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Learn about more than 75 day and overnight camps as well as summer programs for all ages and interests.
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Featured Day Camps: Acera
International School of Boston
BC High Summer Programs
LINX Camps
Branches at Meadowbrook
Maplewood Country Day Camp
Cardigan Mountain School
Middlesex Community College
Charles River School
Montserrat College of Art
Creative Arts at Park at The Park School
NEOC, New England Outdoor Camp by LINX
Debate Camp Dedham Country Day Camp Derby Summer Programs Edge on Science Empow Studios Everwood Day Camp
New Art Center Penguin Coding School Phillips Academy Summer Session Powers Music School Riverbend School
Falmouth Academy Summer
Tabor Summer Camp
Fusion Academy
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Wellesley Theatre Project YMCA of Greater Boston
iCode of Wellesley
Featured Virtual Camps: Fusion Academy
Penguin Coding School
iCode of Wellesley
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
KTBYTE Computer Science Academy
Featured Residential (Overnight) Camps: Camp Birch HIll
Fleur de Lis Camp
Camp Marist
Grotonwood Camp and Conference
Camp Med-O-Lark Cardigan Mountain School Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park
Center Phillips Academy Summer Session YMCA of Greater Boston
EF International Language Campuses
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Contents 16 Key Camp Search Questions You Didn’t Know You Needed to Ask
28 5 Life Lessons
78 9 Benefits of Sending Teens to Camp 79 Medications at Camp What Parents Should Know
Learned at Camp
50 6 Tips to Prepare First Time Overnight Campers 58 Should They Stay Or Should They Go? Day Camp or Overnight Camp
80 Summer Camp Listings 86 Too Young for a Job? Too Old for Camp?
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CARDIGAN
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THE PERFECT BALANCE OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SUMMERTIME FUN FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 8-15!
JOIN US FROM JULY 2 TO JULY 30! • Meet, learn from, and make lifelong friends with students from around the world. • Attend in-person classes each morning with a low 3:1 student:teacher ratio. • Choose from a wide range of subjects including creative writing, computer coding, ceramics, forensics, wilderness survival, SSAT Prep, and more. • Explore our 525-acre lakeside campus each afternoon while you pursue a passion, try something new, or simply enjoy the outdoors. • Guided activities include mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, tennis, model rocketry, drama, and more.
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Key Camp
Search Questions
You Didn’t Know You Needed to Ask • Are there deal-breaking parameters for our family’s camp search? What
is non-negotiable for us? Session length, location, and activities are often non-negotiable. Can you be flexible about number of weeks? Location – a camp that must be in a certain state or within a certain zip code? Activities – horseback riding, Lacrosse, theatre or other activities that are the child’s favorite? Every parameter cannot be a deal breaker, but be honest about the aspects of the search that are not flexible for your family.
• What’s driving my camp search? Does my child want to be a camper?
• How do I uncover a full range of camp options that might suit my child’s current needs and interests? Visit acanewengland.org and click on the Find A Camp Tool to explore options. Word of Mouth is a great way to add additional options. Ask people whose children share interests with yours. Ask community people who know your child, coaches and staff of extracurricular activities or after school programs.
• What educational philosophy will best match my child’s temperament and compliment their current school experience?
Un-paralleled fun and learning? The opportunity for new experiences? To develop new skills? Family tradition? The need for child care? Answers to these questions will influence your options.
What values are important to you in terms of how the camp runs its program and trains its staff? Do you want a camp that emphasizes structure and responsibility? One that emphasizes free play and choice? How do the camps you are considering build community and encourage independence?
• What is my budget for camp?
There’s a camp out there for everyone! Some camps offer financial assistance. Financial aid procedures vary from camp to camp, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Read camp brochures and websites carefully for information and application instructions.
• How is the programming at this camp designed to grow with my child over the years? On average, what percentage of campers return for a second year? A fifth year? Yes, you’re looking for camp for THIS coming summer, but camps design programming so children can return in future summers since some of the leadership and other skills are not instantly acquired, but gained over the course of a few summers.
Bud Copeland, Director of Membership & Engagement American Camp Association, New England
The American Camp Association, New England—supports camp experiences, educates camp professionals & staff, consults on camp best practices and advocates for camp quality. For additional camp information and resources in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT, visit www.acanewengland.org or call (781) 541-6080.
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For the Best Summers of Your Life!
A traditional, co-ed, Catholic-based, overnight camp on Lake Ossipee, NH, serving ages 6-16. With 40+ activities, Marist offers everything a kid would want! 24
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5 Life Lessons L
Learned at Camp
ife lessons. These are moments where the lightbulb goes off over child’s head. They understand the concept of two plus two. They see something they can’t un-see or learn something they’ll never forget. Over the last 150plus years, camp has provided opportunities for children and adults to discover or further develop many life lessons. Here are just a few.
It’s all about relationships. Life doesn’t exist in a vacuum and no one can do this alone. Just like a classroom, children have opportunities at camp to share experiences with peers, develop friendships, and learn the ups and downs of getting along with others. By the nature of co-existing in the same space and enjoying similar experiences, camp encourages children to develop and maintain skills necessary to relationship building.
