DAY CAMPS, OVERNIGHT CAMPS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS

www.quakercenter.org

There is nothing like summer camp at Quaker Center – an unforgettable experience of friendship, service, art and fun in the redwoods. Campers are also introduced to Quaker practices such as collective silence and group decision-making.

Our small camp is under the care of Friends (Quakers) and takes place in a Friendly setting of peace, inclusivity and mutual respect. However, campers do not have to be Quaker to attend. Everyone is welcome at Quaker Center camp!

Our camps are divided into two sessions: the first, for rising 5th to 7th graders, includes many of the most well-loved elements of QC camp: art projects, a service project, visits to a river and a swimming pool, and a wonderful day and sunset at the beach. Back at Quaker Center, campers will enjoy lots of games, hiking (including a silent night-hike to the labyrinth), campfires and the famous QC camp dance party.

The second session, for older teens (rising 8th to 10th graders), includes traditional QC Camp pieces (you’re never too old for hiking, beach sunsets and campfire songs). Campers will travel together to social justice organizations in our area, and get a chance to learn about them and participate in their work.

https://www.calicamp.com

Cali Camp is the premier summer day camp for children ages 4 -15. We provide transportation in the cost of camp tuition and offer many stops throughout the Los Angeles Valley and City. Cali Campers will enjoy daily swimming and a variety of Classic Camp activities. We have everything from horseback riding to go carts, rock climbing and zip lining. We also balance out the adventure with dance, arts and crafts, drama and gymnastics. If sports are more your thing, you’ll love our beach volleyball court, backyard games and sports, ping pong, foosball, and even some Harry Potter Quidditch! Your campers will experience a new world every week with our amazing Weekly Theme calendar and daily special events, including dress up days. We pride ourselves on our amazing staff
who have hundreds of years of combined camp experience working with children. Cali Camp will quickly become your home away from home!

563 N. Alfred Street
West Hollywood, CA 90048
summer@cee-school.org
centerforearlyeducation.org/summer
(323) 651-0707

Unlock an unforgettable summer for your child at Camp Adventure 2026! Designed for rising 1st through 6th graders, our full-day camp experience runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering the perfect blend of fun and learning. Campers can choose between one immersive full-day class or two distinct half-day classes, allowing them to customize their week. Whether they’re exploring the arts in Awesome Abstract Art Experiments, building confidence in Cheerleading, or diving into science with Dazzling Discoveries, every day is a new opportunity for growth. Registration for Summer 2026 opens in February!

Our expertly curated classes cater to every passion, mixing academic support with hands-on creativity and skill-building. Watch your child thrive in STEM with classes like Mathcraft (Math + Minecraft), LEGO Robotics, or Snap Circuits Engineering. They can unleash their inner artist in Toy & Game Design, try Cricut Crafting, or even get stage-ready with Storybook Theatre. We proudly welcome students from all schools to join our supportive, energetic environment. Don’t let your child miss out on a summer of discovery, teamwork, and confidence-building adventures at our state-of-the-art campus conveniently located in West Hollywood.

camplomamar.org

Looking for the perfect summer getaway for your child? Nestled under towering redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains, YMCA of the East Bay’s Camp Loma Mar provides a traditional overnight-camp experience filled with adventure, friendship, and personal growth. From hiking and swimming to zip-lining, rock-wall climbing, archery, creative arts and crafts, and evenings around campfires, each day is a new opportunity for lifelong memories.

With programs and leadership opportunities for kids and teens entering grades 2-12, Camp Loma Mar is a place where kids try new things, grow in confidence, and build friendships that last long after summer ends. Guided by caring staff, campers discover both the joy of adventure and the comfort of belonging.

Registration is open for Summer 2026, with week-long sessions running June-July. Early Bird discounts available for campers who sign up before Feb 1!

www.gocampu.org

Join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Youth will disconnect from screens and re-connect with nature, community, and themselves. Camp Unalayee, “the best backpacking camp for kids,” is located in the beautiful Trinity Alps Wilderness of Northern California and provides adventure-filled programs rooted in outdoor skills, teamwork, and personal growth for a diverse group of youth ages 10–17.

Base Camp Programs: Live in small, supportive groups, learn outdoor living skills, and take part in activities like backpacking, swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, and campfires.

Trail Programs: Push your limits, make lifelong friends, and explore the Trinity Alps with our 8–14 day backpacking programs, guided by experienced staff.

Transportation is provided. Financial assistance is available to every camper!

