CALIFORNIA
THE ACADEMY PROJECT
https://www.theacademyproject.org
The Academy Project (TAP) 501c3 provides resources, services, and advocacy to foster youth in Los Angeles, CA through community, education, and empowerment. The youth we serve actively guide TAP and its current and future programming, contributing a deep understanding of the challenges foster youth face today. We bring these insights to every aspect of the work we do. The design of TAP’s program of services has been heavily influenced by research and findings that show placement stability and at least one relationship with a consistent, caring, responsible adult have significantly beneficial effects on changing outcomes for foster and at-risk youth.
The Co-Op, TAP’s after-school program for foster youth, launched in 2017 and has been partnering with Los Angeles Unified School District to bring the programming to foster youth in LA. A year ago, TAP moved to its own, stand alone location which has allowed them to greatly improve their program and serve more foster youth from many schools in the area. Camp Xavier is a week-long day camp for 50 foster youth ages 8-11, provided in partnership with Loyola High School Los Angeles. TAP is going into its 10th year this July!
For more information please reach out to lcosta@theacademyproject.org.
JAMESON RANCH CAMP
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.
MONICA ROS SUMMER CAMP
https://monicaros.org/summer-camps
Monica Ros School in Ojai, California, offers enriching camps for children ages 2-10 throughout the school year, including our popular Summer Camp program. Nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, our camps make the most of Ojai’s stunning natural environment, providing a unique setting for learning, play, and exploration.
At Monica Ros, we nurture children’s curiosity and confidence with hands-on activities that spark creativity. Our camps foster a strong sense of community and inclusion, ensuring every child feels welcomed and valued for their unique qualities.
We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where campers can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. From outdoor adventures to creative projects, children explore new interests, build friendships, and develop a compassionate understanding of the world around them.
Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into every camp experience, helping children build empathy and confidence as they engage with one another. Join us for a year-round journey of discovery and fun at Monica Ros School, where every camp is an opportunity to create lasting memories in beautiful Ojai.
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
COLORADO
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
CONNECTICUT
CAMP CLIO
Empowering adoptees since 2012
July 20- August 2, 2025
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 sleep-away 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 is 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.
GEORGIA
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
ILLINOIS
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
MAINE
PINE ISLAND CAMP
Belgrade Lakes, Maine
www.pineisland.org
Alex Toole, Director
atoole@pineisland.org
207-465-3031
At Pine Island Camp, we nurture independence, compassion, honesty, generosity, humor, and the ability to find joy in life. We strive to offer boys an adventurous, happy, and safe summer experience where they can discover these qualities within themselves. Pine Island Camp fosters a small, close-knit community where everyone is valued, our program is challenging and imaginative, and life is simple, unplugged, and rooted in nature.
Each day at Pine Island combines hands-on instruction and free time. Campers choose their activities, wilderness trips, and downtime pursuits. Evenings around the campfire are filled with homegrown skits, music, games, and stories, where everyone is invited to share their talents and join the fun.
We welcome boys of all personalities, strengths, and family backgrounds. Whether your son is shy or outgoing, big or small, he will find a place here that encourages him to thrive as part of a supportive and inclusive camp family. Under the guidance of our caring staff, he will face the challenges of outdoor living, grow in confidence, and make lasting friendships. Discover the magic of Pine Island, a camp where every boy finds a place on our wooded island in a pristine lake in central Maine.
MARYLAND
CALLEVA
Originally founded in 1992 as a small summer camp, Calleva has become an innovative force in outdoor adventure & education, fueled by the passion, creativity, and skills of a diverse group of adventurers who have gathered under the Calleva umbrella. Olympic kayakers, top tier wilderness professionals, seasoned educators, high energy camp leaders, committed conservationists, and creative artists have contributed to our organization’s success.
Calleva offers adventures for everyone – regardless of age or experience. We love introducing kids & adults to the outdoors and teaching them to achieve their very best in every activity. We embrace this ethic in everything we do!
Adventure Summer Camp (day & overnight offerings for ages 4-16), River School (kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding & other paddlesports), Outdoor Education, Community Events, and Small-Scale Sustainable Farming (including Farm-to-Fork events).
We’d love to adventure with your family! Visit www.calleva.org for details.
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
MASSACHUSETTS
CampOUT 2025 at The Farm School
farmschool.org
Instagram: campoutmagic
Creating Community for Queer, Trans, Non-Binary Youth & Allies, and Youth from LGBTQ+ Families.