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I can do that! Confidence! Camp thrives on self-efficacy in young people. Enjoying success in a healthy manner and learning to overcome obstacles or even failure are hallmarks of a camp experience. For both campers and staff, camp allows young people to feel proud when things go well and encourages resilience when they don’t.
Take a risk
One way to build confidence is to try something new. Camp is rife with safe, healthy opportunities for children to take a chance. This could mean climbing a 30-foot wall, trying out for the camp production of Peter Pan, riding a horse, or trying broccoli for the first time. At camp, young people learn how to take risks and learn from their outcomes.
It’s a great big world out there. When a child goes to camp, they interact with peers and
adults from places they might have never seen or even heard of. Campers might hear a new song or accent. They may meet someone from another state or country, and sometimes they run into people from home who become lifelong friends at camp. Camp is an opportunity to both try new things and meet new people.
Not all learning happens in a classroom. Last but certainly not least, campers discover that school does not have a monopoly on learning. Campers develop new skills, learn about their own passions and interests, and are exposed to ideas and experiences that don’t normally sneak into a formal classroom. Without knowing it, campers are learning every day by simply getting out and going to camp. For more information about camp and the benefits of the camp experience, contact the American Camp Association New England or visit www.acanewengland.org.
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Plan the summer adventure of a lifetime! Learn a language abroad with EF. Choose French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin Study for 2-12 weeks this summer Fun activities and cultural immersion Safe Learning Gurantee Students aged 13+ College prep & transferrable credit Teen Group Travel Gap Year programs
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YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON
FIND YOUR FRIENDS. FIND YOUR Y. NOW ENROLLING CAMPERS!
Sunshine, swimming, new friends, and more are waiting for you at YMCA summer camps! Y Day Camps focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships. We emphasize seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum, preventing summer learning loss and making sure our camp kids are ready to return to school in the fall. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!
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Summer fun for campers 3 to 15 years old
• Traditional Day Camp • Leader in Training (LIT) • Counselor in Training (CIT)
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By Bud Copeland Director of Membership & Engagement, American Camp Association, New England
hether your family has a long tradition of summer camp or this is the first camper from your clan, once you’ve made the decision to send your child to camp, the real work begins. Directors in our membership have shared thoughts on first-time, overnight campers, and below are 6 tips for preparing those campers.
TRY SLEEPOVERS. Some first-time campers
have never slept away from home before. While camp is a great place for young people to adjust to being away from home and family, it’s not the best place to begin the experiment. Slumber parties, going to a relative’s house for the weekend, or spending the night at a friend’s house, are all good practice for dealing with that unfamiliar feeling prior to night one at camp.
INVOLVE THE CAMPER IN THE PROCESS.
From the first conversation about camp, it is a family affair. Including the camper in these preparations and decisions lays the foundation for a positive camp experience. Finding camps, taking tours, talking to directors, planning communication, packing, etc. and anything the family can involve the camper with, they should. The more a camper feels ownership over this experience, the better. “Buying in” isn’t always the easiest for first-timers, so start early, keep them involved and informed, and empower them throughout the process.
SET AND MANAGE EXPECTATIONS. It’s easy to tell campers everything is going to be fine, and they are going to love camp. Odds are, you’re telling the truth. However, experience teaches us that love for camp often comes over time. Campers may experience homesickness, anxiety, or other unfamiliar feelings for the first time at camp. It’s important to talk about these feelings, communicate how normal they are, and brainstorm strategies to cope and continue having fun. COMMUNICATION IS KEY. Camps have policies and procedures for communication during the summer. Some camps allow phone calls, some print e-mails for the campers, and almost all still encourage snail mail. Learn camp’s policies regarding camper communication and review them with your camper. Set realistic expectations for if, when, and how they can share the fun their having at camp. Also, prewrite a few letters and send them ahead of time for your camper. Hearing their name at mail call is one of camp’s thrills! BE HONEST WITH CAMP. Prior to camp,
parents should communicate any and all pertinent information that could influence their child’s summer. Whether it’s family dynamics at home, new developments at school, or recent health changes, sharing this information openly and honestly with your camp sets up all parties for success. Things such as bedwetting, new medications, or having a camper whose sister who’s going away to college after the summer, can all be useful in helping camps prepare for your child.
GO DO SOMETHING (THE PARENTS).You’ve done
due diligence finding a camp. You’ve packed, practiced and rehearsed arrival day, and the time has come to drop off your camper. Once at camp, don’t stick around too long. When you depart, the magic of camp truly begins. Take this time and enjoy it. That could mean reading a book you’ve been putting off, getting together with other parents who are summer empty-nesters, or doing any number of things that the joy of parenting forces you to delay. Remember that your child is off making new friends and facing new challenges in a safe environment. It’s time to step back and both have some fun. Provided by the American Camp Association, New England, a 501 (c) 3 organization that serves families and camps as the hub for “all things summer camp” in New England. For help finding a camp or for additional camp information and resources in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT, visit www. acanewengland.org or call (781) 541-6080.
