Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the best summer camps in the Northeast for 2025! If you’re seeking top-notch sleepaway camps for your child, you’ve come to the right place. From the scenic shores of Maine to the tranquil forests of Pennsylvania, the Northeast is home to some of the most sought-after overnight camps in the country. Join us as we explore the premier destinations where kids can embark on unforgettable adventures, forge lifelong friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime.
These overnight camps offer a diverse range of activities, from traditional favorites like swimming and arts and crafts to thrilling adventures like rock climbing and zip-lining. With experienced counselors, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on safety and fun, these camps provide the perfect environment for children to thrive and grow.
Whether your child dreams of exploring the great outdoors, honing their athletic skills, or unleashing their creativity, there’s a perfect overnight camp waiting to make their summer unforgettable. Join us as we delve into the top destinations where kids can disconnect from screens, reconnect with nature, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Popular Northeastern USA regions for summer camps include Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England, the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, Wayne County in Pennsylvania, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine, the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts and of course, the picturesque Catskill Mountains in southeastern New York.
Top Featured Summer Camps in the Northeast
Camp Weequahic Boys Camp & Girls Camp Overnight Camp in Lakewood, Pennsylvania
Camp Weequahic was founded in 1953 by Art and Mollie Lustig. A member of the Weequahic High School staff in Newark, NJ, Mr. Lustig searched for the perfect place to start a summer camp. Our wonderful property by Sly Lake certainly fit the bill.
From 1953 until the 2008 season, members of the Lustig family directed Weequahic. Known for its caring atmosphere, excellent facilities, creative activities and wonderful lake, Weequahic became a popular camp in the northeast.
Cole and Kate Kelly took the torch so ably held by Lustig family in 2009. Having run private camps in the northeast for many years, they wanted to find a place with deep traditions where they could bring their years of experience and their family.
Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge Boys Camp & Girls Camp Overnight Camp in Equinunk, Pennsylvania
Welcome to Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge. Since 1920, our traditional summer camps have been at the forefront of resident camping and have become a summer home to generations of campers, staff, and alumni. We are passionate about the camp experience and value the history and traditions that continue to shape us.
The years spent growing up at Equinunk and Blue Ridge will have a profound impacton who your daughter or son becomes as a person through the strengthening of their character and creation of deeply connected friendships. We strive for campers to become more empathetic of others and more compassionate for themselves. We believe that by helping children become more self-aware, they will lead lives driven by integrity, kindness and possibility, which in turn, will foster meaningful relationships, greater resilience and a strong sense of self and pu…
> more about Camps Equinunk & Blue RidgeCamp Watitoh Co-ed Summer Camp in Becket, Massachusetts
What differentiates Watitoh from other camps is our size. We are a smaller camp so everyone knows each other. Campers and counselors alike feel like they are part of something more than a camp, they feel like a family. Since 1937, our warm, family-oriented, coed camp, nestled in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains on crystal-clear Center Lake, has provided a safe and supportive environment where each of our campers can live summer dreams and make them come true in their summer home.
Every summer our remarkable campers are living the dream of a place where everyone belongs and everyone knows each other’s name.
They are living the dream of lasting friendships and endless fun.
They are living the dream of feeling included and secure with bunkmates, teammates, and campmates in a caring, coed community.
They are living the dream of tryi…
> more about Camp WatitohCamp Danbee Girls Only Sleepaway Camp in Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Summer is right around the corner! It is a Girl’s World at Danbee. We strive to prepare girls to “take on the world” through passion and perseverance. Danbee empowers campers to set and achieve goals. Everything we do at camp is designed to motivate and encourage each girl to be her best self. Danbee programming allows girls to build life-skills that they will utilize the rest of their lives. Strong, resilient women are what Danbee works to nurture.
At Danbee, the goal is to provide girls with a summer experience filled with moments of self-discovery and spirited activity. Instilled with the tradition of warmth, caring and companionship, Danbee is a place where summer relationships are born and lifelong friendships develop. Challenges are faced head on and girls are encouraged to learn from their mistakes and achieve their goals through perseveranc…
> more about Camp DanbeeBrant Lake Camp Boys Only Sleepaway Camp in Brant Lake, New York
Brant Lake Camp, founded in 1916, is one of the oldest single-family owned camps in the country. At Brant Lake Camp, we have a thoughtful approach to caring for kids. We acknowledge that a boy’s needs change as he grows. This allows us to know each child’s personality, and recognize their strengths and needs. Brant Lake is home to boys who enjoy a summer stepped in sports, tradition and fun.
At Brant Lake “Key Staff” is our name for the problem solvers. We are extremely proud of the quality, quantity, and longevity of our Key Staff members.
