DEAN ADVENTURE CAMPS
Discover. Explore. Achieve. Navigate.
THE PERFECT SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS—AND ALL-INCLUSIVE EASE FOR PARENTS!
Welcome to DEAN Adventure Camps, where summer is all about creativity, growth and fun!
With 30+ hands-on programs—like wilderness survival, culinary arts, woodworking and robotics—kids explore new passions while building confidence.
WHY FAMILIES LOVE DEAN
We offer full-day coverage (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM), with lunch, snacks, and materials all included, making camp stress-free for parents and unforgettable for kids.
Families love DEAN because we create a safe, fun, and welcoming space for lasting friendships and lifelong skills. Discover what makes us special!
A message from our Co-Founders, John & Laura Kelly about the evolution of this unique specialty, hands-on learning day camp.
SEE WHAT A DAY AT DEAN IS LIKE

Honing Skills through Hands-On Exploration
At DEAN, kids build practical skills through experiential, real-world projects—from woodworking or cooking to biking and skateboarding. Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and leave campers with new abilities that extend beyond camp.

Fostering Traits that
Last a Lifetime
Every DEAN activity fosters character traits like resilience, grit, teamwork, and responsibility. Campers develop these qualities as they tackle challenges together, building respect, empathy, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Classic Summer Fun with Friends
Summer at DEAN is all about friends, fun and classic childhood joy—filled with games, crafts, and outdoor exploration. We create an environment where kids can laugh, play, and form lifelong friendships, making every moment one to remember.

Our priority is your family’s happiness. As parents ourselves, we want for you what we would want for our own families: if you have an issue, we will fix it. No excuses, no matter what. Fix it, change it, refund it, give us a chance to make it right for you and your family. Your happiness is our happiness. Guaranteed.