Overnight Farm Summer Camp: Monday, 8/11 - Friday, 8/15 for ages 10-5
CampOut at The Farm School is a place for Queer, Trans, Non-Binary Youth & Allies, and Youth from LGBTQ+ Families to be part of a welcoming and supportive community where difference and diversity are celebrated through discussion, arts and farm activities such as fiber arts, games, zine creation, cooking, animal care, vegetable harvesting, friendship-making, and much more.
The wonderful, experienced staff is diverse in their gender identity, race, ethnicity and age.
One parent wrote, “As a parent, the things I value most are the safe, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ teens, and the opportunity to be around LGBTQ+ adults. Some kids with cis parents especially benefit from being around LGBTQ+ adults. I think it gives them a chance to gain insight into their experiences so they can imagine what their own futures may look like. It is also terrific for the kids to meet peers and share experiences. The Farm School is an absolutely beautiful place and that is a gift unto itself."
One camper wrote, "I'd give up my phone for this camp."
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
THE STORY SCHOOL
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!
MICHIGAN
CAMP WALDEN
Camp Walden is a family-owned, traditional summer camp in beautiful Northern Michigan. For 61 summers, Walden has been providing exceptional experiences for children from all of the United States and the world! Our camper-choice program offers more than 50 different activities: extensive team and individual athletics; an array of water sports; visual and performing arts; nature and wilderness skill-building; horseback riding; and media (radio, photography, and a daily newspaper).
Walden's veteran administrative staff come from education backgrounds, and many (including camp’s directors of waterfront, athletics, riding, media, and programming) have spent decades at camp. In our quest for the best possible cabin staff, Walden hires only college-age counselors who have demonstrated an interest in working with children in a positive, supervised environment. Camp’s second-generation directors, Liz Stevens and Scott Ruthart, dedicate themselves to creating an atmosphere of acceptance, empathy and kindness. The result is a welcoming community that soon becomes more like family.
Walden offers 2-, 3-, 4- and 7-week sessions for campers entering 2nd-11th grade. Our three-day Mini Mini Session welcomes campers entering 1st-3rd grades. Visit our Website, campwaldenmi.com, or call us at 248-225-1256.
MINNESOTA
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
NEVADA
CAMP GALILEE AT LAKE TAHOE
Camp Galilee is more than just a summer camp—it’s a place where youth can grow, connect, and thrive in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe. Our programs let campers step away from daily life, explore the outdoors, and build lasting friendships in a safe and inclusive space, all while having fun!
Camp Galilee creates memorable experiences for 42 campers each week through the work of talented and compassionate staff. Our staff are trained to facilitate adventure group activities like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, team building, and sleeping under the stars. There’s are free choice activities like archery, crafts, karaoke, games, swim and beach time at the lake, songs around the campfire, and bed time conversations to wrap up the day. We serve nutritious meals made from scratch in our renovated dining hall, and our cooks are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Rooted in Episcopal traditions, Camp Galilee fosters respect, kindness, and the belief that every person is created in God’s image. We celebrate diversity and welcome all, honoring differences in race, religion, gender identity and sexuality. Join us for an unforgettable summer of adventure, discovery, and joy—where every camper has the opportunity to be authentic and grow!
Email: info@galileetahoe.org
Camp Office: (775) 749-5546
NEW HAMPSHIRE
CAMP HAWKEYE
781-315-1297
www.CampHawkeye.com
Camp Hawkeye is the un-traditional camp!
Camp Hawkeye is for ALL HUMANS! A fun, safe, inclusive sleepaway camp for 8- to 17-year-olds that maintains an organizational commitment to creating a diverse community.
With 70 campers and 35 staff Hawkeye is perfect for first-time campers of any age. Hawkeye includes campers and staff from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, religious, and geographic backgrounds as well as across the gender spectrum.
Camp Hawkeye strives to be the most diverse and inclusive camp community possible.
Hawkeye is different; with the feel of family and the healthy experience of the outdoors, Camp Hawkeye uses the joy and fun of camp to break down social and cultural prejudices, misconceptions and barriers. The Hawkeye leadership is deeply committed to each member of the community and look forward to joining you in the healthy development of your child.
Visit our web site www.CampHawkeye.com or call 781-315-1297.
YMCA CAMP FOSS AND YMCA CAMP MI-TE-NA
603-232-8642
www.campfoss.org
www.campmitena.org
Located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, YMCA Camp Foss and YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na offer both one week and two week session options filled with a diverse mix of exciting and challenging camp activities. Every day is an adventure you can count on to give your kids the fun they want and the growing experience they need. Talented counselors and staff are a dedicated group of individuals joined together by a shared passion, to foster growth and independence of every camper. With endless activities ranging from archery, tomahawk throwing, and sports activities to high and low ropes courses, boating, and swimming, our compassionate staff create a safe and supportive environment where kids can challenge themselves, make new friends, explore, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Inclusion is a priority at our camps and our hope is that every camper feels as though our spaces and programs were created with them in mind.
