U.S.A. Canoeing Camps and Programs
5301 Dude Ranch Road
Lake Wales, FL 33898, U.S.A.Phone: 863-676-4113
Give Your Child a Summer of Adventure, Growth, and Friendship! Looking for a place where your child can build confidence, gain independence, and make lifelong friends-all while having the time of their life? Circle F Dude Ranch Camp in Lake Wales, Florida is the perfect summer destination! We offer one-, two-, and three-week overnight camp sessions, packed with exciting activities like horseback riding, climbing, water sports, paintball, and more. Our dedicated and highly trained staff ensures a safe, fun, and enriching experience for every camper. Since 1952, Circle F has been Florida's premier summer camp, helping kids create unforgettable...
153 Camp Dixie Ln
Clayton, GA 30525, U.S.A.Phone: 678-701-3052
Camp Dixie is a place that campers have been calling "home" for over 106 years. With only 70 campers per session and a ratio of 4:1 camper/counselor, Camp Dixie is able to offer personal attention to every camper. Only two hours from Atlanta, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Georgia, near Clayton. Camp Dixie is a traditional camp that offers multiple week or weekly sessions to children ages 6-15. Camp Dixie is ideal for your beginner or experienced campers. The adventure begins when your child leaves their electronics at home and immerses their selves into a non-stop fun filled summer at Camp Dixie. Forming life long friendships...
ADTC Ultimate Tri-State Dance Camp Lawrenceville NJ
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, U.S.A.Phone: 866-383-2382
At ADTC's NJ dance camp, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. No matter what your dance level or background, our NJ dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. Our NJ dance camp home is Montverde Academy, an esteemed college prep school set on 130 beautiful acres just 25 minutes to Orlando. The...
9303 Father Foley Drive
Pine River, MN 56474, U.S.A.Phone: 218-543-6161
Join us as we begin the next century of Camp Foley and welcome campers for our 101st summer in 2026! Grow Grit. Investigate Independence. Kids converge on Camp Foley each summer from all over the world to put aside their phones and computers and work on face to face social skills all the while trying new activities and taking risks in a safe, kid focused environment! With over 80 years of combined experience, the Camp Foley directors run a seasoned program that has been in operation for over 100 years. Beautiful Whitefish Lake in North Central, Minnesota offers the perfect backdrop for kids to reconnect with nature and learn from each other. An...
13690 Pine Bend Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068, U.S.A.Phone: 651-319-8010
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Spring Lake is located in the Spring Lake Park Reserve, overlooking the Mississippi and part of the Dakota County park system near Hastings, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Outdoor Living, Arts & Crafts, Archery & Slingshot, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this...
899A 115th St
Amery, WI 54001, U.S.A.Phone: 612-822-2267
Icaghowan (eye-KAH-goh-wahn) is of Lakota origin, meaning "To Grow in Every Way." YMCA Camp Icaghowan nurtures character development in campers to grow in self-confidence, self-reliance and leadership skills that will last a lifetime. We have been helping boys and girls learn and discover the excitement of overnight camping for over 100 years. At YMCA Camp Icaghowan, campers try new skills, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and discover a sense of adventure in a resident camp setting on a beautiful 44-acre island in Lake Wapogasset near Amery, WI. Days are action-packed and filled with memorable camp experiences focused on...
617 Green Cove Road
Zirconia, NC 28790, U.S.A.Phone: 828-692-6355
Camp Green Cove is a traditional, but unique summer program for girls age 6 to 17. Founded in 1945 and located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina, we emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Numerous wilderness trips are also offered! We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction. Our program is non-competitive, which encourages experimentation, and non-regimented, which fosters self-direction. Our strengths lie in the quality of our staff and the depth of our program. We value diversity, attracting campers from all 50 states and even a few...
6836 F-41
Oscoda, MI 48750, U.S.A.Phone: 989-739-2801
Sparkling waters. Breathtaking sunsets. Trails leading to extraordinary adventures. Where the majestic Ausable River meets the sandy shores of Lake Huron. Where learning is hands-on and kids thrive in a caring, supportive community. Campers try a wide range of activities, learning about their interests and developing new skills and talents, under careful guidance of responsible Y staff.
The South Mountain YMCA Overnight Camp
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569, U.S.A.Phone: 610-670-2267
At The South Mountain YMCA Overnight Camp (also known as YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser), we believe today's campers are tomorrow's leaders. Our progressive, camper-centered programs are designed to challenge and inspire every child in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. As a leading overnight camp in Pennsylvania, our goal is to create a space where campers unplug from devices, build real human connections, grow in independence, and develop confidence within a strong camp community-supported by industry-leading child protection practices. The memories made at our overnight camp truly last a lifetime. We pride ourselves on delivering an experience as...
