🌲 Camp Thompson 2026 | Adventure, Independence & Classic Summer Magic
Nestled in the mountains and designed for confidence-building adventure, Camp Thompson offers traditional overnight camp, first-time overnight experiences, specialty tween sessions, and day camp options. Think campfires, lake days, new friendships, and the kind of independence that makes kids stand a little taller when they come home.
Pro tip: Whether your child is ready for a full week away or just dipping their toes into overnight camp, there’s a program designed for their comfort level.
⬇️ Explore Camp Thompson Programs
🏕️ Traditional Resident Camp | Ages 7–15
The classic overnight experience. Campers stay in cabins with trained counselors and fill their days with swimming, boating, hiking, archery, creative arts, team challenges, campfires, and more. It is structured freedom in the best possible way.
Length: Multi-day sessions
Focus: Friendship, independence, skill-building, unplugged fun
Best for: Kids ready for a full overnight adventure
🌙 My First Overnight | Intro to Sleepaway Camp
Not quite ready for a full week away? My First Overnight is designed for younger or first-time campers who want the magic of camp without the full-length commitment.
Length: Shorter overnight session
Focus: Confidence, comfort, and a gentle introduction to staying away from home
Best for: First-timers testing their independence wings
🧭 Special Resident Tween Camp | Elevated Adventure
Designed specifically for tweens who are ready for more challenge and autonomy. This specialty session builds leadership skills, resilience, and deeper connection through expanded activities and team experiences.
Focus: Leadership, advanced outdoor skills, teamwork
Best for: Tweens craving independence and next-level camp experiences
🌞 Camp Thompson Day Camp | Mountain Adventure, Home at Night
All the outdoor adventure of Camp Thompson without the overnight stay. Campers experience lake activities, nature exploration, group games, and classic camp fun, then head home to their own beds.
Format: Full-day outdoor program
Focus: Exploration, activity variety, and fresh-air fun
Best for: Families wanting camp immersion without overnight commitment
At a glance: Multiple overnight and day camp options; Traditional Resident Camp (ages 7–15); My First Overnight intro program; Specialty Tween Resident Camp; Camp Thompson Day Camp option; Mountain setting with lake activities, outdoor adventure, leadership development, and classic camp traditions.
Overnight spots fill quickly. If your child has been asking for “real camp,” this is the one.