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Summer at Acera Week-long half & full day camps in the arts, coding, woodshop, science, nature & more! Kids 5+ aceraschool.org
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2022 College
for Kids & Teens Have a fun and productive summer at MCC
July 11 – August 18 MCC’s summer programs help children and youth ages 8 to 17:
Explore careers Learn new skills
New this year: MCC’s College for Teens Career Exploration Program
Meet new friends Boost self-confidence
Engaging and interactive summer programs include All About Science • Aviation • Cake Decorating • Coding • Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Engineering • Creative Drawing and Painting • Fashion Design • Graphic and Web Design • Theater – Matilda, Jr. • Veterinary Medicine
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Should They Stay
or Should They Go? Day Camp or Overnight Camp.
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eciding between day camp or residential not be ready at 10. While there is no clear, linear (overnight) camp is one piece of the decision checklist to determine whether day or overnight for families. Camp is an camp is right for your child, experience and not limited to the questions listed here can a singular location. Campers • What is the primary reason for help guide that conversation: can develop the same skills, These questions can help wanting to go to camp? both hard and soft, whether begin a dialogue with your they’re sleeping away from • Has your child ever spent family about which camp home or returning to their own experience is the best fit multiple nights sleeping away beds each night. While there for you. The choice of day from home? are differences between day versus residential camp is • What’s your budget for camp? one important aspect of the and residential camps, above all else, the most important overall decision. But even • Can your child bath and dress then, make sure you follow outcome of this decision is finding the right fit for your up with those potential themselves independently? camper and family. camps. Talk to directors. Ask • How far away from home do This begins with knowing for tours. Ask for references. your camper. Many overnight Do your due diligence. In you want your child’s camp camps begin taking campers the end both you and the experience to be? between ages 7-9 years old. camp want this summer However, some children may be • What activities are important to to be the first of many and ready at 6 and some others may the beginning of a great your camper’s experience? relationship.
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Tabor Summer Camp Looking for a unique & unforgettable summer program for your child? Established in 1917, Tabor Summer Camp is located on the beautiful seaside campus of Tabor Academy. We hope that you will join us for a summer filled with enrichment, exploration, and fun. The camp gives young people ages 6-17 the opportunity to develop their full potential as individuals, teammates, and learners within a day camp. Under the guidance of highly qualified counselors, teachers, and coaches, the
I can make friends with anyone from anywhere!
program encourages young people to learn, discover, and grow on our playing fields, in art spaces, and on the waterfront. Tabor Summer Camp provides the option of thoughtful enrichment without losing any of the joys of summer.
Join us at…TABOR SUMMER CAMP!
Tabor Summer Camp has taught me… How to work together Friendship defies distance To treat every day like Friday How to be inspired To be creative How not to be shy The value of teamwork Always try new things How to rig a boat Gain confidence How to be independent and responsible
Program Offerings Summertime is meant to be FUN and the Tabor Summer Camp offers a wide range of engaging and enriching offerings. Campers will play,
Set sail for Tabor Summer Camp
swim, act, create, and sail throughout Tabor’s 85-acre campus and Sippican Harbor. Our tennis courts, track, seven playing fields (including our turf
facilities), allow campers to play sports and games, and our waterfront rivals that of most universities and yacht clubs. Our sailing docks are literally in our back yard. Campers may also take advantage of our state-of-the-art Athletic Center, home to our international squash courts, multipurpose gym, and much more. Our offerings allow each child to learn something new and expand their knowledge and explore their interests. Please visit our website at www.taborsummer.org to discover more about the wonderful opportunities our program offers and join us for an unforgettable summer by the sea!
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Learn about global issues, build skills for life and leadership, and collaborate with students from across the world during our week-long Model UN programs!
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CREATIVE ARTS at PARK A Visual & Performing Arts Summer Program for Children Ages 7 - 15
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or over 40 years, 7-15 year olds have embraced Creative Arts at Park for the opportunity to explore a full range of visual and performing arts, and sports. For 5 exciting weeks, campers select their own schedules from a wide variety of classes in visual art, dance, theater, music, video, computers, photography, writing, and sports. Under the guidance of professional artists, campers discover talents and develop skills that will provide them with life-long enjoyment and fulfillment. Located on the beautiful campus of The Park School, the CAAP community is vibrant, creative, inclusive, nurturing, fun, silly, and enriching. CAAP is truly an unforgettable 5-week arts education. Every summer, our caring and enthusiastic staff dreams up a wide range of creative programs for campers of all ages and skill levels. Above all, we are down-to-earth summer program dedicated to ensuring everyone has the time of their life. Creative Arts at Park complies with regulations of the Mass Department of Public Health and is licensed by the Board of Health. Visit our website to explore our exciting program and register today!
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Summer @ Riverbend June 27-August 19, 2022 Toddlers 2 years old and up-Rising 5th Graders Toddler: $525/week Primary: $500/week Adventure Program: $525/week Here at Summer at Riverbend, our innovative approach encourages students to explore their talents with confidence, strive for achievement and discover new ways of thinking, all in an environment founded on respect and collaboration. Come experience a truly dynamic summer atmosphere.
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STEM Camps One-Week Sessions
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Locations throughout Massachusetts
Ignite your child's passion for STEM this summer! At Empow Studios, campers have fun while learning new skills and creating cool things like a digitally-animated movie, a playable video game, a 3D print of an original creature, and even robots!
