The Best, Most Luxurious Family Resorts for a Summer Camp Feel

From Theater internship And Beverly Hills Troop has Hot and humid American summer And Moonrise KingdomSummer camps have long been a source of inspiration for Hollywood. There’s something fun and adventurous about this sunny-season tradition for all ages. But summer camps aren’t exactly fancy. Instead, this summer, many upscale hotels are offering retro experiences, activities, and rituals (archery and s’mores, anyone?) but with a touch of luxury that’s irresistible to kids and adults alike. Here are a dozen of the best summer retreats with plenty of outdoor, childlike wonder and the perfect dose of kitsch.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, California

The sheer excitement of summer camp inspired the creation of Camp Four Seasons Los Angeles, which runs June 20 through September 2 and will be as official as can be with a welcome kit, personalized backpacks with tie-dye logo T-shirts, hats and an illustrated field guide for young guests. At night, glamping tents with starry ceilings and sweet treats are offered in the hotel’s guest rooms or suites, while daytime activities include scavenger hunts in Doheny “campgrounds,” guitar-accompanied sing-alongs, poolside ice cream tastings and a fun cabin with ping-pong, arts and crafts and classic board games. fourseasons.comfrom $875/night; rooms also available on Tripadvisor and Booking.com.

Camp Sarika and Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah

The famous Aman, nestled in the surreal landscapes of Utah, is also home to Camp Sarika, a 360-hectare tented camp where, through September 15, families can camp for three nights and days for paleontology tours, dreamcatcher or beading workshops, family yoga, via ferrata climbing and canyon hikes. Each guest receives a special backpack with books and a bottle of water, and a professional photoshoot is also arranged. With the Extend Your Journey offer, families can spend a fourth night free at Amangiri for more hiking, spa and poolside relaxation. aman.com; from $6,650 for a 3-night, full-board family summer camp in a one-bedroom lodge (up to 4 people).

The Chatwal Lodge, White Lake, New York

This all-inclusive Catskills getaway on more than 100 acres includes every water activity a camper could dream of: from canoeing and paddleboarding to motorboating and, of course, swimming at Swinging Bridge Reservoir. Arts and crafts include birdhouse decorating, while there are also baking classes, archery, stargazing and ping pong. After dark, guests of all ages can indulge in movie nights at the theater or s’mores and ghost stories at the…