Best Massachusetts Adventure Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Our wooded 5 acre campus features an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool, playing fields, indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, a low ropes course and multiple play structures,climbing walls and swing sets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Established in 1981, we are pleased to invite you to our exceptional community of dedicated families, children, teachers, coaches, and education administrators. Each year, we create BDC anew, building on the successes of past years and sharing in the unique magic and power of our phenomenal camp experience. BDC offers part and full time flexible schedules so that working and vacationing families from 30+ states and a dozen countries, can enjoy our safe, fun, kind and challenging programs - all of which are described in detail here on our web site. We are thrilled to welcome you and hope that you will join us for what is sure to be another marvelous season sharing: courage, hope, good spirit, and peace!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camper Leader Program for 9th & 10th graders.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Cape Cod Outdoor Challenge low ropes course & BDC HOWLS after-school and vacation programming.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited Camp, established in 1981

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Dates & Rates page of our website for detailed information regrading our 8 one-weeks summer sessions which run from late June through mid August.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Thank you for your interest in working at Brewster Day Camp. Established in 1981, BDC is accredited by the American Camp Association. We pride ourselves on high teaching standards and the fact that we welcome back more than half of each previous summer's wonderful staff. At Brewster Day Camp, we have fun while challenging and nurturing children and supporting their families. We look forward to adding to our cadre of talented and dedicated educators.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities vary base on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our secular, co-ed summer camp programs are the synergy of our commitment to provide a learning experience grounded in science, ethics, philosophy, and nature.

Camp Quest campers come as unique individuals, learn and share in educational and inquisitive adventures, and leave as enriched individuals, confident in making an impact and passing on their humanist values in their own home communities.

Together we seek to Question, Understand, Explore, Search and Test

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Quest Inc is committed to ensuring camp is assessible to all. Financial assistance and payment plans are available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Quest Inc., is an educational non-profit that supports a network of independently owned summer camps, as well as, operates camps under the National umbrella, across North America.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates and fees, please go to our website for complete information:

Our Camp Website Link: campquest.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join Our Team!  Camp Quest Inc is hiring program leaders and group counselors.

To apply, visit Our Camp Website Link: campquest.formstack.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please visit our website for year-round job openings: Our Camp Website Link: www.goabbeyroad.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have vegetable gardens, open fields dense woods, pool, gym, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, pavilions, playgrounds, and hiking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are an accredited camp through the American Camp Association (ACA). All staff are highly trained and certified in First Aid/ CPR, child abuse prevention, behavior management and inclusion, Education, Archery, and Ropes Course.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Youth will have leadership opportunities through Leader in Training and Councilor in training programs. These skills will be prepare participants for

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We remain open and accessible to all through our Financial Assistance program.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Vacation Camps in December, February, April.

Out of School Time programs; school year Monday-Friday school release time until 6pm serving schools in Rehoboth, Seekonk, and East Providence.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly Sessions late June - August

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.gpymca.org for Camp Jobs Posting.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.happygoatsfarmcamp.com
We run for 8 weeks starting June 27th. Our fee is $475 a week.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Half Moon’s beautiful lakefront campus includes a full waterfront, heated swimming pool, archery field, high and low ropes course, skate park, playing fields, pottery and craft shops, theater, dance, gymnastics, two beautiful campfire areas, modern camper cabins, a new camper recreation hall, dance hall and a beautiful dining hall overlooking our Lake Buel.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Half Moon has been providing children from around the world with a fun-filled and memorable summer camp experience for over 92 years. Camp Half Moon is located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts and provides a safe, secure environment in which campers thrive, learn new skills, develop confidence and improve interpersonal relationships.

Half Moon is a community that values and encourages each child's individuality; a community where campers not only have fun and develop life long friendships but also gain confidence and pride in their accomplishments. Instruction in all areas of activity is the foundation of our program. Campers receive valuable recognition for their efforts and accomplishments at our weekly campfire.

Our wide range of program offerings include Art & Crafts, Athletics and Team Sports, Theater, a full range of waterfront activities and Adventure/Wilderness activities. Our elective program approach allows our campers to choose from a wide variety of activities from Archery to Yoga and everything in between. Having the freedom to choose their own individual schedules and the flexibility to make changes weekly allows the campers to tailor their own summer camp experience.

New friends and adventures are what a summer at Half Moon is all about.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Half Moon offers a three Leadership Program for campers entering grades 10-12. Please call for details.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call to inquire about available scholarships.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Half Moon offers a summer only program from June to August.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see out website for a full listing of sessions dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Grossman Camp is located on 75 acres in the Hale Reservation in Westwood, Massachusetts. This natural, rustic setting affords many opportunities to observe and learn from the environment as we go about the camp day. Grossman’s modern, well-maintained facilities include:

- Fully equipped waterfront for swimming, fishing and boating
- Large playing fields and courts
- Lodge and shelter buildings
- Street hockey rink
- Ropes/challenge course
- Climbing walls and zip line
- Amphitheatre
- Arts & crafts complex, housing arts & crafts, jewelry-making, sewing and ceramics
- Wrestling center
- Strictly kosher food service provided for overnights and special events

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Grossman campers have varying interests and abilities, and at camp they have lots of choices.

