Best Massachusetts Sleepaway Camps Summer 2024 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES:
- NEW FOR 2017- A NINJA COURSE
-Competition Swimming Pool, 6 lanes and racing blocks, also designed for swim instruction and recreational swim/aquatics activities
-Beautiful Beachfront on Lake Attitash
-Spacious Gymnasium/Rec Hall (Contains One -Regulation-Size or Two Partitioned Basketball Courts and Stage for Performances/Special Events)
-Illuminated Softball Field
-Illuminated Soccer Field and Additional Soccer Field on Lower Camp
-Five Illuminated Tennis Courts
-Illuminated Basketball Court and Three Additional -Outdoor Basketball Courts
-Indoor Street Hockey Arena
-Batting Cages
-Modern Weight Room
-Three Illuminated Regulation-Sized Volleyball Courts
-Project Adventure Low Elements Challenge Course
-Arts & Crafts Building
-Music Room
-Media Room for digital video and photography, internet connectivity for streaming
-Television/Radio station with studio equipment for live broadcasting
-Large Health Center
-Outdoor Chapel
-Large Dining Hall with Snack Area

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1931, Camp Bauercrest has been delivering memorable summers for boys by building self-esteem, independence, and Jewish identity through healthy competition and camaraderie. We do this by focusing on our four STAR principles: Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Achievement, and Responsibility.

With a longstanding tradition of activities with constant modern programs for our campers, Bauercrest is consistent in delivering memorable summers that are unique every year. Our staff are mostly returning campers and many have been coming to Bauercrest for 10 years or more.

Our traditional sports camp sets up our campers to achieve their goals, learn new skills, and make friends that will truly last them "for a lifetime".

Join us this summer!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bauercrest has a strong internal leadership development program, including our Waiter Program (age 15), Counselor Intern (CI) program (age 16) and our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program for our first year staff (age 17). To learn more, please visit Our Camp Website Link: bauercrest.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Bauercrest is proud to extend scholarship and financial aid help for families who need it, as we will never turn away any families from Bauercrest for financial reasons. To learn more about our different offerings, please visit Our Camp Website Link: bauercrest.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information on our camp dates and rates, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: bauercrest.org

CAMP FACILITIES: A secluded pastoral setting provides the exclusive soccer experience players need to take their game to the next level. Located only 30 miles north of Boston, The Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts boasts twelve highly maintained fields on a large lakeside campus.

Students choose from a variety of personal selections in the campus dining hall and relax in the comfortable dormitory style rooms. The majority of the rooms at Brooks are singles. Students can request to room next to a friend. We will do our best to accomodate those requests. The Vogelsinger Academy at the Brooks School complies with all the Massachusetts Genreal Program Requirments for youth camps. (105 CMR 430) and is licensed by the Town of North Andover.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our goal is to create an environment—a GAME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE—through dynamic teaching and coaching by explanation, demonstration and participation to assist each player in creating a METHOD TO SELF-TEACH.

It is a painstaking STEP-BY-STEP method. We must create for you a crystal-clear picture of what we are trying to teach through demonstration and explanation. You must understand clearly and be able to picture every little detail in your MIND’S EYE. Moreover, you then have to see yourself performing it successfully, and physically feel it and emotionally experience it.

The ultimate goal of self-teaching is INTERNALIZING MOTIVATION and knowing where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there step-by-step. We say you “FAIL YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS” because with this method, mistakes become your guidelines.

You will become a BETTER PLAYER. You will become a BETTER PERSON, as you will learn how to work toward the goals that you set for yourself.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for additional information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: There are 2 dance studios, outdoor stage, indoor "chapel" theater, overnight facilities in one of the 6 dormitory cabins. Community room for all in the main barn and lovely spacious grounds.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Spend an idyllic week in Rockport, Massachusetts, working intensively with one of New York City’s top performing dance companies! The Windhover Center for the Performing Arts partners with Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre in July to offer a week-long intensive dance workshop. Sallee Slagle, director of the sumer program, was also a dancer with the Windhover Dance Company for many years, and a graduate of Boston Conservatory where she first met Ina Hahn, executive director.

