With the choice and variety of summer camps available in New England in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list can easily launch your camp search with examples in your town and surrounding areas.


Massachusetts (overnight camps)

Camp Wititoh
Location: Center Lake, Becket, (Berkshires), MA
Type: Traditional overnight camp
Dates: 3 week, 4 week, full season
Details: Established in 1937, and owned and directed by the Hoch Family since 1960, Watitoh is an overnight camp for children, ages 7-16, who like to take part in an active program of land and water sports, creative and performing arts and outdoor hiking and camping. 
Information: www.campwatitoh.com, 914-428-1894

Cape Cod Sea Camp
Location: Brewster, MA
Type: Overnight sports, activities and lessons
Dates: 3 1/2 or 7 week session, June 30 - Aug. 17
Details: Resident Campers have the opportunity to choose different activities out of an average of twenty (20). Activity periods are approximately one hour.
Information: www.capecodseacamps.com, 508-896-3451

PrimeTime Lacrosse
Location: Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Type: Overnight Lacrosse
Dates: 1 week sessions, July 14 - Aug. 8
Details: With PrimeTime Lacrosse you see a staff of individuals that is always engaged with the campers, holding themselves and the players to the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.
Information: www.primetimelacrosse.com

Camp Emerson
Location: Hinsdale, MA
Type: Traditional cam
Dates: 2, 4, 6 week sessions, June 30 - Aug. 10
Details: The program is designed to bring out each campers’ talents and to challenge them to try new things.
Information: www.campemerson.com

Seafaring
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Seafaring adventure
Dates: July 27 - Aug. 7
Details: Seafaring Camp is a one-week co-educational learning adventure for teens aged 13 - 16, exploring the marine environment of coastal New England to discover the sea’s rich diversity of life, history and lore.
Information: www.oceanclassroom.org

Camp Danbee
Location: Hinsdale, MA
Type: Girls traditional
Dates: June 22 - Aug. 10
Details: Camp Danbee offers girls a well-rounded, comprehensive and instruction-oriented program. The skilled and enthusiastic staff of specialized instructors help campers to improve their abilities whether in the pool, on the soccer field, in gymnastics, in art, at dance and on the lake. 
Information: www.campdanbee.com

Camp Atwater
Location: North Brookfield, MA
Type: Traditional, segregated
Dates: Boys: June 30 - July 13; Girls: July 14 - July 27
Details: A full range of environmental education activities, challenge, adventure and individual/group tasks are experienced in order to expand personal confidence, develop group cooperation, acquire practical living skills; and heighten environment awareness.
Information: www.campatwater.org

Wizards & Warriors
Location: Westford, MA
Type: Adventure
Dates: 3 sessions; June 30 - Aug. 9
Details: This is the most immersive summer camp experience with outdoor battles and encounters, late night events and special events planned. All meals are provided. Campers reside in either wooden cabins with screen windows and doors or platform cabin tents with screen windows and doors.
Information: swordsummercamp.com

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
Location: Lenox, MA
Type: Boys traditional
Dates: June 22 - Aug. 10
Details: Campers participate in a variety of activities that feature team and individual sports, lake and pool activities, outdoor adventure and arts and creativity featuring our popular woodshop.
Information: www.campmkn.com

John Smith Sports
Location: Needham, Marlboro, North Andover, Weston, MA
Type: Soccer
Dates: June 24 - Aug. 16
Details: Each morning is concentrated on individual techniques and tactics. Each session is followed by our 6 vs. 6 tournament to give campers the opportunity to utilize their new skills in a match situation.
Information: johnsmithsports.com

Emagination Camp
Location: Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Type: Technology
Dates: June 30 - Aug. 16
Details: This core computer camp program is for 8 - 17 year olds and balances technology learning with fun summer camp activities in two-week sessions. It also offers a one week mini-session at the end of the summer. It also offers over 20 Technology Workshops plus five recreation choices including Retro Games,Tennis, Swimming and Drama.
Information: www.computercamps.com/massachusetts/summer_camp.html

Rhode Island (overnight camps)

