ActionQuest
ActionQuest offers incredible educational summer adventure camps for teens. For over 40 years, AQ has consistently delivered high-quality international leadership opportunities through our sailing, scuba, community service and marine biology adventure camps for teenagers. Through hands-on learning and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults.
BBYO
BBYO is a global Jewish youth movement in 60+ countries, uniting 65,000+ teens. Dive into new experiences, friendships, and a fresh perspective . BBYO Passport summer programs combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences. Spanning 20 countries, we offer over 30 different programs with a range of program themes for teens currently enrolled in grades 8–12.
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Berkshire Hills Culinary Camp
Berkshire Hills Culinary Camp is a small, co-ed camp at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, complete with brand new culinary studios and super comfortable dorm style housing. We teach culinary skills while building a strong positive community. After a summer at camp, your child will come home more confident in the kitchen, more independent and connected to a completely new group of friends.
Berkshire Hills Culinary campers spend half the day building culinary competence with friends in our state-of-the-art kitchens. Trips to local farms, specialty food makers, and restaurants will add to the fun and expand their knowledge.
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BINA Farm Center brings together individuals with and without special needs by offering a variety of inclusive enrichment programs that help them to both thrive personally and make their best contribution towards the communities in which they live. BINA provides a comprehensive therapeutic and recreational environment utilizing Equine-Assisted Services and Therapies, Vocational Training Programs and Creative and Complementary Therapies for children and adults with physical, developmental and emotional challenges.
Volunteering Opportunities: Our Volunteer Team is crucial and without their hard work and dedication, our goals would not be achieved.
If you are 14+ and able to work independently and have experience with horses or working with children with special needs, we would love to see you in our Therapeutic Riding Program or Occupational/Physical Therapy sessions utilizing horses.
If you have extensive barn and/or horse experience and you are 14+ and able to work independently, we need you in the barn helping care for our herd of horses.
Branches at meadowbrook
Branches at Meadowbrook is an unparalleled set of experiences that gives kids an opportunity to learn, explore, and create in a safe, supportive community. Branches is located in Weston on The Meadowbrook School’s 30-acre campus, with everything from a pool and ropes course to a makerspace and arts center. Children explore and learn in programs that prioritize their safety, health, and wellness. Branches is an extension of our school’s educational excellence—providing quality camps and experiences and a camp staff of enthusiastic, experienced teachers and counselors. Registration is now open!
Leaders: (Entering grades 9 - 10) Leaders spend the first half of their four-week session learning valuable leadership skills from experienced mentors. Your child will delve into fields such as first aid, leadership, and child psychology—ensuring that they are well equipped to be guides and role models for future campers. For the latter half of their session, they act as counselors-in-training for our Campers program. As they supervise younger counterparts, they gain leadership experience and learn how to handle responsibilities in a controlled, safe environment.
Mazemakers: (Entering grades 2 - 8) Mazemakers form meaningful relationships with their peers and counselors as they collaborate to solve problems and achieve goals. They guide their own journey by choosing among different courses, activities, and projects that interest them—creating a unique, personalized experience for every kid.
Campers: (Entering grades PK - 8) Campers enjoy a traditional day camp experience with the added benefit of Branches’ state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on collaboration and leadership. Campers engage in classic camp activities and experiences that nurture them as they grow alongside each other. Your child will make friends, learn new skills, spend time outside, and have fun.
Adventurers: (Entering grades 4-8) Adventurers spend their week embarking on different Boston-area trips alongside new friends and trusted adults. From amusement parks, to theatrical productions, community service options, and more.
Explorers: (Entering grades K - 8) Explorers spend the first half of their day delving into a specific topic or subject - through hands-on activities and projects. Your child will select a subject or skill to pursue throughout their week. They and other Explorers who share their interest are paired with an instructor who specializes in their subject of choice.
Buck’s Rock Camp is a freedom-of-choice creative and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 11 to 17. Every summer at Buck’s Rock is completely different. The campers who join us each year make the summer their own adventure, and the camp constantly evolves and changes to meet the needs of that year’s campers. So to answer the question “What is Buck’s Rock?” is simple: it is a safe space where young people can grow into whatever they want and need to be.
The day at Buck’s Rock starts at 7:30am and ends at 10:15pm. What happens in between is as varied as our campers and as friendly as our beautiful campus. Every day at Buck’s Rock is different. What doesn’t change: our stunning pastoral setting, committed, professional counselors, and a camper-to-counselor ratio of 2:1.
