Thinking About Sleepaway Camp?
posted: November 7, 2024By: Shibley Day Camp
We are lucky to be affiliated with some of the BEST sleepaway camps around! We have co-ed or single gender; full season, half season or shorter; and traditional or specialty. Please reach out directly to each camp OR let us know which you are interested in and we are happy to make introductions to those camps’ directors. We are also happy to discuss which camps might be the best fit for your family! We love to talk about camp!
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Camp Akeela – Thetford Center, Vermont
Camp Akeela is a co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont where “quirky” kids thrive! Within a well-rounded and traditional camp program, we focus on the social growth of campers, many of whom have been diagnosed with ASD, AD/HD, 2e or a similar neurodivergent profile. Akeela is an intentional community that values and celebrates each child and staff member. Campers make life-long friends, develop self-confidence, achieve independence, and leave camp with lasting memories filled with fun and spirit.
866-680-4744
Berkshire Lake Arts Camp offers one and two week sessions for girls ages 7-15. We provide top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional summer camp. This makes us the best of both worlds! A place where creativity and summer camp meet to nurture girls to become their best selves. Each day, girls have six activity periods that are programmed based on their interests and preferences. Hone in on a specialty, or dabble in a bit of everything. Each girl gets her own entirely unique schedule.
Thanks to our small program size, intimate site and low counselor-to-camper ratio (1:3), each girl receives individual attention, learning and care, and feels deeply connected to our diverse and intentionally built community. We foster a warm and welcoming sisterhood where girls feel comfortable being their authentic selves, creatively and socially. When she leaves camp, we hope each girl has made deep friendships and has grown in her skills, her independence and her self-confidence.
Berkshire United Sports Camp – Sheffield, Massachusetts
Berkshire United Sports Camp provides a high-level sports-centric experience for male and female athletes focusing on individual skill and athletic development. We provide both one-week and two-week camp experiences for campers having completed 4th through 10th grades. Campers can choose to focus on Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Golf or Soccer. Male and female athletes concentrate on one primary sport of their choice. They will receive premier skill-focused coaching delivered by experienced professionals.
We offer flexible one-week and two-week options. The Berkshire United Experience centers on intensive training tailored to our athletes’ primary sport. We offer access to top-notch indoor and outdoor facilities for optimal training. We will prioritize both skill and character development. Alongside the specialized sports training, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in traditional summer camp programming. This balance helps foster personal growth, friendships, and a diverse range of skills beyond the individual’s primary sport.
413-203-6905
Camp Cobbossee for Boys – Monmouth, Maine
Cobbosseee is the nation’s premiere four-week boys sports-and-adventure camp. Nestled on the shores of gorgeous Lake Cobbossee, Cobbosseee is one of the oldest continuously-running camps in the nation. Cobbossee is a place where sports and competition occupy a central facet of our summer program – but never at the expense of grace, class, or brotherhood. We know that competition and a healthy social culture are not mutually exclusive. Our boys form deep, lasting connections with each other, their counselors, and the veteran leadership at Cobbossee. Beyond sports, Cobbossee offers a rich program on our breathtaking waterfront, as well as a fully-developed adventure program in Maine’s forests, rivers, oceans, and mountains.
207-933-3503
Camp Danbee – Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Camp Danbee is an all-girls camp located on Lake Ashmere in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Families can choose from our full-season program or opt for shorter durations with our Danbee in 3 or Danbee in 4 programs. We pride ourselves on a grounded and spirited community with a strong emphasis on high-level instruction while offering traditional camp programming.
Since 1950, we have been welcoming campers from all over the country and around the world, who are entering 2nd grade through 10th grade. We want our girls to be the best versions of themselves while leaving camp feeling confident, empowered, and with lifelong connections. Celebrating each campers’ uniqueness, our girls experience all that Danbee has to offer! From the lake to the fields and to the Dance studios, our days are structured and our campers are participatory!
413-655-8115
Camp Emerson – Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Camp Emerson is a co-ed sleepaway camp nestled against the Appalachian Trail in the heart of the Berkshires. Since 1968 we have been providing incredible summer experiences for youth from around the world. We offer 2-week sessions for kids ages 7-15. Our diverse programming consists of 50 activities grouped into six departments – Athletics, Performing Arts, Science/Music, Studio Arts, Watersports, and Wilderness.
