First Session
Camp Kenmont and Camp Kenwood offer a traditional overnight summer camp experience for boys and girls in Kent, Connecticut, focusing on skill development and...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Kenmont and Camp Kenwood loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative overview of their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The 'About Us' section states the camp has been operating for over 75 years and is currently owned and directed by Todd and Amy Marcus, indicating a long history and experienced leadership. The program is an overnight camp, offering a traditional summer experience. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Kenmont and Camp Kenwood' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment and variety of activities. Social media handles include @kenmontkenwood on Instagram and 'kenmontkenwood' on Facebook, providing additional avenues for engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
First Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: P.O. Box 548, Kent, CT 06757
- Cost notes: Tuition includes laundry & towel service, canteen, photos, and bus transportation or airport transfer on arrival and departure days (limited locations). Personal / Trip Day Expense: $400
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about First Session
- What ages does First Session accept?
- First Session is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does First Session cost?
- First Session publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. Tuition includes laundry & towel service, canteen, photos, and bus transportation or airport transfer on arrival and departure days (limited locations). Personal / Trip Day Expense: $400 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are First Session's hours?
- First Session runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is First Session accredited?
- Yes — First Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs First Session?
- First Session is operated by a private business, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does First Session provide lunch?
- First Session does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does First Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Kent?
- First Session is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Kent that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare First Session with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside First Session.
- 2-Week Option (June 25 - July 8) · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $3,500/week
- 2-Week Option (July 23 - August 5) · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $3,500/week
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week
- Second Session · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week