Every day at Buck’s Rock is a new opportunity for self-discovery and creative expression. From the professionally-equipped studios and exciting performance spaces, to the state-of-the-art recording facilities and pool, campers are free to try anything and everything! Over 30 world-class programs await our artists every day, including everything from glassblowing to dance to painting to sketch comedy to radio to weaving to gardening and so much more!
Many generations of Buck’s Rockers, including campers, their parents, and decades of dedicated staff make up our unique community. Just one summer at Buck’s Rock will make you a life-long member of our big, creative family. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Camp Waziyatah is the Highest Rated Camp in Maine and was chosen by the Disney Channel for their hit TV show “Bug Juice” in both 1998 & 2018. Wazi has all the ingredients for the perfect Maine camp experience – the stunning location, tons of activities, amazing staff, a gorgeous lake… but what really defines us is our atmosphere. Our incredibly close-knit and inclusive community welcomes kids for who they are, with no cliques and no divisions between previous campers and newcomers. We understand the magic and wonder that camp should be, and we're building better kids every summer with our 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-week sessions. Wazi is a no-tech atmosphere where campers grow, make life-long friends and achieve things they never imagined.
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CRS SUMMER - charles river school day camp in dover, ma
CRS Summer provides fun and enriching programs for kids between the ages of 4 and 14 on its beautiful 16-acre campus. The renowned Charles River Creative Arts Program ('CRCAP') features a variety of performing and visual arts, STEM, traditional day camp sports, nature, and more! Campers can spend time in the outdoor Wetlands Lab, on the fields playing games, and in the swimming pool.
CRS Summer also offers weekly Athletic Intensive programs, a Minis program for caregivers and toddlers, and a structured Leadership/CIT experience. CRS Summer prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all campers.
Programs and Summer Camps in public speaking and debate in a traditional fun and engaging summer camp program; both day and overnight camp options.
Debate Camp has provided summer programming in debate, public speaking and Model United Nations simulation since 2002. Built by experienced educators, we believe in providing an academic enrichment opportunity to youth across Canada and the Northeastern United States via a set of exceptionally well-organized, safe and accredited summer camps. At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others.
True pre-college, overnight camp experience returns in 2024 with 1 week programs at Bowdoin College, Maine and Portsmouth Abbey, Rhode Island. Learn, develop or perfect your skills in parliamentary debate - - all ability levels welcome. Full program description and dates available online.
Transportation options from Boston - details available online.
Debate Camp will also be operating its popular 1 week / 5 day day in-person camp in 2 Boston locations; 8:30am - 3:30pm, with location details available.
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Earth Immersion SCUBA Summer Camp is a scuba, adventure and outdoor education camp for teens (13-17 yo) looking for an unmatched experience exploring North Florida’s crystal-clear springs. Our main focus is exceptional and safe scuba training. Other activities include snorkeling, canoeing, hiking, fishing, tubing, and learning about freshwater/marine biology. We offer 7- or 13-day overnight co-ed programs. Click here for a list of costs and dates.
No prior scuba experience is necessary for our beginner programs (Open Water certification). If already certified, we have many other programs for the campers to earn additional certifications (Advanced, Rescue, Nitrox, Cavern, Intro to Tech, and various specialties).
NEW for 2024 – We are offering a 10-day trip to the Bahamas for our returning campers. Activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, exploring blue holes, marine biology and immersion in the Bahamian culture.
Come join us and immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure this summer.
For more information, please contact us at (352) 641-0350 or info@earthimmersion.com.
Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp
Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp is located on a 900-acre organic, diversified Biodynamic® farm in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We offer 1-week and 2-week overnight camps for campers ages 8-16.
Our oldest campers, the Earth Stewards (ages 12-16), work as “Junior Apprentices” and spend their mornings working alongside professional gardeners, farmers, cheesemakers, chefs, and bakers, participating in the daily rhythms of our lively farm and sustainable food enterprises.
The Earth Stewards also enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming in our pond, making nature-based crafts, learning wilderness skills, and singing and storytelling around the campfire. Home for the Earth Stewards is a beautiful campsite in a wooded glen on the farm. Campers live in rustic cabins and yurts. Our camp Dining Hall menu features delicious, farm-to-table meals and snacks prepared from scratch using Biodynamic and organic ingredients.
Our Waldorf-inspired summer camps offer teens an opportunity to get unplugged from a high-tech culture, and become tuned in to the natural world around them. Campers will leave Hawthorne Valley with new skills, new friends, and a renewed connection to nature and self.