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Give your child the gift of a transformational experience at Andover this summer! Andover Summer welcomes applications from rising 7th- through 12th-graders seeking a summer program defined by academic excellence, global perspectives, student independence, and life-changing interactions with peers and teachers. With three distinct options, Phillips Academy has something for everyone this summer!
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June 28–July 31, 2022
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Our flagship 5-week academic enrichment program (day or boarding) features over 40 course offerings ranging from Writing for Success and Topics in Algebra to Game Design and Art as Action. Afternoons and weekends are filled with a variety of outdoor and social activities on our beautiful 500-acre campus.
Can’t make it to campus or need more flexibility in your summer schedule? Consider our concurrent eSummer program. This 100% virtual program offers much of the same experience without the necessity of a daily commute or living on campus.
Andover Summer’s newest program, Advantage is a 2-week open enrollment program in August that is designed as a back-toschool academic refresher. This day-only offering is for students who live within commuting distance to our campus—about 23 miles north of Boston.
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9 Benefits S
of Sending Teens to Camp
ummer camp is often a place to send elementary-age kids so they aren’t sitting around the house bored and so they’ll make friends and learn new things while having fun. As kids grow out of their “little kid years,” we sometimes forget that they still need those kinds of experiences they had when they were younger, just in a different form. Maybe you don’t think your teen needs summer camp. Your teen should be babysitting, mowing lawns, working at the pool, hanging around with friends, right? Well, sure! But why not send them off for a week or more of summer fun and learning this year for a break? Here are some great benefits for teens attending summer camp:
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Learning how to give back. Community service camps
offer a great chance for teens to make a difference and help out in the community, while also learning skills that will carry them through their lives. Kids get to spend their days helping others, which just feels good to everyone involved. Maybe your teen will learn how to pack food for the homeless, teach kids how to read or work on a project that will benefit the community, like cleaning up a playground or fixing equipment. They could even learn how to paint a house, care for a yard for an elderly person who is unable to do so anymore … or they may even learn how to plan and build a house for someone who is in need.
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Making new friends. It’s
important to continue to grow and change, and adding new friends to one’s life enriches it at any age. Some teens attend the same camp or camps every summer and might find the same friends there year after year. Many are attending for the very first time and need to hone their social skills to make new friends and get to know other kids in their age range outside of a school setting. Being in close proximity for days or weeks helps kids get closer, faster.
3 Learning new things.
Whether your teen attends a camp to learn more about horses, adventure, a specific sport or anything else, they have an entire day, week or longer to focus on that one activity and really immerse themselves in it. Who knows? Your teen might find a new passion that he never thought
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of before that could be helpful in his educational or work life later on down the road.
4Deepening their faith.
If your teen enjoys church youth groups and activities, a church or other organized religious camp might just be the ticket. The day might begin with a church service, followed by breakfast, then a hike and some time spent in the cabin with friends memorizing Bible verses for a competition at the end of the week. Later there could be singing songs around a bonfire while roasting s’mores.
5Developing a hobby.
When your child is unplugged from the TV, video game player or smartphone, they can really focus on developing a hobby in a creative way. It seems like these days there’s a camp for pretty much any interest your kid has. There are camps for horse and other animal lovers, sports lovers of all types (think developing soccer skills, swimming, football, volleyball, baseball -- anything!), Boy Scout camp (it covers so many different hobbies and topics), Girl Scout camp (it also covers so many great skills) … the list goes on!
6Working as a team.
Your child will be meeting kids of different ages and from different backgrounds. Learning how to get along and work as a team is a huge life skill that will be reinforced at camp. Some camps even have kids do team-building and trust activities to help kids get to know each other.
7Staying active.
Forget sitting around doing “screen time”
all day long during the summer! When a teen attends summer camp, they often forget all about those things and focus on having fun with their friends while going on hikes, paddle boating, swimming and more, depending on the camp they choose! Bonus points for activity if they choose a camp targeted to a sport your kid is passionate about.
8 Standing on their own.
Let’s face it: as our kids get older they start to grow away from us. They are simply preparing to head out on their own and they are also preparing you for that transition by perhaps being a little distant. They are stuck in between childhood and adulthood, and it’s a confusing time. Going away to camp for even a short period of time helps teach independence. There is a daily structure at camp that’s already in place which teens need to follow. Parents aren’t the ones doing the nagging, so teens don’t tune it out, while respecting other adults and learning from them.
9 Appreciating everything. Away from screens (yes, I keep focusing on this one), it’s easier to focus on nature, learning, forming relationships and more. Being away from parents, kids will come home with a new appreciation for what it takes to be in a family and help out in the running of the household. Your teen will probably also appreciate funny things like a full pantry that’s open all day, their comfy bed and privacy! Teen summer camp has so many benefits that cover all the bases, including physical, social, mental and spiritual. As for the rest of the summer? Well, your teen can spend plenty of time doing those odd jobs to help pay for camp next year!
Kerrie McLoughlin is the seasoned homeschooling mom of five. Three of the kids have done overnight camp and loved it! Find them at TheKerrieShow.com.
