Why we built it
We were both looking for summer camps for our kids. It was complex, hard to navigate, and almost impossible to get correct, up-to-date information. Dates and prices were spread across hundreds of camp websites, and every site organized things differently. We kept thinking there had to be a simpler way. So we built one.
Why searching for a camp is so hard
It wasn't just us. Parents describe the same problems again and again:
The information is scattered
Every camp has its own website, brochure and video. Parents end up building their own spreadsheets and swapping lists by word of mouth just to compare a few options (Washingtonian, Boston Magazine).
You have to decide early, and spots go fast
Sleepaway camps often open registration the autumn before. Returning campers and siblings usually get first pick, so new families can find their top choices already waitlisted (Kampspire).
It's expensive, and the price isn't the whole price
Overnight camp can cost more than $2,000 per child per week (Washingtonian, 2024). On top of tuition come transport, extra activities like sailing or riding, camp-store tabs and gear (GOBankingRates).
Many guides aren't neutral
Some camp directories sell top placement, and some "free" camp advisers are paid a commission by the camps they recommend (Plano Moms, The Columbian).
Fit is hard to judge
Is my child ready for a first summer away? Will this camp actually work for a kid with autism or other needs? Are there still options at 16 or 17? These questions are hard to answer from a camp's own marketing (Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, ParentMap).
How The Right Camp works
- Tell us about your kid. Their age, what they love, what worries you.
- Get a short list. In about two minutes you see a handful of camps that fit, with dates, prices and what a day there looks like.
- Save and compare. Keep the ones you like in your list to compare them.
What's on the site
Summer 2027 dates and prices. Counts as of November 2026.
Where our information comes from
We read each camp's own website, re-check it regularly, and call camps to verify their details. When something changes, we update it.
Questions
Is The Right Camp free?
Yes. The Right Camp is free for parents.
Who is behind The Right Camp?
Louis and Mathis, two parents who went through the camp search for their own kids.
Where does the camp information come from?
We read each camp's own website, re-check it regularly, and call camps to verify their details.
Which camps are listed?
428 sleepaway camps across 48 US states for kids aged 7 to 17, with summer 2027 dates and prices. 187 of them are accredited by the American Camp Association.
Find your kid's camp