To learn more or enroll, visit www.gocampu.org. Email office@gocampu.com with any further questions.

https://www.hiddenvilla.org/programs/summer-camps/region-HV/

Hidden Villa summer camp programs foster a love of learning about ourselves and others through a framework built on respect for differences and our shared responsibility to create positive change in our families, communities, and the world.

Whether six or sixteen, campers explore our wilderness, tend our garden, and engage with our social justice curriculum through hands-on farm life. At every age, we encourage youth to practice curiosity, think critically, and advocate for themselves and others.

For our youngest campers, staff model acceptance and self-expression through clothing choices that challenge gender stereotypes. Our teens in the Farm and Wilderness program connect their hands-on farming experience to larger social issues—exploring immigrants & rights in today’s society while learning about Hidden Villa’s history with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers movement.

www.jamesonranchcamp.com

Jameson Ranch Camp offers an enriching and unforgettable summer experience for children and teenagers, providing a perfect blend of adventure, education, and fun in a safe and supportive environment amidst the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The camp operates in four two-week sessions throughout the summer, catering to kids ages 6-16. Each session is carefully crafted to provide age-appropriate activities and challenges, ensuring that campers have the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in a setting tailored to their developmental needs.

During each two-week session, campers immerse themselves in a diverse range of programs and activities designed to spark their curiosity, foster their creativity, and cultivate their sense of adventure. Whether they’re embarking on a thrilling outdoor excursion, honing their artistic skills in the crafts studio, or bonding with new friends around the campfire, campers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and embrace the spirit of exploration.

Under the guidance of experienced counselors, activity specialists, and instructors, campers develop valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. They also learn to appreciate and respect the natural world, gaining a deeper understanding of ecology, conservation, and sustainability through hands-on experiences in the great outdoors.

Throughout their time at Jameson Ranch Camp, campers form lasting friendships, create cherished memories, and forge connections with mentors who inspire and empower them to reach their full potential. Whether they’re conquering a challenging rock climb, performing in a talent show, or simply sharing stories and laughs with their cabin mates, campers leave Jameson Ranch Camp with a newfound sense of confidence, resilience, and belonging that stays with them long after the summer ends.

Molly Smart, Summer Program Director
msmart@juliamorganschool.org
510-632-6000
https://www.juliamorganschool.org/programs/girls-summer-program

The Girls Summer Program is designed to spark curiosity, strengthen community, and empower girls to express themselves with confidence. Through art, STEAM, and sports, campers explore new skills in an environment where their voices, ideas, and imagination take center stage.

Each one-week session offers a dynamic mix of hands-on activities crafted by our talented faculty. Every project, challenge, and experiment is intentionally planned to support different learning styles and encourage girls to try new things, collaborate, and stretch their thinking. Whether they’re building in the makerspace, creating in the art studio, or playing on the field, girls are engaged, supported, and inspired throughout the day.

Between activities, campers enjoy time with our incredible team of counselors-current Julia Morgan School for Girls students and alum who volunteer their time. They bring mentorship, joy, and a true sense of sisterhood to the program, helping campers feel welcomed and connected. Many campers return summer after summer, and some later apply to join Julia Morgan School for Girls during the academic year.

The Girls Summer Program is a joyful introduction to the power of an all-girls space—where curiosity is celebrated, confidence grows, and friendships flourish. It’s a place to learn, explore, and feel fully themselves.

(800) 718-2787
info@socapa.org
www.socapa.org

The SOCAPA Team recognizes that world events, news, and the challenges that come with growing up can be overwhelming and intimidating. That’s one of the reasons we believe in the importance of the work we do. Helping young people hone their skills and develop as artists and individuals is an incredible honor. Bringing young people together to support one another creatively and watching tomorrow’s innovators and artists find their people is exciting and rewarding work. The sense of community and the sense of belonging that develops each and every summer is truly inspiring.

At SOCAPA we are proud of the professional level of training we offer to our students. We are also proud of the safe, inclusive, supportive, and celebratory environment we welcome our students to be part of. When you come to SOCAPA we ask you to work hard and take risks, and we know you can only do that when you bring your authentic self to the table. We are delighted to meet you there, and to help you take the next steps in your artistic and individual journey – wherever it might lead.

