Every summer since 1911, children ages 8-15 gather at YMCA Camp Coniston for an experience of pure magic.
Campers may attend a maximum of 2 Two-Week Overnight Camp Sessions, AND… You can also add on as many additional weeks of Adventure Camp or Service Trips as your schedule allows!
2026 2-Week Sessions
TIER 1: $2560 | TIER 2: $2170 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Age 15
Session 1: June 21 – July 4, 2026
Session 2: July 5 – July 18, 2026
Session 3: July 19 – Aug 1, 2026
Session 4: Aug 2 – Aug 15, 2026
2026 Session 5
TIER 1: $1285 | TIER 2: $1090 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Completed Grade 6
Session 5: Aug 17 – Aug 22, 2026
Offering youth ages 12-15, the opportunity to have exciting adventures in spectacular locations during trips throughout New England and Canada.
These trips focus on climbing, hiking, white water rafting, sailing and biking.
2026 6 Day Trips (ages 12-15):
TIER 1: $1420 | TIER 2: $1220 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Green Mt. Explorer: June 28 – July 3, 2026
Quebec Quest: July 5 – July 10, 2026
Coastal Navigator: July 12 – July 17, 2026
Acadian Odyssey: July 19 – July 24, 2026
Narragansett Navigator: July 26 – July 31, 2026
Northern NE Explorer: Aug 2 – Aug 7, 2026
2026 10 Day Trip (ages 12-15)
TIER 1: $2370 | TIER 2: $2170 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
July 19 – July 28, 2026
A program for students who have completed 1 year of high school and are 16 or younger, focused around community service experiences and adventure team building experiences in Virginia and West Virginia.
2026 11-Day Trips
TIER 1: $2470 | TIER 2: $2270 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Service Trip I: July 4 – July 14, 2026
Service Trip II: Aug 1 – Aug 11, 2026
The Camper-In-Training Program is a personal leadership and development experience for Campers who are 16 by June 24th.
Campers must submit their application for this program and they may be selected for the East Coast or West Coast Program.
2026 East Coast:
TIER 1: $5570 | TIER 2: $5180 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
East Coast 1 & 2: June 21 – July 18, 2026
East Coast 3 & 4: July 19- Aug 15, 2026
2026 West Coast:
TIER 1: $6570 | TIER 2: $6180 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
West Coast 1 & 2: June 21 – July 18, 2026
West Coast 3 & 4: July 19 – Aug 15, 2026
All staff (except LITs) must be at least 18-years-old to be considered for a live-in summer position.
All staff must get their First Aid & CPR Certifications before the start of the summer.
International Arrivals/Orientation: June 3, 2026
Fellowship: June 4, 2026
Waterfront Directors, CIT Directors, and Trip Leaders: June 7, 2026
Director Days: June 8, 2026
Staff Training: June 15, 2026
Lifeguard Training: June 15 & 16, 2026
Session 5: August 17-22, 2026 (Monday-Saturday)
Spring maintenance work and various top administrative positions start mid May / early June.
