Nanny Camp

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September 4th - 7th, 2026
Ellington, CT
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A summer camp for grown-ups who REALLY deserve a break

The sleepaway camp for nannies who are ready to rest, connect, and have a ridiculously good time.

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Nanny Camp 2026 ticket details showing prices for cabin/glamping and BYOT options, with payment plans and fees, for a nanny event at SJ Riding Camp in Ellington, CT, from September 4-7, 2026.

What Our Previous Campers Had To Say...

Thank you Shenandoah and Reagan for making Nanny Camp the most inclusive, supportive, and safe space I’ve ever experienced, even with in the caregiving industry. I’ve never felt more encouraged to show up as myself amongst so many. Thank you for allowing me to make genuine connections while comfortably maintaining my needs and abilities.

Lissah

It was a great space for reset from the job we do. We had time for ourselves.

Rasheeda

Nanny camp happened to fall during a stressful time in my personal life... and I could not have asked for a more warm, supportive, and welcoming environment to get away to for a few days amidst it all. It was an emotional reset, a reminder of how passionate we all are about the work we do, and just such a gift.

Rachel

Nanny Camp is the best kind of MAGIC! I met new friends, learned new skills, enjoyed nature, laughed and cried, and left the weekend with my heart FULL to the brim! I can’t wait to attend next year.

Kaitlyn

I am so so so overjoyed about camp. It exceeded every expectation I had. People found their niche, in a warm welcoming environment that made space for everyone. We connected like we were all old friends, opened up, and had peak “girlhood” moments together in an organic way.

Valerie

Nanny Camp has been a truly transformative experience for me, and I do not use those words lightly. The people I have met through my participation in camp have inspired me to branch out in my career and to seek new opportunities. I walk away each year with a new appreciation for what it means to be a nanny.

Carly

Nanny Camp changed my life forever, I met new friends who I’ll cherish for the rest of my life and I learned how to love myself unapologetically over the weekend. Thank you to Reagan and Shenandoah for providing the space for us to come be ourselves so safely and to connect with people like us, I will be back every year to feel the love and connection I did at Nanny Camp.

Alexis

Nanny Camp was an opportunity to do things I enjoy in an outdoor environment. Activities like archery, bird watching, and a fantasy book discussion really helped fill my cup to overflowing. Allowing me to put myself first this weekend and focus on other parts of me besides my job title.

Amanda

What an amazing, relaxing, inspiring, beautiful, peaceful and joy-filled weekend at Nanny Camp! I made new friends, crafted a bunch, took nature walks, visited animals, explored archery and horseback riding, played games, and so much more. Most importantly, I was able to network with other amazing nannies from across the country. Thank you... for curating such a wonderous experience.

Rachel

I returned home from Nanny Camp with amazing new nanny friends and a renewed appreciation for the job I have, an invigorated sense of purpose, and inspiration for moving forward in my career.

Emily

As, nannies we tend to be the ultimate people pleeasers and willing to sacrifice far to much of ourselves for the people we love. Having a weekend purely dedicated to pouring into nannies and reminding us we deserve that same care is nothing short of amazing. I am not a fan of the fill your cup analogy because a cup is always going to run dry at something... I feel like the connections I made and nanny camp will be that spring and constant reminder to love myself as much as I love my nanny kids.

Katie

Nanny Camp was such a positive experience for me in. I made new, dear friends who I will keep for years to come! I made connections that may lead to growth opportunities, and I was inspired by nannies who are breaking barriers and surpassing what we ever thought we were capable of.

Nora

When you hear the words Nanny Camp... it’s a place that lets me show up with my hopes, fears, tears, love, joy, and imposter syndrome. It allows me to show up as I am, good and bad, and be loved and seen no matter what. I leave a better human, partner, friend, family member and especially nanny. I leave grounded, with new ideas and standards, phenomenal life long friends, and a refreshed love for the work I do.

Tori

Nanny camp really is my saving grace every year. Being able to have something to look forward to every year is a blessing. The sisterhood we have forged is unmatched.

Ariel

Nanny Camp has been both an incredible opportunity to return to the wonder of my childhood summers, and the single most important driving factor in my finding a new position where I advocated the rate and environment I deserve.

Rachel

Nanny Camp is a place where I could relax and connect with other nannies and do things that I have never done before. I’m not an outdoorsy/nature girly but nanny camp has given me the confidence that I can grow into that.

Tassecia

Nanny Camp was the highlight of my whole year, and what I will be looking forward to for the next 365 days. I have never felt more accepted and seen than I had been at nanny camp... Nanny camp is a magical and out of this world place made for nannies who need a break from their stressful lives.