Medications at Camp What Parents Should Know By Jim Castrataro
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ANY PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH THE QUESTION OF WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN’S MEDICATIONS, specifically ADD and ADHD medications, during the summer months. Although I am not a doctor or medical expert, I can give you my perspective as a camp director and some simple steps to take to ensure your child has a fun-filled camp experience. First, speak with the camp director to clarify the daily schedule and possibly identify the counselor who will be in direct contact with your child. Although many full-time camp directors have plenty of experience with children with ADD and ADHD, the camp counselor may only be 18 or 19 years old and sometimes even struggling with the same issues your 8- to 10-year-old may be having. This is not to say your child is not safe, but the level of experience can vary greatly from counselor to counselor. Next, take into account the duration of the camp. Is it just a three- or four-day camp or a multi-week overnight camp? To put this in perspective, think about how long you worked with teachers, doctors and consultants to properly diagnose, work through issues and begin to process and create a workable solution for your child. The relatively short amount of time a counselor is in contact with campers makes it not only difficult for the counselors to learn the group’s dynamics, but individual issues, as well. After speaking with the camp director there is still yet another level of expertise you can go to. By law, each camp in the state of Massachusetts must have a health care consultant on staff to help the camp directors manage the many physical forms and immunization documents. Although the health care consultant may not have immediate knowledge of your particular situation during your first call, he or she is there to help manage the medications and implement protocols. Furthermore, by HIPAA Privacy Act guidelines,
the camp counselor will most likely not be aware of any of the medical issues of your child unless authorized by you, the parent or guardian. This granting of permission can be achieved through the health care consultant, and it is important that you are comfortable and in full knowledge of the camp’s written plan for your child. From my perspective, parents of children with ADD and ADHD sometimes feel the physical activity offered in a summer camp setting may allow them to be a little more lenient with medications that reduce hyperactivity. I urge all parents to also understand the timespan and experience of those in direct contact is significantly reduced and it is important to look at both sides of the equation while implementing the appropriate plan of action. Jim Castrataro is the director of summer programs at Babson College. His experience spans 20 years directing and consulting a variety of camp programs for thousands of children and young adults ranging from 5 to 18 years of age.
Important organizational chart for camps in Massachusetts that parents should be aware of:
1. Camp director/owner 2. Health care consultant 3. On-sight medical personnel 4. Camp counselor in direct contact with your child
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ACERA (WINCHESTER) 781-729-3489 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-17 At Acera, children nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, innovate and experiment – drawing out kids’ leadership and self-esteem through STEM skill building, artistic expression, and project-based learning. https://www.aceraschool.org/ summer-camps/
BC HIGH SUMMER PROGRAMS (BOSTON) Day Camp 617-474-5181 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-17 BC High Summer Programs is open to girls and boys entering grades 5-12. We offer sports camp, academic courses, enrichment classes, academic credit recovery classes, and specialty programs. You do not need to be a BC High student to attend any of our programs! We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities on our 40-acre campus located at 150 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston. We are situated on Columbia Point and are only a 5-minute walk from the Red Line and Commuter Rail train stops at JFK/UMass. In addition, we are conveniently located close to I-93, I-90, and just minutes away from downtown Boston. http://www.bchigh.edu/summer
BELMONT DAY SUMMER CAMP (BELMONT) Day Camp 617-484-3078 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Experienced and creative counselors establish a supportive environment for exciting summer adventures with many opportunities for exploration and play. Daily swim lessons. Specialty and sports camps available. https://www.belmontday.org/ summer-discoveries
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BRANCHES AT MEADOWBROOK (WESTON) Day Camp 781-647-0546 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 With traditional camp programs, enrichment offerings, academic discovery classes, trips, and teen leadership options coming together under one umbrella, we are excited to introduce Branches at Meadowbrook: a collection of summer and yearround programs launching in 2022. Branches is intended to represent our summer programs as an extension of the The Meadowbrook School’s mission and values, the opportunity to reach higher, and the goal for children and young adults to “branch out” exploring new interests and ideas. http://www.branchesmeadowbrook. org/
CAMP BIRCH HILL (NEW DURHAM, NH) Overnight Camp 603-859-4525 Age or Grade Range: Age: 6 - 16 Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill offers a fun, elective based program where boys and girls aged 6-16 can participate in over 50 diverse activities of their choice. Each summer they welcome campers to their grounds in New Durham, NH. This traditional, overnight summer camp sits on a 100 acre piece of private, lakeside land where kids can come for two, four or six weeks of their summer. It is a home away from home where kids have the time of their lives for two, four or six weeks while making lasting friendships and memories. campbirchhill.com
CAMP MARIST (EFFINGHAM, NH) Overnight Camp 603-539-4552 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 Camp Marist is an international, co-ed Catholic overnight camp for campers ages 6-16 years old on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire.