Flexible payment options and financial assistance are available to ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the magic of overnight camp. For more information please contact us at lfrazier@graniteymca.org or browse our website https://www.graniteymca.org/camps.
NEW JERSEY
APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC CENTER
(856) 358-6881
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.
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
NEW YORK
ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL
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 2025, 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!
BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL
(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
Summer at The Kew-Forest School
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.
KoKo NYC
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!
THE PARK SLOPE DAY CAMP
(718) 788-7732
https://www.parkslopedaycamp.com/
A traditional day camp, a Sports Academy, a travel program for teens, and a Leadership Experience for young adults heading to high school. No matter the program, you can expect a welcoming, inclusive community with activities that are designed to broaden horizons and build relationships. Locations in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace. PSDC, now in its 33rd year, boasts a seasoned leadership team, excellent overall safety practices, dynamic programing – much of which is outdoors – and enthusiastic, caring, and very well-trained staff. Extended day. Transportation by air-conditioned buses from most Brooklyn locations. Flexible weekly registration.
THE PLAY GROUP THEATRE
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.
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
OREGON
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
PENNSYLVANIA
HABONIM DROR CAMP GALIL
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.
PRIDE CAMP - YMCA CAMP CONRAD WEISER
https://www.smymca.org/summer-camps/camp-conrad-weiser-overnight-camp/pride-camp/
At YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, set in the quiet foothills of the Poconos, we believe that today’s campers are tomorrow’s leaders. Each summer, we welcome children into a community rooted in trust, growth, and belonging. Our camper-centered programs are designed to challenge and support every child - encouraging them to try new things, build confidence, develop independence, and form meaningful friendships. We are proud to be leaders in child protection, creating a safe, inclusive space where every camper is known, valued, and supported.
This year, in partnership with Gracie’s House, we are honored to offer PRIDE Camp - a one-week experience specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. PRIDE Camp is housed in a non-gendered village that provides a safe and affirming space for campers to be fully themselves. Alongside traditional camp activities, PRIDE campers will engage in daily programming tailored to their voices and interests: slam poetry nights, social justice discussions, mindfulness workshops, and creative writing and arts sessions. Through shared stories and genuine connection, campers will leave with not only new skills and memories, but a deeper understanding of who they are and what they can become.
SUMMER CAMP AT THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
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.
WOLF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER’S SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
https://www.wolfperformingartscenter.org/camp-faqs
Shine even brighter this summer at Wolf Performing Arts Center’s Summer Theatre Camp!
Led by industry professionals for over 19 years, campers from Kindergarten through 12th grade are immersed in theatre programs that focus on making connections, building creativity, and gaining confidence through a variety of performance opportunities. Our community of talented and creative theatre professionals are excited to share a summer filled with acting, singing, dancing, storytelling, script writing, musical theatre, friendships, and so much more!
Brand new this summer, our MINIS program will give our rising kindergarteners the opportunity to fall in love with theatre! For rising 1st & 2nd graders, CUBS one-week sessions will feature original scripts inspired by beloved fairy tales as these young actors cultivate their singing, acting, and dancing skills. PAC campers, rising 3rd -8th graders, will build upon their musical theatre skills while working as an ensemble toward a final performance. There are 3 options for high school rising 9th -12th graders. New this summer is our SUMMER NIGHTS program where actors will perform a staged reading of a smash hit Broadway musical. SUMMER STUDIO will participate in a varied theatrical experience such as a short one-act play, cabaret, and more! Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will assist with all aspects of the camp day, including tending to camper needs and assisting with rehearsals for the final performance. Camp is 10 weeks - June 16-August 29th, 2025.
YMCA CAMP KON-O-KWEE SPENCER
YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer is a 500+ acre overnight summer camp nestled in the foothills of Western Pennsylvania. Campers spend 1-2 weeks at camp engaging in traditional summer camp activities such as canoeing, archery, fishing, soccer, tie dye, and outdoor survival skills. Campers will enjoy a week of spending time at our state-of-the-art swimming pool, indoor climbing barn, and multiple target sport areas including a brand-new slingshot range. While at camp, our campers are immersed in a community that builds self-esteem, and a sense of independence while living according to the YMCA Core Values-Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility. We serve youth campers aged 6-17 and adults with developmental disabilities in our Camp Spencer program. To register or learn more, visit us at ycampkok.org.