Once they arrive, boys and girls participate in the program at a pace appropriate to their age. As they mature, they have more elective choices. Everyone receives Red Cross-approved instructional swim and participates in free swim under the supervision of trained instructors and lifeguards.

Leadership:

Stuart Silverman, Assistant Vice President, Camping Services

Stuart Silverman directs JCC Grossman Camp and also oversees JCC Camp Kingswood and JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts + Science Camp. He began his career at Grossman in 1977 as a counselor, then moved on to Unit Head and Assistant Director before being promoted to the Director position in 1990. Stuart retired as a veteran guidance counselor at Lexington High School in 2009 to devote himself full time to the JCC camps. He received a BA in History from The George Washington University; a Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Springfield College; and an MA in Educational Administration from Boston College.

Sue Green, Assistant Director of Camping Services

Sue Green has been at Grossman for more than 25 summers; during the cooler months she works in the JCC Camping Services office and is also responsible for the JCC School Vacation Programs. At camp, she supervises the Lower Camp, the Kehillah Unit, and Jewish programming. In addition, Sue teaches hebrew school at Temple Emanuel. She received her BA's in Sociology and Education from Clark University and an MSW from Boston College. A Jewish educator at heart, she spent many years as the principal of a synagogue religious school.

Leslie Hochstein, Assistant Director

Leslie Hochstein has been at Grossman since 2007 when she started as a Unit Head. In 2009 she was promoted to Specialist Supervisor and in 2011 Leslie joined the JCC year-round as the Coordinator of Special Events and Recruiting for JCC Camping Services before becoming an Assistant Director in 2012. Leslie now supervises Intermediate Village and the Kibbutz program, as well as all of the camp Specialists. She is also responsible for coordinating Empow Workshop at the JCC. Prior to working at Grossman, Leslie stayed home with her young children after retiring from her first career as a criminal defense trial attorney with The Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, New York. She received a BA in Politics from Mount Holyoke College and a JD from Boston College.

David Wolf, Assistant Director

David Wolf joined the Grossman staff in 1983 and currently oversees Upper Camp. He is often better known as "Mr. Maccabiah". In the off-season, he works at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Newton, where he teaches fifth grade and is the head of the Intermediate Division. He received a BA from Trinity College.

Sharon Lane, Transportation Director and Business Manager of Camping Services

Sharon Lane joined the summer Grossman staff in 2009. In 2012 she became Assistant Director of Transportation and then assumed the position of Director of Transportation in 2013. In addition, she joined the JCC year round as Business Manager of Camping Services in the fall of 2012. She received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UMass, Amherst and an MBA from Bentley University.

Diane Saltzberg, Special Needs Director

Diane Saltzberg has been involved in camping for more than 25 years, and has been Special Needs Director at Grossman for more than 15 summers. Diane retired from the Weston Public Schools after 40 years as a School Adjustment Counselor and more recently retired from Striar Hebrew Academy in Sharon. In the off-season she is taking some well deserved time off.

Josh Shapiro, Waterfront Director
Josh Shapiro has overseen the Grossman waterfront for more than 40 summers. When he’s not swimming, Josh teaches seventh grade at the Dexter School in Brookline.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselors in Training (CITs), for boys and girls entering grade 10, learn the tools necessary to become counselors at Grossman Camp, while building personal leadership and communication skills, doing community service work, and participating in Maccabiah, a summer-long, lightly competitive activity that includes athletic and non-athletic challenges. CITs are assigned work with groups of campers, under supervision, in addition to their own recreational activities and skill sessions. Most Grossman Camp Junior Counselors are graduates of the CIT program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The JCC, together with generous individual and foundation donors, offer some financial assistance for campers on the basis of financial need only. For more information and a confidential conversation, please contact the Camp Office at 617-244-5124.

To access the financial form, click on: Our Camp Website Link: bostonjcc.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
JCC Grossman Camp

SUMMER 2014 DATES AND FEES

DATES
1. June 23-June 27
2. June 30-July 3 (no camp on July 4)
3. July 7-July 11
4. July 14-July 18
5. July 21-July 25
6. July 28-August 1
7. August 4-August 8
8. August 11-August 15
9. Special Week August 18-August 22 (alternate transportation applies)

For more information please visit: Our Camp Website Link: bostonjcc.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Nurse
Specialists : Basketball, Boating, Climbing Wall, Dance, Jewelry Making, Waterfront and Wrestling

For application visit: Our Camp Website Link: bostonjcc.org

Contact Sue Green at sgreen[AT]jccgb.org for additional information

CAMP FACILITIES: Indoor Camp Areas
Our air conditioned main building features areas for specialty activities:

Gymnastics room
Dance studio
Karate center
Arts & crafts rooms
Drama studio
Fully equipped gymnasium with 2 basketball courts
State-of-the-art rock climbing wall
Ropes course (indoor & outdoor)

Outdoor Camp Areas
Maplewood Day Camp offers many fun outdoor activities for kids:

Two (2) heated, Olympic sized pools
5 acre lake for boating and fishing
Playing fields
Basketball and beach volleyball courts
Archery range
Miniature golf course
Wonderful gardens
Animal barnyard
Pedal Go-Kart race track

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For additional information regarding our camp programs, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.maplewoodyearround.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. (Counselor In Training Program): The C.I.T. program gives our most mature campers, who are entering the 8th and 9th grades, a feel for what it take to be a counselor, while still having the opportunity to participate in all of the great activities at Maplewood.

