Our Introduction 5-Night Program

A great introduction to the world of sleepaway camp, help prepare your rising 2nd-5th grader (in Fall 2026) for a longer session at CGL with our 5-night Mini-Camp! 

Campers sample all parts of the CGL camp experience: sleeping in cabins, eating our great food, trying fun activities, and of course, making friends! Mini-Camp is just long enough to get used to being away AND fall in love with the camp experience.

• What: A 5-night introduction to what makes camp great – from making friends and sleeping in a cabin away from parents, to archery, climbing, lake activities and more!
  
  
• Who: For campers entering 2nd – 5th grades in Fall 2026. If your camper has attended a mini-camp session before, and is still eligible for the program, they may attend Mini-Camp 3.
  
  
• When: Three Mini-Camp Sessions in 2026. Sessions start on a Monday afternoon and end on a Saturday morning.
  
  
  • Mini-Camp 1: Monday, July 20th – Saturday, July 25th.
  • Mini-Camp 2: Monday, July 26th – Saturday, August 1st.
  • Mini-Camp 3: Monday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 8th.
    
    
• Why: Kids (and parents!) sometimes need a warm-up for the sleep-away camp experience. This is it!
  
  
• How: 2026 enrollment opens soon! Join our mailing list to receive more information.
  
  
• Price: $1,475. That’s everything! Your camper gets a CGL Nalgene water-bottle and t-shirt, and we also provide linens and bedding.