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🏕️ Traditional / Multi-Activity
Traditional day and overnight camps organized around multi-activity programming and community living.🌲 Adventure/Outdoors
Outdoor experiences: adventure expeditions, specialized training & guided activities in diverse program settings🎨 Arts
Creative instruction in visual and performing arts through group learning, collaboration, and studio work.⚽ Sports
Athletic programs emphasizing skill development, fundamentals, and sportsmanship in individual and team sports.📚 Academics
Educational programs fostering exploration, study, and collaborative learning in a camp setting.🔄 Miscellaneous
Camps dedicated to other distinct activities, interests, and situations that fall outside the groupings listed above.Find Camps by Location
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Find A Camp Job
Work At Camp
Discover hundreds of rewarding positions: camp counselors, activity leaders, directors, kitchen staff, office and others.
Have a skill to share or a passion for mentoring? Summer camps offer exciting roles for college students, teachers, and anyone eager to inspire young people. Many positions require minimal experience - just enthusiasm, teamwork, and a desire to create an unforgettable summer!
Meaningfully engage in opportunities to teach, lead, and grow in a summer camp environment.
Meaningfully engage in opportunities to teach, lead, and grow in a summer camp environment.
Find A Summer Camp for 2026
Since 1995, our directory has connected families with camps tailored to their interests. Take time to review programs that match your needs and priorities. Key program considerations:
Location: local area or other region(s) of interest?
Duration: shorter sessions or full summer experience?
Preferred environment: coed, boys-only, or girls-only program?
Any special accommodations or considerations needed?
Solo experience or attending with siblings?
Budget range for program fees and related expenses?
Save promising options to MyCampList as you explore. When ready, use the listing's information request form to connect with directors and discuss your specific questions.
Program Type & Location
Day camp, travel program, or overnight camp?Location: local area or other region(s) of interest?
Duration: shorter sessions or full summer experience?
Program Focus & Fit
Which activities or skills align with one's interests?Preferred environment: coed, boys-only, or girls-only program?
Any special accommodations or considerations needed?
Solo experience or attending with siblings?
Budget range for program fees and related expenses?
Finding Your Match
Browse programs by category, state, or province to discover matching camps. Each listing's "Learn More" section provides comprehensive details including dates, rates, facilities, and daily activities. Review photos and videos to get a feel for camp life.Save promising options to MyCampList as you explore. When ready, use the listing's information request form to connect with directors and discuss your specific questions.
Camp Reunions and Off-Season Gatherings: What to Expect
06/29/2026
Many summer camps hold reunions and off-season gatherings that give campers a chance to reconnect between sessions. These events range from informal ice cream socials to structured activities and open houses, and they reflect the strength of the community a camp builds during the ...
06/29/2026
Many summer camps hold reunions and off-season gatherings that give campers a chance to reconnect between sessions. These events range from informal ice cream socials to structured activities and open houses, and they reflect the strength of the community a camp builds during the ...
Letter Writing to and from Summer Camp: Why It Still Matters
06/29/2026
Letter writing remains one of the most meaningful ways for campers and families to stay connected during a residential camp session. Sending letters to camp and encouraging your child to write home reinforces communication skills, supports emotional processing, and creates a tangible record of ...
06/29/2026
Letter writing remains one of the most meaningful ways for campers and families to stay connected during a residential camp session. Sending letters to camp and encouraging your child to write home reinforces communication skills, supports emotional processing, and creates a tangible record of ...
The Benefits of Summer Camp: What Children Gain From the Experience
03/30/2026
Summer camp gives children something the school year rarely does: extended time to develop independence, build genuine friendships, and engage with the world without a screen mediating the experience. The case for camp is not sentimental. It is practical, and it is well documented. <p&g
03/30/2026
Summer camp gives children something the school year rarely does: extended time to develop independence, build genuine friendships, and engage with the world without a screen mediating the experience. The case for camp is not sentimental. It is practical, and it is well documented. <p&g