In their role as a Maplewood C.I.T. they will have the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence that will help them to become effective leaders and positive role models.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information regarding sessions and fees please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.maplewoodyearround.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Accredited Day Camp in South Easton, MA seeks teachers or individuals with education certification to work with children ages 3-14. You will be responsible for leading groups of children through their daily activities. Applicant will also be responsible for supervising other staff members. Individuals must have prior experience working with children.

If you enjoy working with children; the outdoors; environments that are rewarding and challenging then this is the job for you. Camp dates are June 29-August 21. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Send resume to Sue at campmaplewood[AT]comcast.net.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: JUNIOR CAMP
Ages 3 1/2 - 5 1/2
5 Day and 3 Day options, 1pm and 4pm dismissal

The Junior Camp Village is an extraordinary introduction to the Rivers Day Camp experience offering a wide range of age appropriate activities, a safe environment, and a structured daily schedule. Children are placed in co-ed groups according to age with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio of experienced and nurturing counselors.

Junior Campers are introduced to activities such as:
• Red Cross Level Swimming
• Canoeing
• Arts and Crafts
• Field Sports
• Nature/Campcraft
• Woodworking
• Music
• Dance

BOYS' & GIRLS' CAMP
Kindergarten - 7th Grade
Boys' & Girls' Camp is a full day program where children finishing Kindergarten – 7th grade participate in a wide range of activities and are given experiences that foster independence while learning to cooperate and be part of a team. The program is a careful balance of structure and choice, offering campers group activities in the morning to strengthen skills and build community while having an afternoon with the freedom to pursue interests in elective choices.

Boys' & Girls' Camp offers campers the opportunity to:
• Increase independence
• Choose activities
• Participate in higher skilled activities such as Archery, Sailing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, and Gaga Ball
• Establish a sense of community
• Develop Friendships

ADVENTURE WEEK
Legoland
Duck Tour
Southwick Zoo
Coco Key Water Park
Mini Golf
Bowling
Movies
Tour of Fenway Park

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 2015 RIVERS DAY CAMP DISCOUNTS

8-week discount:
If your child enrolls for 8 weeks of Rivers Summer Programs, you will receive a 5% discount.

Family discount:
If one child in your family attends 6 or more weeks of Rivers Day Camp, additional children from the same family will receive 5% discount.

Refer-a-friend discount:
If you refer a friend who is new to the Rivers Day Camp and your friend registers, you will receive a discount equal to 5% of your friend’s tuition.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
CAMP HOURS
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CAMP DATES
WEEK 1 - June 22 - 26
WEEK 2 - June 29 - July 3
WEEK 3 - July 6 - 10
WEEK 4 - July 13 - 17
WEEK 5 - July 20 - 24
WEEK 6 - July 27 - 31
WEEK 7 - August 3 - 7
WEEK 8 - August 10 - 14
ADVENTURE WEEK - August 17 - 21

TUITION FOR 2015
GENERAL CAMP TUITION (FINISHING K - 7)
PER WEEK - $620

JUNIOR CAMP (AGES 3-5)
5 Days
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $520
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - $375

3 Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $312
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - $225

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM (FINISHING 8TH & 9TH GRADE)
CIT 1 - $310 PER WEEK
CIT 2 - $155 PER WEEK

ADVENTURE WEEK
5 Days - $700

BEFORE CAMP CARE & AFTER CAMP CARE
7:45 - 8:45 AM - $62.50 per week
4:00 - 6:00 PM - $125 per week

CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming pond, boating and fishing pond, 4 outdoor pools, 2 outdoor basketball/street hockey courts, tennis courts, zipline, climbing wall, high and low ropes course, adventure kingdom, barn and horseback riding ring, 5 sports fields, target paintball range, music studio, golf driving, putting chipping areas, vegetable and herb garden, arts and crafts building, a variety of outdoor shelter areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1960, Camp Sewataro has been sharing the joy of traditional day camping with boys and girls, initiating them into a world of new and exciting adventures, activities, and friendships. The Spirit of Sewataro creates memories that last a lifetime. Values such as teamwork, fair play, cooperation, and sportsmanship, are instilled and encouraged. This builds self-confidence and a sense of community, resulting in children who come away feeling good about themselves and believing they have something valuable to offer others.