From horseback riding to waterskiing, go-karts, sports, and drama…we offer everything a kid would want! https://www.campmarist.org/
CAMP SATUCKET - OLD COLONY YMCA (EAST BRIDGEWATER) 508-378-3913 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-15 Old Colony YMCA Summer Day Camps teach self-reliance, foster a love for nature and the outdoors, and encourage the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership...all amidst a fun and creative learning environment. http://bit.ly/CampSatucketBPP
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SUMMER SESSION (CANAAN, NH) Day and Overnight Camp 603-523-3526 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 The perfect balance between academic enrichment and summertime fun for boys and girls ages 8-15! https://www.cardigan.org/summer
CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL (DOVER) Day Camp 508-785-8250 Age or Grade Range: Age: 5 - 15 CRS Summer provides fun and exciting programs for kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on our beautiful 16-acre campus. In addition to our renowned multi arts program, featuring dance, music, visual art, and theater, we have camp options in STEAM, innovation, nature, entrepreneurship and more. Campers will also spend time in our outdoor Wetlands lab, on the fields playing sports and other games and in our swimming pool. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all of our campers. http://www.charlesriverschool.org/
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CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AT OCEAN PARK (OCEAN PARK, ME) Overnight Camp 781-245-9984 Age Range: Ages 14-18 For over 100 years, the Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park (CYC) has provided a place where teens can begin or renew their walk with Christ. Catering exclusively to high school youths, CYC challenges kids to grow in their relationship to God within a safe, loving community. CYC helps kids build faith and discipleship. Students make lifelong friends and return summer after summer, often becoming part of the staff after graduation.. http://cycop.org
schedules from over 130 classes in computer animation, visual art, dance, music, photography, theatre, video, writing, and sports. Under the guidance of professional artists, participants discover talents and develop skills that will provide them with life-long enjoyment. http://www.creativeartsatpark.org/
DEBATE CAMP (DANVERS, WEST ROXBURY) Day Camp 888-512-8154 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-16 Debate Camp provides summer training programs in public speaking, debate and Model UN for students in grades 5 to 11 http://www.debatecamp.com/boston
CREATIVE ARTS AT PARK AT THE PARK SCHOOL (BROOKLINE)
DEDHAM COUNTRY DAY CAMP (DEDHAM)
Day Camp 781-942-9600 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15
Day Camp 781-320-1832 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15
Creative Arts at Park is a five-week program that provides young people with an opportunity to explore the full range of visual and performing arts and sports. For five exciting weeks, campers select their own
Dedham Country Day Camp has programs for children ages 3-15. We offer a Traditional Day Camp (rising 3-7th grade), Sports Camp (rising 2-7th grades), Leader in Training Program (rising 8th grade)
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and a Counselor in Training Program (rising 9-10th). http://www.dedhamcountryday.org/ camp
DERBY SUMMER PROGRAMS (HINGHAM) Day Camp 781-740-4766 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 Summer Arts is a 5 week comprehensive program for ages 8 to 15. Campers choose their own schedules from over 100 choices. There are also programs for ages 3 to 7. Campers may attend less weeks. http://derbyacademy.org/summer
EDGE ON SCIENCE (NEWTON, BEVERLY) Day Camp (315) 773-5673 Grade Range: Rising 3rd to 12th grade Immerse your child in one or more week-long STEM experiences, exploring applied science and engineering. Individual and team projects make it hands-on. Choose from ten different topics and 43 sessions. Easy to find a week that works! https://www.edgeonscience.com/ summer-camps/
EF LANGUAGES ABROAD (INTERNATIONAL)
FALMOUTH ACADEMY FA SUMMER (FALMOUTH)
GROTONWOOD CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER (GROTON)
Overnight Camp (617) 619-1949 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18
Day Camp 508-457-9696 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-Adult
Day and Overnight Camp 978-448-5763 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18+
Accredited language programs. Take your first steps towards fluency with our specially designed courses, just for younger learners. You’ll advance your language skills thanks to our innovative teaching methods, which include interactive lessons and fun-filled activities and excursions. Flexible programs run from 2-10 weeks with start dates in June, July, and August. EF’s allinclusive package features flights, accommodations, excursions, meals, and a language certificate. Join a group or travel individually to meet your new friends at the EF campus of your choice. https://www.ef.edu/ils/
Falmouth Academy sits on 34 acres abutting conservation land just minutes from the ocean and in the heart of the Upper Cape’s vibrant art and science community. Full-day and half-day programs for children and teens are offered. Activities include lacrosse, basketball, soccer, tennis, arts and crafts, computer programming, photography, animation, fort building, theater, robotics, cooking, nature and science exploration, and outdoor adventure. Specialty programs include outdoor survival skills, computer programming and robotics. http://www.falmouthacademy.org/ Summer-programs
Grotonwood is a traditional co-ed Christian summer camp serving kids in age 5-17 through day camp and overnight camping experiences. This non-profit is situated in the heart of beautiful Groton Massachusetts amongst 247 acres of private woodlands. http://www.grotonwood.org
EMPOW STUDIOS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
FLEUR DE LIS CAMP (FITZWILLIAM, NH)
Day Camp 617-395-7527 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15
Overnight Camp 603-585-7751 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-17
Empow Studios offers weekly STEM Summer Camps for kids ages 7-15. Campers have fun learning coding, robotics, movie-making, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and more! Fullday and half-day camps available throughout Massachusetts and online. http://www.empow.me
