We are a small camp of 100 children and about 45 staff. Most campers attend for the full season: June 29 through the Sunday two weeks before Labor Day. First-time campers commit to the month of July (June 29 - July 27) with the option to stay for the full summer, which almost all do.
In 2025, camp will run from Sunday, June 29 through Sunday, August 17.
Why a full season? A 7-week summer is central to our intentional programming*. The season allows campers to try all of our activities and then focus and make progress on the ones they're most passionate about. Building a chair in woodworking, hitting a home run in softball, or learning to trot in riding are only possible with the time to work on those skills. Socially, the 7-week structure is also important. In the first weeks, strong cabin groups are built through working, playing, eating, and traveling together. As the summer develops and campers individualize their schedules, they make friends beyond their cabin groups who share their interests. Throughout the summer, we support campers as they navigate social conflicts. A longer summer creates the space needed for children to feel comfortable navigating social situations, to face difficulties, practice resolving conflicts, and feel the results of their growth before the summer ends. By the end of our 7-week program, your child will feel proud of their independence and will make important gains in confidence and social and emotional skills, as well as building skills in the activities they choose to pursue.
*We do believe even 4 weeks in our community results in great interpersonal growth for new campers who want to try a 4-week session. Historically, most campers who have initially enrolled for four weeks have chosen to stay longer.
The benefits of a full season:
“It takes that long to build community every summer. It’s almost like baking - you would be taking a cake out halfway and not getting the full product. The seven and a half weeks are very intentional, and every week there’s a certain level of growth & community that is formed, and it takes that long.”
— Kelli W
“The full summer is the way to do it. It’s the way to really have the full camp experience, it’s the way to really grow up. Kids will have fun wherever they go, but if you have a child who can handle a slower pace, and the time to get to know themselves and other people, then this is the place for them. ”
— Emily R
“Killooleet is the finest of camps. A camp that gives kids the time, freedom, and structure they need (yes, it's a miraculous balance) to become their best selves. A camp that emphasizes community and responsibility to others, but the campers don't notice what they're learning because they're too busy having fun. I am so grateful my son got to spend five summers here!”