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Adirondack Park
Pok-O-MacCready
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All meals included
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from$4,797
Summer Camps in the United States 2027
59 camps11 destinationsDay & residential
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Best rated Summer Camps in the United States
How we rank campsRanked by parent ratings on World Camps and Google, weighted by how many reviews back them. Camps enter with at least 3 World Camps reviews or 20 Google reviews. $ to $$$$ is the price per day.
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Choosing a camp in the United States
The United States is one of the most established summer camp markets in the world, with a decades-long tradition shaped by the American Camp Association (ACA) and its safety and quality accreditation standards. Camps here range from single-activity specialists — sports, language, STEM, the arts — to full residential programs spread across dozens of states, giving families an unusually wide choice of setting, format and price point.
Parents consistently cite the same benefits: a safe, structured environment that builds confidence and independence, new friendships, and the chance to try activities a school year rarely makes room for. The ranking below reflects camps with verified parent reviews, updated as new bookings and reviews come in.
Camps in the United States: the facts
Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.
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Sessions run June 19, 2027 – August 21, 2027.The bars show published sessions per month — July is the busiest.
Where camps in the United States take kids
Counted from the camps' own excursion programmes — not a tourist list.
What to pack
Straight from the packing lists of 6 camps here — most requested first.
Shorts6 of 6 camps
Socks6 of 6 camps
Swimwear6 of 6 camps
T-shirts6 of 6 camps
Underwear6 of 6 camps
Warm sweater / fleece6 of 6 camps
Pyjamas5 of 6 camps
Refillable water bottle5 of 6 camps
Sports equipment is provided by 4 of 20 camps here — check each camp's "What's included" list before buying anything.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best summer camps in the United States?
- Based on parent ratings on World Camps and Google, our top-rated summer camps in the United States include Amplify Sleep Away Camp, Pok-O-MacCready, Camp Cody. See the full ranking above — it updates as new reviews come in.
- When do summer camps in the United States run?
- Summer camps in the United States run June to August. Exact dates are set per session by each camp.
- How much do summer camps in the United States cost?
- Prices start from $2,300 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
- What ages are summer camps in the United States for?
- The camps listed here welcome children from 1 to 20 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
- Are there both day and overnight options?
- Yes — 2 day camps and 57 residential (overnight) camps match this page. Use the filters to narrow down.
- How do I book?
- Open a camp to see its sessions, live availability and prices, then book online. You'll confirm your child's details and pay securely — no phone calls needed.
- Are airport transfers included at summer camps in the United States?
- 43 of the 59 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.
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