Vacamas Sleepaway Camps

Less than an hour's drive from NYC, the camp offers activities ranging from hiking and fishing to cooking and woodshop, in addition to traditional camp staples such as overnights, campfires and boating. Tykes spend most of their time in small groups, but every evening kids within a two-year age range get together for a special event, like a pirate-themed treasure hunt or, for the older set, Survivor Day. Camp runs June 29–Aug 28, three-week session $665–$2,015 (sliding scale based on family size, income and number of campers enrolling). Ages 7 to 17.