{"id":953,"date":"2022-07-12T17:27:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T17:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/?p=953"},"modified":"2022-07-12T17:27:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T17:27:19","slug":"4-of-the-best-summer-sleepaway-camps-in-the-northeast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/4-of-the-best-summer-sleepaway-camps-in-the-northeast\/","title":{"rendered":"4 of the Best Summer Sleepaway Camps in the Northeast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/northeast-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Best summer sleepaway camps in the northeast\" data-id=\"954\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/northeast-hero.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=954\" class=\"wp-image-954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/northeast-hero.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/northeast-hero-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/northeast-hero-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is undoubtedly in full swing! Which means it\u2019s time for another summer essential: camp! If you\u2019re picky about where to send your child to summer camp, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve gathered a handful of the best summer sleepaway camps in the Northeast. All are known for their stunning settings, incredible staff, and dozens of activities your child is sure to enjoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Summer Sleepaway Camps in the Northeast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camp Kiniya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colchester, Vermont<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1919 by Helen Van Buren, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campdudley.org\/kiniya-for-girls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camp Kiniya<\/a> occupies 145 acres of land in beautiful Colchester, Vermont. It\u2019s an all-girls sleepaway camp known for facilitating friendships, encouraging leadership and other life skills, and fostering a natural feeling of sisterhood. They\u2019re no longer accepting applications for 2022, so consider sending your daughter to camp Kiniya next summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camp Dudley&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essex County, New York<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campdudley.org\/dudley-for-boys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camp Dudley<\/a>, in Essex County, New York, is actually the sister camp of Camp Kiniya. Camp Dudley was founded in 1885 by Sumner F. Dudley, spans 500 acres, and can house up to 320 campers per session. It\u2019s an all-boys camp that encourages non-stop fun while teaching valuable lessons and skills along the way. The camp\u2019s first program, back in the late 19th century, included swimming, boating, canoeing, and hiking. Today, the program has expanded to include dozens of sports, pottery, printmaking, stage tech, and so much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surprise Lake Camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phillipstown, New York<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surpriselake.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzeqVBhAoEiwAOrEmzerslvg5_EqMrqIn0BN8j85hfNuf0DwWqrPkcDRa9HoFEFFaAxVgjBoCpFIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surprise Lake Camp<\/a> is one of the best summer sleepaway camps in the Northeast. Their Jewish values and identity shape many elements of the camp itself and the camp experience. At Surprise Lake Camp, campers are given the opportunity to unplug completely and truly enjoy the fresh air! With more than 50 electives to choose from, your child will have free reign over what new activities they want to try next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camp Matoaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smithfield, Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matoaka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camp Matoaka<\/a>, located in Smithfield, Maine, is an all-girls camp that thousands of campers have enjoyed since 1951. The camp is sprawled across 150 acres of beautiful scenery including more than a mile of waterfront property. The all-girls camp offers 35 instructional activities across one 7-week session, two 3 \u00bd sessions, or one 2-week session (for new campers under the age of 10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child can now enjoy stress-free travel to the best summer sleepaway camps in the Northeast with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/\">Ship Camps<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/how-it-works\">Learn more<\/a> or grab a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipcamps.com\/pricing\/\">free quote<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is undoubtedly in full swing! Which means it\u2019s time for another summer essential: camp! If you\u2019re picky about where to send your child to summer camp, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve gathered a handful of the best summer sleepaway camps in the Northeast. 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