recent graduates. These candidates undergo rigorous background checks and fingerprinting to ensure the safety and well-being of the campers, which remains the overarching goal.
  • Beautiful settings: Summer camps in the United States are typically located in beautiful settings, such as near lakes, in the mountains, or by the ocean.
  • Opportunity to make new friends and teamwork: Summer camps in the United States are an excellent way for children to make new friends and learn to work together as a team.
  • Learn new skills and build self-confidence: Summer camps in the United States allow children to learn new skills and build self-confidence.
  • Unplug technology and connect with nature: Summer camps in the United States are an excellent way for children to unplug technology and connect with nature.

So, if you’re looking for a safe, fun, and educational experience for your child, look no further than Summer Camp in the United States! You can take a look at some of our other collections featuring some of the best camps in well-known states, e.g Colorado, New Jersey, Florida, etc.
Discover here some of the most popular summer camps in the USA.

Best Summer Camps in the USA

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Camp Highlander  - United States

Camp Highlander

North Carolina, USA
5 reviews
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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Why parents choose this camp
English
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Camp North Star  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Camp Kingswood  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Judaism
English
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Camp Wekeela  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
English
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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 13 “Academy Sports” We then combine that with performance & wellness training, mindset & leadership development and traditional camp & adventure activities.
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Why parents choose this camp
Basketball
English
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Camp WeHaKee  - United States

Camp WeHaKee

Wisconsin, USA
5 reviews
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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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
Girls Only
English
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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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Boys Only
English
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Summer Course in Yale - Oxford Royale  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Timber Lake Camp  - United States

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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Why parents choose this camp
English
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YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser West Cocalico - United States

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

Pennsylvania, USA
5 reviews
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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Why parents choose this camp
English
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Berkeley Summer School - Oxford Royale  - United States

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
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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Camp Lindenmere Paradise - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
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Smith Stearns Tennis Academy  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Tennis
English
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Summer Discovery North Hempstead - United States

Summer Discovery

USA, England, Spain
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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Camp Birchmont  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
English
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YMCA Camp Mason  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
English
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Indian and Forest Acres Camp  - United States

Indian and Forest Acres Camp

Maine, USA
0 reviews
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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Why parents choose this camp
English
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Amplify Sleep Away Camp  - United States

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.
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Why parents choose this camp
Arts Music
Girls Only
English
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Windsor Mountain Summer Camp  - United States

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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Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Olympia Sports Camp

Huntsville, Ontario
5 reviews
Olympia is a world-class, dynamic, upbeat, physically, and emotionally safe community of positive vibrations of upliftment and inspiration that grows everyday heroes.
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Why parents choose this camp
Basketball
English

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