Lunch service is available. Bus transportation is available from Boston, Cambridge and the MetroWest area. Our campers gather from as close by as Sudbury, Weston, Wayland, Winchester, Concord, Lexington and Brookline, and as far away as Beijing, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico and Columbia.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Sewataro’s Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a two-year leadership program for young adults who are interested in becoming camp counselors. Participants attend one four-week session each summer. The program’s objectives are to develop counselors who emphasize learning, fun and safety through a positive work ethic, leadership, and enthusiastic spirit and to provide its participants with a summer of personal growth and enjoyment. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop a sense of camaraderie and responsibility.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Sewataro is a family-run summer day camp. We are involved in the entire camp operation and take a personal interest in each camper. We feel Sewataro has something special to offer children, and we look forward to having you become part of the Sewataro family.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check out the following page for session dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.sewataro.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We offer indoor plumbing, a cafeteria, bean bag theatre, auditorium, gaga pit, tennis courts, 2 ponds, hiking trails, and so much more. Please visit the website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Wilderness Camp
Aug. 8-12 (session1) Aug. 15-19 (session2)

Full Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $250
Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $150

(Early Drop Off/Late Pickup Available)
7-9am and 3-6pm

Wilderness the Academy Way!!

Wilderness summer camp at the Academy is the perfect place for campers to learn about nature and the world we live in. Camp activities are designed to be educational, entertaining and fun. Our 190+ acre campus has all the benefits and amenities of any New England camp site, with the added comfort and familiarity that only the Academy can offer.

Some of the exciting skills campers will learn include:

Hiking
Fishing
Archery
Canoeing
Kayaking
Camping
First Aid
Survival
Plant identification
How pollution affects the planet
Shelter Building
Teambuilding skills
free choice/ sports block

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Wilderness Camp
Aug. 10-14

Full Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $250
Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $150

(Early Drop Off/Late Pickup Available)

CAMP FACILITIES: Summer on the Hill features Outdoor/Indoor Pools, Tennis & Basketball Courts, Playing Fields, Playgrounds, Gymnasium, Dance Studio, Art Studios, Science Labs and more

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer on the Hill runs award-winning camp programs here on our beautiful 11-acre campus with Outdoor/Indoor Pools, Playing Fields, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Gymnasium, Dance Studio and Art Studios.

Choose from PrimeTime for Toddlers, KinderCamp, Simchah Specialties (like Golf, Tennis, Robotics, Art, Dance and more) and a Teen Internship Program. For more information, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.jccns.org or contact Camp Director Scott Kaplan at 781-631-8330 or skaplan[AT]jccns.com.

Everyone is welcome at Summer on the Hill!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teen Internship Program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp runs June 24th to August 23rd. For more information, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.jccns.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.zoonewengland.org for session dates and pricing information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Outdoor Facilities:
Heated In-ground Swimming Pool
Playing Fields (2)
Playground
Nature Station
Archery Range
Courtyard
Gaga Pit
Four square court

Indoor Facilities:
Air-Conditioned Chase Building
State-of-the-art Theatre
Dance Studio
Arts & Crafts Room
Music Studio
Thompson Gymnasium
Ceramics Studio
Lego Room
Game Room

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Brimmer and May Day Camp is specifically designed with the younger child in mind. Our goal is to enrich your child's summer experience through play, success, and engagement with other children and with our committed staff. All of our Head Counselors and Specialty Counselors are over 21 years old and most specialize in early childhood education and development. Every day each child from 3 to 10 years old will do a variety of activities: Music, Arts and Crafts, Sports and Games, Drama, Lego, Clay, Nature, Swimming.

Every child at Brimmer and May Day Camp swims every day in our heated pool and no one needs to come to camp knowing how to swim. We will teach your child how to swim!

Our Specialty Programs are taught by Brimmer and May faculty who have designed their program to enhance your child's summer learning in a creative way. They will be encouraged to attempt new things, test themselves and learn new stuff! They will get an hour of free swim in our heated pool every day.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Counselor-in-Training program at Brimmer and May will provide an opportunity for students entering ninth and tenth grade to teach and work with younger campers as apprentice counselors while learning the ropes. CITs (also known as Campers-in-Transition) are under the supervision and direction of experienced professional staff. CITs will get an opportunity to work with each age group, and when appropriate, be asked to lead activities. Weekly meetings provide feedback and guidance throughout the summer.

CIT applicants must be available for the full camp day (8:15-4:15 p.m.) and can select either a full summer (all 8 weeks of the program) or either of two four-week sessions (first or second half of summer). CIT's are also required to attend pre-camp staff orientation.

See our website for more details!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Brimmer and May offers siblings discounts and 8-week discounts for families registered for all 8 weeks of the Day Camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Specialty Camps run between June 15 - 19 and again August 17-21.

Day Camp runs in two week sessions beginning June 22. Campers can sign up for one or more sessions.
Session One: June 22 - July 3
Session Two: July 6 - 17
Session Three: July 20-31
Session Four: August 3-14.

Extended Day options are available for Day Camp and for most of the Specialty Camps.
Please see our website for pricing information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At Brimmer and May Camps we are always looking for dynamic, responsible people to work with us!