For a best summer ever come to Fleur de Lis - a girl’s camp filled with great fun, great learning, and great adventures in beautiful southwestern NH. Girls come for the summer and leave with a new second home, forever friends, and life-long memories. https://www.fleurdeliscamp.org/
EVERWOOD DAY CAMP (SHARON)
FUSION ACADEMY (BURLINGTON/ LEXINGTON, HINGHAM, NEWTON)
Day Camp 781-694-5829 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 Everwood provides an unparalleled summer camp experience in the great outdoors and are proven leaders in COVID-19 safety. We are committed to supporting the social and emotional health of our campers through real opportunities for connection. http://www.EverwoodDayCamp.com
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Day and Virtual Camp 781-512-0505 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18 A completely Customizable Summer Experience using our Unique 1:1 program. The summer focuses on Academic Engagement, Creative Enrichment and College Preparation. Enrolling students entering grades 5-12. In-person or Virtually. https://www.fusionacademy.com/ summer-programs/
HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (HOPKINTON) Day Camp 508-435-9222 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17 Summer programs at the HCA are the perfect creative outlet for students who love the arts. Our artistinstructors make learning fun as they help students find their voice in a variety of different artistic mediums, from art to movie-making. http://www.hopartscenter.org/
ICODE OF WELLESLEY STEAM SUMMER PROGRAMS (WELLESLEY) Day and Virtual Camp Programs 781-291-3131 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18+ iCode of Wellesley is a premier STEAM afterschool and summer camp program that teaches life skills alongside a diverse set of technologies. Using these fun and engaging activities we help children build resilience, problem solving, and team work. https://icodeschool.com/ wellesley107/
LINX CAMPS (WELLESLEY) Day Camp 781-235-3210 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-17 LINX Camps provides fun-filled, enriching and innovative summer programs that are rich with traditions and choices. Our expert staff recognizes each campers’
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with half- and full-day options. https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/ collegeforkids/summer-locations
MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP SUMMER YOUTH STEAM ACADEMY (NEWTON) (SOUTH EASTON) Day Camp 508-238-2387 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-14 Maplewood is family owned and operated. We serve children ages 3 to 14. We are accredited by the American Camping Association. Children are taught the fundamental concepts of discovery, community, teamwork and fitness in a secure, fun environment. http://www.maplewoodyearround. com/
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BEDFORD, LOWELL) Day Camp 800-818-3434 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-17 MCC’s engaging camp program allows children and youth to have a productive and fun summer with unique opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends and boost self-confidence
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Day Camp 978-921-4242 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15
Bursting with Fun! https://www.campneoc.com
NEW ART CENTER SUMMER YOUTH ART PROGRAM (NEWTON) Day Camp 617-964-3424 Age or Grade Range: Grades 1-12
Students entering grades 1-12 can spend their school vacation immersed in the arts! New Art’s Montserrat College of Art’s Youth Summer Camp is designed for S.T.E.A.M. Academy offers summer students to develop skills, creativity, courses for youth ages 8-15 to and self expression at any ability experience hands-on learning in level. Join us for several weeks this a safe, supervised environment summer. led by professional faculty from educational institutions on the North https://newartcenter.org/ summer-camp/ Shore and beyond. https://www.montserrat.edu/youth NIGHT EAGLE WILDERNESS
NEOC - NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CAMP (FROM THE LINX COMPANIES) (WELLESLEY) Day Camp 781-235-8765 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 New England Outdoor Camp — NEOC, for short, and pronounced ne-äk — is a new, premier, day camp created by the LINX Companies, the parent company of LINX Camps. Set in Nature. Rooted in Wonder.
ADVENTURES (WALLINGFORD, VT) Overnight Camp (802) 446-6100 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-14 Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures is a unique primitive summer camp where boys live in tipis and do things that boys did hundreds of years ago. http://www.nighteaglewilderness. com
PENGUIN CODING SUMMER PROGRAMS (NEWTON) Day and Virtual Summer Programs 781-277-2755 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-14 Learn to code this summer! Join us in-person in Lexington & Newton or online as we explore the fun of coding and hands on science experiments. We are offering one week day camps from June 27th Sept 2nd 2022 for children ages 6-14. For our in-person camp, we split the time 50-50 between screen time and non-screen time. Class sizes are small (around 4-6 kids per camp) and students explore coding, 3-D printing, robotics, and outdoor hands on science. Teachers are all fully vaccinated and classrooms are all well-ventilated. Limited spots available! https://penguincodingschool.com/ summer
POWERS MUSIC SCHOOL (BELMONT) Day Camp 617-484-4696 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-11 (CIT 13-15) We believe the combination of highquality music instruction your child will receive and the experience of presenting a fully-staged theatrical performance using those newlygained musical skills makes the PowWow program different from other summer programs that specialize in either solely music or theatre. Our trained music instructors teach students the basics of violin and piano, instruments that may be new to many participants and help them develop a love of music. Arts and crafts time is often spent on creating sets or props, as well as other fun activities. Music, singing, acting, movement, and creativity are taught in small and large group settings. As the session winds down and the excitement builds, students use the Listing information provided by Camps
skills they gained in music, art, singing, and movement in the final performance on Friday for friends and family - a unique presentation of instruments, story, and song adapted by the faculty specifically for Pow-Wow. http://www.powersmusic.org/ pow-wow