We hope you will join the next generation of artists this summer! SOCAPA offers teens ages 13-18 summer intensives in Filmmaking, Acting, Music, Dance, Photography and Screenwriting. Students of all experience levels are challenged to advance their craft through hands-on learning with teachers who are leaders in their fields, surrounded by other teens who share their passion. Our campuses in New York City, California, and Vermont each give students a unique experience of learning with other artists in a state-of-the-art setting, along with the best of summer fun. SOCAPA’s residential staff organize activities and trips each night and weekend that give students the chance to enjoy time with friends and the wonderful sites surrounding our campuses.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

http://campclio.org/

Empowering Adoptees Since 2012

July 26 – August 8, 2026

Since 2012, Camp Clio has provided adopted children ages 9-14 the opportunity to enjoy all the fun of traditional summer camp while staying in cabins with other adopted children. The relaxed, safe, and non-judgmental environment of a cabin filled with other campers who are “just like me” encourages exploration of identity, family connectedness, and curiosity about birth families.

Counselors in the Clio cabins are either themselves adopted or have a demonstrated interest in working with adoptees (many are studying social work at university). Sharing their adoption stories with new friends, they can begin to understand that complicated feelings are perfectly normal, shared by their fellow campers, and that they are not alone.

YMCA Camp Jewell, rated the #1 sleepaway camp in CT, hosts Camp Clio in their new Clio Village, exclusively for adopted campers. The 500-acre facility, located in Colebrook, CT, is shared with the non-adopted campers who attend Camp Jewell. Swimming, archery, sports, etc.—the good “old-fashioned” camp activities and meals are shared with the entire camp population. Cabin and Village activities are exclusively with other adoptees, allowing campers to really bond.

Many Clio campers have become lifelong friends. Camp Clio is honored to continue working with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) on the adoption program for Clio campers, held during the stay-over weekend of the two-week program.

Prior to campers’ arrival, all counselors in Clio cabins attend a workshop with CASE adoption-certified therapists where they learn the camper adoption activities and ways to guide conversations in a positive direction. CASE’s nationally acclaimed WISE UP program is only a part of the adoption program. Adoption discussions, Adoption Bingo, Adoption Story Book creation, and CASE’s new Behind the Mask workbook are only a few of the activities led by CASE therapists.

For information and registration contact sandy@CampClio.org, (www.CampClio.org) 646-285-6237 or camp.Jewell@ghymca.org (CampJewell.org) 860-379-2782. Tiered pricing and need-based financial assistance are available.

Quotes from Campers
– You can express yourself and talk to counselors and ask questions and stuff
– Everybody here is just like me
– Sometimes I feel alone but then I come here and see I’m not alone
– It’s OK to be adopted and still have fun.
– I didn’t think there were that many adopted kids but now that I’m here I see there are.
– You shouldn’t feel ashamed – it’s just how life works.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

Midwest/Canada 
Visit URJ GUCI Camp

GUCI, a Union of Reform Movement (URJ) Camp, serving the Midwest since 1958. GUCI has a warm, friendly environment and program that includes creative and experiential Jewish education, arts, sports, and swimming activities. GUCI’s well trained staff excels at caring for each camper and helping as they adjust, enjoy, learn and grow throughout the summer. Campers return home after each session with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

GUCI is a community where everyone feels at home. Our campers and staff create and live in an atmosphere not only where it is cool to be Jewish, but where it is celebrated. Our Jewish heritage, history and values are integral parts of our program. Through activities specifically designed to build friendships within both cabin groups and grade-specific units, campers are part of a greater Jewish community made up of thousands of alumni who have enjoyed a summer in Zionsville (the beautiful city our camp is housed in, outside of Indianapolis).

Goldman Union Camp Institute is a place where children grow and mature into responsible, knowledgeable Jewish young adults. What they take from camp never leaves them…the friends…the music…the campfires…the education…the memories that only GUCI can provide.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

www.charlesriverschool.org/crs-summer
summer@charlesriverschool.org

At CRS Summer, we celebrate the joy of childhood each day. With creative arts camps for ages 4-14 and a Leadership/CIT program for rising 8 – 10th grade students, there is something for everyone. Set on our beautiful 16-acre campus, our camps span interests from STEM, Science/Nature, Creative/Performing Arts, Leadership and Entrepreneurship and are led by experienced specialized educators. We provide an inclusive and welcoming community environment for campers and staff.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

Story-based, STEAM Adventure Camp in Charlton, MA
www.thestoryschool.org

The Story School has been delivering immersive, interactive, and inclusive overnight camp adventures since 2013.

We build “character” by encouraging our heroes to be courageous, honorable, and compassionate in a story that reacts to their every choice. Education and imagination collide in our “STEAM-powered” adventures and heroes are challenged to complete engineering projects, master math puzzles, and solve chemical formulas to advance the story and level up new abilities. Campers are invited to try on and test out aspects of their identity when playing their character, encouraged to accept everyone for who they say they are, and driven as heroes to defend and protect each other. Differences are embraced and celebrated in our fantasy worlds creating an LGBTQ+ and neuro-diverse friendly community.

