Choosing the Right Camp
Before making your camp provider/session selections, it’s important that you become familiar with them. Contact the camp and/or visit its website to learn more about the camp, and make sure that your child is involved in the selection process. The more involved your child is, the more ownership he or she will feel, which can help your child be more successful at camp!
Consider the Following in Making Your Selections
- Is the distance away from home a concern?
- What is the preferred session length (i.e., short or long)?
- Do we want a co-ed or same-gender camp?
- What type of activities are offered? Does the camp have traditional or specialty programming?
- How are activities selected? Do activities require mandatory participation or are they camper’s choice?
- What are the camp’s facilities like?
- Sleeping accommodations: cabin, dorm, tent
- Amenities: electricity in sleeping area, shower in sleeping area, toilet in sleeping area
- Waterfront: lake, pool or both
- Are there required and/or optional additional fees to consider (e.g., uniforms, canteen, private lessons, off-site trips, specialty programming, trunk rentals, luggage transport, linens, laundry service)?
- Does the camp’s mission and philosophy reinforce my own family’s values?
- How will the camp communicate with me while my child is there?
- How can I communicate with my child while he or she is at camp?
All Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program Providers are members of the American Camp Association. The participating camps are not endorsed by the ASC Program. All information herein is subject to change.
| Camp | State | Programming Highlights | Additional Fees | Start Date | End Date | Approx. Travel Time from Times Square | Approximate Camp Duration | Gender | Setting | Swimming | Focus | Key Words for Searching |
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Appel Farm Arts Camp - Session 1 | NJ | The visual and performing arts program allows children to work with artists from around the world to learn new skills. Free-choice programming provides children with the opportunity to create their own schedules with five daily activities: two majors, two minors and one free choice. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a pool. | Recommended: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/3/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 2.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New Jersey |
Appel Farm Arts Camp - Session 2 | NJ | The visual and performing arts program allows children to work with artists from around the world to learn new skills. Free-choice programming provides children with the opportunity to create their own schedules with five daily activities: two majors, two minors and one free choice. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a pool. | Recommended: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/24/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 2.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New Jersey |
Emagination Tech Camps - Session 1 | CT | The specialized computer program creates a balance between cutting-edge technology education and traditional summer camp activities. The program offers a choice of over 25 technology workshops. Free-choice programming allows children to choose workshops and recreation activities. Primary communication with parents is via email (parents must have access and be comfortable using email). Children sleep in dormitories on a school campus and swim in a pool. | Optional: Additional technology workshops with lab fees ranging from $35-275. Optional: Additional canteen tickets. (1199SEIU members automatically receive 20 tickets.) | 6/26/2022 | 7/8/2022 | 2.5 - 4 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Pool | Computers;Technology | Connecticut |
Emagination Tech Camps - Session 3 | CT | The specialized computer program creates a balance between cutting-edge technology education and traditional summer camp activities. The program offers a choice of over 25 technology workshops. Free-choice programming allows children to choose workshops and recreation activities. Primary communication with parents is via email (parents must have access and be comfortable using email). Children sleep in dormitories on a school campus and swim in a pool. | Optional: Additional technology workshops with lab fees ranging from $35-275. Optional: Additional canteen tickets. (1199SEIU members automatically receive 20 tickets.) | 7/17/2022 | 7/29/2022 | 2.5 - 4 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Pool | Computers;Technology | Connecticut |
Farm and Wilderness - Session 1 | VT | The rustic wilderness program provides children with the experience of minimal electricity with no electronics of any kind. This program is comprised of six sub-camps and seven camp programs that vary based on age and gender. The program encourages self-exploration and community fostered through wilderness activities, organic farming, community living, cooperative work, art, music and dance. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or canvas structures (without electricity or running water) and swim in a lake. | None. | 6/29/2022 | 7/22/2022 | 5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | Vermont |
Farm and Wilderness - Session 2 | VT | The rustic wilderness program provides children with the experience of minimal electricity with no electronics of any kind. This program is comprised of six sub-camps and seven camp programs that vary based on age and gender. The program encourages self-exploration and community fostered through wilderness activities, organic farming, community living, cooperative work, art, music and dance. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or canvas structures (without electricity or running water) and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/24/2022 | 8/14/2022 | 5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | Vermont |
Camp Farwell for Girls - Session 1 | VT | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on individual growth, personal achievement and building self-esteem. Free-choice programming allows children to choose activities weekly. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program and an optional equestrian program. After one week at camp, children can call home once and parents can call their child one day each week. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is also available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Recommended: $20 camper bank account (spending money for off-site trips). Required: $5 white swim cap. Optional (for equestrian program): $75-100 horseback riding helmet and boots. Optional: Email service. | 6/25/2022 | 7/22/2022 | 5.5 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Vermont |