Windhover was founded by Ina Hahn, who was a member of Doris Humphrey's and Charles Weidman's Dance Companies. Ms. Slagle is the Artistic Director of her own modern dance company, Forty Steps Dance and teaches ballet and modern at colleges and her own dance and fitness studio, Dance Dimensions in Nahant, MA. Once again members of Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre, named one of NYC top 5 modern dance companies, will be joining our faculty, bringing their inspiring technique and passion. Dusan and his Company have taught at Windhover since 2005. Places are limited.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Sample Schedule (subject to change)
9:00-9:30 Pilates
9:30-10:50 Ballet Technique
11:00-12:30 Modern Repertory
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Modern Technique
3:00-5:00 Composition
5:00-7:00 Free Time
7:00-8:00 Dinner
8:00-8:30 Yoga/Stretch
8:30 Video Viewing

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 20-26, 2014
Please see our website for details.
Tuition: $425 ($375 early registration by May 1)
Room & Board (w/all meals): $450
Registration fee: $50 non-refundable

Work-study scholarships are available for partial tuition reduction. Please contact us for more information. Registration is due by June 15, 2014. Registration will be limited to 30 students.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be using the dorms at Suffolk University

CAMP FACILITIES: The main building at Belvoir is a historical mansion built in 1886, one of the Lenox great estates landscaped by Olmstead who created central park in New York City. There are now eighteen buildings on the site including four modern dorms subdivded into bunk rooms, four dancing studios, fifteen art studios, twenty two music studios, five theaters, two pools, six tennis courts, lawns, wooded paths, gardens, and all with a view of the Berkshire hills.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Belvoir is an individualized six week educational summer program with excellent teaching in all program areas. The fifteen MFA art teachers offer small classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, black and white and digital photography and jewelry. Girls can elect one or many studio classes. The dance faculty teach graded classes of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap. Belvoir has an appropriately challenging and fun dance class for every girl and all dancers enjoy performance opportunities. The large graduate music faculty offer twice weekly music lessons in all instruments and voice. There are opportunities for recitals, chamber music, opera, and orchestra.

Belvoir has a large theater program. Classes are offered in acting, musical theater and Shakespeare, with many large, quality performances in 4 theaters (2 indoor air-conditioned theaters). The department also offers writing, costuming and all aspects of technical theater. Campers enjoy high level sports instruction in tennis, swimming and riding. Archery, volleyball and basketball are also offered at Belvoir. The totally choice program, the supportive welcoming staff and campership make Belvoir a unique opportunity for young women excited about learning in the arts. Belvoir campers learn in their classes, enjoy camp events, parties, evening activities, trip-days, and make life-long friends!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The campers have opportunities to learn leadership skills from an early age. Belvoir's program is based on each individual camper's choice. Through this individual programming, each camper is learning leadership skills. Also, various age groups have opportunities to lead part of, or the entire, evening activity. Learning how to work together, come up with a common theme, and structure the event adds to the leadership experience.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited number of scholarships available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Belvoir offers a Three-Day Family Weekend following the closing of camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Belvoir hosts an adult chamber music program in late August as well as weddings in late May, early June or September.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Belvoir has been owned/directed by one camp family - since it's beginning over 65 years ago. The current director, Diane Marcus, is third-generation director, holding a Bachelor's Degree from Oberlin, Masters Degree from The Juilliard School, and a doctorate from CUNY.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see "Dates & Rates" on the website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.belvoirterrace.com

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 FACILITIES: Enjoy a wonderful spacious indoor facility where we can break up into smaller groups in addition to a natural outdoor setting. Enjoy a hot lunch and snack every day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Drama Camp is run and instructed by Amy Kimball, who has worked in the summer camp setting for 32 summers. She directed Summer Camp for 20 summers. Amy is an experienced Clown, Mime, Performer, Director, Certified Teacher and has had every role at camp from counselor to unit head to specialist to Director. Amy has her BA in Education and has directed over 15 theatrical productions over the years. She will be working with help from a talented staff of performers who have expertise in singing and acting. Amy's staff will go through a camp staff orientation to understand their roles and responsibilities as counselors.

