Colebrook, CT

Camp Jewell YMCA is filled with moments of fun, friendship, self-confidence and memories that will last your child a lifetime! We provide a diverse environment for ages 7-15 paired with a full range of activities to bring out the best in your child.

New Haven, CT

The summer camp that trusts kids. Campers choose from multiple activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, building, recreation & more! Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.

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Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute
Farmington, CT

Chamber Music – Individual Instruction – Master-Classes – Orchestra – Art History – Fun & Educational Activities – Public Performances 

Filmmakers Ink
Darien, Westport, Stamford, Greenwich, Ridgefield, Fairfield, and Farmington, CT

Filmmakers Ink: Award-Winning Filmmakers teach affordable summer day camps in Filmmaking, Acting, and Special FX for ages 8 to 16 in CT. Create a movie, from script-to-screen! Join us for film camp this summer in CT. Make friends. Make movies. Make an impact!

YMCA Camp Mataucha
Watertown, CT

YMCA Camp Mataucha provides quality traditional day camping that focuses on relationships, belonging and achievement. All programs are designed to teach the positive YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Kids Boxing Summer Camp
Stamford, CT

Kids Boxing Summer Camp. Great exercise and confidence builder in a safe environment!

Joe Namath Football Camp
Danbury, CT

Youth Football Camp for Boys Ages 8-18

Incarnation Camp
Ivoryton, CT

Incarnation Camp was founded in 1886 and are located in Ivoryton, CT on 740 acres, surrounding a mile-long private lake. Accredited by the American Camping Association. We are an easy 2 hr train ride from New York City, and take pride in showing city kids a world of fun in the outdoors.

Porter's Summer Programs
Farmington, CT

Porter’s Summer Programs provide opportunities for girls in grades 7-10 to learn and hone the skills to become a socially engaged, confident leader. Programs include Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, Model U.N., and Sports Academies in Rowing, Soccer, Squash, and Swimming.

Horse Camp of Hartford County
Marlborough, CT

Bring a Horse to Camp-Campers will have ring and lecture instruction, trail riding, and judging, along with planned fun activities. Horses will be stabled in box stalls, while their companion sleeps in a cabin.

Chinqueka
Bantam, CT

Chinqueka for girls is a private residential camp located in the rolling hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut. We are family owned and operated and ACA accredited. Our program includes 30 different activities to choose from each day!

CreativeArt Ink
Westport, CT

Writing with a Pulitzer Prize nominee; filmmaking with award-winners; improvising with Off-Broadway actors; movement with a 92nd Street Y choreographer! Add outdoor activities to this full day experience in Darien and Westport, CT and you have a unique, impactful summer!

Greenwood Trails
Winsted, CT

Greenwood Trails is a co-ed sleepaway camp for children ages 8-16 in the Berkshires of Northwest Connecticut. 2,4,6 week sessions available. Specializing in first time campers.

National Computer Camp
Fairfield CT, Atlanta, CT, GA

America's original computer camp since 1977 with locations at Fairfield Univ, CT & Oglethorpe Univ, Atlanta. Visit us and check out our mission statement, our curriculum, daily schedule, slide show, course descriptions and what parents say about NCC. Scholarships are availabe.

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp
New Milford, CT

Buck's Rock Camp offers teenagers the freedom to choose among a wide range of creative and performing arts in a supportive, non-competitive environment where they work with qualified professional artists/teachers.

Camp Laurelwood
Madison, CT

Camp Laurelwood is a Jewish coed residential and day camp, located in beautiful North Madison, CT, on 140 wooded acres. Where summers are fun, and friendships last forever! Please contact us for details regarding dates and rates for 2023.

SJ Riding Camp
Ellington, CT

SJ is the best camp for the girl who loves horses! Improve your riding skills or learn to ride! Learn more about horses, take on the responsibilities of horse care, and have fun!

Awesome Adventures
Danbury, CT

Cool outdoor adventure summer day camps for kids ages 8 to 15. You’ll be introduced to a rewarding and challenging week filled with outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, rappelling caving, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and paddle boarding.

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, CT

Channel 3 Kids Camp believes all kids deserve camp!

YMCA Camp Mohawk
Litchfield, CT

Traditional Girls Camp in Litchfield Hills of Connecticut offering wide variety of activities for all interests





General Notes About Camps in the State of Connecticut

Connecticut experiences a temperate climate with warm, humid summers, ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and camping. The state enjoys a variety of weather, from cool coastal breezes to warmer inland temperatures, which makes it perfect for both beachside camps and wilderness experiences. Summer temperatures range from mild to warm, with occasional rain showers, which provides the perfect conditions for kids to enjoy the outdoors while engaging in fun activities without being overwhelmed by extreme heat.

Connecticut’s landscape is characterized by rolling hills, dense forests, and a beautiful coastline along Long Island Sound. The Litchfield Hills in the northwest offer a perfect setting for hiking, camping, and nature exploration, while the Connecticut River Valley is great for water sports camps, such as kayaking and canoeing. The state’s coastal regions are home to sailing and beach camps, offering kids a chance to enjoy the waterfront. In urban areas like Hartford and New Haven, there are specialized camps focusing on sports, the arts, and academics, giving campers a well-rounded experience in both nature and city settings.

Connecticut’s ecosystems range from coastal marshlands to dense woodlands and freshwater lakes, providing ample opportunities for environmental education. Many camps in Connecticut focus on ecology and conservation, where kids can explore the state’s diverse habitats. From the Evergreen Forests of the Litchfield Hills to the salt marshes along the coast, campers can learn about the plants and animals that thrive in these environments. Wildlife observation, water quality testing, and conservation projects give children valuable hands-on experience in preserving nature while enjoying Connecticut’s beautiful landscapes.