We hire COUNSELORS who work directly with a group of campers and SPECIALISTS who lead activities (Music, Theater, Arts & Crafts, Clay, Sports & Games, Swimming), Nature, Karate, Movement (yoga, zumba, dance).

Contact Director, Cassie Abodeely at camp[AT]brimmer.org with questions or send a resume and completed Application, available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.brimmersummer.org to Cassie. 

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 20 rustic cabins, a recreation/dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, volleyball sand court, four large horse barns, four outdoor horse riding arenas and an indoor riding arena, a beautiful lake for swimming, fishing and boating, a low ropes course, an archery glen, as well as miles of trails for hiking and nature education.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Marshall dedicates itself to providing a positive learning experience for youth. We provide a safe and fun environment with hands-on, outdoor, and agricultural experiences that foster respect, independence, and positive self-esteem. Camp Marshall is ACA accredited.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for 16-17 year olds.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid available. Contact campmarshall4h[AT]yahoo.com for more information or call our main office at 508-885-4891.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round horseback riding lessons, horse boarding, facility rentals, Girl Scout programs, horse programs, vacation camps and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for Rates and Dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please visit our website for a complete list of employment opportunities.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have outdoor picnic groves, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond and soccer field. Through the woods there is a high and low ropes course and an archery range. Our pool allows us to swim rain or shine, and we have a large gym, several racquetball courts, and an indoor climbing wall.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Youth who are eager to learn, develop and enhance their leadership skills in the camp setting, apply to be C.I.T.s. These future counselors train in daily sessions: covering many areas such as effective listening, peer relationships, role modeling and programming.

C.I.T.s work with different age groups learning developmental stages and finding their preferred age group. As a group project, the C.I.T.s will plan and implement a camp-wide carnival.

The C.I.T. program includes a 5-day, 4-night recreational trip to Club Getaway in Kent, CT, from July 15 - July 19. Teens will bond as a group and enjoy boating, rock climbing, group challenge activities, trapeze, giant swing and evening socials. Each applicant is interviewed after registering.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available. Please contact Jeff Rembrandt, Assistant Executive Director, for more information. Jeff can be reached at jrembrandt[AT]springfieldjcc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Bridge Center is a fully-accessible 20+ acre campus located in Bridgewater, MA that offers Year-Round, Summer Camp, and Equine Assisted Programs designed for children, teens and adults with special needs. We have a pool, splash pads, a pond, ropes course elements, sports fields, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Bridge Center is to support families by providing children, teens and adults with special needs the opportunities to build social, emotional, & physical skills so they may participate fully in their communities. We are committed to providing the supports that all families and children need to enjoy happy, healthy & productive lives. Our programs and services are designed to meet the needs of all individuals regardless of the nature or the severity of their disability, and our 20-acre campus is accessible to all participants.

BUILDING BRIDGES
We serve hundreds of children, teens and adults year-round through our Summer Camp, Year Round and Equine Assisted Programs. Children learn valuable life, social, and leisure skills through programs such as swimming, horseback riding, music, basketball, dance, soccer, drama, cooking, archery, nature walks, arts & crafts, boating, and fishing. The Bridge Center offers fun and growth for everyone!

Building Bridges to Play
Fun and play must be accessible to individuals of all ages. They provide opportunities to make friends, share experiences, discover abilities, and uncover talents. At The Bridge Center, we work to ensure that all children have the necessary supports to push their boundaries while having fun!

Building Bridges to Learn
The Bridge Center provides hands-on experiences in a safe, nurturing environment that empowers children, teens and adults to acquire meaningful skills they will use throughout their lives. In all aspects of our programs, participants and families learn to trust themselves, adapt to new situations, respond to challenges, and take pride in their successes. Our trained staff work with participants one-on-one and in small groups to ensure that learning is an integral part of every experience.

Building Bridges to Grow
Supportive experiences have the power to shape the way our participants identify their place in their ever-expanding worlds. Here at The Bridge Center, we help individuals develop the confidence, awareness, and insight that enables them to draw on their prior experiences for active participation at home, in school and throughout their communities.

ACA Accredited Camp
PATH Certified Riding Program
Low ratio camper to staff

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our VIP PROGRAM is a program for teenagers who are interested in developing leadership skills. They will have the opportunity to engage in a supervised and structured camp experience learning skills and exploring a possible job or volunteer opportunity. The VIPs spend part of the day developing the skills necessary to lead younger campers in daily activities such as sports and cooking. For the remainder of the day they enjoy recreation activities within their group focusing on teamwork, communication, and social skills

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid/scholarships are available based on demonstrated need.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Bridge Center is a fully-accessible 20+ acre campus located in Bridgewater, MA that offers Year-Round, Summer Camp, and Equine Assisted Programs designed for children, teens and adults with special needs.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Extended Day - Campers have additional indoor and outdoor camp activities such as swimming, sports, and art. Campers from all camp programs will attend extended day activities together. Available Monday-Thursday from 3pm-5pm for $25/day.

