Sleep Away Camps in the New York Area: Summer Camp Directory

When it comes to planning a fun and enriching experience for your children, the many summer camps and programs in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties offer something for every kind of ability, interest and schedule.

Whether your child can’t get enough baseball, or has a passion for painting, or seeks to be around others who share his or her special condition, there are plenty of camps in our region that cater to those interests. 

Here is just a sampling of great options: Programs that specialize in sports or the arts; day camps that are close to home; camps for kids who are theater-mad or crazy about computers; camps that keep academic skills honed over the summer months. Others can be found at the American Camping Association’s website: www.acacamps.org.

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Happy camping!

ADIDAS TENNIS CAMP
Adidas tennis camp at Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ
1-800-944-7112
http://www.tenniscamper.com
Type: tennis camp, sleepaway
Four one week sessions between June 24-July 20.
Ages served: 8 to 18 years. This camp is open to participants of all levels from beginners to tournament players.  Full-day and overnight options.  High level instruction from top coaches, stroke production, supervised match play, fun tournaments on the college's beautiful twelve lit courts.  Ramapo has an indoor pool, state-of-the art dorms, each room air-conditioned and with its own bathroom, fridge, and microwave.  Great food and fun evening activities. Director: Ira Miller, Division I Fairleigh Dickinson men's and women's tennis coach, USTA zonal coach, Maccabi games coach.

AMAHAMI OUTDOOR CENTER
Deposit, NY607-724-6572 x109
www.acacamps.orgType: Sleep awayAges served: Girls only; 6 to18 yearsOf note: 400 acres, modern to rustic facilities. Programs that encourage each camper to reach his or her own highest potential. New horse programs in English and Western riding techniques. Also, aquatic activities, boating, camping, canoeing, drama and more.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S CAMP ADVENTURE
Shelter Island, NY
631-749-3521
www.cancer.org/campadventure
Type: Sleep away
Ages served: children with cancer and their siblings, ages 6 to18
Of note: Held each August on the beautiful shores of eastern Long Island, Camp Adventure provides an opportunity for kids to just be kids while receiving the medical attention they need from pediatric oncology professionals.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION’S CAMP ASPIRE
Rush, NY
585-458-3040
www.diabetes.org
Type: Sleep away
Ages served: 7 to 17 years
Of note: Opportunity for youth with diabetes to interact with others who share the same condition. Fun, safe, environment. Swimming, athletics, climbing wall and water park, archery, arts and crafts, basketball, camping skills and more.

BLUE BAY
East Hampton, NY
516-741-2550
www.gsnc.org/camp/bluebay.asp
Type: Sleep away
Ages served: Girls only; 6 to 16 years
Of note: At Camp Blue Bay, girls explore a variety of recreational, cultural and educational activities in a fun, safe environment. Featuring aquatic activities, arts and crafts, boating, camping skills/outdoor living, canoeing, kayaking, leadership development, nature/environmental studies, sailing, instructional swimming and more.

CAMP CEDARBROOK IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Corinth, NY
518-654-6262
www.campcedarbrook.net
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Girls only; 7 to 17 years
Quality experience in guided Christian living outdoors. Wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, backpacking, camping skills/outdoor living, canoeing, horseback riding (English), performing arts, sailing, instructional swimming. Partial week and one-week sessions, June through August.

CAMP CHATEAUGAY
Merrill, NY
800-431-1184
www.chateaugay.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 16 years
Of note: Enjoy memories for a lifetime on picturesque Chateaugay Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. Small, 2.5:1 staff ratio offers children a caring environment and fine instruction in a variety of sports and arts and crafts.

CAMP CLEARWATER
Beacon, NY
845-265-8080
www.clearwater.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 13 to 15 years
Of note: Backpacking, boating, camping skills/outdoor living, canoeing, kayaking, wilderness trips. Campers travel along the Hudson River and hike throughout the Hudson Valley, each day arriving at a new destination. All activities are facilitated by two or three highly trained and experienced instructors.

CAMP CUMMINGS
Brewster, NY
845-278-6730
www.edalliance.org/camps/index.htm.
Type: Retreat
Ages served: Child to Adult
Of note: Retreat for disabled children, adolescents and adults located in the woods of North Brewster. The grounds contain a private lake as well as miles upon miles of nature trails and forest. Campers participate in sports, education and other recreational activities.

