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. Staff is always ready to help little ones struggling with homesickness, but with a private lake, Olympic-size pool, athletic facilities, art studio, and hiking and biking trails nearby, they’ll likely be having too much fun to think about what Mom and Dad are up to! Ages 6–14.