Our overnight adventures start at age 8 and continue up to 17 for our teen adventurers with Counselor-In-Training programs and employment opportunities for those who are still children (and heroes!) at heart. Come spend your summer in a story!

Visit URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is the Jewish camp that curious minds have been waiting for! At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy scientific inquiry meets fun. Campers entering grades 4-10 spend two weeks exploring robotics, video game design, science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests. Our oldest campers in grades 11 and 12 take their STEM learning to the next level through our teen leadership programs, where they learn how to make the world a more whole, just, and compassionate place through science and technology.

Located just outside of Boston’s science and technology corridor on the campus of the beautiful Governor’s Academy boarding school, 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy offers all of the advantages of a top-quality educational facility along with access to the best and brightest minds in the Jewish science and technology community.

Throughout their experience, campers explore what Judaism means to them—and how this complements their interests in science and technology. Campers gain an understanding of their place in the long history of the Jewish people’s contributions to science and technology.

Northeast 
Visit URJ Eisner Camp

Eisner Camp, a Union for Reform Judaism Camp (URJ), offers a tight-knit community based on Jewish values and personal growth. Located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, campers form close relationships with one another while getting to know campers from their bunk and the overall unit (age group). Eisner Camp is rooted in a long history and rich traditions of excellence. A second home to 550 children each session, campers come together to experience the fun and magic of Jewish camping from across the Northeast.

The Eisner Camp Community (sometimes referred to as “The Bubble”) offers a fun, supportive environment where campers can explore, challenge themselves, and develop their passions. At camp, kids of all abilities and backgrounds strengthen their Jewish identities, all while surrounded by expert staff and beautiful facilities.

Our caring and committed staff members (many of whom were campers themselves) strive to enrich the campers’ experiences by helping them build lasting friendships. These relationships provide encouragement and support and offer the opportunity for every camper to realize their full potential.

Our campus-style facility and tech-free environment allow campers to embrace the challenge of learning new skills in athletics, aquatics, the arts, and outdoor adventure programs. Along the way, campers learn communication, collaboration, creativity, grit and empathy – the predictors of success in camp, school and beyond.

In addition to daily activities and special events, campers and staff immerse themselves in a wide range of innovative Jewish pursuits and creative spiritual experiences that are the soul of Eisner Camp. Campers from different backgrounds join together to create an intentional, meaningful community.

From the youngest to our oldest campers, every child who spends a summer at Eisner Camp returns home wiser, more self-confident, a bigger part of our community and more connected to the Jewish community.

Northeast 
Visit URJ Crane Lake Camp

Crane Lake Camp, a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Camp, offers a tight-knit community based on a culture of kindness and personal growth. Located on over 100 acres in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, campers form close relationships with one another while they travel throughout the day as a cabin group.

Crane Lake Camp is rooted in a long history and rich traditions of excellence. We first opened our doors as a private camp in the early 1900’s, and have been a Union for Reform Judaism camp since 1998. A second home to 350 children each session, campers come together to experience the fun and magic of Jewish camping from across the Northeast.

The Crane Lake Community (sometimes referred to as The Bubble) offers a fun, supportive environment in which campers can explore new activities, challenge themselves, and develop their passions. At camp, kids of all abilities and backgrounds strengthen their Jewish identities, while surrounded by beautiful facilities and expert staff.

Our caring and committed staff members (many of whom were campers themselves) strive to enrich the campers’ experiences by helping them to develop meaningful friendships. These relationships provide encouragement and support as well as offer the opportunity for campers to realize their full potential.

Our intimate (tech-free and parent-free) environment allows campers to embrace the challenge of learning new skills in athletics, aquatics, the arts, and adventure and nature programs. What campers do not realize is they are learning communication, collaboration, creativity, grit and empathy – the predictors of success in camp, school, and beyond.

In addition to daily activities, inter-camp games, and special events, campers and staff immerse themselves in a wide range of innovative Jewish pursuits and creative spiritual experiences that are the soul of Crane Lake. Campers from different backgrounds join together to create a meaningful community.

From the youngest of our campers to the oldest of our Junior Counselors, every child who spends a summer at Crane Lake returns home a wiser, more self-confident person, and more connected to the Jewish community.

https://www.shermanlakeymca.org

Sherman Lake YMCA Summer Camp offers an unforgettable summer experience on 365 acres of woodlands, prairie, and pristine lakefront in Augusta, Michigan. Campers ages 4–17 enjoy traditional and specialty programs that blend outdoor adventure with character development rooted in the YMCA’s core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR).