And while kids often come for the fun activities, they return summer after summer for the caring community and meaningful friendships. At Camp Emerson our campers benefit from an atmosphere of collaboration, creativity, and connection. Our goal is for campers to leave Emerson each summer feeling more confident, inspired, connected to their camp family, and the natural world.
413-655-8123
Greenwoods Camp for Boys – Decatur, Michigan
More than a sports camp, Greenwoods is a community focused on inclusion and character development. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a musician, or love water sports … there is a place for you at Greenwoods. We teach sportsmanship on the field and teamwork in the bunks. Our elective program allows campers to choose a competitive or non-competitive schedule. A competitive camper may choose to participate in sports leagues and tournament play with our highly skilled coaches, satisfying even the most competitive spirit. A less competitive campers may choose to participate in sports instruction to improve his skills, or elect not to participate in team sports.
Greenwoods encourages boys to gain a sense of independence, but that does not mean they are doing it on their own. Our counselors, coaches and directors support and encourage boys every step of the way. The spirit of our brotherhood sets the stage for boys to explore and discover who they are. Campers create their own activity schedules, with input from their parents, to tailor an experience that meets their interests and passions.
847-242-0009
Camp Kippewa – Monmouth, Maine
No two girls are alike, why should their summers be?
Camp Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp for ages 7 to 15. Girls select from a wide array of activities to create their own weekly schedule. The caring, nurturing ambiance at Camp Kippewa sets a girl at ease with who she is, giving her the confidence to make friends easily and feel comfortable about trying challenging new activities.
The Arts program offers over 20 disciplines of Fine Arts & Crafts and Dance & Theater. Onsite horseback riding facilities host an unbeatable Equestrian program where campers can ride daily. Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking. Our program also offers a variety of Land Sports including our popular tennis program, gymnastics, soccer, softball, lacrosse and more. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with ocean sailing trips, beach days, wilderness hikes and canoe trips.
Ask about our Equestrian Academy!
207-933-2993
Camp Kippewa Point – Monmouth, Maine
Camp Kippewa Point is the two-week camp experience for girls ages 6-14! Our warm and nurturing environment offers girls a classic camp experience that has a set beginning, middle and end. Our hybrid approach to scheduling allows Kippewa Point campers to explore everything we have to offer while also giving them the chance to spend extra time doing the activities they are excited to explore.
Hiking and camping opportunities, exciting Special Events, and an all-camp trip to the beach round out the two weeks to make sure our campers experience the beauty of Maine during their time at camp!
At Kippewa Point, we intentionally work to develop connections between our campers. We know that deep and meaningful relationships with camp friends and camp staff help to foster growth, confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging. At the end of their two-weeks, we hope that our girls have gained confidence, become more independent, feel proud of their accomplishments, and feel like the Point is their second family!
207-933-2993
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp – Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Established a century ago as a special summer home just for girls, Lake Bryn Mawr Camp is more than a place. It’s a community where a camper can feel truly free to be herself, where she can try new things surrounded by “summer sisters” who will celebrate her successes and help her learn from her mistakes, where the emphasis is not on her appearance or her accomplishments but on her character.
At the heart of everything we do is our Angel Code, the set of core values that have guided Bryn Mawr since 1921. These four qualities help guide campers to make good decisions and be good citizens whether they’re here at camp or back at home, “living ten months for two.”
973-467-3518
Lake of the Woods for Girls – Decatur, Michigan
We’re more than just a camp … we’re an intentional community focused on guiding girls and teens on how to become their best selves. We provide an encouraging atmosphere where campers are challenged to take healthy risks and form authentic relationships with peers and counselors. Each camper is respected as an important member of our community, and together, we celebrate differences and achievements.
Campers create their own activity schedules, with parent input, to tailor an experience that fuels their interests and ignites their passions. Girls return home from Lake of the Woods confident of who they are and what they can accomplish.
847-242-0009
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac for Boys – Lenox, Massachusetts
Located in the heart of the Berkshires, Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is a premier boys overnight summer camp in Lenox, Massachusetts. The spirit of Mah-Kee-Nac lies in a strong commitment to our community, our camp values, and our elective-based program. At Mah-Kee-Nac campers and staff feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to participate in an action-packed day of sports, outdoor adventure, waterfront, STEM, and media.
