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Adirondack Park
Pok-O-MacCready
Residential 6–16 yrs 2–7 weeks
Usually replies within 8 hours
All meals included
5.0(8)
from$4,797
Summer Camps in New York 2027
8 campsDay & residential
Verified with each campLive availability
Best rated Summer Camps in New York
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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All Summer Camps in New York
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Choosing a camp in New York
Summer camps in New York State run from the Adirondacks — Old Forge and the lake country of the great forest preserve — to Long Island's Roslyn and programmes in the city itself, in both day and residential formats.
The spread is the appeal: wilderness sleepaway camps a few hours north, day camps families can build a working summer around, and everything between. The ranking below reflects camps with verified parent reviews, updated as new bookings and reviews come in.
Camps in New York: the facts
Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.
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Sessions run June 25, 2027 – August 14, 2027.The bars show published sessions per month — July is the busiest.
Typical weather in New York
Historical averages (ERA5, 2015–2024).
Camp season
What to pack
Straight from the packing lists of 2 camps here — most requested first.
Bath towel2 of 2 camps
Beach / pool towel2 of 2 camps
Headlamp / torch2 of 2 camps
Hiking boots2 of 2 camps
ID / passport2 of 2 camps
Insect repellent2 of 2 camps
Laundry bag2 of 2 camps
Long trousers2 of 2 camps
Sports equipment is provided by 1 of 5 camps here — check each camp's "What's included" list before buying anything.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best summer camps in New York?
- Based on parent ratings on World Camps and Google, our top-rated summer camps in New York include Pok-O-MacCready, Camp Jeanne d'Arc, Adirondack Woodcraft Camps. See the full ranking above — it updates as new reviews come in.
- When do summer camps in New York 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 New York cost?
- Prices start from $2,350 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
- What ages are summer camps in New York for?
- The camps listed here welcome children from 1 to 18 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
- Are there both day and overnight options?
- Yes — 1 day camp and 7 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 New York?
- 6 of the 8 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.
- What's the weather like in New York during camp season?
- During the camp season in New York, typical daytime highs reach 28°C with nights around 14°C (10-year historical averages).
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