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Sat, 8/22/2026
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Spend this summer in the in the Poconos! Independent Lake Camp 2026
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos with powerful, individualized programming. For 30+ years, ILC has been making a difference in kids’ lives - supporting camper choice, creativity, and personal growth. Campers choose from a wide range of activities: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Archery, Go-Karts, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG/D&D, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Lake, Pool, Horseback, & Nature. ILC’s diverse community, outstanding facilities, and talented staff fosters confidence, independence, skill-building, and lasting friendships! Check out Independentlake.com for session date options and watch their videos to learn more!
Summer 2026 at Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp
A premier overnight camp in the Poconos, ILC is dedicated to being a diverse community with powerful individualized programing, top notch facilities & dedicated and talented staff. Choose from 2 - 8 week sessions with an impressive array of activities including, Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Climbing Wall, Wakeboarding, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & much more.
Kippewa Family Camp
Camp Kippewa
Kippewa Family Camp welcomes families for a fun-filled, all-ages adventure on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee, creating a beloved summer tradition that keeps families returning year after year. Join us this summer and experience why Kippewa Family Camp is the ultimate Maine family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, Family Camp lets you choose your own pace.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Greenburgh Nature Center Summer Camp 2026
Nature Center at Greenburgh
At the Nature Center at Greenburgh, summer isn’t just about sunshine and play—it’s about inspiring young minds through hands-on learning, exploration, and discovery. Our Summer Camp offers dynamic and enriching experiences designed especially for rising 1st through 5th graders who are eager to learn, explore, and grow.
Katonah Art Center
Katonah Art Center
The Katonah Art Center offers one-week summer camps for children ages 3.5 through Grade 12, with flexible morning, afternoon, and full-day options to suit busy families. The Art and Imagination camp for younger children (ages 3.5–5) blends arts and crafts, free art play, and age-appropriate exploration, with a different creative theme inspiring each week. For kids in grades 1–5, camp options include Jewelry, Painting, Pottery, Animation, 3D Printing, and more, encouraging experimentation across a variety of mediums. Teen Intensives for grades 6 and up focus on specialized topics such as Pottery, Outdoor Painting, Fused Glass, Mural Painting, and 3D Printing. Our professional teaching artists create a warm, supportive, and inspiring environment for creative expression.
Residential LARP Camp 2026
LARP Adventure Program
Our Residential LARP Camp is a 4-day, large-scale live-action roleplaying adventure where we transform real outdoor spaces into the living fantasy world of Etheraz. Campers step fully into character as young adventurers shaping the future of the realm. They’ll train their skills, uncover secrets, forge alliances, and take part in epic story-driven events—alongside classic summer camp activities like games, crafts, archery, and campfires.
Week 7: Crazy Color Camp - Full Day or Half Day - Ages 4.5 & Up/Entering Kindergarten - 2026
KJ's Gymnastics
Unleash your inner artist and dive into a whirlwind of color! From rainbow tag to tie-dye extravaganzas, every day is a vibrant adventure where campers can let their creativity run wild. Teams will compete in colorful battles and wacky challenges. Join us for a summer of fun, laughter, and memories that will leave you painted with joy!
Berkshire Trails Camp 2026 - 2-week overnight sessions in Great Barrington, MA
Berkshire Trails Camp
Berkshire Trails Camp is a coed overnight summer camp in beautiful Great Barrington, Massachusetts, offering four flexible 2-week sessions on a classic lakeside campus. Serving campers from 2nd through 11th grade, the camp blends traditional activities with modern facilities, including a waterfront for waterskiing and paddle-boarding, a 20,000-square-foot fieldhouse, tennis and basketball courts, circus arts, and a vibrant art center. Tuition details are available on their Dates & Rates page, with options to attend multiple sessions, making it easy for families to customize an unforgettable experience.
2 or 3 week Sessions in the Heart of the Adirondacks!
Camp Southwoods
Set against Paradox Lake sunsets and nights full of s'mores, in our 2 or 3 week sessions, your campers form lifelong bonds, build confidence, and come home with too many memories to stuff into their duffel bags. Located in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, we take every opportunity to offer programs beyond our gate. From summiting Mount Marcy to playing in inter-camp soccer games, and all the frog catching, soft serve ice cream and alpacas in between: Camp Southwoods is the place for campers ages 7-16 to be known and celebrated for their authentic selves.
Session 3 @ Camp Southwoods
Camp Southwoods
August 9 - August 22 Close out the summer with our two-week session making memories that last forever with daily full choice programming, game show night, and lip sync performances! Co-ed, ages 7-16
Camp PiP - Summer Camp at Peace in Piermont
Peace in Piermont
Camp PiP is Piermont’s premier screen-free summer experience where mindfulness meets adventure. Designed for diverse learners, our camp blends daily yoga and breathwork with nature hikes, local nature visits, and creative arts. Give your child a summer of connection, emotional resilience, and outdoor play in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Frost Valley YMCA Summer Overnight Camps
Frost Valley YMCA
At Frost Valley YMCA, summer camp is more than a retreat-it's a transformative experience where children thrive, grow, and build lifelong connections. Nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, just two hours from New York City, Frost Valley offers a safe and inclusive environment where campers of all backgrounds discover the joys of community, nature, art, and recreation.