TABOR SUMMER CAMP (MARION) Day Camp 508-291-8342 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-17 Join us for an unforgettable summer by the sea full of friends, sports, adventures, and learning at the Tabor Summer Camp. We offer a variety of engaging activities and enrichment courses for young people ages 6-17 on our beautiful seaside campus. http://taborsummer.org/
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WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SUMMER PROGRAMS (NATICK) Day nd Overnight Camp 508-650-5020 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-17 Summer Camp programs in Dance (Ballet), Musical Theater, and Visual Art. http://www.walnuthillarts.org/ summer
WELLESLEY THEATRE PROJECT (WELLESLEY) Day Camp 781-235-1550 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 Join WTP for some great camps this summer! WTP is offering Full Scale Production Camps and One Week Theatre Camps for five year olds through 12th Grade https://www.wellesleytheatreproject. org/
YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON (BOSTON, WALTHAM, WOBURN, READING, DEDHAM, NEEDHAM)
Day and Overnight Camp 508-987-2056 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18
Day and Overnight Camp 617-927-8060 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-16
The Barton Center is dedicated to children who live with type 1 diabetes and the people who care for them. Barton programs offer fun, recreation, diabetes education, and support. Please visit our website for a complete list of programs. http://www.bartoncenter.org
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships. https://ymcaboston.org/ active-programs/#Day%20Camp
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER INSTITUTE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (BOSTON) Day and Virtual Camp 617-482-4587 Age or Grade Range: Ages 11-18 Step into the role of a diplomat to address current global issues during the United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Institute in Global Leadership Model UN programs! https://unagb.org/model-un/ vacation-institutes/
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Too Young for a Job? Too Old for Camp? CIT Programs to the Rescue!
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OUR TEEN IS TOO YOUNG TO GET A SUMMER JOB AT A LOCAL RETAIL STORE, yet she considers herself too mature to spend the summer frolicking in the pool, playing games and making crafts. With a roll of the eyes, she has declared, quite to your dismay, that she’s too old to attend camp this summer You, on the other hand, have a different idea. Summer camp still seems very much a worthwhile venture considering the alternative – just hanging out all day. There is a solution to this dilemma: Young teens can participate in a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. CIT programs offer a perfect happy medium for those kids who feel they’ve “outgrown” summer camp but aren’t yet old enough for employment. And, for many kids, they offer a chance to extend the summer camp experience a few more years.
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What Are CIT Programs? CIT programs are for young teens who are serious about assuming some of the responsibility and effort it takes to work with younger children in a camp setting. There are usually a limited number of openings, and some camps only consider teens who have been “campers” in previous years. CIT programs are intended to train teens to become future counselors, leaders and mentors. There are a variety of responsibilities given to these trainees, and the scope of their duties can vary enormously from camp to camp. Some of their assigned tasks might include organizing and planning activities, leading teams in various projects, helping out with camp maintenance, assisting counselors with office work and assisting at various athletic activities. At most camps, CITs are usually still
CIT programs are intended to train teens to become future counselors, leaders and mentors. There are a variety of responsibilities given to these trainees, and the scope of their duties can vary enormously from camp to camp. considered “campers,” but they assume more responsibilities. Most teens in CIT programs are still considered minors, and, therefore, are not paid. CITs usually pay a camper’s fee, but their fee is often reduced. The teens are expected to split their time between working as a CIT and being a camper. CITs at day camps are usually 14 to 16 years old. Resident camps (overnight camps) generally expect applicants to be 16 or 17, because teens cannot become a senior counselor at an overnight camp until they reach 18. In some of these instances, the CITs are paid a stipend or given tips.
years. Therefore, it is important to call the camp you have in mind to discuss their guidelines prior to applying. Camps are looking for teens who are excited about becoming mentors to younger kids. So it’s imperative that your teen lists experiences in this area, such as babysitting, tutoring or community service that might involve children, such as reading to youngsters at a local library. Teens should also list skills or sports they are good at on the application. For instance, if a teen has lots of experience with tennis, a camp director might foresee using the applicant as an assistant coach in a tennis program.
Benefits for Teens
Finding the Right Fit
Teens who participate in CIT programs reap many benefits. They gain confidence in themselves and their special abilities and talents. Most camp directors expect that CITs will learn leadership skills, develop responsibility and competency, acquire a strong work ethic, gain decision-making skills and learn to be part of a team working toward a common goal. Teens also learn the value of being a positive role model and mentor for younger kids. These programs serve as a release from the academic pressures teens are faced with during the school year, yet they still provide an excellent learning experience. The completion of a CIT program looks great on college applications. Participation in these programs shows a willingness to work hard and take on the responsibility necessary to work with young children. In addition, camp program directors often provide great references because they can write about a trainee’s strengths and accomplishments in detail.
Your teen will have a better experience if the camp she chooses fits her abilities, skills and interests. Ask your friends and neighbors about camps that their children attended, particularly if they participated in a CIT program. It’s always good to hear from someone who has experienced the program firsthand. If possible, visit the camp before applying because not every camp is right for every child. ■
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