Candlewood Fishing Camp
4.9
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29 Bogus Hill Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Candlewood Fishing Camp is an overnight summer camp on Candlewood Lake for ages 9–16, focused on fishing, outdoor skills, and fun. Kids fish with expert guides, swim, canoe, and enjoy a week unplugged from screens, building confidence and friendships in a safe, rustic setting.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is an overnight summer camp on Candlewood Lake for ages 9–16, focused on fishing, outdoor skills, and fun. Kids fish with expert guides, swim, canoe, and enjoy a week unplugged from screens, building confidence and friendships in a safe, rustic setting.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is an overnight summer camp on Candlewood Lake for ages 9–16, focused on fishing, outdoor skills, and fun. Kids fish with expert guides, swim, canoe, and enjoy a week unplugged from screens, building confidence and friendships in a safe, rustic setting.
About Candlewood Fishing Camp
About Candlewood Fishing Camp
Epic fishing, friendship, and outdoor adventure
Philosophy: Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Philosophy: Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Philosophy: Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Ages:
9
-
16
years old
Pricing:
$385
/day
$2,695
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Boys & girls aged 9-16•Mon–Sun from 0•25/day & 100/week
Summer 2025 weekly sessions: $2,695 for Candlewood Lake (Sunday–Saturday, all-inclusive)
Columbus Day Weekend Camp: $1,650 for a 3-day session (special fall camp)
No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Deposit: Refundable up to 30 days before start date; cancellations inside 30 days are not refundable.
Registration closes when sessions fill—early sign-up is recommended.
No extended hours or day-only options; all sessions are overnight.
Contact the camp for special needs accommodations or unique circumstances.
Summer 2025 weekly sessions: $2,695 for Candlewood Lake (Sunday–Saturday, all-inclusive)
Columbus Day Weekend Camp: $1,650 for a 3-day session (special fall camp)
No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Deposit: Refundable up to 30 days before start date; cancellations inside 30 days are not refundable.
Registration closes when sessions fill—early sign-up is recommended.
No extended hours or day-only options; all sessions are overnight.
Contact the camp for special needs accommodations or unique circumstances.
Summer 2025 weekly sessions: $2,695 for Candlewood Lake (Sunday–Saturday, all-inclusive)
Columbus Day Weekend Camp: $1,650 for a 3-day session (special fall camp)
No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Deposit: Refundable up to 30 days before start date; cancellations inside 30 days are not refundable.
Registration closes when sessions fill—early sign-up is recommended.
No extended hours or day-only options; all sessions are overnight.
Contact the camp for special needs accommodations or unique circumstances.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Bass-fishing
Smallmouth-bass
Largemouth-bass
Canoeing
Kayaking
Swimming
Hiking
Lure-making
Boating-safety
Night-fishing
Dock-fishing
Drop-shotting
Topwater-techniques
Spinnerbaits
Live-bait
Catch-and-release
Shore-fishing
Team-building
Campfires
Fishing-tournaments
Environmental-education
Tubing
Water-safety
Species-identification
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Birthdays:
No birthday party hosting available
What people are saying
4.9
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
29 Bogus Hill Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Additional info
Additional info
Campers sleep in lakeview cabins, enjoy over 30 hours of guided fishing, and participate in fun team activities. The camp is coed and welcomes all experience levels. Special needs can often be accommodated—just reach out in advance for planning.
Campers sleep in lakeview cabins, enjoy over 30 hours of guided fishing, and participate in fun team activities. The camp is coed and welcomes all experience levels. Special needs can often be accommodated—just reach out in advance for planning.
Campers sleep in lakeview cabins, enjoy over 30 hours of guided fishing, and participate in fun team activities. The camp is coed and welcomes all experience levels. Special needs can often be accommodated—just reach out in advance for planning.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no formal ACA/ADA accreditation
Special needs
Special needs
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
Candlewood Fishing Camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to become confident anglers. With top guides, hands-on learning, and a supportive, screen-free environment, campers catch trophy bass, make lifelong friends, and build independence. The camp’s blend of expert instruction, fun activities, and rustic lakeside living ensures kids come home happy, proud, and eager for more. Families love the focus on safety, skill-building, and real adventure.
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