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Massachusetts Wilderness Trips
Teaching Kids Self-Reliance and Enviornmental Awareness
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Massachusetts wilderness trips provide eye opening experiences for children of all ages and ability levels. With Massachusetts wilderness trips your child will participate in many outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, canoeing, climbing and many others.
Massachusetts parents can be assured their child will be supervised by knowledgeable and highly trained staff to encourage your child in their independent pursuit to learn about the world and their environment. Massachusetts kids will learn self-reliance and build confidence in themselves through educational experiences while discovering new and exciting places.
With the growing need for environmental awareness camps throughout the country and especially in Massachusetts have continued to enhance and expand their wilderness trip programs.
The following are some highly recommended travel and tour programs servicing Massachusetts. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Wilderness Trips Camps in the Massachusetts Region are:
Bement Camp & Conference Ctr Charlton,MA http://www.bementcenter.com 508-248-7811
Christian emphasis, nondenominational, campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere. Ropes & Challenge facilities
Broadmoor Natural History Day South Natick,MA 508-655-2296
Mass Audobon camps provide safe, fun, social and educational days in natural settings. Visit the web for more information.www.massaudobon.org
Camp Becket YMCA Becket,MA http://www.bccymca.org 413-623-8991
Character education based upon the small-group living environment. More than 90 yrs of excellence in YMCA camping.
Camp Bonnie Brae East Otis,MA http://www.gspv.org 413-525-4124
The oldest Girl Scout camp in the U.S. Located in the Berkshires on a scenic lake. Girls 2nd-12th grade are welcome to attend.
Camp Greylock Becket,MA http://www.campgreylock.com 212-582-1042
Traditional values, advanced instruction in individual and team sports. Excellent water front, nature & hiking programs.
Camp Massasoit Springfield,MA http://www.spfldcol.edu 413-750-5011
Focus on noncompetitive outdoor recreation and environmental awareness activities in a safe supportive environment.
Camp Nawaka East Otis,MA http://www.campfireusa-emass.org 617-591-0300
Camp Nawaka is a small resident camp in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts serving a diverse population of children in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Camp Thoreau Day Camp Concord,MA http://www.campthoreau.com 978-369-4095
Noncompet.outdoor emphasis w/small groups.We are based in character development&provide a warm,friendly atmosphere.CIT program,electives,trip/travel.redcross sw
Drumlin Farm Day Camp Lincoln,MA http://www.massaudubon.org/drumlin 781-259-2223
A hands-on farm and nature experience. Campers explore farm, forest, field, and pond environments through age-appropriate activities.
Elliott P. Joslin Camps Charlton,MA http://www.campjoslin.org 617-226-5760
Camp emphasizing recreation, FUN, education, leadership for children with diabetes.
Lakeside Christian Camp Pittsfield,MA http://www.lakesideonline.org 413-447-8930
Caring staff providing a fun, varied program in a Christ-centered setting. On Richmond Pond in the beautiful Berkshires.
Lapham Ashby,MA http://www.crossroads4kids.org 781-834-2700
Small, family-like community which builds self-concept & self awareness in a peaceful camp setting.
Lenox Lee,MA http://www.camplenox.com 413-243-2223
Top level instruction in all team & indiv sports. Camp spirit, warmth - full aquatics on Mt Lake. Emphasis on values & community.
Mah-Kee-Nac Lenox,MA http://www.campmkn.com 800-753-9118
Traditional boys camp with a strong sports program and exceptional all around camp activities. Est 1929
Metro West YMCA Summer Day Cam Hopkinton,MA http://www.metrowestymca.org 508-435-9345
Located on 116 wooded acres in Hopkinton, MA. We offer traditional and specialtycamps for children ages 1-16. Busing, assistance & extended care programs avail.
OVERLAND Williamstown,MA http://www.overlandsummers.com 413-458-9672
Overland offers hiking, biking, community service & language study to boys & girls ages 12-18 in New England, the West, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica & Europe.
Ramah In New England Palmer,MA http://www.campramahne.org 718-449-7090
Jewish educational camp in a fun setting. Conservative movement.
The Barton Center N Oxford,MA http://www.bartoncenter.org 508-987-2056
Year round programs, resident summer camp, day camp, & adventure camp that encourages children/families to live well with diabetes.
The Cambridge School Weston,MA http://www.csw.org 781-642-8666
A noncompetitive camp which offers flexibility within a structured environment. 1:5 staff to camper ratio.
Wind in the Pines Plymouth,MA http://www.gscsm.org 508-923-0800
Girl Scouts builds girls of confidence, courage, and character who make the world a better place.
Winnekeag Ashburnham,MA http://www.campwinnekeag.com 978-365-4551
Lake setting with Christian emphasis. A noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to learn new skills.
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Mount Washington,MA http://www.camphirock.com 413-528-1227
Exceptionally supportive staff. Traditional prog. Adventure course, state-of-the-art. Waterskiing. On Appalachian Trail.
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