9 Best Summer Camps for Teens (Ages 13-17) — 2026 Parent Guide

The 9 best summer camps for teens ages 13-17 in 2026 — pre-college academic (SCAD Summer Seminars Savannah, Cooper Union STEM NYC, Acadia Institute of Oceanography Maine), performing arts & theatre (Playhouse Conservatory San Antonio, Savannah Children's Theatre Production), sports & college recruitment (Hoop Group NE Academic Elite, USA Basketball Gold Pittsburgh Girls), and overnight & adventure (Camp Nebagamon Wisconsin, YMCA Camp Duncan Illinois). Pre-college residential, NCAA recruitment, and traditional overnight options.