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About Us

Why work with a Camp Specialist?

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Because Summer Camp is our whole world

18,000+ Families placed
350+ Camps & teen programs

Our process always starts the same way: We begin by getting to know your family and especially your child. What motivates them? What are they excited about? What kind of setting will allow them to thrive? Ultimately, that’s what makes us the highest rated camp placement service: We center the camper and their experience. That’s why our motto is “the kids come first.”

Summer camp is serious fun, and as Camp Specialists, we take our jobs very seriously! We partner with more than 350 camps and teen programs, and we visit them regularly. When the summer session is over, we have monthly Zoom meetings with our camp directors to stay updated on program changes and facility upgrades, and we also attend camp conferences, attend workshops, and participate in training sessions throughout the year. What can we say? Camp is our life!

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Of course, it’s not just casual interest. All that education has a very specific purpose: We want to be able to recommend the very best overnight camps to fit your camper’s wants and needs. We will give you a short, curated list of camps and go over each with you in detail: location, structure, activities, culture, facilities, all the information you and your child could possibly want to know. Then we’ll help you narrow it down to a few camps that you can visit (or arrange meetings with camp directors) to help you make your final decision.

Let’s find your camp.

Tell us a little about your family and we’ll take it from there — no pressure, always free.

Find your camp — free

Talk to a Camp Specialist

If you’re still on the fence about using a summer camp matching service, we get it. It sounds too good to be true… but we really do make it that easy!

We’re happy to answer all of your questions about our free overnight camp placement process, teen programs, and more. You may find the answers you’re looking for in our frequently asked questions, but we would love to speak to you personally! Please contact us anytime at info@campspecialists.com or 800-443-6428.

I’m ready to get started!
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See the difference

Put a specialist in your corner.

One call, a hand-picked shortlist, and an expert beside you from first tour to visiting day. Always free.

Talk to a Camp Specialist
Find your camp — free