Sleepaway Camps in New England with Short Sessions for First-Timers | Mommy Poppins

For many Boston-area kids, sleepaway camp is a summer milestone—but spending weeks away from home can feel like a lot, especially for first-time campers or those a little nervous about their first overnight stay. Luckily, plenty of sleepaway camps across New England offer short, beginner-friendly sessions, some as brief as three nights, to help ease kids (and parents!) into the experience.

Set on scenic lakes and wooded retreats across six states, these camps offer all the adventure, friendship, and campfire fun without the long commitment. The only challenge? Figuring out what to do while your camper is off having the time of their life!

Look to our complete camp directory for more ideas on summer enrichment for kids in Boston and Connecticut.

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