The end of June marks the beginning of an annual migration, as school-aged kids, especially on the Eastern Seaboard, pack off for sleep away camp.
But as with many things, there are summer camps and then there are elite summer camps–the ones that cost $10,000 or more for a seven-week session.
What do these camps offer that others don't? The short answer is beautiful locations and top-notch facilities. Camp purists point to the Maine camps as the most traditional, sought-after experiences, mostly because of Maine's abundant wilderness and pristine lakes and beaches, but there are equally expensive camps in the Adirondacks, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
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