Specialty Camps
Although you can still find traditional camps that offer standard activities such as swimming, arts and crafts and campfires, these days there’s a camp for every interest.
Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp (Ghent, N.Y.) Campers live together on a 400-acre biodynamic farm in the scenic Berkshire foothills.
Surf Camp (Wrighstville Beach, N.C.) Not only do campers (of all ages) learn how to surf, but they receive lessons about ecosystems as well.
Kids Culinary Camp (Highgate Center, Vt.) Kids ages nine and up learn menu planning, bread baking, utensil skills, kitchen hygiene and even healthy eating habits.
Spy Camp (Lake Como, Pa.) Campers, or “spy agents,” receive training in martial arts, code breaking, surveillance techniques and undercover maneuvers. They also learn safe evasive-driving techniques on ATV four-wheelers.
Circus Smirkus Camp (Craftsbury Common, Vt.) This residential camp provides kids with world-class training on professional-grade circus equipment.
Rock Star Camp (Running Springs, Calif.) Campers write, record and produce their very own song under the guidance of professional singers, songwriters and producers. All campers come home with a CD of their work.
Cub Creek Science Camp (Rolla, Mo.) Bear River Ranch is home to more than 200 animals. Kids ages 7 to 17 can take part in activities and classes such as Adopt an Animal, Junior Vet and Animals 101.
Note: Camps are referenced as examples of specialty programs only. Makinglifebetter.com does not endorse or recommend these businesses.
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