Massachusetts Camping Skills/Outdoor Living Camps
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
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 Camping Skills/Outdoor Living. 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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Oasis Amherst at Hampshire College is sure to provide your child with a summer of unforgettable memories. This location offers a combination of the great outdoors and modern indoor facilities. The campus of Hampshire College is populated with outdoor fields and modern, fully-equipped facilities that include a swimming pool and a state of the art gym. Oasis Amherst allows campers ages 4-14 to learn, run, swim and play in a safe and encouraging environment. We provide a traditional day camp experience along with educational programs that promote leadership and creativity. With a counselor to camper ratio of 1:6, our experienced staff provides the highest level of supervision and attention. They’re there to assure that your camper will have a safe, enriching and fun-filled summer! Registration is fast and simple— don’t wait!
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Oasis Northampton is situated along the scenic banks of Connecticut, providing your child with the natural beauty of a New England setting. Campers have access to amazing facilities providing for the ultimate summer experience. Canoeing at the boathouse, indoor rock climbing, Skate Park, swimming lessons, 25 acres of playing fields, bike trails, and indoor and outdoor tracks --- no other camp program can compare! Our Camp is designed to create memorable experiences for boys and girls ages 4-14 that will be cherished forever. Campers can boost their creative energies through arts and crafts and performing art classes, while tapping into their athletic side with our sport and outdoor adventures. Our counselors and staff create a safe and nurturing environment. At Oasis, you will never have to worry about the safety of your child; our staff to camper ratio is 1:6! Come enjoy an extraordinary summer at Oasis Northampton at Smith College! Registration is fast and simple— don’t wait!
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4-H camping builds valuable life skills such as decision making, peer relations , cooperation & independent living.
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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to belong, learn, contribute.
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Professional staff, diverse program, nuturing environment. Traditional day camp , many specialty programs in the arts, athletics and outdoor exploration.
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Our camp encourages children to grow socially, physically, and intellectually in a safe and nurturing environment. We offer many activities for the campers.
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Individually structured program in fine arts, dance, music, theater, individual sports. Professional staff, estate living.
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BDC welcomes 280 campers and 90 staff from 14 countries + 30 U.S. to 4.5 acre campus on Cape Cod. All share Courage, Hope, Good Spirit and Peace.
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Mass Audobon camps provide safe, fun, social and educational days in natural settings. Visit the web for more information.www.massaudobon.org
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Character education based upon the small-group living environment. More than 90 yrs of excellence in YMCA camping.
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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.
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Open to any girl,we offer programs to develop skills, confidence and encourage proactive learning. Fun that counts.
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Talented kids design their own schedules combining traditional camp with 'Step Beyond' activities (science, electronics, magic & more). Family owned. 4 weeks.
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Traditional values, advanced instruction in individual and team sports. Excellent water front, nature & hiking programs.
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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.
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Girl Scouts day camp in the Berkshires. Offering sailing, canoeing, and traditional camping. Open to all girls ages 6 to 16. Beautiful lakefront property.
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An experiential day & adventure camp for children ages 5-15 years old interestedin exploring the outdoors.
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Camp Mitton
Brewster, MA
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Amidst Berkshire culture. Outstanding staff & program. Emphasis on swim, tennis & drama. Positive, loving & traditional.
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Providing residential camping opportunities for over 80 years. We offer a great mix of traditional and novel camp activities. Come try our BMX bike race track.
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North woods setting, diverse, noncompetitive program, fishing, riding, etc.
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Make new friends & have fun. Individually elected activities. Caring staff. Intercamp games & sensational trips. Full and partial season campers.
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Traditional day camp. Small groups-big fun. We are based in character development & provide a ware friendly atmosphere. sports, arts, nature, RedCross swim.
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Program of daily choice in a caring community atmosphere. Kids build character & self-esteem while having loads of fun.
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72 acres including 2 pools, pond, ropes course, nature center. Transportation available from many Greater Boston communities.
