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Massachusetts Camps
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
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From historic Harvard University to famous Fenway Park, Massachusetts camps have the qualities that both parents and kids are looking for. Massachusetts camps specialize in providing your child with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experience in a variety of themes.
The following are some highly recommended camps within the state of 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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Camping Skills/Outdoor Living
Camps in the Massachusetts Region are:
4H Camp Leslie Georgetown,MA http://www.campleslie.org 978-352-8060
4-H camping builds valuable life skills such as decision making, peer relations , cooperation & independent living.
4H Camp Middlesex Ashby,MA http://www.campmiddlesex.com 978-386-7704
Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to belong, learn, contribute.
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 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 Lewis Perkins S Hadley,MA http://www.the-spa.com/wmgsc 413-584-2602
Girl Scout day camp offering timeless camp activities. Open to all girls ages 6 to 16. Girl Scouts discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together.
Camp Marion White Richmond,MA http://www.the-spa.com/wmgsc 413-584-2602
Girl Scouts day camp in the Berkshires. Offering sailing, canoeing, and traditional camping. Open to all girls ages 6 to 16. Beautiful lakefront property.
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 Mitton Brewster,MA http://www.crossroads4kids.org
Residential and/or Day Camp:
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 Ponkawissett Milton,MA http://www.campfireusa-emass.org 617-591-0300
Camp Ponkawissett is a traditional outdoor day camp serving a diverse poplation of children in a community that fosters self-esteem and social skills.
Camp Promising Acres Swansea,MA http://www.gsri.org 401-331-4500
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Camp Romaca Hinsdale,MA http://www.romaca.com 888-976-6222
Amidst Berkshire culture. Outstanding staff & program. Emphasis on swim, tennis & drama. Positive, loving & traditional.
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
Cathedral Camp East Freetown,MA http://www.enl.umassd.edu/InteractiveCourse/jconforti/welcome.htm 508-763-8874
85 yr camp. Safe, well-supervised prog. 90 scenic acres bordering Long Pond.Nondiscrimination. Wheelchair accessible.
Cedar Hill Day Camp Waltham,MA http://www.ptgirlscouts.org 617-350-8335
72 acres including 2 pools, pond, ropes course, nature center. Transportation available from many Greater Boston communities.
Chickatawbut Hill Summer Natur Milton,MA http://www.massaudubon.org 617-333-0690
Specialized nature day camp. Learn through nature games, crafts and hikes.
Discovery Nature Camp Marshfield,MA
Mass Audubon's Discovery Day camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore the natural world with other young naturalists in a safe & supportive environment.
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.
Edith Read Girl Scout Center Norton,MA http://www.gscsm.org 508-923-0800
Open to any girl,we offer programs to develop skills, confidence and encourage proactive learning. Fun that counts.
Favorite Brewster,MA http://www.ptgirlscouts.org 617-482-1078
Biking, sailing, and ocean exploration. Emphasis on cooperation not competition. Girls don't need to be Girl Scouts.
Green Eyrie Harvard,MA 508-853-1070
Dynamic and innovative programs for girls in a traditional, wooded, lakefront camp setting. Camper-planned activities, special events, and outstanding staff.
Maude Eaton Andover,MA http://www.ssgsc.org 978-689-8015
Nestled in a beautiful pine forest on a pond. Focuses on helping girls grow strong, opportunity to try new skills & share within a well supervised environment.
Newton Community Service Ctr West Newton,MA http://www.ncscweb.org 617-969-5906
Located at Hale Reservation. Campers benefit from a beautiful 1200 acre setting. Program promotes confidence & independence, learn to make friends & have fun.
Pennacook Rowley,MA http://www.ssgsc.org 978-689-8015
Program focus on helping girls grow strong through skills development and sharing in an outdoor setting. Pool, lodges, platform tents, ropes course & forest.
Pleasant Valley Day Camp Lenox,MA http://www.massaudubon.org 413-637-0320
Our nurturing staff have been connecting children with nature on Pleasant Valley's 1300 acres of forest, meadow, mountain, brooks and beaver ponds since 1947
Ramah In New England Palmer,MA http://www.campramahne.org 718-449-7090
Jewish educational camp in a fun setting. Conservative movement.
Rice Moody Reading,MA http://www.ptgirlscouts.org 617-350-8335
Wooded suburban site including swimming pool. Emphasis on cooperation not competition.
Salvation Army Camp Wonderland Sharon,MA 617-542-5420
Christian emphasis traditional camp program serving the disadvantaged & underprivileged youth of Massachusetts.
Shire Village Camp Cummington,MA http://www.shirevillage.org 718-622-8204
Non-competitive and inter-racial camp that encourages humanistic values.
Summers Edge Day Camp Waltham,MA http://www.summersedgedaycamp.com 781-391-3343
Excellent swim program. Small camper-counselor ratios offering every camper a memorable experience. Extended day services available 7:45 am to 5:30 pm.
Virginia Bolton,MA http://www.ptgirlscouts.org 617-350-8335
Located on West Pond in Bolton. Emphasis on cooperation not competition. Transportation provided.
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.
Winnetaska Ashland,MA http://www.ptgirlscouts.org 617-350-8335
A 25 acre site on the Ashland Reservor ideal for swimming, boating, and exploring the enviroment. Emphasis on girls taking active role in planning.
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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