Camp Kenwood & KenMont
A traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls in the Berkshire Mountains of Connecticut, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The website for KenMont and Kenwood Camps loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Jack and Florence Alter, and is currently run by the Alter family. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering a traditional summer camp experience for boys and girls. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and that a significant portion of their staff return each year, with many being former campers. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the camp's community, activities, and positive impact on their children. Social media handles include @kenmontkenwood on Instagram and 'kenmontkenwood' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Kenwood & KenMont 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
- 1936 (90 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
- Phone: (860) 927-3042
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $9600 for a four-week session.
↗ What parents like
- Brother/sister camp
- Focus on character building
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Registration link is broken
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Kenwood & KenMont
- What ages does Camp Kenwood & KenMont accept?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont 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 Camp Kenwood & KenMont cost?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. $9600 for a four-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Kenwood & KenMont's hours?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont 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 Camp Kenwood & KenMont accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kenwood & KenMont is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Camp Kenwood & KenMont?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Camp Kenwood & KenMont provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Kenwood & KenMont includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Camp Kenwood & KenMont offer transportation?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Kenwood & KenMont compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Kent?
- Camp Kenwood & KenMont 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
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- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Kenwood & KenMont.
- 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
- First Session · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week
- Second Session · Kent, CT · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week