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.

Fashion Lab Summer Camp
Norwalk, CT

When we start Monday, our campers design and make their own designs, Friday-we wear our creations. Beginners are welcome.. Our instructors are from the best colleges from NYC

Camp Awosting
Morris, CT

Awosting for boys is a private residential camp located in the rolling hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut. We are family owned and operated since 1900 and ACA accredited. Our program includes 30 different activities to choose from each day!

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

We bring creativity and imagination to life through stop motion and live action movie making.

SoccerPlus Camps
Multiple Sites in Multiple States, CA

SoccerPlus Camps conducts soccer camps across the country and is presented by Tony DiCicco, Head Coach of the 1996 Olympic Gold-Medal Winning, 1999 World Cup Champion USA Women's National Soccer Teams, and 2008 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Champion USA U20 National Soccer Team.

Yale Young Global Scholars
New Haven, CT

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is a summer academic enrichment and leadership program that brings together students from over 150 countries and all 50 U.S. states for two-week sessions at Yale. Students attend Yale faculty lectures, join seminars taught by undergraduate and graduate college students, and conduct capstone projects all while learning with likeminded peers from around the world.

Camp Wightman
Griswold, CT

Building faith and friendships to last a lifetime!

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.

Kids Boxing Summer Camp
Stamford, CT

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

Camp MoCA
Westport, CT

The ultimate summer day camp for ages 3-13, that will run from June 7 - August 27, 2021. Camp MoCA will feature projects and activities such as: Recycled/Upcycling Art, Nature in Art, Engineering and Art, Chemistry and Art, Movement and Art, and more.

YMCA Camp Ingersoll
Portland, CT

Our 77-acre outdoor center is located on beautiful Jobs Pond in Portland, CT. With a great combination of open field space, modern facilities and tranquil woodlands, we are the ideal place for children to grow in spirit, mind and body.

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!

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!

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.

YMCA Camp Oakasha
Southbury, CT

Part of the Waterbury YMCA, YMCA Camp Oakasha provides quality day camping experiences that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. All programs are designed to teach the positive values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Campers have the opportunity to make new friends, have new adventures, and come away with a summer full of Oakasha memories!

Schooner Camp
New Haven, CT

Schooner camp is a signature youth summer camp program of Gather New Haven. Our summer camp aims to bring kids to the Long Island Sound coastline to explore, learn, grow, get their feet wet and above all else have fun! Campers have the opportunity to explore our land trust property in unique ways- taking a deep dive into coastal ecology, sailing, adventure and exploration!

Camp Hazen YMCA
Chester, CT

We Build Strong Kids. Campers have fun, make great friends and feel like Hazen is where they belong.

Deer Lake Day Camp
Killingworth, CT
Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, CT

Channel 3 Kids Camp believes all kids deserve camp!

Camp Horizons
South Windham, CT

Residential, recreational camping for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.




Connecticut Summer Camps - Directory Overview
Connecticut camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Connecticut % of Directory
Total Listings482.1%
Day Camps372.5%
Resident Camps252.1%
Family Camps61.6%
Travel Camps41.5%
Coed Camps381.9%
All-Girls Camps61.9%
All-Boys Camps42.2%

Format counts may overlap. Some programs offer multiple formats.

Price Range and Age by Format
Format-specific data for Connecticut based on listings offering that format exclusively. Formats with fewer than 5 listings are omitted. Price ranges reflect director-reported pricing brackets.
Format Price Range/Wk Age Range Coed %
Day Camps$150 - $5515 - 17100%
Resident Camps$251 - $2,0009 - 1650%

Age ranges reflect median values across listings. Prices based on director-reported pricing brackets.

Top Specialty Categories in Connecticut
Top specialty categories for Connecticut within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program2552.1%2.2%
Art Camps816.7%3.2%
Family Camps612.5%1.6%
Academic Camps612.5%2.2%
Music Camps510.4%2.5%


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.