Early Drop Off - Camp starts each day at 9:00AM with drop off starting at 8:45AM. If you need to drop your child off earlier than that, you can register for our early drop program and drop your child off between 8:00AM-9:00AM. Available Monday-Friday for $15/day.

A bus picks up in Canton, Dorchester, Braintree and Avon Daily. For more information, call 508-697-7557

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
CAMP CONNECT
Camp Connect is a 3 or 6 week summer camp for campers ages 4-22 designed to meet the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and related disorders.

Full Session: 1-6 Price: *$3,750 Ratio: 1:3
Lite Session: 7-9 Price: *$1,875 Ratio: 1:3

CAMP DISCOVER
Camp Discover is open to all children ages 4-22 regardless of the nature or severity of their disabilities. Campers enjoy therapeutic recreation and traditional playtime activities in a supportive, small group environment!

Sessions: 1-9 Price: *$525/wk Ratio: 1:1

CAMP SUNSHINE
We want everyone to come and enjoy our beautiful 22 acre campus! Camp Sunshine is for campers without disabilities who are looking for an active and eventful summer camp! Campers will fish and boat on the pond, explore our nature trails, play on our soccer and baseball fields, swim in the pool, and more! During each session, staff will assure campers have fun in the sun while developing tolerance, positive peer relationships and more.

Sessions: 1-2 Price: *$525/wk Ratio: 1:5

CAMP STEPPING STONE
Camp Stepping Stone is a one week summer camp designed to meet the developmental, social, and behavioral needs of Adults, ages 22+, with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or other related disorders.

Sessions: 3-4 Price: *$525/wk Ratio: 1:1

CAMP ENDEAVOR
Camp Endeavor is open to children ages 4-22 diagnosed with Neuromuscular Diseases and other related disorders.

Session: 5 Price: *$525/wk Ratio: 1:1

CAMP SUMMIT
Camp Summit creates opportunities for success among campers with emotional and psychiatric disorders that exhibit aggressive behaviors, impulse control, the ability to irritate others, and an inability to self-regulate.

Sessions: 6-9 Price: *$575/wk Ratio: 1:1

VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRESS (VIP)
VIP is a weekly camp for teens and adults with high functioning disabilities that are interested in developing self-confidence and leadership skills that wills strengthen their readiness for volunteer and or work positions.

Sessions: 1-9 Price: *$500/wk Ratio: 1:4

HORSE CAMP
Horse Camp is designed for those campers ages 8-16 that love the barn, animals and especially horses!

Sessions: 1-9 Price: $500/wk Ratio: 1:5

FEES:
1-9 weeks of camp starting June 29-August 28. Visit our website for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: 170 acres, 2 lakes and a heated pool, new dining hall, large gymnastics center, clay and hard tennis courts, art center, science center, theater, 20 cabins, large level camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Emerson is a premiere, overnight summer camp for girls & boys age 7-15. Campers design their own programs from 50+ activities including: athletics, visual arts, performing arts, watersports, swimming in a heated pool, wilderness and our Step Beyond Program - cooking, science, movie making, rocketry, CO2 race cars, engineering and More! We are known for our exceptional staff who give personal attention to each child. Emerson campers are creative, intelligent and kind. Located on 170 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. 3 hours from Boston/NYC. Family owned since 1968. 2, 4 or 6 week options. Your child will gain independence, make lifetime friends and have tons of fun!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have Family Camp for all ages!

Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our website for this year's Dates & Fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The Bridge Center offers a 20+ acres of open space for your child to enjoy playing on our accessible playground, participate in various sports activities on our recreation field, baseball field or basketball court. The Bridge Center also has an indoor gym space, large accessible swimming pool, splash pad, pond and waterfront access, nature trails, an up to date building designed for cooking, music, arts and crafts and other various activities. The Bridge Center also has a barn for all our equine therapy and carriage driving programs, which is used year round.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited Camp.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships applications are available upon registration and are offered on a limited basis. For more information on payments and scholarship information, please call Karen Ellis, Finance Coordinator, at 508-697-7557 ext. 10.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): CAMP SUNSHINE
We want everyone to come and enjoy our beautiful 22 acre campus! Camp Sunshine is for campers without disabilities who are looking for an active and eventful summer camp! Campers will fish and boat on the pond, explore our nature trails, play on our soccer and baseball fields, swim in the pool, and more! During each session, staff will assure campers have fun in the sun while developing tolerance, positive peer relationships and more.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: *$525/wk
Ratio: 1:5

We also offer "Bring your sibling to camp day", which happens every Friday over the summer!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round programs at The Bridge Center offer incredible opportunities for children, teens and young adults to enjoy recreational and skill building activities in a supportive and nurturing environment that is accessible to all. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet their interests & needs and our professionally trained staff ensure that everyone in attendance is engaged, having fun and making friends! Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org to view a list of our year-round recreational and equine therapy programs!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 27-July 1
Session 2: July 5-July 8 *No Camp July 4
Session 3: July 11– July 15
Session 4: July 18-July 22
Session 5: July 25-29
Session 6: August 1-August 5
Session 7: August 8-August 12
Session 8: August 15-August 19
Session 9: August 22-August 26

For fees, see our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Open Summer Positions:

Camp Directors
Group Leaders
Camp Counselors
Lifeguards
Nurse
Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Sports/Archery Specialist
Movement Specialist
Art Specialist
Cooking Specialist
Music Specialist

Resumes for any and all of the above positions should be sent to Anna Wood at AWood[AT]thebridgectr.org.

