Skiff Mountain Summer Camp is a residential and day camp offering a dynamic, choice-based program for rising 3rd through 10th graders designed to meet the needs and interests of every camper. Campers select activities and classes that enrich their experience, build confidence, and foster lifelong academic, social, and personal skills.
In addition to classic camp offerings, such as Archery, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Art, Ceramics, LEGO Design, RPGs such as Dungeons and Dragons, Performing Arts, Music, and a variety of sports, we provide unique enrichment opportunities. These include Orton-Gillingham Tutoring, Multisensory Math Tutoring, Ornithology, Environmental Conservation, and Executive Function Development.
Residential campers live in modern dormitories with a roommate, where they learn to share a space, collaborate within a group, and form meaningful friendships. Counselors reside in the same halls and offer 24/7 support, guidance, and supervision. They lead activities, foster a safe and nurturing environment, and are carefully selected to ensure every camper’s success.
Skiff Mountain Summer Camp is a screen-free, tech-free environment that gives campers the opportunity to fully engage in creative, in-person interactions and authentic outdoor experiences.
Skiff Mountain Summer Camp – Rise to new heights!
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Dates & Rates
Dates:
Skiff Mountain Summer Camp offers a single six-week session with an overnight (Residential Camp) and day (Day Camp) option for rising 3rd through 10th graders from June 27 - August 8, 2026.
Rates:
Residential Campers: $15,000
Day Campers: $12,000
Campers are required to select ONE enrichment activity as part of their residential or day programming. A second enrichment activity can be added for an additional fee of $2,500.
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Enrichment Activities
- Orton-Gillingham Tutoring: (OG) is a daily 1:1 intensive language remediation. A diagnostic, prescriptive, and multi-sensory approach that varies widely from individual to individual and is used to support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges.
- Ornithology: Discover the World of Birds at Skiff Mountain. Join our signature summer program focused on the fascinating world of Purple Martins and local avian life. In this hands-on course, students become junior researchers, diving into the full life cycle of birds while contributing to real-world conservation efforts.
- Environmental Conservation
- Multisensory Math Tutoring:Our 1:1 tutoring program provides a customized, systematic approach to mathematics. Though effective for all, the approach is specifically designed for students with language-based learning differences or those who have "hit a wall" with traditional curricula. By leveraging Marilyn Zecher’s Orton-Gillingham-based methodology, we transform math from a series of abstract rules into a tangible, language-rich experience.
Events
Date | Organization | Location |
02/28/26 | Smart Kids Parent Conference | Norwalk, CT |
03/03/26 | Virtual Information Session | Zoom - Register Here |
03/07/26 | Coast to Coast | San Diego, CA |
03/08/26 | Coast to Coast | Portland, OR |
03/15/26 | Coast to Coast | Naperville, IL |
03/15/26 | Coast to Coast | Chicago, IL |
03/17/26 | Virtual Information Session | Zoom - Register Here |
03/21/26 | Coast to Coast | Santa Monica, CA |
Work with Us
Join our team at Skiff Mountain Summer Camp and be part of an unforgettable summer experience! We’re currently hiring enthusiastic and dedicated staff for a variety of roles, including general counselors, lifeguards, activity counselors (arts, sports, outdoor adventure, horseback riding), leadership staff, and learning support specialists.
If you love working with young people, enjoy the outdoors, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today. Complete our staff applicationand take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding summer.
Contact Us
Questions or need assistance? Email the main camp office at camp@marvelwood.org or call 860-927-0047 ext 1030.
Other important contacts:
- Karl Oppenheimer, Camp Director karl.oppenheimer@marvelwood.org
- Alex Valdez, Assistant Camp Director alex.valdez@marvelwood.org
- Business Office (For billing questions) bettyann.haskell@marvelwood.org 860-927-0047 ext 1024
