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New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
3/24/24 - By Michael Del Llano

New England sleepaway camps get kids away from devices and out into nature. These summer camp locations put campers in a new, natural environment where they can participate in boating, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, (in some cases music!) and more. We’ve rounded up some of the best wilderness sleepaway camps in New England for kids to unplug.

For more camps around New England, check out our Boston Summer Camp Guide and Connecticut Summer Camp Guide. Find the perfect fit for your son or daughter!

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Cast off for adventure at these New England sleep away camps! Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.
Cast off for adventure at these New England sleep away camps! Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.

Sleepaway Summer Camps in Massachusetts & Vermont

Crossroads Kids Summer Enrichment Program

Duxbury, MA
Entering Grades 2-8
Sitting on 200 wooded acres minutes south of Boston, Camp Wing in Duxbury offers a wilderness experience close to the city. Activities include climbing, mountain biking, and boating. Crossroads also sponsors Camp Mitton on Cape Cod for campers 7-13. READ MORE

Camp Burgess and Camp Hayward (YMCA)

Sandwich, MA
Ages 7-15
Starting at age 7 (to 16), kids can try a one-week session at boys' and girls' summer camps that are situated across from each other on Spectacle Pond in Cape Cod. Summer camp sessions are filled with water sports, ropes and climbing activities, lots of athletic options, and more. Adventure Trips is available for kids 12-17. READ MORE

4-H Camp Middlesex

Ashby, MA
Ages 8-15
Central Massachusetts' 4-H Camp Middlesex offers one- and two-week sessions for boys and girls. Juniors (ages 8-12) and teens (13-15) can learn wilderness survival skills along with swimming, archery, and more. One week sessions are themed; additional cost horseback riding lessons.  READ MORE

Farm & Wilderness Summer Camp

Plymouth, VT
Ages 9-17
Farm & Wilderness summer camps are nestled on 4,800 secluded acres in Vermont. These beautiful woods, mountains, and lakes are campers' playground, classroom, and home. Each one of the eight F&W camps features a unique program, but all share a common theme for all attending youth: creating an environment to live in community with one another as they explore a life that is simple, rugged, and exciting. READ MORE

Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures

Wallingford, VT
Ages 10-14
This camp for boys in central Vermont delivers a wilderness experience without modern conveniences. Boys get the opportunity to learn and interact without cell phones, video games, or even clocks. Seesions are two, three, four and six weeks long. And guess what? They stay in Tipi's! READ MORE
Kids learn new skills at New England wilderness camps. Photo courtesy of Camp Walt Whitman.
Kids learn new skills at New England wilderness camps. Photo courtesy of Camp Walt Whitman.

Wilderness Sleepaway Summer Camps in New Hampshire

Wildwood Camp - No Overnight Camp in 2024

Rindge, NH
Ages 7-17
From ropes courses to Scottish dancing, this Mass Audubon camp packs in creative activities along with nature exploration. Seven and 8 year olds can start out with a "Wildwood Warblers" three-day camp, and 9- to 14 year olds choose from one- or two-week sessions. READ MORE

Camp Walt Whitman

Piermont, NH
Ages 7-16
Walt Whitman is typically an immersion-style, seven-week commitment, but first-timers can try Pioneer Camp, which offers all the camp's typical swimming, sports, and arts activities in a one-week trial period. READ MORE

Camp Quinebarge

Moltonborough, NH
Ages 7-15
Nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains, this camp is less than two hours from Boston. Programs include exploring nature in the 70 wooded acres around Lake Kawasatka. Camp Quinebarge has sleepaway sessions ranging from 2 to 8 weeks where kids can enjoy swimming, boating, fencing, nature and more. READ MORE

Camp Glen Brook

Marlborogh, NH
Entering Grades 3-10
For 75 years, this camp has promoted self-discovery through connecting with nature. Camp Glen Brook sits on 250 acres of farm and forest, and campers develop an appreciation for the environment through hands-on activities. Camps are offered for kids in grades 3 to 8.  READ MORE

Windsor Mountain

Windsor, NH
Ages 7-16
Windsor Mountain offers traditional and unique activities for kids and teens every summer like: music, arts, sports, theatre, ropes, zip-line, rock-climbing, farm and wilderness adventure and much more. It is less than 2 hours from Bosto and features a diverse, international community. Sleepaway camp sessions run between two and eight weeks. READ MORE
New England sleepaway camps build friendships and memories. Photo courtesy of Kingsley Pines.
New England sleepaway camps build friendships and memories. Photo courtesy of Kingsley Pines.

Wilderness Sleepaway Summer Camps in Maine

Slovenski Camps

Raymond, ME
Entering Grades 3-11
Slovenski Camps offer a range of outdoor activities at their lakeside facility. Their rustic woodland campsite provides boys and girls the opportunity to hike, kayak, explore nature, and more. Campers can attend one or more weeks, half of the summer, or a full season. READ MORE

Camp North Star

Poland Spring, ME
Ages 7-17
Located on the shore of Worthley Pond, Camp North Star is less than 30 miles north of Portland in southern Maine. Campers learn wilderness skills like rock climbing, campfire cooking, and fishing in sessions lasting from two to seven weeks. READ MORE

Camp Chewonki

Wicasset, ME
Ages 8-15
This camp offers a boys camp, a girls camp and a leadership program for teens. Campers immerse themselves in fun and educational activities focused on community building, outdoor living skills, natural history, farm and food systems, and watercraft. Additional activities include visual arts, performing arts, woodworking and more. READ MORE

Kingsley Pines

Raymond, ME
Ages 8-16
Sitting on Panther Pond in southern Maine's Sebago Lake region, this camp offers whitewater rafting, outdoor living skills, environmental exploration, arts and crafts.and more. Boys and girls can attend Kingsley Pines for two, three, or five weeks. READ MORE

Camp Walden

Denmark, ME
Ages 8-15
This girls camp in Maine's Western Mountains delivers a traditional wilderness sleepaway experience in a 7-week session. Outdoor adventures include canoeing, hiking, camping, and exploring nature in a non-competitive environment. READ MORE

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