Top Sleepaway Camps 2026
Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends. Use The Local Moms Network 2026 Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States and get access to our complimentary Camp Advisor! Your child will return with increased confidence, priceless friendships and happy memories they’ll hold onto forever. Don’t take our word for it, check out these powerful camper mom video testimonials for each camp!
Complimentary Camp Advisor Service
The right camp makes all the difference—let’s find it together. Camp Advisor is a free service to help connect you with the camps that are the best fit for your child and family.
2026 Texas Camp Guide
Texas summers are made for adventure! Discover our handpicked selection of incredible summer camps across the Lone Star State — where kids thrive, grow, and make memories for life.
Pierce Camp Birchmont
Birchmont is a traditional co-ed sleepaway camp in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire, nestled on over 300 acres along the shores of Lake Wentworth.
Camp Wicosuta
Wicosuta is a girls’ sleep-away camp in Hebron, New Hampshire with a goal for every child to walk away feeling CONFIDENT in herself and COMPETENT in her abilities.
Camp North Star
At Camp North Star in Maine, children are encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone through activities that emphasize 21st-century life skills.
American Collegiate Adventures (ACA Summer)
ACA programs include study abroad, pre–college enrichment, teen tours, career exploration, community service, and sports camps.
Camp Weequahic
Camp Weequahic has created a community that brings out the best in girls and boys since 1953.
Island Lake Camp
Offering over 90 activities, ILC is about choice so campers can find and do what they love.
Brant Lake Sports Academy for Girls
A girls only multi-sport sleep away camp located in the beautiful NY Adirondack Mountains.
Camp Mataponi
Camp Mataponi is a traditional, all girls, sleep away camp located in Naples, ME offering a wide range of activities and helping build lifelong friendships.
Camp Awosting & Camp Chinqueka
Camp Awosting for boys and Camp Chinqueka for girls are separate brother-sister camps that share the philosophy of fun with a purpose!
Westcoast Connection
Westcoast Connection has 43 years of experience operating outstanding summer programs for teens completing grades 7-12.
Camp Walt Whitman
Camp Walt Whitman is a coed camp where friendships blossom and campers create lasting memories in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Camp Wayne for Boys
The Wayne Experience is about learning, developing relationships, building confidence, and most of all, having fun.
KenMont and KenWood Camp
Premier traditional brother-sister sleepaway camp at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains in beautiful Kent, CT.
Camps Baco & Che-Na-Wah
Camp Baco for Boys and Camp Che-Na-Wah for Girls are two separate camps built on a single tradition: the secret to great camp is its people.
Camp Pontiac
A premier, family-owned and operated coed sleepaway summer camp that offers an unparalleled experience in a beautiful and safe setting.
Rustic Pathways
A premier student travel company specializing in educational, cultural, and adventure travel for teens worldwide.
Point O’Pines Camp for Girls
Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains overlooking Brant Lake, girls of all ages come together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Camp Akiba
Nestled on over 300 wooded acres in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania with a stunning view of Lake Akiba, our premier facilities create the perfect setting for an unforgettable summer.
Camp CHEN-A-WANDA
Camp CHEN-A-WANDA was established in 1939 and has served thousands of campers over the past 80-plus years.
Camp Winaukee
Rooted in tradition and guided by a passion for fun, Winaukee uses positive role models, competition and brotherhood to give young men the skills to thrive both on and off the field.
Camp Killooleet
Camp Killooleet is on a private lake nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont for kids ages 9 – 14,
Camp Chateaugay
A co-ed, traditional, sleep-away summer camp on the pristine shores of a beautiful mountain lake in the Adirondacks.
Camp Medolark
Camp Medolark is an independently-run, creative-arts-focused camp where kids ages 7–16 design their own summer — choosing from painting, music, theater, fashion design, candle-making and more.
YMCA Camp Bernie
Every child deserves a place to belong. For over 65 years, YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray, NJ has been that place.
Brant Lake Camp
Brant Lake Camp takes great pride in their 100+ year history of one family owner and consistently adapts, improves and refines their program.
Camp Robin Hood
Camp Robin Hood is located close to White Mountain National Forest, giving campers a chance to enjoy everything nature has to offer.
MWS – Next Step
Next Step is a 2-week life skills programme designed to guide students through the transition from teenage fame to young adulthood.
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Pocono Mountains with a supportive and inspiring community.
Timber Lake West Camp
Timber Lake West is a traditional, coed short session sleep-away camp located in Roscoe, NY.
Cheley Colorado Camps
Cheley Colorado Camps, nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Estes Park, Colorado, is internationally regarded as one of the top summer camps.
Camp Mom Resources
Shorter Session Camps: A Great Way to Try Something New This Summer
Not only do “session” camps offer an opportunity for new campers to try out camps, but many of our top picks have availability.
Your Sleepaway Camp Questions Answered: Safety, Visiting Day & More!
A sleepaway camp expert answers questions about how to approach visiting days and re-entry.
Why Sleepaway Camp Is Such A Valuable Investment in Your Child’s Future!
All the benefits of sleepaway camp, from the owners of Birchmont Camp!