2026 General Summer Camp at Camp Pinebrook (3 years to 6th grade)
Camp Pinebrook
At Camp Pinebrook, our motto is “CAMP IS LOVE,” emphasizing kindness, respect, and fun in a pressure-free, supportive environment. Campers develop friendships, skills, and confidence, all while embracing Jewish values. Our aquatic center features two heated pools, and we offer athletic fields, arts pavilions, and a gymnasium. We also provide a Kosher-style lunch, snacks, afternoon ice cream, and towel service. Camp Pinebrook is more than just a day camp; it’s a family!
JV Summer Fun Explorers in Rye Brook
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
Children, teens and young adults with and without special needs, ages 6 to 21, are invited to enjoy an enriching summer experience designed for all abilities. Our day program is filled with fun, adventure, growth, and new friendships through swimming and recreation in our onsite outdoor pool and adaptive playground, sports, arts and crafts, yoga, gardening, barbeques, field trips, and special events.
2026 "On the Rise" OTTERZ Camp at Camp Pinebrook (7th thru 9th grades)
Camp Pinebrook
Specially designed for teens and tweens entering 7th thru 9th grades, ON THE RISE (better known as The OTTERZ) brings together the best parts of being a camper and staff member. OTTERZ choose the area of Camp Pinebrook they would like to work in (a specialty activity or a camp group) and they are assigned to that area for two weeks, after which they may switch if they choose to.
Hudson Valley Renegades Rising Star Summer Camp
Hudson Valley Renegades
Renegades Rising Stars Camp gives campers an exciting week packed with skill-building and fun! Led by Renegades staff and collegiate players, campers enjoy four days of hands-on coaching, drills, and scrimmages, boosting their confidence and making new friends along the way. The week wraps up with a pizza party and a special showcase game, where each camper gets to feel like a true Renegade, complete with walk-up music and their photo on the videoboard.
2026 Summer Camp - At Elmwood Day Camp
Elmwood Day Camp
Elmwood is the ideal size day camp for children. Our intentionally designed facility allows for children to be known. They are able to explore, challenge themselves and discover their passions. Small groups ensure that Elmwood campers are connected to each other and their counselors. Our directors, Hillari and Gregg are directly involved with campers, staff and all aspects of camp. Every grade level reflects the varying needs of the age group, from kids 3 years old up to grade 6. The guiding principle of our program is to give each child the opportunity to enjoy the full range of creative and outdoor activities, which are designed for participation, skill development and fun.
Adventure Boat Camp
Adventure Boat Club
At Adventure Boat Camp, kids experience the wonders of the Hudson River on a boat! Either paddling, sailing, or motoring, campers learn to navigate the river, investigate local ecology, tie useful knots, and perhaps catch a fish. Aboard a private fleet of vessels, our experienced captains plan adventures exploring deserted beaches, hiking across uninhabited islands, and scouting urban remnants while encouraging fun and empowerment within the camp group.
Shrek Jr. Performance Camp
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Campers will put on a production of Shrek Jr. during this 3 week camp!
Youth Summer Camps
Hudson Valley Writers Center
Still looking for youth summer camps? The Hudson Valley Writers Center's 2026 summer camps are now open! We have multiple week-long summer camps for grades 3-5, 5-8, and one for teens! We hope to see you there!
Wizard of Oz Performance Camp
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Campers learn the basics of stagecraft while preparing for a production of The Wizard of Oz.
Wild Summer
The Rewilding School
Wild Summer is an outdoor, nature-based summer program where children explore, create, and build real-world skills through hands-on experiences in the natural world. Designed for children in Grades 1–6, each week features a different theme, bringing new opportunities for crafting, storytelling, wilderness skills, and exploration while fostering confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Camp Poyntelle (Ages 6-16) - Overnight Camp - Poyntelle, PA
Commonpoint
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment.
Toy Story Performance Camp
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Campers review and enhance their knowledge of stagecraft while putting on a production of A Toy Story Story.
Scene Study for Young Actors
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Campers learn how to prepare and perform a scene with other actors.
Garrison Art Center Summer Programs
Garrison Art Center
GAC offers one-week and two-week summer programs for rising kindergarteners to current 12th graders. Your child or teen will have an amazing, creative summer!
North Country Camps Invites Families to Discover an Unforgettable Summer Experience
North Country Camps
North Country Camps is a traditional sleepaway camp in New York’s Adirondack Mountains for children ages 8–15. With a focus on outdoor adventure, choice, and community, campers enjoy an unplugged summer that builds confidence, independence, and lasting friendships. Registration is now open for the upcoming season, and families are invited to learn more about this classic Adirondack camp experience.
YMCA Camp Combe
YMCA Camp Combe Summer Day Camp
YMCA Camp Combe offers an exciting, adventure-packed program for children ages 4 to 14. Our weekly sessions give campers the chance to explore and enjoy our stunning 100-acre facility. We believe camp is a special opportunity for kids to try new activities, discover their true selves, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories while challenging themselves every day.