Top Summer Camps For The Entire Family
From marshmallows around the campfire to arts and crafts, canoeing, and color wars, summer camp can provide us with incredibly special memories. If you're one of the many adults who feels nostalgic for those carefree days, you'll be pleased to know there is, in fact, the opportunity to return! Just like regular sleepaway camps, family camps are packed with fun-filled days under the sun — the only difference is that parents are able to participate right alongside their kids! So, instead of longingly bidding farewell to your children as your drop them off at camp, consider joining them at one of these thrilling campsites.
Snow Mountain Ranch
This camp, located in Grand County, Colorado, is a paradise for nature lovers. Tucked away in the north-central Rocky Mountains, campers can expect to spend plenty of time in the snow or the luscious green nature, depending on the time of year. Snowshoeing, skiing, and tubing are some of the activities that you can expect to enjoy at Snow Mountain Ranch, while the campsite itself is filled with thrills and spills including a climbing wall, a roller skating rink, a pool, and horseriding.
Club Getaway
Just 90 miles from New York City, this 320-acre campsite is among the best that Connecticut has to offer. While jam-packed with traditional summer camp activities such as archery, hiking, and ziplining, Club Getaway also offers family game shows and Olympic-style competitions. What's particularly beneficial about this camp is that it gives parents the opportunity to have fun with their kids while also enjoying some downtime to embark on couple's activities while the kids enjoy some supervised activities. To top it all off, campers can tuck in at night in one of the camp's cozy cabins boasting breathtaking views of the mountains and the lake.
Family Surf Camp
Who said you have to remain within the country in order to attend a fun-filled camp? For those with a more adventurous side, there's Family Surf Camp in Costa Rica, offering a range of fitness activities including hikes to waterfalls, horseback riding, yoga, and of course, surfing. What's particularly great about this camp is that there's a professional photographer to take all of the action shots of you on your surfboard, meaning that you can focus purely on riding those waves! After a thrilling day out in the wild, you can unwind in your own beachfront villa.
Family Adventure Camp
Would you like to enjoy a holistic summer camp with your family that proves to be both entertaining and educational? If so, then Family Adventure Camp in New Hampshire is the place for you! With the choice between staying in tents or lodges, this camp provides you and your kids with thrilling kayaking and treasure-hunting adventures, all of which teach you about the ecosystems of the ponds and forests while showing you how to identify the local wildlife.