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.

Summer Adventure
Fairfield, CT

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute
Farmington, CT

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

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.

Summer at Westover School
Middlebury, CT

Looking for an enriching summer experience? Westover School’s Summer 2025 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.

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.

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.

Greenwood Trails
Winsted, CT

Greenwood Trails is a co-ed sleepaway camp for children ages 8-16 in the Berkshires of Northwest Connecticut. 2,5,7 week sessions available. Specializing in first time campers.

Camp Hazen YMCA
Chester, CT

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

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!

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.

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!

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 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!

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.




Connecticut Summer Camps - Directory Overview
Connecticut camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Connecticut % of Directory
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. Some programs offer multiple formats.

Price Range and Age by Format
Format-specific data for Connecticut based on listings offering that format exclusively. Formats with fewer than 5 listings are omitted. Price ranges reflect director-reported pricing brackets.
Format Price Range/Wk Age Range Coed %
Day Camps$150 - $5515 - 17100%
Resident Camps$251 - $2,0009 - 1650%

Age ranges reflect median values across listings. Prices based on director-reported pricing brackets.

Top Specialty Categories in Connecticut
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.