Our Mini-Camp approach creates a small camp feel within a larger camp community, while also ensuring all programming and equipment is age-appropriate. Each Mini-Camp is designated…
> more about Brant Lake CampChipinaw & Silver Lake Co-ed Sleepaway Camp in Swan Lake, New York
Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake Camp are neighboring camps located deep in the heart of New York’s beautiful Catskill Mountains. We give our campers the opportunity to stay for the full summer on our Chipinaw campus, or to choose a 4 week or 3 week experience at our Silver Lake campus.
Our camps are situated on over 300 acres, including a magnificent 96-acre lake. Your experience at Chipinaw & Silver Lake will be a perfect blend of rich history and traditions along with all the latest and greatest facilities and activities. With over sixty different activities offered at Chipinaw, every camper can find their niche. Our campers get to enjoy six activities a day, six days a week. Our program consists of two water activities, two sport activities and two electives. As the campers get older we’ve added in more sports and electives to accommodate their …
> more about Chipinaw & Silver LakeCamp Robin Hood Co-ed Overnight Camp in Freedom, NH
Set on 180 acres just minutes from New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, Camp Robin Hood is more than just an overnight summer camp—it is a tradition, a legacy, and a home. Since 1927, Robin Hood has provided an encouraging, inviting, and supportive summer environment for our campers. That environment is created in large part by our caring and attentive staff, composed almost entirely of young men and women who grew up as campers in the Robin Hood community. Understanding the enduring positive influence of the Robin Hood experience, our staff members return to camp each summer eager to provide that same experience for our next generation of campers.
It is our responsibility to provide your child with a structured, supportive environment, in which they will develop lasting friendships, gain personal insight into the importance of mutual respe…
> more about Camp Robin HoodLaurel South Co-ed Summer Camp in Casco, Maine
In the Sebago Lakes area of Maine, Laurel South is situated on the shores of Crescent Lake. Campers are exposed to a variety of activities within our distinctive 6-part core program of Athletics, Waterfront, Adventure, Inter-Arts, Tennis, and Equestrian during our thrilling and action-packed four-week adventure. Our campers are encouraged to explore new interests, acquire new skills, and identify new strengths in our inclusive and inviting community by our professional and nurturing staff of coaches, educators, and college students. Making friends, gaining confidence, and having fun is what Laurel South is all about! We consistently go above and beyond the expectations of our campers and families by putting a strong emphasis on building relationships, cabin life, diversified programming, exceptional staff, fantastic activities, and nutritious and delicious dinin…
> more about Laurel SouthCamp Birchmont Co-ed Overnight Camp in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Sleeping away from family…living in a new “home”… creating a new family of friends: this is what the Birchmont Experience is about.
Our overnight camp 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.
On a practical level, the newly acquired camper skills of taking care of one’s self, organizing personal belongings, sharing cabin chores, and striving for better performance on the fields & courts, e…
> more about Camp BirchmontCamp Wayne Boys Only Summer Camp in Preston Park, PA
Since 1921, Camp Wayne, a family-owned “brother-sister” camp, has been a place where friendships and memories extend long past summer. The Wayne Experience is about learning, developing relationships, building confidence and, most of all, having fun. We know that our campers return year after year because of their friends and counselors who become “Brothers for Life.” It is with these “Brothers” that our campers will learn and develop valuable communication, teamwork and leadership skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Our program offers the perfect mix of bunk and group activities, as well as individual elective periods. As campers get older, they have more choice in their daily schedule. Campers have plenty of opportunity to improve upon those activities they enjoy most and learn new activ…
> more about Camp WayneCamp Laurel Co-ed Summer Camp in Readfield, Maine
A parent’s decision to send their child to summer camp is a huge act of faith. At Camp Laurel, we take that obligation very seriously and uphold a setting that promotes safety, health, and a positive sense of self. We give campers chances to develop emotionally and physically, support their innate skills, and instill the advantages of community living. Our objective is to give our campers a fun and adventurous summer experience that inspires them to face life with courage, confidence, and a sense of self worth.
Camp Laurel is located on 160 acres in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine, 20 minutes west of Augusta, the state capital. The camp is situated on 9-mile-long Echo Lake, just beyond the village of Kents Hill.
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp Girls Only Overnight Camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, which was started over a century ago as a special, unique summer camp solely for girls, is more than just a location. It’s a place where a camper may feel completely free to be herself, where she can try new things with “summer sisters” who will support her learning from her failures and celebrate her victories, and where the focus is on her character rather than her appearance or her achievements.