Campers build confidence and independence by experiencing success through our program and their friendships. Our boys discover the power of their true selves, individually and collectively as a part of our camp community. To us, community over everything is what makes Mah-Kee-Nac extraordinary.
413-863-6561
Camp Walt Whitman – Piermont, New Hampshire
We feel fortunate to attract particularly nice kids and down-to-earth families. We attribute this to the fact that we share a common goal to raise great kids who value community, giving back to others, being a good person and being a good friend. Our campers recognize that there’s a bigger world out there than their own, and they develop a real sense of how to positively contribute to it.
This camp has been in our family since 1948, when the Soloway brothers, Arnie and Chick, established a sleepaway camp for boys and girls that would provide a warm and caring atmosphere, stretch campers to overcome challenges, and teach children how to reach their full potential as individuals while contributing to a larger community.
Today, Camp Walt Whitman is run by the Soloway Brothers’ great-nephew, Jed Dorfman, and his wife Carolyn Dorfman. All this time, we’ve held true to the lofty goals Arnie and Chick laid out 70 years ago.
1-800-657-8282
Camp Watitoh – Becket, Massachusetts
Camp Watitoh is a coed camp located in the Berkshire mountains, 3 hours from NYC and 2 hours from Boston. Our campers choose Watitoh to be part of something more than a camp, to be part of a family. A hidden gem with just over 220 campers and 100 staff, it is a place where everyone knows each other and is living the dream on Center Lake as one community. We offer land sports, creative arts, adventure, watersports, and so much more on a beautiful lakefront property.
Traditions, evening activities, camp songs, and forever friendships are deeply ingrained in the reason campers return year-after-year to their summer home. We offer an active intercamp tournament schedule along with the opportunity to explore the many special attractions of the Berkshires like Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, the Basketball Hall of Fame, and more…The families who are attracted to Watitoh immediately sense the down-to-earth feel and often comment on Watitoh being more of a “throw-back” which connects camp-going parents to their own camper years.
413-623-8951
Camp Wicosuta – Hebron, New Hampshire
Camp Wicosuta is girls’ sleep-away camp in Hebron New Hampshire. We offer a three and a half-week traditional summer camp experience for campers completing grades 1-9. In addition, we offer a one-time, first year only Explorer Two Week Program for younger campers (Current 1-3rd graders in first session and current 1st-4th graders in second session).
At Wicosuta our goal is for every girl to walk away feeling confident in herself and competent in her abilities. She will develop independence and new social athletic and artistic skills while making friends and having the time of her life! We teach these lessons in a physically and emotionally safe community where our campers are challenged to move past their self-set limits. These 3 C’s (Confidence, Competence and Community) are the foundation of Camp Wicosuta.
914-946-0927
Camp Winaukee – Moultonboro, New Hampshire
Winaukee provides excellent sports instruction anchored in a traditional sleep-away camp environment. Over 100 years of tradition is weaved into campers’ daily lives as they learn new skills, build confidence, develop meaningful relationships and become better athletes and teammates.
Boys are immersed in a developmentally appropriate setting that adjusts to their needs as they grow with us. Our distinct Mainland and Island campuses share our Winaukee values while meeting your son where he is socially and athletically.
A typical Winaukee camper loves to compete, regardless of athletic skill level, and is part of a brotherhood where the person comes before wins and losses. Winaukee campers’ confidence levels and social independence grow as they are nurtured in a safe community.
Camp Winaukee is more than a sum of it’s parts — the sports, the trips, the lake, the tournaments, the tradition, the competition, the staff — we are creating life changing experiences for boys who return home as more confident versions of themselves.
800-487-9157
Camp Winadu – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Camp Winadu is an all boys camp located in the Berkshire Region of Massachusetts, approximetely 2.5 hours from both New York City and Boston.
Winadu stands alone in that families and campers do not need to make a choice between a well round traditional camp and great instruction from Sports to Crafts to Music to Outdoor Adventure and Watersports. We like to say its not an either/or. Amongst its 40 plus activities, Camp Winadu is one of the only traditional summer camps offering a full Ice Hockey program led by the Head Coach of Williams College plus a Golf Program on-site and off-site led by an on-site Teaching Pro.
We offer three unique ways to visit and Experience Winadu this Summer: No Stop Tour @ Camp, Pop Up Tour – where we come to you and September Open House dates @ Camp. Contact us to learn more about these options:
914-437-7200