We integrate scientific research and education on a Maine coastal island to develop leaders prepared to address environmental issues in a rapidly changing world. Hurricane Island programs embed students in experiences that leverage the art and practices of science as tools for leadership and social change. Through personal and group explorations, students explore their own strengths as transformative leaders who can address the sustainability challenges facing our world today.
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities rich with integrity due to top-notch facilities, and talented staff.
Established over 30 years ago, ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity, and empowering individual growth with our individualized, elective scheduling. Campers will learn worthwhile skills in 2-8 week sessions while making everlasting memories & friends. Each camper chooses from: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & more
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Maine Arts Camp
A small, inclusive camp community, led by a staff of experienced, professional instructors and mature dorm counselors. 3:1 camper/staff ratio. Located at The White Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH, a compact and modern campus perfect for an overnight camp community. Maine Arts Camp has exclusive use of the facility, which includes many visual arts & dance studios, film photography lab, classrooms for film making, writing, along with several dorms for living spaces. Dorm rooms are doubles or triples. The White Mountain School also has a variety of outdoor spaces for individual sports and more. Some of the spaces at the school are air conditioned.
*2 or 4 week sessions in July.
*Dorm living and food service at The White Mountain School.
*Overnight camp for ages 9-16 – non-competitive and nurturing.
*Limited enrollment of 90 campers – lots of personal attention.
*Experienced teachers and professionals leading most activities.
Maine Teen Camp
Maine Teen Camp is a fully elective, 2, 4, 6 or 7.5 week sleep away camp for teenagers, from across the US and around the world.
Device free and close to nature, MTC provides a respite from the stresses of the school year and emphasizes healthy relationships with each other, and with technology.
Most of our campers come to MTC without knowing anyone else in camp.
An all teen population means we are free to create programming that is appealing, and developmentally appropriate, for teenagers.
We offer a strong activity list, featuring rock music, a professional level tennis program, waterskiing and wakeboarding, cooking, and community service (and so much more!)
We create a very supportive and welcoming environment, that encourages individuality, creativity, and tolerance for diversity.
COVID Vaccine required for campers and staff. Other COVID protocols may be required as appropriate.
Contact us: mtc@teencamp.com; check out our new promotional video
Sail Caribbean
Sail Caribbean is a teen adventure camp for ages 11-18. They offer programs ranging from 2 to 3 weeks that are centered around sailing, scuba diving, marine biology, community service, and watersports. Based in the British Virgin Islands, campers will get the experience of a lifetime living on 45–50-foot catamarans, sailing to new islands every day, and being surrounded by exquisite and unique environments. Campers will gain personal development skills like leadership and independence while facing challenges alongside their crew mates. Sail Caribbean offers teens the opportunity to get scuba and sailing certifications, learn how to care for the environment, and have the summer of their lives!
The Story School is an educational nonprofit live-action role-play summer camp located in the woods of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, MA. A trained staff of educators, game designers, and counselors immerse campers ages 8 - 18 in a an epic adventure story pulled from history, mythology, and literature. By day, our campers become heroes battling fantastical monsters, solving interactive STEM puzzles, and applying roleplaying skills to level up and save the world. By night, our campers play board games, gather around campfires, and build crafts with their roommates forging friendships that last a lifetime. In an open community embracing neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ campers, The Story School weaves together social education, leadership training, and hands-on learning into the fabric of our fantastical adventures. Spend your summer in a story and discover the hero within!
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ThrillCoaster Tours
ThrillCoaster Tours is the world’s only roller coaster teen tour. Since 2004 we have been delivering a life changing experience for teenagers throughout the world. Campers from as far as Australia, Philippines, Hawaii, and from more than 25 states in the US, have participated in this unique camp. If you’re looking for a program will provide your child the opportunity to travel around the country with other roller coaster enthusiasts with the purpose of riding roller coasters, look no further than ThrillCoaster Tours.
WEST END HOUSE CAMP
West End House Camp is an overnight summer camp for boys, ages 7-15, which began in 1908. We are located about two hours outside of Boston in the town of Parsonsfield, Maine, which is equidistant from Portland, Ogunquit, and Conway, NH. West End House Camp is on pristine Long Pond and has a stunning 5,000 feet of lakefront property.
West End House Camp offers 3, 4, and 7 week-long sessions, first-class facilities, activities, and lifelong friendships. As a non-profit, we are able to sustain our top-notch experience, while maintaining modest rates, due to our parent relationships and the generous support of our alumni and community partners.
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