Ashley

Stop underestimating your value and show up for yourself. Having strong women show up for you as well in a tight knit community can change the trajectory of your life and your career. I will forever be thankful for Nanny Camp.

Anonymous

If you’re having doubts, I promise you’ll love Nanny Camp! Between new friendships, networking connections, industry speakers, fun activities, and amazing food - you’ll be sure to have a wonderful time!

Valerie

Nanny Camp has honestly changed my life. This was my second year going... The space is so inclusive, and I met so many nannies who just get me. Being a nanny can feel really isolating sometimes... But at Nanny Camp, you finally feel like you belong.

Shannon

Nanny Camp is for EVERY and ALL nannies!

Clara

When I came to nanny camp in I came as someone still healing from a relationship that broke me, camp healed me, shined light on all the pieces of me that needed it. Nanny Camp further solidified that healing and and this time I was in a space to help heal others who may have needed it! The friends I have made will be lifelong friends and the amount of laughter had in just one weekend is more than most people have in their whole year! Nanny camp will always be my favorite weekend of the whole year!

Allison

Nanny Camp has been an inspirational and life changing weekend for me. From the social connections to the crafts, I enjoyed every moment. I would recommend Nanny Camp to every nanny I know!!!! 💜

Anonymous

I came looking for community and I feel like I found it

Miliana

Nanny Camp was absolutely amazing. I learned so much about myself, and made new friends. Everyone made me feel so welcomed and comfortable to be myself. This trip was filled with both relaxation and growth opportunities. I can’t wait to see everyone next year!

Chandra

Nanny Camp is life changing. You walk in feeling like you know yourself, but walk out knowing yourself. You make connections you never thought possible.

Sage

Grateful for the experience!

Kassie

Nanny Camp is pure magic. It pushed me outside of my social comfort zone and I left with friends that I have talked to everyday since camp ended! Which is priceless to me because we work in an industry where it can be hard to make other nanny friends. There's a little something for everyone there... Nanny Camp is what you make it!

Ashley

I was accommodated for my individual needs in ways that allowed me to enjoy the same activities others did when otherwise those activities would have been too overstimulating. It means the world. Thank you.

Lissah

My heart is full and my spirits renewed. Nanny Camp is everything I didn’t know I needed and more.

Kaity

Joyful Connection and Unforgettable Moments

Nanny Camp is where genuine community thrives. Every activity is an opportunity to bond, whether through competition or creation.

  • Two young women, one sitting and one standing, wearing casual clothes and party accessories, smiling and having fun together, with a fire extinguisher and bulletin board visible in the background.

    Connection & Celebration: Experience high-energy, shared fun designed to bring the group together. Whether it's a themed party, a surprise competition, or an impromptu sing-along, we focus on creating unforgettable memories.

  • Woman relaxing in a hammock with another person nearby, sitting in a chair, amidst camping gear and a tent in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and greenery, enjoying the outdoors together.

    Rest & Restoration: We prioritize your need to recharge. You'll find designated quiet spaces, restorative body movement sessions, and opportunities for mindful reflection by the water. Your downtime is sacred.

  • Beads and containers on a table with a child, showcasing a creative activity. Colorful beads in various containers, a purple water bottle, and a child's hands visible in the background, engaged in an arts and crafts project.

    Creation & Skill Sharing: Explore your creative side in a low-pressure environment. Participate in hands-on projects in the Craft House or join peer-led sessions focused on personal development, arts, and practical self-care skills.

Save The Date

Save The Date For Nanny Camp 2026!

September 4th - 7th 2026
Ellington, CT

Honoring the Land

Land Acknowledgment

As we gather for Nanny Camp 2025 at SJ Riding Camp in Ellington, Connecticut, we acknowledge that this land has a deep and enduring connection with the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded it for centuries. This area is the traditional, ancestral homeland of the Podunk and Wangunk tribes, who are part of the Algonquian-speaking peoples.

The Podunk and Wangunk communities lived along the fertile banks of the Connecticut River, practicing sustainable agriculture, hunting, and fishing, and maintained a harmonious relationship with the land, water, and natural resources. Their legacy of environmental stewardship and community care continues to inspire us.

We honor their past and present descendants and express our gratitude for the privilege to gather, learn, and connect on these lands. We commit to respecting the ongoing relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land, and we recognize the history and culture that have shaped this region.

As we enjoy this beautiful space, we encourage everyone to reflect on the significance of this land and our responsibility to honor its past, present, and future caretakers.

To learn more about the Indigenous Peoples of this land, visit this webpage

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Socials

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Location

SJ Riding Camp
Ellington, CT 06029

Disclaimer

We reserve the right to decline any registration or sponsorship for any reason.