CAMP DUDLEY YMCA
Westport, NY
518-962-4720
www.campdudley.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: boys only; 10 to 15 years
Of note: Camp Dudley, founded in 1885, is a place that celebrates timeless, traditional values, inspiring boys to seek something higher than their own self-interest through sports, visual and performing arts and wilderness trips.

CAMP EAGLE HILL
Elizaville, NY
518-537-4000
www.campeaglehill.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 16 years
Of note: A beautiful 200-acre facility located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Large adult staff offers excellent supervision and instruction. Camp features aquatic activities, arts and crafts, biking, climbing, counselor training (CIT), drama, trips, team field sports, recreational swimming, and tennis.

CAMP HENRY KAUFMANN
Holmes, NY
212-645-4000
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Girls only; 8 to 17 years
www.acacamps.org
Of note: Over 400 acres located in Duchess County. Camp Kaufmann offers year-round camping to girl scouts and other groups. During summer, both residential and sleep away camps are offered. Heated cabins are available all spring and winter seasons.

CAMP HOMEWARD BOUND
Bear Mountain, NY
212-776-2020
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 15 years
Of note: Started in 1984 as the first camp in the nation created to serve homeless children to enrich growth of each camper by providing a respite from homelessness. Two week sessions, June through August.

CAMP KINDER RING
Hopewell Junction, NY
845-221-2771
www.campkr.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 16 years
Of note: The ultimate Jewish coed sleep away camp experience for children featuring all land and water sports, crafts, performing arts, and much more. Since 1927 Kinder Ring has provided countless children the opportunity for both a memorable and enjoyable summer.

CAMP LANOWA
Central Valley, NY
845-928-5754
www.hfhcamps.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 13 years
Of note: Campers are primarily from New York City’s homeless family shelter system, the majority of which are African-American and Latino. The camp provides these children with a true summer camp experience including hiking, swimming and boating, singing and more.

CAMP MA-KEE-YA
Bear Mountain, NY
201-881-1729
www.ywcabergencounty.org
Type: Sleep away and day camp
Ages served: 7 to 15 years
Of note: Charming sleeping cabins, rustic facilities and activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, drama, sports, kayaking, campfires, waterfront games. Professionally trained staff and medical officer. Residential option: Monday through Thursday nights returning home on Friday.

CAMP MONROE
Monroe, NY
845-782-8695
www.campmonroe.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 16 years
Of note: Great facilities, mature staff, lasting friendships, fun structured Jewish camp. Strictly Kosher. Activities include arts and crafts, basketball, challenge/rope courses, computer, drama, gymnastics, horseback riding (Western), nature/environmental studies, soccer and tennis.

CAMP PONTIAC
Copake, NY
516-626-7668
www.camppontiac.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 16 years
Of note: Located in the Berkshires, 100 miles north of NYC. Emphasizes top-quality sports instruction, crafts, water and outdoor adventure, self-esteem and friendships. Seven week sessions, June through August.

CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES
Wingdale, NY
201-871-7262
www.ramahberkshires.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Coed from 9 to 16; boys only from 9 to 16 years; girls only from 9 to 16 years
Of note: A camp in the Jewish-American tradition. Four week sessions from June through August feature field sports, swimming, religious study, backpacking, boating, caving and more.

CAMP RAMAPO
Rhinebeck, NY
845-876-8403
www.ramapoforchildren.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 4 to 16 years
Of note: Ramapo is an exciting and challenging program designed to build self-confidence, trust, discipline, motivation and social skills. Two, three, five and six week sessions offering full spectrum of sports activities, arts and crafts, leadership development and more.

CAMP SHANE
302 Harris Road, Ferndale, NY
845-292-4644
www.campshane.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Boys 7 to 19 years; girls 7 to 17 years; young women 18 to 25 years
Of note: Camp Shane in the Catskills is a weight loss camp for girls and boys, teens and young adult women where campers are made to feel comfortable, welcome and good about themselves. The camp features fun activities and educational lessons to help campers succeed on their weight-loss journey and have the best time of their lives.

CAMP SCHODACK
Nassau, NY
781-444-5520
www.schodack.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 16 years
Of note: Warm, nurturing camp in the Berkshires. Offers structured and elective programs. Four- and seven-week sessions, June through August. Features outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts and more.

CAMP TOP OF THE PINES
Bear Mountain, NY
212-765-4420
www.vacamas.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 15 years
Of note: Specialty clientele is youth at risk. Small nurturing community catering to individual needs of each camper. Non- sectarian with noncompetitive philosophy.