34285 Kruse Ranch Rd
Cazadero, CA 95421, U.S.A.Phone: 707-847-3494
Established in 1952, Farm Camp is a traditional, coed, overnight camp for children ages 8 to 17. We are located less than 3 hours north of San Francisco on 500 acres of beautiful Sonoma County Redwoods, just 1 1/2 miles up from the Pacific Coast Ocean. Farm Camp is located at Plantation, which is a working farm located on 500 acres in the coastal hills of Northern California's Sonoma County. Farm Camp's emphasis is in nurturing self esteem and building responsibility in an atmosphere of shared fun in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Campers stay for 1,2, or 4 week sessions. They choose daily from a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback...
Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp
149 Jackson Hill Road
Chesterfield, NH 03443, U.S.A.Phone: 603-363-4900
Simply put, Road's End Farm is a small camp that appeals to girls who just love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. As an integral part of a working horse farm, the camp provides unlimited exposure to horses and rural life in a picturesque setting. Campers enjoy English pleasure riding and stable chores each morning, waterfront activities and/or arts & crafts each afternoon, and a choice of relaxing pastimes in the evenings. Although well supervised, the camp program is, for the most part, unstructured to ensure a family- like atmosphere, in which each camper counts and, in turn, is counted upon....
Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center
887 Jumonville Rd.
Hopwood, PA 15445, U.S.A.Phone: 724-439-4912
Jumonville is best known for the white, 60 foot, Cross of Christ on the mountaintop, & excellence in summer camp programs for over 75 years. Enjoy exciting Adventure, Creative Arts, Dance, & Sports Camps. Specialty camps like Rock the Mt. Music, Creative Arts & Talents, Fishing/Wilderness Camp, Great Water Escape, & Ultimate Games are favorites & Sampler Camps are for those who want to try it all. Activities & costs vary based on camp selected & age. One week co-ed, overnight camps, & mini-camps are available for younger campers. Mommy/Daddy/Grandparent & Me are for ages 3-10, & Family Week is for all ages. Each event offers plenty of...
1 Lambs Creek Road
Brevard, NC 28712, U.S.A.Phone: 828-884-2414
Camp Carolina is a residential high adventure and sports camp in Western North Carolina. At Carolina boys learn to feel with their hearts, do with their hands, and live together in the spirit of brotherhood. Activities include Caving, Wakeboarding, Music, Surfing, Skating Climbing, Biking, Yoga, Fencing and so much more! Check out our activity videos here: https://www.campcarolina.com/Video Our purpose is to make a boy's summer camping experience safe, fun, memorable, and a valuable factor in his complete development. We believe we can do this by: - Providing campers with challenging experiences, adventure and on-going social interaction in a safe...
11490 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044, U.S.A.Phone: 952-435-2859
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Streefland. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Streefland is located at beautiful Lake Kingsley in Lakeville, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Duct Tape Art, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Archery & Slingshot, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Super Hero, Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp and Outdoor Livings Skills. During this 5-day...
4654 Pleasant Hill Road
Perrysville, OH 44864, U.S.A.Phone: 419-938-3715
You will be safe, you will be challenged, and you will have fun when you attend Summer's Best Adventure at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp. Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp is a Christian summer camp located in Ohio's beautiful Mohican Forest. We are situated on a picturesque 250 acre property and an 850-acre lake. Our days are filled with engaging camp activities led by exceptional role models who are committed to helping your child grow socially, spiritually, and physically. Launch your adventure this summer at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp!
10687 FM 678
Whitesboro, Texas 76273, U.S.A.Phone: 940-665-2011
A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes changes the life of a child forever. Days filled with school, sports, and activities are quickly replaced by blood tests, insulin injections, and carbohydrate calculations. Every step required to manage their diabetes is a step away from what children see as "normal." But at Camp Sweeney, Type 1 diabetes is normal. And when diabetes disappears, every camper can show what makes them special, not what makes them different. Since 1950, Camp Sweeney has provided a positive turning point in the lives of more than 35,000 children. Camp Sweeney is regarded as one of the largest and most effective diabetes education facilities...
Pox Box 8
Tuxedo, NC 28784, U.S.A.Phone: 828-693-7446
Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for over 100 years, we emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction. Our program is non-competitive, which encourages experimentation, and non- regimented, which fosters self- direction. Our strengths lie in the quality of our staff and the depth of our program. We value diversity, attracting campers from all 50 states and several other countries.
