92nd Street Y's Camp Kesher

Give youngsters a gentle introduction to overnight camp with these short sleepaway sessions in the foothills of the Poconos. Kids can opt for one- or two-week programs at the 1,250-acre facility, where they have ample time to make new friends and delight in first-time experiences like chowing down with their bunkmates in the mess hall or gathering around a campfire at dusk. Bunks house 10–15 kids, meaning each kids gets the individualized attention they need, plus exciting activities like soccer, rollerblading, ziplining, swimming, banana-boating, woodworking, painting and rocketry keep 'em plenty busy during the day. Ages 6–14.