SOUTH DAKOTA
OUTLAW RANCH PRIDE CAMP
https://www.losd.org/pridecamp
Outlaw Ranch, part of the ELCA Lutheran church, offers a week of faith-based camp in western South Dakota for 14-18-year-old LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, offering a summer camp experience in the incredible setting of the Black Hills. Participants will have lots of activities including hiking, paddle-boarding, horseback riding, games, campfires, worship, and much more! While our organization's mission statement says that we “welcome all” and we have actively leaned into that, we found that our traditional format of gendered cabins and bathrooms didn’t provide the space that LGBTQIA+ campers need to feel safe and comfortable. Pride Camp allows us to live out our calling to invite and welcome all people to experience camp.
What We Believe:
• We are all created in the image of God and believe that all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions reflect God’s creative identity.
• Our community will call people by their names and use desired pronouns to uphold an environment that is respectful, safe, and identity-honoring.
• God embraces each person as a beloved child and is already at work in their life. Our staff will value the individual stories and experiences of our campers in their walk with God.
TEXAS
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
VIRGINIA
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
WASHINGTON DC
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
WASHINGTON
SUMMER CAMPS AT VILLA ACADEMY
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!
STEVE & KATE’S
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.
WEST VIRGINIA
BURGUNDY CENTER FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES
In our senior sessions, campers explore habitats and wildlife through guided activities. They are given the independence to develop and pursue their own interests in the natural world.
After a few mornings of introductory workshops in botany, zoology and earth science, campers pursue their strongest interest in the natural world through an individual project. Projects, designed jointly with a staff member, blend various aspects of field biology, outdoor skills, and arts.
Each afternoon brings a new set of options, including hikes, exploration, outdoor skills, and arts. The activities immerse campers in the natural world tinged with the BCWS brand of lightheartedness and creativity. Evenings offer more variety of small or whole group activities, including arts, folklore, games, evening or night walks, and sleep-outs.
Our junior campers follow a similar schedule of hands-on, engaging morning workshops, followed by free time/swim time, and a variety of afternoon activity options.
Meals are served family style, with several staff at each table, assuring that eating and conversation promote good health along with hilarity. Campers are supervised throughout the bedtime process by staff who manage the dormitories. Bedtime is a ritual of tooth brushing, sharing thoughts, and reading aloud. Campers soon settle down to sleep.
CALLEVA
Originally founded in 1992 as a small summer camp, Calleva has become an innovative force in outdoor adventure & education, fueled by the passion, creativity, and skills of a diverse group of adventurers who have gathered under the Calleva umbrella. Olympic kayakers, top tier wilderness professionals, seasoned educators, high energy camp leaders, committed conservationists, and creative artists have contributed to our organization’s success.
Calleva offers adventures for everyone – regardless of age or experience. We love introducing kids & adults to the outdoors and teaching them to achieve their very best in every activity. We embrace this ethic in everything we do!
Adventure Summer Camp (day & overnight offerings for ages 4-16), River School (kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding & other paddlesports), Outdoor Education, Community Events, and Small-Scale Sustainable Farming (including Farm-to-Fork events).
We’d love to adventure with your family! Visit www.calleva.org for details.
WISCONSIN
CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA MIDWEST
Camp Young Judaea Midwest (CYJ Midwest) is a vibrant, inclusive community where campers, from grades 2-9, experience Jewish identity and Israeli culture through friendships, fun, and outdoor adventure. Located in the heart of the Midwest, CYJ Midwest offers a safe environment for young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and celebrate Jewish traditions.
Our program includes sports, arts, lake activities, and nature exploration, all within the spirit of Jewish values. With experienced, caring staff, CYJ Midwest prioritizes campers’ personal growth and ensures a summer filled with unforgettable experiences.
Join us for an enriching summer at CYJ Midwest, where Jewish youth come together to create lifelong friendships and treasured memories! Visit cyjmid.org for more information.
JCC CHICAGO CAMP CHI
Lake Delton, WI
www.campchi.org
(847) 763-3551 | info@campchi.org
For over 100 years, Camp Chi, in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, has transformed children’s summers. We unplug campers from their daily lives and connect them to life-changing moments while supporting their personal growth. Camp Chi’s staff is committed to creating an environment where each camper can thrive and benefit from individualized support and attention. We have a dedicated team of Camper Care specialists, which includes licensed social workers, who provide the necessary support to navigate relationships, take positive risks in a safe environment and be successful at overnight camp.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is the perfect place for campers to discover who they are. There are over 50 activities to choose from including athletics, water sports, performing arts, media, and outdoor adventure. Where else can you sail a boat, fly down a zip line, record an original song, jump in a pool, hit an archery bullseye and sing around a campfire all in one day? Campers see opportunities for adventure and fun, while we see them making decisions for themselves, gaining independence and discovering their passions.
