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.

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!

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.

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.

Camp Hazen YMCA
Chester, CT

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

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.

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.

Laurel Girl Scout Camp
Lebanon, CT

We celebrate girls and their achievenments. We help girls develop into young women with strong values, self confidence, and life skills, while having fun in a supportive environment solely dedicated to girls!

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!

Audubon Sharon-Summer Nature Programs
Sharon, CT

Audubon Sharon Summer Nature Programs are an opportunity for kids to journey through nature. Each themed week is packed with exciting experiences that are educational and just pure fun.

Camp Horizons
South Windham, CT

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

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.

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.

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, CT

Channel 3 Kids Camp believes all kids deserve camp!

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

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!

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!

Steve & Kate's Camp
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.

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.

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.




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 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.

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 - $5515 - 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 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.