Camp Farwell for Girls - Session 2 | VT | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on individual growth, personal achievement and building self-esteem. Free-choice programming allows children to choose activities weekly. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program and an optional equestrian program. After one week at camp, children can call home once and parents can call their child one day each week. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is also available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Recommended: $20 camper bank account (spending money for off-site trips). Required: $5 white swim cap. Optional (for equestrian program): $75-100 horseback riding helmet and boots. Optional: Email service. | 7/23/2022 | 8/12/2022 | 5.5 hours | 3 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Vermont |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 2 | NY | The visual and performing arts program gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Only open to 1199SEIU boys. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Sports and traditional camp activities are also available. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $50 private tennis lesson. Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee. | 6/28/2022 | 7/18/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 3 | NY | The visual and performing arts program gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Only open to 1199SEIU boys. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Sports and traditional camp activities are also available. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $50 private tennis lesson. Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee. | 7/18/2022 | 8/7/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 4 | NY | The visual and performing arts program gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Open to both 1199SEIU boys and girls. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Sports and traditional camp activities are also available. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $50 private tennis lesson. Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee. | 8/7/2022 | 8/28/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
French Woods Sports and Arts Center - Session 2 | NY | The teen sports, arts and technology program is designed for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Free-choice programming allows campers to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas and Wi-Fi is available in all living areas. Youth sleep in dormitories and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee. | 6/26/2022 | 7/10/2022 | 3 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | New York |
French Woods Sports and Arts Center - Session 3 | NY | The teen sports, arts and technology program is designed for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Free-choice programming allows campers to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas and Wi-Fi is available in all living areas. Youth sleep in dormitories and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee. | 7/10/2022 | 7/24/2022 | 3 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | New York |
French Woods Sports and Arts Center - Session 4 | NY | The teen sports, arts and technology program is designed for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Free-choice programming allows campers to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas and Wi-Fi is available in all living areas. Youth sleep in dormitories and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee. | 7/24/2022 | 8/7/2022 | 3 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | New York |
French Woods Sports and Arts Center - Session 5 | NY | The teen sports, arts and technology program is designed for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Free-choice programming allows campers to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas and Wi-Fi is available in all living areas. Youth sleep in dormitories and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee. | 8/7/2022 | 8/21/2022 | 3 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | New York |
French Woods Sports and Arts Center - Session 5&6 | NY | The teen sports, arts and technology program is designed for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Free-choice programming allows campers to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas and Wi-Fi is available in all living areas. Youth sleep in dormitories and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee. | 8/7/2022 | 8/28/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | New York |
Camp Glen Brook - Session 1 | NH | The small and rustic program focuses on community, creativity, compassion and stewardship. Children experience a close-knit community of about 100 campers with a farm-to-table food program. There is structured programming where children must participate in every activity. This camp is media and electronics-free, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in refurbished farmhouses or cabins and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/3/2022 | 7/22/2022 | 4.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Traditional;Wilderness Activities | New Hampshire |
Camp Glen Brook - Session 2 | NH | The small and rustic program focuses on community, creativity, compassion and stewardship. There is a highly limited number of spaces available. Children experience a close-knit community of about 100 campers with a farm-to-table food program. There is structured programming where children must participate in every activity. This camp is media and electronics-free, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in refurbished farmhouses or cabins and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/24/2022 | 8/12/2022 | 4.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Traditional;Wilderness Activities | New Hampshire |
Greenwood Trails - Session A | CT | The traditional program focuses on building community and is centered around the core values of respect, integrity, caring and courage. Activities are largely free choice with two majors (selected weekly), two minors (selected daily) and two scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens are permitted, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: Camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Fee for linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee. Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee. | 6/26/2022 | 7/9/2022 | 2.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Traditional | Connecticut |
Greenwood Trails - Session B | CT | The traditional program focuses on building community and is centered around the core values of respect, integrity, caring and courage. There is a highly limited number of spaces available. Activities are largely free choice with two majors (selected weekly), two minors (selected daily) and two scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens are permitted, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: Camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Fee for linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee. Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee. | 7/10/2022 | 7/30/2022 | 2.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Traditional | Connecticut |
Greenwood Trails - Session C | CT | The traditional program focuses on building community and is centered around the core values of respect, integrity, caring and courage. Activities are largely free choice with two majors (selected weekly), two minors (selected daily) and two scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens are permitted, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, children can make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: Camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Fee for linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee. Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee. | 7/31/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 2.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Traditional | Connecticut |