For more updated information on jobs, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.zoonewengland.org for all session dates and pricing.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a year-round Education Center with grounds that include wildflower gardens and a backyard for play and a birding view over the salt marshes around us. The Center has a touch-tank with tidepool wildlife during the summer, and has classrooms for camp use.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Our 5-day themed sessions give campers the opportunity to learn more about their natural surroundings – from insects to arachnids, birds to mammals, ocean to river, and meadow to marsh. Our Explorer and Trekker day camp sessions for ages 6 to 11 run from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Weekly field trips provide full ecosystem immersion. Small group sizes ensure a welcoming, supportive environment. We also offer an after camp option until 5:00pm for all sessions

Nature-Questers, our new day camp for ages 11 to 13, brings pre-teen campers farther outdoors with daily field trips, field ecology projects, paddling trips, and an overnight at Joppa Flats. The daily schedule runs from 8:30am-3:30pm.

Joppa Flats Summer Camp is the perfect program for children with an interest in and curiosity about nature. Campers ages 6 to 13 have fun and make friends as they discover local habitats and wildlife. Our days are filled with hands-on, place-based activities, such as wildlife tracking, orienteering, and nature art; games and cooperative challenges; and nature engineering projects. Multiple field trips each week provide full ecosystem immersion for an enhanced camp experience, while small group sizes ensure that campers stay safe and engaged.

Camp staff members are carefully selected for their maturity, caring attitude towards children, and competence in the fields of natural history, outdoor education, and leadership. All staff must pass background checks and receive training in safety, child development, and nature study. The camp director, in addition to having extensive camp and outdoor school experience, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Canoe Safety and Rescue.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Each Trekkers & Explorers Camp session we offer one volunteer counselor-in-training (CIT) position. CITs are at least 14 years of age, and should have a passion for learning about nature and working with children. To learn more and apply, please contact Camp Director Kirsten Lindquist at orgklindquist[AT]massaudubon.org or call (978) 462-9998.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited camp scholarships are available. We provide financial assistance based on demonstrated economic need and available funds. This is generally limited to one session per child; however all applications are considered. To apply, mail or bring the Financial Aid Application to Joppa Flats Education Center, c/o Joppa Flats Summer Camp, P.O. 1558, Newburyport, MA 01950. We are located at 1 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, MA. The deadline for priority consideration for financial aid is April 15, and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications submitted after that date will still be considered, but funds may be more limited.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Joppa Flats Education Center offers youth and family programs year-round in addition to our summer camp programming. Check out the schedule of upcoming events at: Our Camp Website Link: www.massaudubon.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.massaudubon.org for a full 2016 camp brochure.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For Information about becoming a Camp Counselor, please click: Our Camp Website Link: www.massaudubon.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp's 208 acres include a half-mile of shorefront on a lovely lake surrounded by wooded property where 50 permanent buildings are located. Shamlian Hall houses two dining rooms, a library, snack bar and offices.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Good News was founded in 1935 by W. Wyeth and his wife Grace Willard. A graduate of Brown University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Dr. Willard also received a Doctor of Law Degree from Northwestern University. Their children and grandchildren continue to lead the camp program.

Camp Good News is a non-denominational, independent non-profit Christian summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Sponsored by the Society for Christian Activities and founded in 1935. Camp Good News endeavors to introduce young people to the critical role that Christian faith can play in their lives and in the larger world. Camp Good News is open to children and staff from all walks of life and from all around the world.

Every summer, hundreds of children come to Camp Good News for adventure, fun and a chance to explore the Bible and its relevance to our lives; all in a beautiful Cape Cod setting. Campers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Regardless of race, religion or nationality, all are welcome. For those who want a summer to remember filled with new adventures and friends, Camp Good News is the answer!

On-Site Activities:
Swimming, Sailing, Kayaking, Rowing, Canoeing, The Iceberg, The Blob, Hot Dog Float, Tetherball, Ga-Ga Pit, Gutter Ball, Air Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Biking, Archery, Low Ropes, Cabin Nights, Camp Fires, Singing, Camp Outs, Arts and Crafts

Off Camp Trips:
Martha’s Vineyard, Whale Watching, Plymouth, Boston Children’s Museum, Deep Sea Fishing, Battleship Cove, Boston, Water Wizz, Kayaking, and Bike Trips

Counselors are the heart of Camp Good News. Our hard-working staff is selected on the basis of their camp skills, love of people, and sense of responsibility.