CAMP VICTORY LAKE
Hyde Park, NY
845-229-8851
www.campvictorylake.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 8 to 15 years
Of note: Featured activities include academics, aquatic activities, archery, arts and crafts, ceramics/pottery, computer, field trips, nature/environmental studies, team field sports and instructional swimming.

CAMPUS KIDS – MINISINK
Port Jervis, NY
203-743-6395
www.campuskids.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 15 years
Of  note: Monday through Friday, home with the family on the weekend. Camper choice program. Friendly, fun, positive camp community. Transportation provided.

ESY SUMMER PROGRAM AT CLEARPOOL
33 Clearpool Road, Carmel, NY
845-225-8226
www.clearpool.org
Type: Summer program/sleep away camp
Ages served: 10 to 18 years
Of note: An exciting summer program filled with enriched learning, recreation and support for kids experiencing emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning challenges. ESY is a six-week residential program that provides youth with a strong academic schedule, diverse social learning experiences, and the fun of a traditional sleep away camp.

ID TECH CAMPS
At Pace University
861 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY
914-773-3200
www.internaldrive.com
Type: Computer day and overnight camps
Ages served: 7 to 17 years
Of note: Kids and teens learn one course topic per week, specializing in video game design, iPhone® app development, Flash® animation, programming, video editing and more – using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Google, Microsoft® and beyond.

KENNYBROOK
Monticello, NY
914-693-3037
www.kennybrook.com
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 6 to 16 years
Of note: A place to have fun and grow in a caring, structured environment. Many activities, excellent instruction. Continued outstanding leadership for over 40 years. Transportation available. Four- and eight-week sessions, June through August.

KOINONIA COMMUNITY
Highland Lake, NY
845-557-8335
www.koinoniany.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 18 years
Of note: Featuring 1,200 acres of beautiful wilderness with mountain lakes. Great activities with a focus on community building. Faith-centered program and quality staff.

LENOLOC
Bear Mountain, NY
845-351-4410
www.acacamps.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Boys Only from 6 to 10; Girls Only from 6 to 13
Of note: Traditional program on Lake Cohasset complete with a beautiful, rustic environment. Campers’ self-confidence will soar with a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire. Transportation available. One and two week sessions, July through August.

MA-HE-TU
Bear Mountain, NY
845-351-4508
www.campmahetu.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Girls; 7 to 15 years
Of note: A small traditional camp with an innovative spirit. A natural lakeside setting and a caring atmosphere where every girl is made to feel special. Wide range of activities, from sports to performing arts and more.

ROCK HILL CAMPS
Mahopac, NY
845-638-0438
www.girlscoutshh.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: Girls only; 6 to 14 years
Of note: Resident tent and cabin living with a caring staff and a wide range of activities designed to enhance a girl’s self-esteem and confidence.

SOLOMON-SCHECHTER SUMMER CAMP
555 West Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY
914-948-8333
www.Solomon-Schechter.com
Type: Day camp/residence camp
Ages served: 5 to 14 years
Of note: Eight one-week sessions, June through August. Children have the opportunity to create their schedule from numerous daily choices including free swim and swim lessons, crafts, circus arts, music jams, mad science, basketball, hip hop/Israeli dance, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, drama, jewelry making, chess and a three-day resident camp.

SURPRISE LAKE CAMP
Cold Spring, NY
212-924-3131
www.surpriselake.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 7 to 15 years
Of note: Since 1902, Surprise Lake Camp has helped campers grow as they come away with better skills for getting along with others, greater independence, enhanced self-esteem, stronger Jewish identity and much more. Jewish/Kosher five-day intro program for ages 6-10 years. Two-week program.

URI KUTZ CAMP
Warwick, NY
845-987-6300
www.kutz.urjcamps.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 15 to 18 years
Of note: Leadership training for Jewish teenagers from around the world. Four-week sessions, June through July. Financial aid available. Featured activities include arts and crafts, community service, art, international culture, leadership development, religious study and more.

YMCA CAMP GORHAM
Eagle Bay, NY
315-357-6401
www.campgorham.org
Type: Sleep away camp
Ages served: 8 to 17 years
Of note: Located in the Adirondack Mountains, it’s a traditional residential camp program with an emphasis on horseback riding, wilderness trips, team sports, swimming, leadership development and more.