From archery, canoeing, swimming, high-ropes and waterfront fun to arts, crafts, horse programs, robotics, drama, and unique themed sessions, there’s something for every interest and skill level. Campers build confidence, lifelong friendships, and meaningful skills while exploring nature, trying new activities, and growing in independence.

Whether attending Day Camp, Overnight Camp, or High School Leadership programs, youth are supported by trained staff in a welcoming, inclusive environment that embraces diversity and welcomes all families regardless of race, gender identity, or orientation. With a focus on fun, personal growth, and community, Sherman Lake YMCA is more than a camp – it’s a place where kids belong, thrive, and make summer memories that last a lifetime.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

(856) 358-6881
www.appelfarmartscamp.org

Igniting creativity, kindness, and confidence! Appel Farm is a creative haven for creative kids, age 7-17, with flexible, combinable 2-week overnight sessions on our beautiful, rural campus in Elmer, New Jersey. We deliver transformative arts and learning experiences in music, theatre, technical theatre, dance, visual arts, photography, video, creative writing, and more! Our mature staff and 3:1 camper to counselor ratio ensure your child’s physical and emotional safety. Our focus on camper choice, personal attention, and fostering a love of learning helps your child develop their unique strengths and skills. Our diverse community empowers your child to become their best self, teaching empathy and kindness through our unique approach to positive youth development, featuring collaborative problem solving, restorative justice, and emotionally intelligent leadership. Appel Farm’s balance of arts classes, free time, trips, campfires, and performances is the fun summer your child deserves!

We’d love to learn more about your creative kid! Connect with us at 856-358-6881 and camp@appelfarm.org.

www.Fairviewlakeymca.org  
Fairviewlake@metroymcas.org

Two incredible camps, one amazing summer! Join us at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps or at Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps. Both of our locations offer kids a beautiful, fun, adventurous setting in which to grow, play, and thrive. Each of our camps has traditions, songs, and stories that develop a sense of belonging for campers, even if it’s their first time away from home. Our highly trained and caring staff are selected to ensure the safety of our campers and help them realize their full potential, make new friends, and try new activities. Join us this summer as we turn moments into magic at camp!

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is located in Newton, New Jersey, about 90 minutes from Manhattan. With 660 acres and a private lake to play on, kids entering grades 2-11 spend each day building community and having fun. Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps, located on the Campus of Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ offers a unique program for kids entering grades 4-11 – Weekday camp! Campers arrive to our beautiful campus on Monday and
spend the week enjoying the state-of-the-art facilities and developing a sense of belonging in our vibrant community. On Fridays, campers can head home for the weekend, or spend the weekend at neighboring Fairview Lake.

To learn more, visit www.Fairviewlakeymca.org or give us a call 7 days a week – 973-383-9282 or email us at fairviewlake@metroymcas.org.

Have a wonderful, Fairview Lake kind of day!

https://www.campbernieymca.org

Welcome to YMCA Camp Bernie, where summertime means opportunities for connection, adventures, and self-discovery!

Every child deserves a place to belong. For 70 years, Camp Bernie has been that place, 247 acres of a joyful, wooded, home away from home brimming with an energy that’s hard to put into words but impossible to forget. Guided by the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, we create a nurturing environment where kids can explore, take risks, and achieve meaningful goals, all while building resilience and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

At Camp Bernie, we embrace the simple beauty of unplugging from technology and immersing in nature. Days are filled with adventure, skill-building, and genuine connections that nurture your child’s physical, social-emotional, and mental health. Our warm, accepting community encourages kids to discover their strengths, conquer challenges, and return home with what we proudly call “Camp Bernie Confidence.”

Sending your child to camp isn’t just about the summer—it’s an investment in their growth, independence, and self-discovery. At Camp Bernie, your child will create memories and friendships that stick—much like the marshmallow of a perfectly toasted s’more.

Registration is open – let the unforgettable experience of Camp Bernie begin!

CONTACT: info@campbernieymca.org

908-362-8217
http://campmason.org

At YMCA Camp Mason we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Since 1900, YMCA Camp Mason has inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. Together, our proven programs and trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences that keep families coming back year after year after year.

For children and young people, summer camp at Camp Mason builds confidence, self-esteem and relationships while developing independence and empathy. It’s also an opportunity to switch off, go tech-free and enjoy spending time outdoors.

