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.

Camp Wightman
Griswold, CT

Building faith and friendships to last a lifetime!

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.

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.

Summer Music Camp - Face Arts Music
Deep River, CT

Performance Camp play in a band, learn music theory, music composition, ear training, song writing, play in a band, & develop personal expression and offering Audio Production & Jazz improv.

Camp Horizons
South Windham, CT

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

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!

Kevin Ollie Basketball Camp
Storrs, CT

Play the game you love in storied Gampel Pavilion - home of the 1999, 2004 and 2011 National Champions - while sharpening your skills with some of the finest college basketball coaches in America.

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

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

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.

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!

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.

School of Rock Fairfield
Fairfield, CT

TURN UP THE VOLUME THIS SUMMER! The School of Rock / Fairfield is offering 4 one-week camps, which are ideal for musicians from ages 9-18 who want an amazing rock n' roll learning experience.

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.

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!

Laurel Music Camp
New Hartford, CT

A week long music camp offering orchestra, choir, jazz and concert band finishing with a group concert.

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!

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, CT

Channel 3 Kids Camp believes all kids deserve camp!




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%
Academic Camps612.2%2.2%
Family Camps612.2%1.6%
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.