Hands In 4 Youth (Home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 1 | NJ | The traditional program focuses on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. The program is designed to inspire the practice of setting and pursuing goals, living responsibly and reflecting on one’s achievements and disappointments. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are chosen individually. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | None. | 6/28/2022 | 7/9/2022 | 1 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New Jersey |
Hands In 4 Youth (Home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 2 | NJ | The traditional program focuses on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. The program is designed to inspire the practice of setting and pursuing goals, living responsibly and reflecting on one’s achievements and disappointments. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are chosen individually. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/12/2022 | 7/30/2022 | 1 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New Jersey |
Hands In 4 Youth (Home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 3 | NJ | The traditional program focuses on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. The program is designed to inspire the practice of setting and pursuing goals, living responsibly and reflecting on one’s achievements and disappointments. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are chosen individually. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | None. | 8/2/2022 | 8/20/2022 | 1 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New Jersey |
Independent Lake Camp - Session 1 | PA | The sports and arts program offers a diverse range of activities, including traditional and extreme sports, performing arts, visual arts, and technology. Free-choice programming allows children to select five activities at the start of camp and three to focus on as primes. Children also select a free-choice activity daily. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. Children can also make occasional phone calls home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Strongly Recommended: $200 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $300 horseback riding lessons; every other day. Optional: Private tennis lessons ($50 per lesson). Optional: $30 bunk counselor tip. Required (if needed): $75 lice removal service fee. | 6/26/2022 | 7/10/2022 | 3 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | Pennsylvania |
Independent Lake Camp - Session 2 | PA | The sports and arts program offers a diverse range of activities, including traditional and extreme sports, performing arts, visual arts, and technology. Free-choice programming allows children to select five activities at the start of camp and three to focus on as primes. Children also select a free-choice activity daily. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. Children can also make occasional phone calls home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Strongly Recommended: $200 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $450 horseback riding lessons; every other day. Optional: Private tennis lessons ($50 per lesson). Optional: $30 bunk counselor tip. Required (if needed): $75 lice removal service fee. | 7/10/2022 | 7/31/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | Pennsylvania |
Independent Lake Camp - Session 3 | PA | The sports and arts program offers a diverse range of activities, including traditional and extreme sports, performing arts, visual arts, and technology. Free-choice programming allows children to select five activities at the start of camp and three to focus on as primes. Children also select a free-choice activity daily. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. Children can also make occasional phone calls home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Strongly Recommended: $200 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $450 horseback riding lessons; every other day. Optional: Private tennis lessons ($50 per lesson). Optional: $30 bunk counselor tip. Required (if needed): $75 lice removal service fee. | 7/31/2022 | 8/21/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Technology | Pennsylvania |
Kutsher's Sports Academy - Session 1 | MA | The sports program focuses on specialty training, camaraderie and fun. All activities are directed by trained coaches (professional, college and high school) and current and former professional athletes. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules weekly. After one week at camp parents can schedule a phone call with their child. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Optional: $50 camper bank account. | 6/26/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 3 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Massachusetts |
Kutsher's Sports Academy - Session 2 | MA | The sports program focuses on specialty training, camaraderie and fun. All activities are directed by trained coaches (professional, college and high school) and current and former professional athletes. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules weekly. After one week at camp parents can schedule a phone call with their child. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Optional: $50 camper bank account. | 7/24/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Massachusetts |
Camp Ma-He-Tu for Girls - Session 2 | NY | The small, all-girl, traditional program focuses on empowering young women to discover personal strengths, gain confidence and express themselves. There is a close-knit community of about 100 campers. Activities are largely scheduled with one free-choice option. No electronics of any kind are permitted; however, parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or platform tents and swim in a lake. | Optional: Canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/3/2022 | 7/16/2022 | 1 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Traditional | New York |
Camp Ma-He-Tu for Girls - Session 2&3 | NY | The small, all-girl, traditional program focuses on empowering young women to discover personal strengths, gain confidence and express themselves. There is a close-knit community of about 100 campers. Activities are largely scheduled with one free-choice option. No electronics of any kind are permitted; however, parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or platform tents and swim in a lake. | Optional: Canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/3/2022 | 7/30/2022 | 1 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Traditional | New York |
Camp Ma-He-Tu for Girls - Session 3 | NY | The small, all-girl, traditional program focuses on empowering young women to discover personal strengths, gain confidence and express themselves. There is a close-knit community of about 100 campers. Activities are largely scheduled with one free-choice option. No electronics of any kind are permitted; however, parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or platform tents and swim in a lake. | Optional: Canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/17/2022 | 7/30/2022 | 1 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Traditional | New York |
Camp Ma-He-Tu for Girls - Session 3&4 | NY | The small, all-girl, traditional program focuses on empowering young women to discover personal strengths, gain confidence and express themselves. There is a close-knit community of about 100 campers. Activities are largely scheduled with one free-choice option. No electronics of any kind are permitted; however, parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or platform tents and swim in a lake. | Optional: Canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/17/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 1 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Traditional | New York |
