U.S.A. Wilderness Camps and Programs
Camp Anokijig - Equestrian Ranch
W5639 Anokijig Lane
Plymouth, WI 53073, U.S.A.Phone: 920-893-0782
New friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures, and OUTRAGEOUS FUN are the foundations of the Camp Anokijig experience! Since 1926, this Southeastern Wisconsin summer camp has provided a picturesque landscape for unforgettable childhood memories. Nestled within the northern unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest, near Plymouth, WI, Camp Anokijig offers all of the traditional youth camp experiences and activities you would expect, plus so much more! We believe an Anokijig camp experience will provide your child with opportunities to learn and grow and develop lifelong skills to become contributing members of their communities. All campers...
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...
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.
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...
754 Fox Knob Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, U.S.A.Phone: 276-579-6731
Nestled on 150 acres in Mouth of Wilson, VA, Cheerio on the New River is unique in that we offer a blend of onsite camp activities which fully utilize the New River and the property, while also continuing to offer off-site trip adventures. Our goal is to expose campers to the natural beauty of the great outdoors in a challenging, fun, and memorable camp experience. We are dedicated to helping your camper build a lifetime of love for the outdoors.
8 Different Locations, Across Minnesota
Fort Snelling, MN 55111, U.S.A.Phone: 612-261-2300
Discovery Day Camp is a week long program (5 days) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts and more! All of the activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. With multiple sessions offered at a variety of locations you are sure to find something that will fit your busy schedule!
3788 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, U.S.A.Phone: 651-645-6605
High quality canoe and backpacking adventures and wilderness trips in the BWCAW, Quetico Provincial Park and in the finest wilderness areas throughout North America. "Widji" wilderness trips focus on respect and values that build skills for life as they develop an unparalleled relationship with the environment. Our program offers a progressive challenge and growth for teens. As campers return year after year for more challenging trips, they build upon their wilderness skills and take on greater leadership roles. At the core of our programs are the Y values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. And Respect is the foundation for all...
Science Sea Camp, 6503 N. Ocean Dr.
Dania Beach, FL 33004, U.S.A.Phone: 888-736-3180
The Science of the Sea Camp program emphasizes experiential, hands-on, project and lab-based learning; with a strong focus on coastal, maritime hammocks, and mangrove estuaries.
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...
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...
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...
Rockbrook Camp for Girls - Horseback Riding Camp
3460 Greenville Highway
Brevard, NC 28712, U.S.A.Phone: 828-884-6151
A residential summer camp for girls in the mountains of North Carolina offering traditional camp activities, horseback riding, pottery, and an extensive outdoor adventure program. Our goal through these summer camps is for each camper to gain, at her own pace, a deeper understanding of herself and of her relationship with other people and the natural world.
7732 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55038, U.S.A.Phone: 612-465-0554
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Heritage. 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. Guy Robinson is located on Peltier Lake across from Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Dragons, Fairies & Princess Camp, Wild About Nature, Archery, Fishing, Theater, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and more! During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to nurture character development in our campers through the four...
Camp Glacier Hollow, 9289 Pavelski Road
Amherst Junction, WI 54481, U.S.A.Phone: 715-824-5267
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is a Summer Camp in Wisconsin that offers a variety of traditional Resident Overnight Camps, Day Camps and Adventure Trips for youth ages 7-17. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun and small group environment, which develops the spirit, mind and body of each individual. Camp is a special place where youth and teens learn about the environment, develop positive values, make meaningful friendships, learn new skills and increase self-confidence. In our community of caring adults Y Camp Glacier Hollow summer camp helps kids grow and find themselves. YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is a summer camp in Wisconsin that is nestled just...
9089 Highway 21 N
Babbitt, MN 55706, U.S.A.Phone: 218-208-3209
Description: Spending time together in nature is one of the best ways for families to grow together. YMCA Camp Northern Lights, a north woods family camp and getaway destination is the YMCA¿¿¿s newest family camp in Northern Minnesota. On the edge of the Superior National Forest, families experience a beautiful wilderness setting that promotes relaxation, adventure and community. Camp is situated on Bear Island Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers year-round program and getaway opportunities.
1922 Flint Hill Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036, U.S.A.Phone: 610-838-2928
We offer KinderCamp for our youngest campers, a half-day program filled with themed games, crafts and exploration!
3606 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, U.S.A.Phone: 651-645-6605
For more than 50 years, Camp du Nord has been providing outdoor experiences for families: offering opportunities for enriched family relationships, increased wilderness appreciation, and spiritual growth. Each day provides new adventures, where families have quality time together. Cozy and comfortable cabins range from rustic to full amenity, tent sites also available. Activities include canoeing, campfires, age-group programming, cross country skiing, hiking, crafts, fishing, saunas and more! Camp du Nord offers year-round opportunities for families, adults, groups, weddings, and reunions.
