Outdoors &amp; Nature Camps

Missoula, Missoula County

Montana Natural Resource Youth Camp

Weeklong overnight natural-resources camp for ages 13–18 at Lubrecht Forest, Montana

Ages 13–18 · Financial aid

Muskegon, Muskegon County

Muskegon Yacht Club Sailing School

Junior sailing camp on Muskegon Lake, ages 6-19, one-week beginner-to-racing segments.

Ages 6–19

Shepherd, Yellowstone County

The Sunshine Academy

School-age summer day camp at a Shepherd childcare center, ages 5–12

Ages 5–12 · Waterfront

Idaho Falls, Bonneville County

Little Castle Preschool

Preschool's half-day themed summer camps (science, outdoors) in Idaho Falls.

Ely, Lake County

Kowakan Adventures

Christian Boundary Waters wilderness canoe camp near Ely for youth groups and teens.

Ages 12–18

Charleston, Kanawha County

National Youth Science Academy, Charleston Office

No-cost residential STEAM camp for graduating high-schoolers in WV's Monongahela forest.

Ages 17–19

Beverly, Essex County

Sandy Point Sailing Association

Beverly junior sailing, ages 8 through teens, US Sailing courses with no club membership required.

Ages 8–17

Orchard Lake Village, Oakland County

PSEF Pontiac Sailing Education Foundation

Junior sailing program on Cass Lake, ages 6-18; no experience needed, certified instructors.

Ages 6–18

Lincolnville, Waldo County

The Lincolnville Boat Club

Community youth sailing at Norton Pond, ages 8-15, scholarships available.

Ages 8–15

Exeter, Rockingham County

Summer At Brentwood Commons

Traditional day camp in Brentwood (Action Kids), ages 3½–14.

Ages 3–14

Camp Hill, Tallapoosa County

Summers at Southern Summer Camps

Day and overnight camps at Southern Prep with STEM, nature and survival themes

Ages 8–17

Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality

Camp Iron Sights

Remote wilderness overnight camp for young men 15-19 focused on leadership and self-growth.

Ages 15–19 · Financial aid

Duluth, St. Louis County

4-H Youth Programs

University of Minnesota Extension 4-H youth programs and summer camps, St. Louis County.

Ages 5–18

Hoboken, Hudson County

Hoboken Sailing Club

Hudson River youth sailing camp for ages 8 and up, $500/week, four students to a boat.

Ages 8+

El Prado, Taos County

Field Institute of Taos

Nonprofit nature/adventure camp, ages 6-16, with field science and biking.

Ages 6–16

Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

LA Nature Kids Preschool and Day Camp

Full-day outdoor nature day camp for ages 5-12 in Santa Monica

Ages 3–12

Carmel, Hamilton County

Champ Camp

Overnight camp for kids ages 6-19 with tracheostomies or ventilator needs, at Bradford Woods

Ages 6–19

Huntington, Cabell County

Forest Adventure Co-Op

Nature-based STEM day program in Huntington, WV for ages 5-12; outdoor learning and tutoring.

Ages 5–12

Madera, Madera County

Camp Fire Heart of California

Camp Fire nonprofit day & residential camps, ages preK-18, in Madera.

Ages 4–14

Vernonia, Columbia County

Balance Soccer Summer Camps

Overnight soccer/basketball sleepaway camp in Vernonia for ages 9-16.

Ages 9–16

Buncombe County, Buncombe County

Asheville Sailing Club Marina

Nonprofit youth sailing camp on Lake Julian for ages 5-18, grouped by skill.

Ages 5–18

Mountainside, Union County

Ventures in Nature

All-outdoor nature day camp in the Watchung Reservation; full-day or half-day, ages 2.5-14.

Ages 2–14

Morris Plains, Morris County

Kids Outdoors Inc.

Nonprofit outdoor adventure programs for middle-schoolers from under-resourced Essex County.

Ages 11–14

Reedsburg, Sauk County

Summer Outdoor Adventure Club

Reedsburg nonprofit running overnight nature adventure trips for ages 10-15.

Ages 10–15

Bush, St. Tammany Parish

Horsen' Around Camp by KidzFun2bFit

Horseback-riding day camp for ages 6-16 on a 10-acre Northshore farm.