Camp Ma-He-Tu for Girls - Session 4 | NY | The small, all-girl, traditional program focuses on empowering young women to discover personal strengths, gain confidence and express themselves. There is a close-knit community of about 100 campers. Activities are largely scheduled with one free-choice option. No electronics of any kind are permitted; however, parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or platform tents and swim in a lake. | Optional: Canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). | 7/31/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 1 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Traditional | New York |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 1 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. There is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there are a few co-ed special events. Children must write home weekly and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Strongly Recommended: $50 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price). Optional: Off-site banana boating or water skiing. Optional: Off-site bike or canoe trip. Optional: Email service. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 6/26/2022 | 7/9/2022 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 1&2 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. There is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there are a few co-ed special events. Children must write home weekly and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Strongly Recommended: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price). Optional: Off-site banana boating or water skiing. Optional: Off-site bike or canoe trip. Optional: Email service. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 6/26/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 2 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 2 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. There is a highly limited number of spaces available. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. There is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there are a few co-ed special events. Children must write home weekly and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Strongly Recommended: $50 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price). Optional: Off-site banana boating or water skiing. Optional: Off-site bike or canoe trip. Optional: Email service. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 7/10/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 3 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. There is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there are a few co-ed special events. Children must write home weekly and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Strongly Recommended: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price). Optional: Off-site banana boating or water skiing. Optional: Off-site bike or canoe trip. Optional: Email service. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 7/24/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Ramapo for Children (Special Needs Camp) - Session 2 | NY | The special needs program is for children with developmental and/or behavioral special needs. This traditional camp program fosters the development of positive social and learning skills, helps build healthy relationships and increases self-esteem. Campers experience a safe, predictable and highly structured environment designed to promote confidence and build trust. There is a 1:1 staff-to-child ratio, and counselors are often emerging professionals in special education, social work, psychology or related areas. Children must be self-sufficient in using the restroom. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: $20 bus transport for parents on Visitor’s Day. Optional: Email service. | 7/10/2022 | 7/29/2022 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Special Needs;Traditional | New York |
Ramapo for Children (Special Needs Camp) - Session 3 | NY | The special needs program is for children with developmental and/or behavioral special needs. This traditional camp program fosters the development of positive social and learning skills, helps build healthy relationships and increases self-esteem. Campers experience a safe, predictable and highly structured environment designed to promote confidence and build trust. There is a 1:1 staff-to-child ratio, and counselors are often emerging professionals in special education, social work, psychology or related areas. Children must be self-sufficient in using the restroom. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: $20 bus transport for parents on Visitor’s Day. Optional: Email service. | 7/31/2022 | 8/19/2022 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Special Needs;Traditional | New York |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 1 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules from six departments: arts, equestrian, communications/technology, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there are a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $200 canteen fee (used for off-site trips and any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding fees. | 6/26/2022 | 7/9/2022 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 1&2 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules from six departments: arts, equestrian, communications/technology, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there are a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $250 canteen fee (used for off-site trips and any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding fees. | 6/26/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 2 hours | 4 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 2 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules from six departments: arts, equestrian, communications/technology, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there are a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $200 canteen fee (used for off-site trips and any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding fees. | 7/10/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 3 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules from six departments: arts, equestrian, communications/technology, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there are a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents can call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $250 canteen fee (used for off-site trips and any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Horseback riding fees. | 7/24/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Susquehannock for Boys - Session 1 | PA | The all-boy, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the brother program of Camp Susquehannock for Girls, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $70 linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee and associated apparel (riding helmet, boots and pants). Optional: Tutoring fee. Optional: Email service. | 6/30/2022 | 7/14/2022 | 3.5 hours | 2 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Camp Susquehannock for Boys - Session 2 | PA | The all-boy, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the