Camp Jori
Location: Cranston, RI
Type: Only Jewish camp in Rhode Island
Dates: 2 & 4 week sessions, June - August
Details: Camp JORI, the only Jewish overnight camp in Rhode Island, has been providing memorable summer experiences for children since 1937.
Information: www.camp.findthebest.com/l/1140/Camp-Jori, campjori@hotmail.com

Canonicus
Location: Exeter, RI
Type: Christian camping experience
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 23 - Aug. 16
Details: There are over 300 acres of field, wetland and forest to explore and enjoy at Canonicus. They offer a variety of traditional camp activities which are wholesome and engaging as well as daily Bible study designed to encourage campers' faith.
Information: www.canonicus.org/programs


YMCA
Location: Point Judith Sound, Wakefield, RI
Type: Traditional overnight camp
Dates: 1 & 2 week sessions, June 23 - Aug. 17
Details: Spend the summer with boys and girls your age who enjoy all of the same activities. You can join in all of the activities you already love and try out some new ones. Activities include: sailing, swiming, skating, crafting, biking, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and climbing. 
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org, 401-783-5359

Alton Jones
Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Type: Earth, teen-X, specialty and expedition
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 30 - Aug. 16
Details: Explore our natural environment and trying multi-sport outdoor skills. All programs include swimming and traditional camp activities.
Information: www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/camp/summer/overnightcamp.html

Camp Fuller
Location: Wakefield, RI
Type: YMCA Traditional/Specialty
Dates: June 23 - Aug. 17
Details: Campers will choose their activities to create a full schedule for the day. More intensive activities, like sailing, have all-day options.
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Branches/CampFuller/tabid/191/Default.aspx

Camp Hoffman
Location: West Kingston, RI
Type: Girl Scout (non-girl scouts may attend)
Dates: June 30 - Aug. 3
Details: Girls come for three days or 1 week (or more) overnight programs such as sailing, drama, challenge course, horseback riding, adventure, hiking, science experiments, nature exploration, archery, swimming and more.
Information: www.gsri.org

New Hampshire (overnight camps)
Camp Cody
Location: 9 Cody Rd., Freedom, NH
Type: Traditional overnight camp
Dates: 2 and 4 week sessions, June 23 - Aug. 17
Details: Nestled on the sandy beaches of beautiful Lake Ossipee amidst the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Cody offers a summer experience rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure for ages 7 to 15.
Information: www.campcody.com, 800-399-4436

Wildwood
Location: Rindge, NH
Type: Overnight nature camp
Dates: 1 & 2 week sessions, June 30 - Aug. 24
Details: Wildwood is a multidimensional summer program for young people ages 9 to 17 focusing on active exploration of the natural world, owned and operated by Mass Audubon.
Information: www.massaudubon.org

Adventure Camp Sargent Center
Location: Hancock, NH
Type: Adventure/wilderness
Dates: 6 & 13 day sessions, July 3 - Aug. 12
Details: In-camp adventures include: low and high ropes courses, group initiatives, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, archery, waterfront activities, and on-site backpacking trips. Our Wilderness Trip program features off-site trips for 3 - 8 days in rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking and canoeing through New England.
Information: www.naturesclassroom.org/sargent

Beam Camp
Location: Strafford, NH
Type: Building, Arts, Science, Creative Problem-solving
Dates: 2 4-week sessions, June 29 - Aug. 21
Details: At Beam, kids learn to make their ideas happen through fine and manual arts, technology and collaboration. Campers collaborate on the spectacular Beam Project and engage with the full-time and visiting staff of professional architects, videographers, builders, engineers and designers. 
Information: www.beamcamp.com

Birchmont-A Pierce Camp
Location: Wolfeboro, NH
Type: Private
Dates: 3, 4 or 7 week sessions, June 26 - Aug. 14
Details: Birchmont offers excellent programs in tennis, basketball, base/softball, soccer, golf, riflery, archery, nature, woodworking, ceramics, physical fitness, mountain biking, yoga, performing arts, high and low element ropes/challenge courses, horseback riding and fitness center.
Information: www.campbirchmont.com