Check out this video to see a snapshot of summer in action at YMCA Camp Mason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSJ_KOie0k. Join our caring, inclusive camp community and find out how your child can belong, grow and thrive at Camp Mason! We look forward to seeing you for the BEST SUMMER EVER!

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and rec, maker crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required—just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8 am–6 pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

https://atlanticactingschool.org/kids-and-teens/summer/

Experience the magic of theater at Atlantic Acting School’s Summer Camps! Our one-week camps, running from June to August 2026, provide children ages 5-18 with a fun and exciting opportunity to explore different aspects of theater and performance. With classes from musical theater to sketch comedy, improvisation, scene study, film/TV, and more, our experienced instructors help students develop their skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friendships. Atlantic Acting School provides a supportive environment for children to learn, grow, and let their creativity shine. Sign up now and give your child the gift of theater at Atlantic Acting School’s Summer Camp!

(718) 638-5660
126 St. Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
www.brooklynmusicschool.org

The Brooklyn Music School is a community arts organization that has been changing lives through music for more than a century. We are proud to offer an expansive range of programming for all ages and disciplines, both online and in person. We believe in providing our students with opportunities to learn, connect, and perform.

Our programming reflects our commitment to our mission of increasing the accessibility of high-quality Music Education. We cater classes and lessons to all skill levels, and everything we offer is available at an affordable cost with financial aid available.

At BMS, you can explore: After-School Programs for grades K-5 (Arts Reaching Youth), Private Lessons for all instruments and ages, Group Classes, Summer Camps, Early Childhood Music (ages 0-5), Musical Theater, Dance, Music; Dance Ensembles, and Music Therapy.

As a community space, we also offer Rehearsal Room Rentals, Theater Space Rentals (240 seats), and Performance Opportunities.

Learn more today about filling your child’s life with the joy of music by visiting www.brooklynmusicschool.org

340 4th Ave.
Brooklyn NY 11215
917-909-0944
ninjabrooklyn.com
nycninjabrooklyn@gmail.com
@brooklyn_ninja

Does Your Kid Want To Be A Ninja Warrior?

Brooklyn Ninja Academy is the place! Located in Park Slope/Gowanus, on 4th Avenue across from JJ Byrne Park, Brooklyn Ninja Academy offers exciting and unique after school and weekend ninja warrior obstacle training classes for kids ages 6-13.

Kids learn techniques to conquer fun and challenging ninja warrior obstacles, just like on TV’s American Ninja Warrior. Our certified ninja coaches have even appeared on the show, and they ensure all ninjas are safe and properly guided. Besides being the most fun kids can have while exercising, the sport of ninja warrior develops upper body strength, agility and balance, core strength, growth, and improvement for kids of all skill levels, while they’re having the time of their lives.

Brooklyn Ninja’s progressive program teaches participants how to overcome different ninja warrior obstacles each week, and provides confidence building and excitement to take on the next progression. There’s no better feeling than the ultimate thrill of hitting the buzzer at the end of an obstacle course, complete with exciting sound effects and lights!

Birthday parties, summer camps, private lessons, and school group events are also offered.

119-17 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-551-3123
summer@kewforest.org
kewforest.org/summer

Summer at The Kew-Forest School (July 8 – August 16, 2024) provides children entering Kindergarten to Grade 5 with academic enrichment in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with recreational activities including arts & crafts, dance, drama, field trips, martial arts, STEM, swimming, & more!

Two, four, and six week options are available. Attend an Open House on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Save $50 if you enroll by April 19.

For more info, visit kewforest.org/summer or email summer@kewforest.org.

https://kokonyc.org/

At KoKo NYC all kids are artists & inventors. We encourage playful and imaginative risk-taking by using real tools and recycled materials in our sustainability focused programs. Empowered by our Teaching Artists, kids see possibilities, problem solve, create, and explore.

Summer workshops take place at our outdoor learning space, The KoKo Lot (440 19th St. Brooklyn, NY 11215).

Our summer workshops run Mondays to Fridays from 8:45AM – 2:15PM with Extended Day available from 2:15 – 6PM daily for an additional fee.

NOTE: The week of June 30, 2025 will be a 4-day workshop from Monday – Thursday.
NOTE: Extended Day is NOT available on Thursday July 3, Friday August 22, or Friday August 29, 2025.

In our Soap Box Workshops, kids ages 8-14 turn found objects and recycled materials into fully functioning gravity racers. In Camp KoKo, kids ages 5-7 engage in hands-on material exploration and building activities.

KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse backgrounds, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions please email us (info@kokonyc.org).

