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Ages10–16 yrs
FocusMulti-sport
SeasonJun – Aug
Duration1–6 weeks
Academy Camps runs this residential multi-sport camp in Suffield, United States. The camp welcomes children aged 10–16, with arts & crafts, adventure, and water activities on the programme. Typically open June to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 1–6 weeks.
Residential multi-sport camp in Suffield, United States
Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience for today’s athletes age 10-15 interested in improving their skills and love for basketball, soccer, tennis or lacrosse. All set within a traditional sleepaway experience that prioritizes connections, culture and community. We offer 1 or 2-week sessions that can be combined in any way to fit you summer schedule. In addition to an athlete’s “Academy Sport,” campers receive Performance & Wellness Training, Mindset & Leadership Development and daily programming that includes Traditional Camp & Adventure Activities.
What's Included
Twice-daily sport-specific training with high-performance coaches in one of 8 Academy Sports
Electives, traditional camp activities, adventure activities and evening events
Performance, wellness and athlete mindset programming
Dormitory housing on campus
Meals in the campus dining hall
Personalized end-of-session athlete assessment
Optional — available at extra cost
Optional camp transportation based on origin/destination
Optional Camper Refund Plan
Not provided
AC Gear Pack fee · Bridge Weekend Program (between sessions)
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Special focus
Multi-sport · Sports & Outdoor
Every athlete at Academy Camps picks one of eight Academy Sports as the spine of their week and trains in it twice a day with high-performance coaches, blending technical instruction with competitive play at their own level. Around those two daily training blocks the schedule opens up: electives, exposure to other sports and games, performance, wellness and mindset sessions, adventure activities at the outdoor leadership centre, and the downtime campers need to recover and reconnect. Capacity in each sport is set deliberately rather than filled to the brim, so there is real space on the court or field and meaningful repetitions for each athlete. Evenings bring camp traditions, special programmes and the AC Cup, so no one has to choose between serious skill development and the full overnight camp experience. Because sessions can be combined and the sport can change from one session to the next, families can build a summer that digs deep into one sport per week, and each athlete leaves with a personalised end-of-session assessment mapping out the seasons ahead.
Other included activities
Videos
Excursions & trips
Included in the programme
Bridge Weekend day trip
Bridge Weekend day trip
Reviews
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Colin Powers
Great camp! Great instruction! Great overall experience! My daughter participated in the Lacrosse camp and had a WONDERFUL time with plenty of fun. I cannot emphasize enough the support of the coaches, counselors and staff!
Apr 2026
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Jodi Hughes
my 13 yr old daughter absolutely loved Academy. She was surrounded by the same athletic, kind and fun kids while improving at soccer. no phones kept the kids genuine. the evening activities were a game changer compared to other sports camps. thank you, Academy!!
Apr 2026
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Kristen & Chad Wolcott
We were skeptical at first, thinking this camp was "to good to be true" just waiting for the other shoe to drop but, were pleasantly surprised! Our daughter had the best time and looked forward to returning- not only returning but staying additional weeks every year. She keeps in touch with many of the friends she made at Academy Camps as well as the soccer coach she trained with. We couldn't say enough wonderful things about this camp and the way it is run - from the top down!
Apr 2026
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Kate Tarrant
For the last two years, Academy Camp has been a highlight of my kids' summers. The basketball training was superb, they had a blast competing for the AC Cup, they made new friends, and did it all with a very much needed tech break.
Apr 2026
Safety & Supervision
Staff to camper ratio1:4
24/7 supervision
Emotional and physical safety are at the forefront of our comprehensive 5 day Staff Orientation and Training. Our Health Center is staffed 24/7 by a team of nurses and sports trainers. All dorms and each “floor” is staffed by multiple “dorm counselors” - who provide supervision, oversight and ongoing mentoring. The buildings and grounds are supervised by a team of evening security personnel from 9pm until 6am. Our Health Center is staffed 24/7 by a team of nurses and sports trainers. All dorms and each “floor” is staffed by multiple “dorm counselors” - who provide supervision, oversight and ongoing mentoring. The buildings and grounds are supervised by a team of evening security personnel from 9pm until 6am.
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Meals
The camp includes on-campus dining, described by the operator as delicious and healthy food as part of the residential experience, with a dedicated Food & Dining section of the athlete experience. Camper feedback references good food options for vegetarians. The site does not specify which individual meals or a menu.
Vegetarian
Screen time policy
Our technology policy is simple: we are phone and “screen” free. Camp is all about human interaction and being a part of an active and healthy program. One of the great benefits of camp is that it’s a place to unplug. Because of this policy we know our campers will be more engaged and physically active than ever before. While we understand the need and dependency for electronics throughout the year and at school, we strongly believe their presence at camp is unnecessary. We believe an important life skill learned at camp is the ability to navigate minor challenges with support from caring adults other than a camper’s parents. Having an immediate “life line” to home with a mobile phone can sometimes stifle the ability for a child to learn to advocate for themselves and find their voice to communicate their feelings. If your child chooses to bring music to camp, please send them with a basic MP3 player without video capability (Campfire Player, SanDisk, iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, etc). These relatively inexpensive items will allow your child(ren) to enjoy music at camp while still respecting our policies. Other than one of these devices, no other electronic items are allowed. This incl
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
2 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms
Bathrooms
Bathrooms shared between rooms
Our home is on the campus of a a top-tier boarding school (Suffield Academy) with state-of-the-art athletic facilities, modern dorms, and beautiful campuses set in the heart of North East of the U.S. in close proximity to both New York City and Boston. Academy Camps’ extraordinary home delivers a collegiate-level environment for our athletes: turf fields, natural grass fields, tennis courts, indoor field houses, basketball gymnasiums, fitness centers, outdoor adventure center, wellness centers, indoor swimming pools, baseball & softball fields, squash courts, indoor rowing center, and athlete lounges. All campers will live in modern dorms on campus that can accommodate 2 to 3 campers per room.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Soccer Court
Laundry
Volleyball Court
Games Room
Golf course
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Cinema
Gym
Theater
Swimming Pool
Running track
Hockey Field
Baseball field
Location & getting there
185 N Main St, Suffield, CT 06078, USA
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Getting your child there
Airport
Bradely Airport, Hartford, CT and Logan Airport, Boston, MA
Pickup service · We offer airport pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee.
By car
Drive to campus
Most families drive in to Suffield Academy at 185 N Main St, Suffield, CT 06078. The campus sits in northern Connecticut about two hours from both Boston and New York City, and a campus map is published online to help you find the right building on arrival and departure day. · 185 N Main St, Suffield, CT 06078, USA
Airport
Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT)
Pickup service · Bradley International Airport serves the Hartford area just north of the Suffield Academy campus and is the closest commercial gateway used by flying campers. Academy Camps offers airport pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee, with the cost depending on origin and destination, so the service should be requested and confirmed with the camp office as part of enrolment rather than arranged on arrival day.
Airport
Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
Pickup service · Boston Logan is the second airport Academy Camps meets campers at, roughly two hours from the Suffield Academy campus in northern Connecticut. Pick-up and drop-off are available for an additional fee based on origin and destination, and families should arrange the transfer with the camp office in advance so a staff member is scheduled to meet the flight.
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Since 2022
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