7300 Hickory Ridge Rd
Holly, MI 48442, U.S.A.Phone: 248-887-4533
At YMCA Camp Ohiyesa day and overnight camps, kids discover friendship, new skills, teamwork, leadership and confidence. A wide range of activities fuel lots of summer adventure. Boys and girls entering grades K-10 will engage in safe and fun programs to enrich their summer experience. Through their camp activities, campers make new friends, gain confidence, develop life and leadership skills and practice teamwork.
1077 Township Road 2916
Perrysville, OH 44864, U.S.A.Phone: 419-938-7151
Camp Nuhop | Social Emotional Summer Camp in Ohio Building confidence, connection, and independence for more than 50 years. For more than 50 years, Camp Nuhop has been a leader in inclusive summer camp experiences designed to help young people grow socially, emotionally, and independently. Located in the Mohican region of Ohio, Nuhop serves campers ages 6 to 18 in a structured and supportive community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to succeed. As one of the first camps of its kind in the United States, Nuhop is built on a tried and true model that blends traditional camp experiences with intentional social emotional skill...
3425 Ihduhapi Rd
Loretto, MN 55357, U.S.A.Phone: 763-479-1146
Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee) is of Lakota origin, meaning "Independence." At YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, campers enjoy a variety of memorable daily adventures, learn new skills, and build lasting relationships in a beautiful setting. Conveniently located, close to home and just far enough away, only 22 miles west of the Twin Cities near Loretto, MN, on 175 acres on beautiful Lake Independence. Our location is ideal for both first time and returning campers. Traditional, Specialty and Leadership Development Camps are available. Specialty Camp choices include Horseback Riding, Waterskiing, Sailing, Fishing, Ropes Challenge and Teen Extreme. Campers participate...
Greater Saint Paul, Twin Cities, Du Nord, Various Locations
Twin Cities, MN 55357, U.S.A.Phone: 612-230-9622
At YMCA Camps every day is an Adventure! Enjoy hiking, canoeing, archery, sailing, horseback riding, & ropes courses in a traditional camp setting. Campers learn to be caring, honest, respectful & responsible for themselves & the environment. Day Camp | Ages 4 - 14 Campers can check out camp and still come home each night. With 10 day camps around the metro area there's bound to be one nearby. Overnight | Ages 7 - 17 Campers get a well-rounded experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. 3 - 26 day sessions are available. Teen Wilderness | Ages 11 - 18 Campers start in base camp then head out...
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...
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...
2000 Frost Valley Road
Claryville, NY 12725, U.S.A.Phone: 845-985-2291
At Frost Valley YMCA, summer camp is more than a retreat-it's a transformative experience where children thrive, grow, and build lifelong connections. Nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, just two hours from New York City, Frost Valley offers a safe and inclusive environment where campers of all backgrounds discover the joys of community, nature, art, and recreation. Frost Valley YMCA is the premier summer camp located in New York's Catskill Mountains only a couple of hours from New York City. The camp offers one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the country for children. With over 100 summers under our belt, Frost Valley is...
1 Wolfe Lake Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28739, U.S.A.Phone: 828-692-2677
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near lush and peaceful national forests, lays Camp Pinnacle, a camp designed for kids to have fun, learn a lot, and develop 21st century skills that will help them to succeed in the future. Camp Pinnacle offers not just a fun experience that takes place outside, but a fun experience where our campers learn what the outdoors can give us and how we can give back. We are a co-ed camp that serves campers ages 7 through 16 that come from all over the world. We are deeply committed to our families and our mission: To ensure the safest, most substantive, and most exciting summer camp experience through...
About U.S.A. Wilderness Camps and Programs
A wilderness camp is one where the participants are afforded the adventure of exploring the great outdoors. The participants will not only enjoy but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the community they live in from such an exciting experience. These summer wilderness camps usually take place in well-known, splendid wilderness areas within a certain region, so expeditions are done in a controlled and supervised environment. Though controlled, it doesn't make the experience any less exciting for the first-time wilderness camper. Wilderness programs will also involve other activities designed to boost the camper's physical, emotional and social skills.
Safety: Camp organizers make it a point to have highly qualified, extensively trained camp leaders and staff overseeing the whole event. The camp leaders assigned will have a high degree of control over the expeditions they are leading, so you know you're not sending your child to some remote, unsafe and uncharted region.
Regional Considerations: Activities are different for camps depending on the location. Camp organizers make sure the participants can maximize their enjoyment of what the location offers. Fun activities like canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting and snowboarding may be a feature in some camps.
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