Visit https://kokonyc.org/for-parents/summer-workshops/ to register!

1 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-4433
www.playgroup.org
info@playgroup.org

The Play Group Theatre is a thriving artistic community, offering young people the opportunity to collaborate in a uniquely nurturing, yet creatively charged environment. At PGT, you will find every class and rehearsal to be a unique learning environment: an authentic arts experience that prepares you to be a truly creative, innovative, and compassionate artist… and human being! Our emphasis is on understanding the thinking process behind your work. We provide you with tangible skills and the necessary creative freedom to access your imagination and define your own artistic voice.

Stage your year with The Play Group Theatre’s inspirational and innovative Performing Arts Programs! Join us in summer for the award-winning CAMP PGT.  With programs in Musical Theatre, On Camera, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, Design/Tech and more, there is something for everyone at Camp PGT! Camp PGT includes options for 1, 2, 3, and 4 week programs, and for students ages 4-17. Whether you’d prefer to be center stage or behind the scenes, or if you’d rather make us laugh or belt out your favorite tune, you can do it ALL at PGT!

And during the fall and spring, choose from all of PGT's innovative programs including Mainstage, Little Theatre, TheatreLab, Improv, Design/Tech, Community Cabaret, and our ALL NEW SKETCH COMEDY weekly program! With classes happening every weeknight (plus Sundays), you can mix and match your way to the perfect fall and spring! Programs available for all ages 4-17.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

https://www.benchmarkschool.org/summercamp

Build your child’s self-confidence with Benchmark Camp summer programs!

Benchmark Camp, for children in grades 1-6:
• Enhances academic skills and strategies
• Builds confidence and self-esteem
• Provides the best-loved recreation program in the Philadelphia area

This five-week day camp program from June 29-July 31, 2026 in Media, PA includes Benchmark’s internationally recognized language arts program, executive function skills instruction, and design thinking activities, as well as swimming, art, science, and sports on our 24-acre wooded campus. In addition, Benchmark campers are challenged and supported as they take on our 35-event Confidence Course, which includes a 40-foot high, 250-foot long zip-line. Benchmark Camp is especially well-suited for children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. A summer at Benchmark Camp is a summer filled with learning, creating, and fun!

https://campfitchymca.org

Making Kids Better, Forever!

Camp Fitch YMCA is a Great Camp on a Great Lake with over 100 years of transforming young lives. Located on 425 scenic acres along the shores of Lake Erie, our programs help kids aged 6–17 grow into confident, independent learners while connecting them with nature.

Guided by carefully selected, caring staff, campers build Friendships, Achieve new skills, and experience a powerful sense of Belonging (FAB). These transformative moments foster resilience, self-confidence, and independence, making Camp Fitch a life-changing experience. Camper surveys consistently highlight making friends, connecting with counselors, and enjoying activities as their top reasons for returning.

Our traditional camp combines classic activities like rock climbing, archery, canoeing, crafts, and mountain biking with unique access to Lake Erie’s beach and two additional waterfronts.

Specialized focus programs, including Adventure Trips, Computer Camp, Diabetic Camp, Farm, and Equestrian experiences, offer something for everyone.

Overnight sessions run weekly from June 15 to August 2, with many campers staying for multiple weeks. High retention and referral rates reflect the unforgettable impact of our camp.

Whether through outdoor adventures or meaningful connections, we’re dedicated to making kids better, forever.

Register today and give your child the opportunity of a lifetime!

www.campgalil.org

At Camp Galil, we provide a space where kids from all streams of Jewish life build lifelong friendships and learn to treasure independence. Nestled in the beautiful Bucks County, PA, our progressive, rustic overnight camp brings together campers from 2nd to 11th grade to explore Jewish values, kindness, inclusion, and Tikkun Olam (healing the world). We focus on social justice, youth leadership, and cooperative living, creating a vibrant and diverse community that celebrates cultural Judaism in the kibbutz tradition.

Campers at Galil grow as individuals and leaders, empowered to shape their own summer experience while being inspired to make the world a better place. Parents love how Galil nurtures confidence and independence, fostering a sense of responsibility and social activism in their children.

With a strong partnership with the Habonim Dror youth movement, our campers and staff form lasting connections to peers from around the world. Galil’s unique youth leadership model invites our talented counselors to shape the camp program, ensuring a dynamic, engaging, and educational experience. We welcome families from all backgrounds to join us for a summer of growth, fun, and making a meaningful impact.