Brantwood
Location: Peterborough, NH
Type: Traditional
Dates: 16 day sessions, June 26 - Aug. 18
Details: Founded in 1904, Brantwood Camp enrolls campers primarily from low-income and/or inner-city families from New England, New Jersey and New York. Brantwood fosters community spirit and building young men and women who are confident, independent and responsible leaders. Boys and girls experience camps on separate facilities.
Information: www.brantwood.org

Camp Allen
Location: Bedford, NH
Type: Developmental disabilities and outdoor challenges
Dates: 5 & 10 day sessions, June 12 - Aug. 26
Details: Camp Allen provides opportunities for growth, friendship and fun for children and adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges in an outdoor environment. The ratio of counselor to camper is 1:2 and a 1:1 is available.
Information: www.campallennh.org

Camp Starfish
Location: Rindge
Type: One-on-one camper to counselor
Dates: June 23 - Aug. 17
Details: Surrounded by the support of the staff and the increased confidence which comes from positive interactions with their peers, campers participate in traditional camp activities, such as arts and crafts, swim instruction, boating, nature exploration, sports, drama, music and athletics. 
Information: campstarfish.org


Massachusetts (day camps)

Summer's Edge
Location: Lexington/Salem
Type: Tennis day camp
Dates: Weekly, June 24 - Aug. 16
Details: Summer’s Edge Day Camp believes in offering campers group activities as well as  individual choices. The afternoon schedule includes free choice activity periods and one free swim period.
Information: www.summersedgedaycamp.com, 781-391-EDGE.

Middlesex School Summer Arts Program
Location: 1400 Lowell Rd., Concord, MA
Type: Performing arts, visual arts, recreation
Dates: 2, 3 5 week sessions, June 24 - July 26
Details: The program offers over 100 courses for grades 2-11 in art, dance, drama, technical theater, gymnastics, music, video production, writing, photography, textiles, sports and other fields.
Information: www.mxschoolsummerarts-org, 978-371-6550.

Green Apple Campus
Location: Olin College, Needham, MA
Type: Science, technology, engineering, architecture, design and invention
Dates: Weekly, July 1 - Aug. 9
Details: Programs are categorized as Adventures with LEGO®, Robotics in Engineering & Invention and Digital Media & Technology. Staff provides assistance, instruction, sample projects, challenge projects and theme-based outlines.
Information: www.greenapplecamps.com, 877-735-4550.

Camp Thoreau
Location: 275 Forest Ridge Rd., Concord
Type: Traditional day camp
Dates: 2 week sessions, June 24 - Aug. 23
Details: Mornings are filled with engaging instructional programs such as Red Cross swim lessons and archery. Campers choose how they want to spend their afternoons by signing up for hobbies or electives. Some hobbies include candle making, hip-hop dancing and ultimate frisbee.
Information: www.campthoreau.com, 978-831-1349.

Meadowbrook Day Camp
Location: 10 Farm Rd., Weston, MA
Type: Traditional day camp
Details: Open to children in kindergarten through age 12 ½, this coeducational camp offers a group-centered approach and a multitude of fun and educational activities. The camp was founded in 1950 and is accredited by the American Camping Association.
Information: www.meadowbrook-ma.org/daycamp, 781-894-1193.

TenAcre Camp
Location: Tenacre Country Day School, 80 Benvenue St., Wellesley, MA
Type: Traditional day camp
Dates: 2-week sessions, June 24 - Aug. 16
Details: Tenacre Day Camp is a traditional, fun summer experience for children ages 3 to 12. Campers are encouraged to participate in a wide range of age-appropriate activities which promotes group cohesiveness and provides opportunities for individual growth and creativity.
Information: www.tenacrecds.org/summer, 781-235-3238.

PrimeTime Lacrosse
Location: Franklin, Dover, Natick, Wellesley, Foxboro, Marlboro, MA
Type: Lacrosse camp
Dates: four day sessions, June 25 - July 28
Details: With PrimeTime Lacrosse you see a staff of individuals that is always engaged with the campers, holding themselves and the players to the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.
Information: primetimelacrosse.com

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