Here is a list of sleepaway camps we’ve heard are nut-aware, nut free OR have accommodated kids’ allergies well. Alphabetical by name of camp excluding the word ‘camp.’ If you are interested in any of these camps, please contact them to verify their current nut-free status and allergy policies. Please let us know if you have any feedback, as well!
Brant Lake for Boys – Brant Lake, NY (518-494-2406)
Camp Chateaugay – Merrill, NY, 12955 (800) 431.1184 or (860) 350.8822
info@chateaugay.com
Chen-a-Wanda – Thomson, PA 18465 (Poconos); (201) 391-2294; co-ed sleepaway camp
Dining hall is nut-free; canteen has a few items with nut warnings but no nuts.
Chestnut Lake – Beach Lake, PA (570-729-1010 summer, 516-221-8800 winter)
Greenwood Trails – Winsted, CT (Berkshires) (860) 379-6517 summer, (516) 483-7272 winter.
Camp Hi-Rock – (Mt. Washington, MA) (413) 528-1227
Kennybrook – Monticello, NY, (845) 794-5320 summer, (914) 693-3037 winter
Camps Kenwood & Evergreen – Wilmot, NH (603) 735-5189)
(Note: This is not the same camp as Kenwood/Kenmont in Kent, CT)
Camp Echo – Burlingham, NY, (845) 733-4567 summer; winter (201)-251-0414
(Note: This is not the same as Camp Echo Lake).
Camp Emerson – Hinsdale, MA (Berkshires), co-ed overnight, 7-15; must take a break before being jr. counselor
(413) 655-8123 summer, (203) 894-9663 winter
Sue Lein, Owner/Director sue@campemerson.com
Nut-free and has a Registered Dietitian on staff; aims to cater to all those with allergies. Does OIT dosing.
Camp Equinunk – Equinunk, PA (570) 224-4121 summer, (631) 329-3239 winter
Frost Valley YMCA – Claryville, NY, 845-985-2291, info@frostvalley.org
Nut-free camp
Indian Head – Equinunk, PA (914) 345-2155, camp@indianhead.com
Has had a nut-free facility for the better part of two decades and each summer employs two special chefs who handle any and every dietary restriction, allergy or sensitivity. For more details go here.
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp – Honesdale, PA, (570) 253-2488 summer; (973) 467-3518 winter
Lake Owego Camp for Boys – Greeley, PA, (570) 226-3636, Winter (267) 639-2488
Recently went nut-free. For boys ages 7-17.
Camp Lakota – Wurtsboro, NY (Catskill Mountains), (845) 888-5611 summer, (866) 752-5682 winter.
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac – Lenox, MA (the Berkshires), (800) 753-9118
Walter Synalovski, director. walter@campmkncom
Pine Forest Camp (Co-Ed) – Greeley, PA. (570) 685-7141. Winter (267) 639-2488
Recently went nut-free.
Camp Pontiac – Copake, NY (Berkshires), (518) -329-6555 summer, (516)-626-PONT winter.
Raquette Lake – Raquette Lake, NY (the Adirondacks), (315) 354-4382.
Camp Robindel for Girls – Lake Winnipesaukee, NH (603) 253-9271 summer, (800) 325-3396 winter.
Robin Hood – Brooksville, MA (summer 207-359-8318/2209, winter (831) 659-9143
Camp Sloane YMCA – Lakeville, CT (Berkshires), (860) 545-9367
(Note: the kids sleep in tents, not bunks).
Camp Taconic – Hinsdale, MA (Berkshires), (413) 655-2717
Nut-free and mostly sesame-free. Has a food allergy coordinator.
Camp Tioga – Thompson, PA, (973) 832-7504, info@camptioga.com
Facility is nut-free; they even check snacks at visiting day. They also will do a small number of campers doing OIT dosing in very controlled circumstances.
Timber Lake Camp – Shandaken, NY , (845) 688-2266, Winter: (516) 656-4200
Camp Timber Top for Girls – Greeley, PA (570) 226-1955, Winter (267) 639-2488
Recently went nut-free.
Camp Walden – Diamond Point, NY, (518) 644-9441, Winter: (201) 750-6767
No nuts in dining hall or canteen food. Serves many with allergies and celiac. Will do OIT dosing.
Camp Wayne for Boys – Preston Park, PA, (570) 798-2511 summer, (516) 883-3067 winter
Winnebego for Boys – Fayette, ME (800) 932-1646, (207) 685-4918 summer, (207) 767-1019 winter
Camp Wildwood for Boys – Bridgton, ME, (207) 647-8864
Camp Windau for Boys – Pittsfield, MA (Berkshires), (800) 494-6238)
Camp Wingate*Kirkland – Yarmouth Port, MA (Cape Cod), (508) 362-3798. Can go right into being CIT/Jr. Counselor
Nut-free/sesame-free camp; serves many with additional allergies. Will do OIT dosing. No canteen, only ‘bunk safe’ bunk trunks by allergies in each bunk. 7 minutes from hospital. Very inclusive program and very flexible. Chef Tom serves up excellent food, allergy free and non. Co-ed and has 2-week programs up to 5th grade; 3 1/2 week programs for every age.