Learn more at www.campgalil.org or contact us at info@campgalil.org.

https://phillywaldorf.com/summer-camps

Summer camp at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia is an engaging, relevant, and connected experience. Our programs are tailored to your child’s stage of development and are open to children ages 3-14. It’s a whole new way to discover the joys of summer. Here on our beautiful campus, a wooded oasis in an urban setting, we focus on a different theme each week. Rooted in celebrations of nature, diverse cultures, and childhood, campers will have the opportunity to create arts and crafts, explore the outdoors, and participate in storytelling, while supported by our experienced staff.

Summer:garten for ages 3-6 spends most of the day outside in our well-shaded play yards and gardens. Activities include wading pools and water games, climbing trees and outdoor play equipment, circle games, crafts, and story time. For our summer:garteners, rest time is included in the rhythm of the day, and healthy snacks are provided.

Summer Wonder Camps are open to campers entering First through Seventh Grades and themes have included Musical Theater, Woodwork Makers, Outdoor Skills and Backpacking, Baking and Cooking, Craft Makers, and much more.

Visit https://phillywaldorf.com/summer-camps for details and to register.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

www.cgcvt.org

Come to Common Ground Center this summer for a week-long family camp vacation in beautiful Vermont.

Our signature program is Camp Common Ground, an all-inclusive, week-long family camp founded in 1994.

Fun structured morning programming for kids ages 3-12 gives parents a break and an opportunity to pursue their own interests. Our adult program teachers are professionals with years of teaching experience. Each week teens and adults choose from classes in arts, music, movement, and reflection.

Afternoons and evenings offer a variety of multi-age activities for the entire family. Our professional kitchen staff prepares inspired vegetarian meals and freshly baked delicacies using local and organic ingredients that meet a wide variety of dietary needs. The meat-eaters and picky eaters will love the food too!

In addition to our traditional family camps we are proud to partner with different organizations and community groups to offer a variety of programs for young people and families including Camp Outright, a camp for LGBTQA teens; Camp Kaleidoscope, a camp for families with children on the autism spectrum; and multiple day camps for local youth. Anya, a previous board member, states, “Plenty of spaces simply claim to be open to gay and lesbian families, but Camp Common Ground truly achieves the integrated, open and affirming community so many of us hope to create.”

Common Ground Center welcomes people of all ages, lifestyles, ethnicities, abilities and economic backgrounds. Site rental is available for your own programs, weddings, reunions, meetings or other events.

Check out our website today at www.cgcvt.org. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.

https://huston.org/summer-camp/

Spend your summer in the Cascade foothills! Camp Huston has been a beacon of youth development and faith formation for 98 years. Open to all, camp offers a sanctuary for recreation, exploration, and friendship, embracing diversity in a community rooted in Episcopal identity.



Discovery Camp: Camp Huston’s unique Discovery Group model allows campers to discover and develop their own skills, leadership ability, and identities. In groups, campers will experience fun, formational activities like our low ropes challenge course, games, hiking, and camp-outs. Every afternoon there are free-choice activities for campers–like archery, swimming, arts & crafts, and sports.



Horse Camp: Campers spend each morning with the trained staff at Skyland Ranch learning riding techniques and developing horse-handling skills. Campers return to Camp Huston at lunch and spend the afternoon and evening with their Discovery Group.



Mini Camp: Open to campers entering 1st-5th grade, this 4-day/3-night version of Discovery Camp is a great introduction to the magic of summer camp!

Counselor Training (ages 16+): Our 10-day intensive leadership development program, covering topics like group facilitation, program creation, conflict resolution, mentoring, and feedback & communication. Participants are invited to work as counselors on the basis of active participation in the program and responsible behavior.

5001 NE 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
summer@thevilla.org
www.thevilla.org/summer

Villa Ventures provides the largest, most robust summer camp experience in the greater Seattle area. Located on Villa Academy’s campus in Laurelhurst, just north of Seattle’s Children Hospital, Villa Ventures Summer Camps feature high-quality, engaging outdoor and indoor experiences designed for curious and creative minds aged four to 14. Explore our 31-acre campus including forests and gardens, a state-of-the-art athletic field, and a historic building featuring art studios and science labs. Our small group sizes and expert instructors guarantee personal attention that fosters experiential learning and confidence. There are activities for everyone—carpentry, coding, forest games, and more!

www.steveandkates.com

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Just like everything else at Steve & Kate’s, kids will get to choose their lunch entree daily. Most of their meals come from local vendors and are prepared just moments before lunch. They throw in snacks and the occasional frozen treat to boot!

Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations are required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Now, in 70+ locations! Visit steveandkates.com to learn more and to sign up.