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.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

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.

Indian Rock Summer Camp
Bristol, CT

Indian Rock Summer Day Camp, a part of Environmental Learning Centers of CT, Inc. We provide outdoor experiences to our campers that foster discovery, exploration and adventure, enabling children to gain new-found respect for themselves, others and the natural world.

Camp Horizons
South Windham, CT

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

Camp MoCA
Westport, CT

The ultimate summer day camp for ages 3-13, 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.

Camp Playland of Redding
Redding, CT

A traditional day camp dedicated to providing campers a safe, healthy, fun-filled and instructional summer. We offer a skill development program that enables each child to grow and learn at his or her own level while having fun!

Contact Football Camp (Suffield Academy)
Suffield , CT

Instructional football camp featuring full contact drills and scrimmages. Rated #1 football camp by Sports Ilustrated for Kids.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, CT

Channel 3 Kids Camp believes all kids deserve camp!

Windham Tolland 4-H Camp
Pomfret Center, CT

Since 1954. Cooperative activities promote each camper’s social-emotional development via a caring, camper-centered staff. Affiliated with UConn Extension, fully ACA accredited and State of CT. licensed. 270 acres of nature. Cabins.

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!

Summer@Taft
Watertown, CT

5-Week & 2-Week Academic Enrichment Programs on 220 acres in beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. Grades 7—12, Boarding & Day, Co-ed

Camp Hazen YMCA
Chester, CT

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

Camp Wightman
Griswold, CT

Building faith and friendships to last a lifetime!

Bent of the River Audubon Summer Day Camp
Southbury, CT

Bent of the River Audubon Summer Day Camp encourages campers to discover the wonders of the natural world

Summer Adventure
Fairfield, CT

Summer Adventure is a state-licensed day camp sponsored by Black Rock Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut.




Connecticut Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

CT Directory Overview

Connecticut camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Connecticut % of Dir.
Total Listings492.1%
Day Camps382.6%
Resident Camps252.1%
Family Camps61.6%
Travel Camps41.5%
Coed Camps392.0%
All-Girls Camps61.9%
All-Boys Camps42.2%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
Day$150 - $5516 - 17100%
Resident$251 - $2,0009 - 1650%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Connecticut within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program2551.0%2.2%
Art Camps816.3%3.2%
Family Camps612.2%1.6%
Academic Camps612.2%2.2%
Acting Camps510.2%2.3%


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.