302 Warrick Rd
Putnam Station, NY 12861, U.S.A.Phone: 518-547-8261
Adirondack Camp is a coed sleep-away camp for 180-200 young people from around the world, with a balanced mix of boys and girls. Compared to many overnight camps, this makes us intentionally small-small enough that everyone truly knows your name. Alongside our campers, more than 100 dedicated staff members create a supportive environment, with typically three counselors for every 8 to 16 campers. Set deep in the Adirondacks, our camp sits half-hidden in a safe and awe-inspiring natural landscape, surrounded on three sides by the crystal-clear, drinkable waters of world famous Lake George. With over a mile and a half of pristine waterfront, campers...
1430 Camp Cheerio Rd
Glade Valley, NC 28627, U.S.A.Phone: 336-363-2604
Camp Cheerio offers traditional summer camps and year-round retreats for everyone in the family. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, Cheerio invites you to come and learn, grow, and have fun in a relaxed Christian atmosphere.
55 Menogyn Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604, U.S.A.Phone: 612-822-2267
Menogyn (min-O-jin) is of Ojibwe origin, meaning "To Grow Fully." No roads lead to YMCA Camp Menogyn, campers cross West Bearskin Lake by boat to this beautiful wilderness setting on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, MN. For over 90 years, YMCA Camp Menogyn has provided high quality wilderness adventures for teens. We focus on small group, wilderness canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing trips that are safe, fun, enriching and transformational. Our campers participate in the total life of Menogyn - to work, play and live together. We nurture character development in our campers by teaching and emulating the Y values...
246 Incline Way
Cosby, TN 37722, U.S.A.Phone: 770-427-6054
Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp, situated adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Cherokee National Forest, is only a short distance from the popular resort town of Gatlinburg. Campers enjoy a full adventure experience as we cave, hike, backpack, tube, canoe, rappel, rock climb, ride horses, white-water raft, and participate in outdoor and naturalist programs. We also participate in challenge activities and we stress team building and leadership. Our programs are tailored to the individual skills and ability levels of the campers so everyone can enjoy the high-adventure activities. We can also keep it a little more traditional for...
ADTC Ultimate Green Mountains Dance Camp - Stratton, VT
One World Cup Circle
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155, U.S.A.Phone: 866-383-2382
At ADTC in VT, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. No matter what your dance level or background, our curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. Our VT dance camp home is the Stratton Mountain School. SMS is a beautiful, fully accredited boarding academy located a quarter mile from the base of Stratton...
1 Keplers Way
New Fairfield, CT 06812, U.S.A.Phone: 203-570-7952
Candlewood Fishing Camp is the ultimate bass fishing and camping experience for young anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled on 100 acres of woodlands with direct waterfront on Candlewood Lake, campers will fish for world class-sized smallmouth and largemouth bass with the top area fishing guides and tournament anglers. Candlewood Lake is repeatedly ranked in Bassmaster Magazine's Top 25 Best Lakes to Fish for Bass in the Country. Campers will learn how to implement the best techniques to target various species with a primary focus on post-spawn bass while fishing on state of the art fishing boats. Anglers will leave camp proficient in: topwaters,...
532 County Rd F
Hudson, WI 54016, U.S.A.Phone: 715-386-4380
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Daycroix. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. DayCroix is located at YMCA Camp St. Croix, one our residential camps, on Lake St. Croix in Hudson, WI. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Archery, Water Adventure, Leaders in Training, and more!. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp! During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to nurture character development in our...
23 Birch Ridge Rd
Hardwick, NJ 07825, U.S.A.Phone: 908-362-8217
For more than 120 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers to be a part of our caring, inclusive community where they can learn, grow and thrive. We strive for excellence, relevance and innovation and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our proven programs and caring, trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences.
About U.S.A. Canoeing Camps and Programs
Canoeing camps and programs give your kids a chance to discover the wonders of nature while developing physical fitness and self-confidence. In addition to teaching skill, paddling on lakes and rivers fosters discipline, focus, and a respect for the natural world. These camps offer professional instruction and an enjoyable, encouraging atmosphere. Whether your child is a novice on the water or an experienced canoeist, these camps offer an encouraging environment to develop new skills for a lifetime.
Traveling in a canoe often requires partners to work together just to get across a body of water. That’s why this activity is an excellent opportunity for campers to learn teamwork, patience, and trust. Through shared adventures, team-building activities, and group paddles, campers build friendships and acquire critical life skills like cooperation and responsibility.
Canoeing camps typically include a variety of outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, campfire nights, and environmental education in addition to time spent on the water. By allowing campers to disconnect from devices and reconnect with nature, these activities improve mental health as well as physical health. Gliding over a serene lake or navigating a river gives children a sense of shared success and serenity that they don't typically get from their everyday activities.
Canoeing programs are a great option for parents looking for a camp that blends outdoor adventure, life skills, and physical exercise. These camps foster resilience, curiosity, and a stronger bond with the environment in addition to keeping kids active and involved. Along with priceless memories from their time on the water, your child will return home healthier, in more ways than one.
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