Sleepaway Camps in New England with Short Sessions for First-Timers

Going to sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids in Boston, Connecticut, and the rest of New England. But the idea of being away from home for more than a couple weeks can be a deal breaker for many kids, especially if they're on the younger side or tend to have separation anxiety. Luckily, many overnight camps offer one- or two-week (or even shorter) sessions that are specially designed to introduce children to the independence and kid bonding of sleepaway without forcing them to "stick it out" for longer than they may be ready to handle.
Established on shorelines and lakefronts across six states, we've rounded up popular overnight summer camps with first-timer-focused starter sessions for children 6 to 12 years old. The only catch may be if you're not sure you can part with your kiddo for more than a night. (Trust me—you can!)
Look to our complete camp directory for more ideas on summer enrichment for kids in Boston and Connecticut.
Please click the links to the individual camps below for the latest information.
Sleepaway Camps in Massachusetts with Short Sessions
Sleepaway Camps in Connecticut with Short Sessions
Sleepaway Camps in Vermont with Short Sessions
Sleepaway Camps in Maine with Short Sessions
Places featured in this article:
75 Stowe Road
Overland Summers
Mah-Kee-Nac
Camp Wingate-Kirkland
Camp Asto Wamah
Camp Hazen YMCA
Camp Chinqueka
Wildwood Camp (NH)
Camp Coniston
Camp Birch Hill
Camp Runoia