Overnight Camps in Harrisburg & West Shore: For Kids Who Are Ready to Camp Like Champs
Is your child ready to swap their cozy bed for a sleeping bag, and your dinner table for a campfire feast? Overnight camps in the Harrisburg and West Shore area are here to deliver the ultimate summer adventure—packed with independence, marshmallow roasting, and maybe even a ghost story or two.
These camps are perfect for kids who are ready to unplug (or at least pretend to) and dive into a whirlwind of activities that make bedtime stories at home look downright boring. Think hiking under the stars, conquering ropes courses, learning survival skills, and forging lifelong friendships over s’mores.
While they’re busy exploring, learning, and creating epic campfire memories, you’ll enjoy a few nights of peace and quiet (and maybe even finish a whole book—imagine that!).
Ready to send your kid off on an adventure they’ll never forget? Let’s find the perfect overnight camp where they can learn, grow, and have the time of their life—while you enjoy some well-deserved downtime!
Berkshire Lake Arts Camp provides top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional camp for girls ages 7-15.
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Read MoreWith nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Camp Twin Creeks welcomes your camper to join its lifelong community of summer campers.
From arts and sports to water and adventure, Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
Read MoreEcho Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read MoreWidely recognized across the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp, Falcon is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain a strong camping experience---and have a great time!
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented mature staff, and a wide variety of activities. Our 1:4 staff/camper ratio enables us to give each Falcon camper the individual attention necessary to ensure a summer of fun and learning. Falcon counselors average five years of “Falcon experience” as campers and staff. Falcon is accredited by the American Camp Association under a set of over 300 standards emphasizing health, safety, and program quality.
Carrollton, Ohio
Read MoreCamp Hoover has been creating life-changing experiences since 1953. Nestled within 340 acres of forests, hills, and a tranquil lakefront in Middleville, it offers campers in first through 12th grade opportunities to embrace independence, build friendships, and connect with nature. Campers enjoy activities like horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and STEM programs, fostering growth and discovery in a supportive environment. Whether developing new skills or conquering fears, every moment at Camp Hoover reflects Girl Scout values, inspiring confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories. It’s a place where campers expand their horizons and experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
Middleville, New Jersey
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