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Specialized nature day camp. Learn through nature games, crafts and hikes.
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Traditional program for girls. Focus on individual growth in a small group setting. Character building through values centered prog. Beautiful Berkshire site.
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A hands-on farm and nature experience. Campers explore farm, forest, field, and pond environments through age-appropriate activities.
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Since 1958, Eisner Camp has offered young people a safe environment tp build lifelong friendships and make connections to the Jewish community while having fun.
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Camp emphasizing recreation, FUN, education, leadership for children with diabetes.
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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere, opportunities to belong, learn, contribute.
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Biking, sailing, and ocean exploration. Emphasis on cooperation not competition. Girls don't need to be Girl Scouts.
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Emphasize positive Christian values. Help young people discover the relevance of the Bible in our culture.
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Dynamic and innovative programs for girls in a traditional, wooded, lakefront camp setting. Camper-planned activities, special events, and outstanding staff.
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Situated on 1,100 acres of unspoiled woodlands, Hale Day Camp offers the perfect backdrop for a summmer of outdoor exploration and fun for children ages 4-15
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Small, family-like community which builds self-concept & self awareness in a peaceful camp setting.
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Top level instruction in all team & indiv sports. Camp spirit, warmth - full aquatics on Mt Lake. Emphasis on values & community.
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Traditional boys camp with a strong sports program and exceptional all around camp activities. Est 1929
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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.
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Offering balanced program of sports, arts/crafts, music/dance/drama. Mature staff. Great facilities. Outstanding swim program. Ropes course.
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Located on 116 wooded acres in Hopkinton, MA. We offer traditional and specialtycamps for children ages 4-16. Busing, assistance & extended care programs avail.
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Explore nature via activities, hikes, games and crafts. Weekly themes for ages 4-11. Specialty art and/or adventure camps for ages 9-14. Open 11 weeks.
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Located at Hale Reservation. Campers benefit from a beautiful 1200 acre setting. Program promotes confidence & independence, learn to make friends & have fun.
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Multi-specialty camp. Children choose activities daily. Swim program. Noncompetitive atmosphere. Popular pre-school camp for 3 - 5 yrs old.
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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.
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Offering hiking, biking, community service, writing and language study to boys & girls ages 11-18 in New England, the West, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Europe.
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Program focus on helping girls grow strong through skills development and sharing in an outdoor setting. Pool, lodges, platform tents, ropes course & forest.
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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
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Jewish educational camp in a fun setting. Conservative movement.
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Wooded suburban site including swimming pool. Emphasis on cooperation not competition.
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Christian emphasis traditional camp program serving the disadvantaged & underprivileged youth of Massachusetts.
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Non-competitive and inter-racial camp that encourages humanistic values.
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Excellent swim & tennis lessions. Small camper to staff ratios offering every camper a personalized experience. Extended day services available 7:45am-5:30 pm.
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Year round programs, resident summer camp, day camp, & adventure camp that encourages children/families to live well with diabetes.
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A noncompetitive camp which offers flexibility within a structured environment. 1:5 staff to camper ratio.
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Beautiful Berkshire camp on private lake. Supportive mature staff for an outstanding camp experience.
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Located on West Pond in Bolton. Emphasis on cooperation not competition. Transportation provided.
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Traditional family-run camp with a wide variety of land & water sports, creative & performing arts and outdoor living skills.
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Girl Scouts builds girls of confidence, courage, and character who make the world a better place.
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Program builds a positive self-image, teaches new skills, encourages racial harmony, and is fun. Excellent facilities.
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Lake setting with Christian emphasis. A noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to learn new skills.
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A 25 acre site on the Ashland Reservor ideal for swimming, boating, and exploring the enviroment. Emphasis on girls taking active role in planning.
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Located on beautiful Cape Cod. We build skills, confidence & cooperation in a challenging, caring, fun environment.
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Exceptionally supportive staff. Traditional prog. Adventure course, state-of-the-art. Waterskiing. On Appalachian Trail.
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