Fun. Friends. Forever.
Wonderful experiences await your child at Camp Laurelwood, Connecticut's Premier Jewish Co-ed Overnight Camp.
Connecticut's Premier Jewish Summer Camp
We offer both Overnight and Day Camp programs, lots of fun activities and a warm welcoming community.
Our Mission
To provide a fun, safe and inclusive environment that builds self-esteem and encourages personal growth for children ages 5-15: Jewish identity and values, healthy lifestyle choices, and the foundation for lifelong friendships.
Our Vision
A vibrant, nurturing community rooted in Jewish values and traditions that inspire campers and staff to learn, grow and explore, creating lasting memories that strengthen the community.
Trial Sessions
Rookie Camp:
An opportunity for rookie or first time campers to fully immerse themselves in the excitement and wonder of the Laurelwood sleepaway experience.
Taste of Laurelwood:
Three wonderful days to introduce your camper to Laurelwood and the sleepaway camp experience. Drop off is Thursday at 10 am and pick up is Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Laurelwood Main Programs:
Campers can begin their Laurelwood journey as they enter Kindergarten by trying out our amazing day camp.
From there, each summer they will grow, make new friends, and experience new adventures.
At Camp Laurelwood, our campers grow into Staff-in-Training, then eventually can apply to be on staff.
Growing up at camp can mean making camp your summer home for many years!
Specialty Camps
Enhance your summer fun with Laurelwood Specialty Camps!
Each program will combine immersive, professional instruction and skill development with our high-energy summer camp fun for an intense, well-rounded experience.
Campers will master new skills, make new friends and gain a stronger sense of community with an emphasis on the values of teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship.
Swim Lessons
Camp Laurelwood is a great place for your child to learn to swim! We have a beautiful lake, 2 pools, and lots of opportunity for campers to participate in aquatics programming.
In addition to recreational swimming, campers in grades K-7 have instructional swim approximately 5 times throughout the week. Our qualified instructors teach them on their level, and provide safe and fun activities to promote swim development.
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Packing For Summer Camp!
Questions about what to pack your camper for a summer of fun at sleepaway camp!? Check out our Suggested Packing List!
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