The waterfront program is carefully supervised by Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Registered nurses are on 24-hour duty at the camp. A pediatrician's office is adjacent to the campgrounds, and there are two excellent hospitals on-Cape.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Training Program (LT): is a tuition-less program for selected youth ages 16-17 who show leadership skills and who have some experience either at Camp Good News or other residential camp program. LT applicants must have strong recommendation, preferably from their previous camp counselors or camp directors and a willingness to learn new things.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Individually approved upon request for low-income or special needs cases.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Optional Trips
Optional trips are available to campers for an additional fee. On vehicles owned by the camp, the young people are taken to places of historic interest. After you register, you will receive more details and sign-up information by mail.

Optional Transportation
Camp Good News will provide transportation to and from the airport, South Station, and local bus stations for a small, additional fee. The camp staff will meet the arriving camper at the security checkpoint and ensure they board the correct departing plane/bus.

Optional Tutoring
For campers needing extra help in schoolwork, skilled tutors are available to review or make up courses. English lessons are available for our international campers.

Visiting Days
First Sundays of every session families are welcomed to visit from 10:30 – 5:00.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration Information
Camp Good News current dates, rates, and the link to our online registration are listed on our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campgoodnews.org.

Questions? Call our camp office at (508) 477-9731 or email us at office[AT]campgoodnews.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Wanted: We are seeking committed and energetic individuals who are looking for a summer experience that can change lives. Do you love swimming, sailing, biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, soccer, softball, tennis, arts and crafts, singing, campfires, singing at campfires, playing a musical instrument at campfires? Why not come share those and your other gifts with young people this summer at Camp Good News?

Counselor positions available as well as kitchen, laundry, waterfront, and nursing staff for the summer.

Warning: Working at Camp Good News may have a positive impact on your outlook on life and your future. Camp Good News is not responsible for effects of excessive s’more consumption. Camp Good News will not be liable for the moving expenses if you should choose to relocate to Cape Cod later in life. Camp Good News will not accept responsibility if you find yourself daydreaming in class or work after your summer employment.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have plenty of open space for sports and field activities, beautiful nature trails and river for exploration, an amphitheater and pavilion as well as our famous Gaga Pit (dodge ball pit).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes is a friendly place where youth with diabetes, their siblings and friends benefit from hands-on learning experiences in diabetes management and support within a fun and welcoming environment.

Our mission is to foster friendships among children with diabetes, their siblings and friends through a safe, active program while enabling them to learn about and face the common challenges of diabetes.

Camp Jack is Accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association. We have a Registered Nurse on site at all times and each of our staff are trained by a Certified Diabetes Educator. The program’s small enrollment and staff-to-camper ratio ensures a quality camp program in which the campers receive plenty of supervision from exceptional role models, take part in a variety of camp experiences and learn something new every day.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Positions Available

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance Available

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every Friday we have "Family Friday." Parents are encouraged to visit camp for a cookout and fun activities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: -Registered Nurse (RN) on Site
-Local Pediatrician as the Camp Health Care Consultant
-Staff Who are Trained by a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
-Staff Members Certified in CPR and First Aid
-Policies and Procedures in Compliance with the MA Department of Public Health
-Designated Blood Glucose Testing Time and Location
-Diabetes Regimen Followed
-Appropriate Snacks and Drinks Provided
-Accredited Member of the American Camp Association (ACA)
-Member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA)

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Jack will run from July 6th-August 14th 2015.
Please refer to our website for full registration packet and parent handbook.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have beautiful indoor as well as outdoor facilities, state-of-the-art visual and performing arts studios, outdoor pool, indoor gyms, air conditioned dining hall, as well as full sized sports fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer specialized camps in various sports, arts, and educational focuses as well as a general camp where kids can choose the activities they participate in every day. Our mission is to create a child-centered environment where campers can learn life skills, participate in stimulating activities, interact with other children their age, and be guided by caring adults.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer two levels of an amazing leadership/CIT program, where teens learn and practice all forms of leadership as well as child development.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Swim Club is available

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 18, please visit our website for specifics details.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS:

LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM
Boys and Girls Ages 16-17

Teens with the ambition to lead will spend parts of each day exploring and expanding their skills under the direction of experienced staff, with opportunities to put their new skills into action by assisting staff with our younger campers.

Participants will gain confidence, improve decision-making skills, and develop new friendships – all while having fun!

NOTE: Interested participants must APPLY to this program, and must be approved through an interview process.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teen Treks has been a leader in bike touring summer programs for 18 years. At Teen Treks we offer fun and not competitive biking experiences. Our Moderate rated trips are geared towards first time bicyclists, appropriate for most 14-18 year olds in average or better physical health. Our Easy treks are extremely easy in terms of daily mileage and terrain and will attract slower riders. For our Challenging treks you need to be in good shape and enjoy bicycling. We have had many first time riders do challenging treks and this is for those eager for a challenge.

Any teenager can enjoy one of our summer bike trips. We love a good challenge and we encourage teens to be ambitious, but we keep things fun, too – there’s always time to stop for ice cream, enjoy the scenery, or check out an awesome local restaurant or historical site.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website for the latest trip offerings.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please contact us for complete information and summer dates and fees.