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Overnight Camps for Erie-Area Families (2026)
Interested in overnight summer camps near Erie, PA or beyond? These residential and sleepaway camps give kids the chance to unplug, build independence, and create lifelong friendships through immersive camp experiences. Discover local and long-distance overnight options below.
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Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Camp Fitch YMCA
Our summer campers tell us that Camp Fitch feels like their second home.At Camp Fitch, our Summer Camp provides boys and girls aged 6–17 with a holistically safe community where they discover friendship and achievement. A transformative Fitch experience is among the most important a child can have to develop independence and self-confidence.
12600 Abels Road, North Springfield, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Judson
Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Erie in North Springfield, PA, Camp Judson is a Christian camp dedicated to fostering healthy relationships with God, building strong bonds among campers, and promoting individual growth. Offering a variety of day and overnight camps for children from Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as family camps, Camp Judson provides enriching experiences for all ages.
Sponsored Camp Notre Dame
Camp Notre Dame is a one-of-a-kind day camp and overnight summer camp for kids ages 4-17, in Fairview, PA.
It’s a place for kids to be themselves, play, laugh, and create lifelong memories and friendships while appreciating nature and the outdoors, and taking time away from technology to build meaningful relationships and foster a love for the earth.
400 Eaton Road, Fairview, PA Read More
Sponsored Falcon Sleepaway Camp
Widely recognized across the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp, Falcon is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain a strong camping experience---and have a great time!
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented mature staff, and a wide variety of activities. Our 1:4 staff/camper ratio enables us to give each Falcon camper the individual attention necessary to ensure a summer of fun and learning. Falcon counselors average five years of “Falcon experience” as campers and staff. Falcon is accredited by the American Camp Association under a set of over 300 standards emphasizing health, safety, and program quality.
Carrollton, Ohio
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Sponsored Girl Scout Camp Hawthorne Ridge
Camp Hawthorne Ridge in Girard Township boasts more than 200 beautiful, wooded acres and features overnight camps for girls entering grades K-12. Girls don't have to belong to a troop to attend summer camp.
7755 Hawthorne Ridge Road, Girard, PA Read More
Sponsored Grier Summer
Located on 320 mountainside acres in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, Grier Summer is a boarding and day camp for girls ages 7-17. Our campers are able to create memories that will last a lifetime!
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Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored WLD Ranch
Friendship building, focused learning, faith development, and fun at WLD Ranch give your campers a taste of life at its fullest and teach them valuable lessons to impact their lives.
WLD Ranch (both day camp and overnight camp options) is an experience your campers won’t soon forget! For grades K-12. Plus, don’t forget about Family Camp — the whole family can make memories to last a lifetime!
7351 Woolsey Rd., Girard, PA Read More
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