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.

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.

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.

Laurel Music Camp
New Hartford, CT

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

Pilobolus Kids Camp
Washington, CT

Through creative play, improvisation, motor skill building, and performance, children will discover their own creative voice and learn how to share it with others.

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.

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.

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.

Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute
Farmington, CT

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

Camp Wightman
Griswold, CT

Building faith and friendships to last a lifetime!

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

Summer at Westover School
Middlebury, CT

Looking for an enriching summer experience? Westover School’s Summer Camps offer a unique opportunity for students to explore their passions, build skills, and foster personal growth. Choose from programs like the Squash, Basketball, Dance and Arts, Leadership, and Language Immersion Camp.

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 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!

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.

Deer Lake Day Camp
Killingworth, CT



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%
Music Camps510.2%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.