brother program of Camp Susquehannock for Girls, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $70 linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee and associated apparel (riding helmet, boots and pants). Optional: Tutoring fee. Optional: Email service. | 7/17/2022 | 8/14/2022 | 3.5 hours | 4 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Camp Susquehannock for Girls - Session 1 | PA | The all-girl, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the sister program of Camp Susquehannock for Boys, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. A service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $70 linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee and associated apparel (riding helmet, boots and pants). Optional: Tutoring fee. Optional: Email service. | 6/30/2022 | 7/14/2022 | 3.5 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Camp Susquehannock for Girls - Session 2 | PA | The all-girl, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the sister program of Camp Susquehannock for Boys, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. A service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $70 linens. Optional: Horseback riding fee and associated apparel (riding helmet, boots and pants). Optional: Tutoring fee. Optional: Email service. | 7/17/2022 | 8/14/2022 | 3.5 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Timber Lake West - Session 2 | NY | The traditional program focuses on building community, self-reliance, confidence and independence. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities. Campers must be comfortable in water; 1/3 of the program is devoted to swimming and water sports. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children can call home once. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $75 uniform of four t-shirts. Required: $35-150 sliding scale canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Required: Estimated $200 luggage fee to cover the cost of its transport to and from camp. Required (if needed): $15-20 pre-packaging fee for ALL medications. Required (if needed): Estimated $375 lice removal service fee. | 7/24/2022 | 8/17/2022 | 2.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Traditional | New York |
Trail Blazers - Session 1 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and community building. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward and learning survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 6/26/2022 | 7/8/2022 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers - Session 2 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and community building. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward and learning survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/10/2022 | 7/22/2022 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers - Session 3 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and community building. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward and learning survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/24/2022 | 8/5/2022 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers - Session 4 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and community building. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward and learning survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 8/7/2022 | 8/19/2022 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers (Leaders In Training) - Session 1 | NJ | The rustic, teen leadership program for 1199SEIU youth ages 14-15 is an immersive wilderness adventure experience focused on environmental stewardship, community service, personal growth, goal setting and reflection. The program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and youth are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Youth sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 6/26/2022 | 7/22/2022 | 1.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Leadership;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers (Leaders In Training) - Session 3 | NJ | The rustic, teen leadership program for 1199SEIU youth ages 14-15 is an immersive wilderness adventure experience focused on environmental stewardship, community service, personal growth, goal setting and reflection. The program includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and youth are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Youth sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None. | 7/24/2022 | 8/19/2022 | 1.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Leadership;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Windsor Mountain International - Session 1 | NH | The creative arts program is designed to build independence and foster personal growth. The program focuses on nurturing one’s creative spirit and living as responsible citizens of the world. It offers an extensive selection of traditional and unique activities, with free-choice programming where children create their own schedules every three days. Parents and children are encouraged to write weekly letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $100 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $150 off-site whitewater rafting or surfing trip. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 6/28/2022 | 7/23/2022 | 4.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Traditional | New Hampshire |
Windsor Mountain International - Session 2 | NH | The creative arts program is designed to build independence and foster personal growth. The program focuses on nurturing one’s creative spirit and living as responsible citizens of the world. It offers an extensive selection of traditional and unique activities, with free-choice programming where children create their own schedules every three days. Parents and children are encouraged to write weekly letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $100 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: $150 off-site whitewater rafting or surfing trip. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee. | 7/26/2022 | 8/20/2022 | 4.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Traditional | New Hampshire |
YMCA Camp Gorham (For Rochester Members Only) - Session 1 | NY | The traditional program (for Rochester members only) focuses on enhancing social intelligence through achievement, independence, friendship and belonging. With free-choice programming, children can select from three main areas: creative, land or waterfront activities. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Optional: Camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Water skiing ($210 for five runs). Optional: Horseback riding ($210 for five lessons). Optional: Email service. | 7/3/2022 | 7/16/2022 | N/A | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New York |
YMCA Camp Gorham (For NYC Members Only) - Session 2&3 | NY | The traditional program (for NYC members only) focuses on enhancing social intelligence through achievement, independence, friendship and belonging. With free-choice programming, children can select from three main areas: creative activities, land activities and waterfront activities. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Optional: Camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable). Optional: Water skiing ($190 for five runs). Optional: Horseback riding ($210 for five lessons). Optional: Email service. | 7/17/2022 | 8/13/2022 | 4.5 hours | 4 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New York |