Bryn Mawr campers participate in activities including tennis, soccer, gymnastics, English riding, basketball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, dance, swimming, boating, waterskiing and arts and crafts. They challenge themselves on our ropes courses, perform in camp musicals and dance ensembles, and publish their own newspaper, The Poplar Post. We encourage our campers to learn to waterski, kayak, throw a pot, jump a three-f…
> more about Lake Bryn Mawr CampTyler Hill Camp Co-ed Sleepaway Camp in Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania
There’s no place better than Tyler Hill Camp when it comes to a summer home — 220 acres filled with love, friendship and family. We live our summer days and nights with the values of STARFISH — Sportsmanship, Tolerance, Appreciation, Respect, Friendship, Integrity, Sensitivity and Helpfulness. Tyler Hill is a unique and special place where children make lasting friendships, experience new activities, collect a lifetime of memories and develop a greater sense of self-confidence. It’s a place where kids grow emotionally and become more independent. It’s a place to develop social skills and resilience. Summer camp gives children the opportunity to become part of a second family – their camp family. And Tyler Hill Camp has provided this experience for our campers and their families for more than sixty years.
Tyler Hill is a traditional, full sea…
> more about Tyler Hill CampKenMont and KenWood Camp Brother/Sister Camp Summer Camp in Kent, Connecticut
Below are just a few of the differentiators that make KenMont and KenWood a truly unique summer experience:
- 90 minutes from New York City in beautiful Kent, Connecticut, KenMont for Boys and KenWood for Girls has operated since 1924 – with shared, expert leadership – as two distinct brother/sister camps with their own special traditions.
- Two complete Sessions provide an unforgettable camp experience including Special Event Days, Out of Camp Trips and Color War. We also offer two-week options with the chance to extend for the remainder of each Session.
- With expert instruction in 45+ activities in Athletics, Waterfront, Arts and Adventure, our facilities are among the finest in the camping world: 20 Tennis Courts, Waterskiing, Gymnastics, Culinary Arts, 7 Basketball Courts, Ceramics, On Campus 3-hole Golf Course, Go-Karts, an…
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Timber Lake West Co-ed Overnight Camp in Roscoe, New York
Timber Lake West offers a co-ed camp experience with two unique four-week programs. We’ve packed all the excitement, activities, and traditions of a full-season camp into half the time! Our two 4-week sessions allow our campers to make the most of their time by combining a session at West with other programs such as specialty camps and family vacations. This kind of adaptability and freedom is not attainable with a full-season program. West is the ideal stepping stone for first-time campers; its family environment and shorter session length make the transition to resident camp easier for both children and parents!
Timber Lake West is a joyful and stimulating home-away-from-home for our campers, where they can have fun, create lasting friends, and be themselves. We take pleasure in being an extension of your family, reinforcing the strong values and …
> more about Timber Lake WestCamp Starlight Brother/Sister Camp Sleepaway Camp in Starlight, Pennsylvania
For over 75 years, campers, parents, and staff have described their unforgettable experiences and cherished memories at Camp Starlight using words that capture the essence of this premier summer camp. Located in Starlight, Pennsylvania, just two and a half hours northwest of New York City, Camp Starlight sits on a 385-acre brother/sister campus, featuring its own private lake and nestled within Pennsylvania’s “endless mountains.”
At Camp Starlight, boys and girls participate in separate activities during the day, embracing the advantages of a single-gender camp while coming together as a family for meals and evening programs. The camp is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, dedicated staff, high-quality programs, and beautiful facilities.
The camp offers a vibrant and structured sleepaway program with a wide range of activities, …
> more about Camp StarlightIsland Lake Camp Co-ed Sleepaway Camp in Starrucca, PA
Welcome to the Island Lake experience where you, the camper, are given the opportunity to explore more than 75 exciting activities. Our philosophy of individualized programming allows you to pursue your own interests within a structured program. It’s all about choice so you can find and do what you love. You will also meet campers, outside of your bunk, who have similar interests and this only expands your camp connections and friendships.
A summer at Island Lake is both fun and unique. Under the supervision of our highly-qualified and supportive staff, you will experience the excitement of challenge and the satisfaction of success. Your interests will be explored and at the same time you will be encouraged to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. You will gain the confidence that comes with the mastery of skills all while having fun with f…
> more about Island Lake CampTimber Lake Camp Co-ed Overnight Camp in Shandaken, New York
Timber Lake Camp is located on a mountaintop surrounded by 500 acres in the Catskill Mountains of New York, about 2.5 hours from New York City. We are a traditional co-ed camp with two private, spring-fed lakes and an exceptional range of facilities on beautifully landscaped grounds. TLC is one of the most respected and spirited resident camps in the Northeast of the United States.
Our objective is to educate children how to make and maintain friends while also developing their self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. The Timber Lake experience is designed to provide campers with the “edge” they need to excel in all aspects of their development as young adults and beyond. We have established a program on a foundation of safe and fun play in order to foster the kinds of growth that give every child the edge they need to reach their full pote…
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