Ages 6–16

Bremerton, Kitsap County

Bremerton Yacht Club Junior Sail Camps

Yacht club sail camp on Phinney Bay, ages 8-16, week-long 9:30-4:30 sessions open to the public.

Ages 8–16

Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County

Atlantic Highlands Sailing Education Program (AHSEP)

Nonprofit summer sailing camp for ages 8-17 streamed into novice, intermediate and advanced.

Ages 8–17

White Rock, Los Alamos County

White Rock Youth Activity Center

Free grades 3-8 youth center with summer field trips (hikes, fishing, Bandelier).

Ages 8–13

Stanton, Powell County

Red Oaks Forest School

Nature-based forest school in Stanton, KY: drop-off outdoor camp (3-12) plus tween overnight.

Ages 3–14

Greenwich, Western Connecticut Planning Region

YMCA of Greenwich

Greenwich YMCA day camp, ages 3-12, 9am-4pm with an on-site water park and beach trips.

Ages 3–12

Grand Island, Hall County

★★★★ 4.4 (81)

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Camp Cosmo

Girl Scouts overnight camp near Grand Island, NE; challenge courses and outdoor skills.

Ages 9–17

★★★★½ 4.7 (16)

Olathe, Johnson County

Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic NaturePlay Center

Therapeutic nature day camp for all abilities, ages 3 to high school, in Olathe.

Ages 3–17

South Kingstown, Washington County

Kingston's Camp

Tech-free South Kingstown nature day camp, grades K-6.

Ages 5–11 · Waterfront

Bigfork, Flathead County

Big Sky Bible Camp and Conference Center

Christian overnight, day and wilderness camps for grades 3–12 near Bigfork, Montana

Ages 8–17 · Waterfront

Port Alsworth, Lake and Peninsula Borough

Tanalian Bible Camp

Christian overnight camp on Lake Clark with age-tiered weeks for grades 3-12.

Ages 8–17 · Financial aid

Lakeshore, Fresno County

Kennolyn Camps Huntington Lake

Small overnight camp (grades 6–11) with waterfront and trapeze on Huntington Lake.

Open

Mountain Pine, Garland County

Camp Yorktown Bay

Seventh-day Adventist overnight camp on Lake Ouachita for ages 7–17.

Ages 7–17

New Britain, Capitol Planning Region

Boys & Girls Club-New Britain

Nonprofit outdoor day camp (Camp Schade), ages 6-18, with nature and field trips.

Ages 6–18

Oyster Bay, Nassau County

★★★★ 4.4 (92)

The WaterFront Center

Nonprofit Oyster Bay camp: sailing, marine science and STEM, ages 6-18, full-day or half-day.

Camp Nor'wester

Four-week overnight camp in the San Juan Islands for ages 9-16

Hodia

Overnight camp near Boise for kids with type 1 diabetes, ages 3-19, with medical support.

Eight Acres Camp

Teacher-staffed summer day camp in Bixby with field trips, ages 6-11

Ages 6–11

Wildwood Crest, Cape May County

★★★★½ 4.7 (14)

Greater Wildwood Yacht Club

Club-run youth sailing program for ages 7 and up in the Wildwoods back bays.

Ages 7+

Elk Grove, Sacramento County

★★★★½ 4.7 (14)

Sunshine Swim & Fitness Center

Full-day Elk Grove day camp (ages 5-12) with daily swimming, field trips, and arts.

Ages 5–13

Carolina Beach, New Hanover County

★★★★ 4.4 (103)

Ocean Cure

Adaptive surf camps for kids and adults with disabilities

★★★★★ 5.0 (30)

Seattle, King County

High Point Community Center

Themed weekly day camp for ages 5-12 in West Seattle, 7:30am-6pm, with field trips and scholarships.

Ages 5–12

Washington, District of Columbia

★★★★ 4.4 (110)

North Michigan Park Recreation Center

DC Parks & Rec (DPR) day camp site–weekday 9am–5pm, ages ~3–13, before/after care

Ages 3–13

★★★★ 4.4 (113)

Patten, Penobscot County

Maine High Adventure

BSA overnight high-adventure canoe and backcountry treks for Scouts age 13+.

Ages 13+

★★★★½ 4.7 (13)

Wilmot, Merrimack County

Camps Kenwood & Evergreen

Brother-sister overnight camp in Wilmot, ages 7–14, with sports, arts, and outdoor adventure.

Ages 7–14