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.

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.

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 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!

Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute
Farmington, CT

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

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.

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.

Sylvan Learning STEM Camp
Brookfield, CT

Join us for a week-long STEM camp! The kids will collaborate on fun activities that sharpen their STEM skills, all while having a blast with new friends.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Camp Horizons
South Windham, CT

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

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.

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!

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!




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.