Did you know these celebrities and the Summer Camp they attended?
Discover the stories of celebrities and the Summer Camp they attended, plus the journeys of famous stars’ children!
Imagine spending your summer at camp, just like some of your favorite celebrities did when they were kids! Stars like Natalie Portman and Adam Sandler enjoyed the simple joys of camp life—singing around the campfire, making friends, and joining in on Color War. With counselors’ encouragement, they grew into the talented people we admire today. You have the chance to experience the same places and traditions, since we work with many of the camps they attended. You could even end up staying in the very bunks where these stars made their memories. Pretty awesome, right?
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman, star of “Star Wars” and Miss Dior, spent summers at Stagedoor Manor near New York—a camp focused on performing arts, like French Woods. Working at a similar camp could mean inspiring tomorrow’s stars!
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler, known for “50 First Dates” and “Grown Ups,” attended URJ Eisner Camp, a Jewish summer camp full of fun and laughter. You can enjoy camp just as much!
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts, who’s won an Academy Award, has wonderful memories of summer camp. She once said, “I attended a beautiful summer camp in Minnesota, my uncle owned called Camp Birchwood. All the coolest things I know how to do – I learned to do at camp.” Birchwood is known for its Wilderness Adventure program, where campers try a variety of outdoor activities and discover what Minnesota has to offer. Julia’s niece, Emma Roberts, even kept the family tradition going by attending Birchwood too.
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill, from “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Superbad,” attended Indian Head Camp (IHC), where his parents met. IHC remains a popular choice for many applicants.
Adam Levine
Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5 and judge on “The Voice,” enjoyed French Woods Camp—a top spot for music, theater, art, and sports, also attended by stars like Zooey Deschanel.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, went to Island Lake Camp. Instead of screens, he spent his summers in the mountains of Pennsylvania, trying everything from sports and video to science, circus arts, skateboarding, and more. Who knows—you might end up teaching one of these activities yourself next summer!
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen, the actor and comedian, went to Camp Miriam in Canada. He loved it so much that he even appeared in one of their promo videos, sharing what made camp so special for him.
Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria, the actor famous for voicing so many characters on “The Simpsons,” went to Camp Towanda! He’s the voice behind Moe, Chief Wiggum, Apu, Comic Book Guy, and more. Hank’s talent has helped make “The Simpsons” the classic show it is today, earning him lots of praise for his funny and memorable characters.
With alumni like Hank, who knows what voices you could end up hearing at Summer Camp?
From actresses to tech geniuses, celebrities and the Summer Camp they attended show that camp truly has something for everyone.
Who knows? By joining Camp New York, you could help inspire the next Natalie Portman or Seth Rogen as they start their journey!
Celebrities’ kids and the Summer Camp they attended.
It’s not just celebs who have attended Summer Camp; the kids of celebs have, too!
Here are 5 stars who sent their kids to Summer Camp!
- Bruce Willis and Demi Moore sent their daughter Rumer Willis to a Camp in New York State.
- Barack and Michelle Obama sent their daughter, Malia Obama, to Summer Camp in New Hampshire.
- Bill and Hilary Clinton sent their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to summer camp.
- Mario Lopez sent his son, Dominic, to summer camp..
- The creators of SpongeBob and the Ninja Turtles sent their kids to Summer Camp in the New York tri-state area.
Ready to start your own summer camp adventure and make memories that will last a lifetime?
If you’re excited to work at camp and help inspire the next generation, click here to start your Camp New York application. Begin your USA Summer Camp adventure now and make a difference this summer!