Our philosophy is for campers to create, learn, enjoy and work together all in a positive setting. Drama camp is about process but at the end of the week, the campers will perform for their friends and families.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CITs who have experience in drama and/or other training programs may contact Amy to see if there is room to be a Counselor in Training. CITs must be entering 9th or 10th grade in the fall.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday, July 31st - Drama Camp Performance 4:30-5:30 pm

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Possible programs in the future.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please download Drama Camp registration papers at Our Camp Website Link: www.playfulmindslc.com.

$250 for week includes lunch and snack daily.

CAMP FACILITIES: The classrooms and laboratories have lab benches situated by the windows so that students can conduct experiments in optimal lighting, maple cabinets and black counter tops, and Smart Boards for interactive teaching. Residential students stay in well-appointed dormitories with air conditioning, Internet access, common rooms with flat-screen TVs, and kitchens. Students may also take advantage of the beautiful grounds and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programs provide students with the opportunity to develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise (without the pressure of tests and grades) as well as strengthening credentials valuable for college admissions interviews and essays.

For teens wanting one-week science programs, consider: Forensics, Anatomy, Intro to Surgery, Contagion, Intro to Biotech, Clinical Psychology and Marine Biology. These programs feature top teachers. Students take part in stimulating classroom enrichment and laboratory activities.

For students taking Physics, Chemistry, or AP Statistics in the fall, seeking preparation over the summer, Physics Edge, Chemistry Edge, and Sports Statistics give students the edge they need to excel. The courses are taught by excellent, experienced high school teachers with the know-how to help students start their high school courses with a solid foundation. Why wait for that first test or midterm paper to find a tutor? Programs are held in Wellesley, Waltham and Boston, MA. Day and residential options are available.

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Named one of top five summer science programs in the U.S. alongside programs at MIT, University of Chicago, and UCLA New York Times subsidiary.

Students participating in the Boston Leadership Institute’s three-week programs develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthens credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. Our students have been accepted to top universities all across the country, including Yale, Dartmouth, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Boston University, Washington University St. Louis, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell.

Top students from 45 states and 31 foreign countries have enjoyed our hands-on research programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: bostonleadershipinstitute.com for information on sessions, dates, and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: We stay in modern, comfortable cabins with rooms and bunk beds for 6-8 campers. Each room has its own bathroom with sinks and showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YEA is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth 12-17 who care about community service, activism and social justice. This week-long sleep-away program is designed to be a fun and transforming experience that builds life-long friendships between youth with similar interests. YEA Camp New York will have two concurrent sessions! One session for teens with a variety of causes, and for the first time ever, a separate session for teens interested in animal activism (and what better location than a Farm Animal Sanctuary!).

Our program also provides a meaningful opportunity for campers to learn more about some of the issues facing our planet and to get inspired and empowered to take action on those issues. Campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, animal rights) and at YEA they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue long after camp is over. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, rewarding and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's community support, have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize community clean-ups, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
When: July 17-24 2016
Where: Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, High Falls, NY
Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.yeacamp.org
Contact: info[AT]yeacamp.org
Phone: 415-710-7351

CAMP FACILITIES: Residential students will be staying at the campus dorms, eating at the campus cafeteria. All activities and classes will be held on-campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The faculty consists of renowned lecturers, veterans in International Mathematical Olympiads (IMO) and Olympiad coaches, who have successful careers in math, science, and technology, with many years of classroom teaching experiences. Among them are: Dr. Kevin Wang, founder of Areteem and Math Zoom, former IMO China Team member, former math faculty at UC Irvine and UCLA; Dr. Harold B. Reiter, math professor at UNCC, who is very well known and well respected in math education and math competitions. Please visit the faculty page for more information and constant updates to the list of faculty members.

The camp curriculum will cover some or all of the following topics: For Math: Modular arithmetic, Numbers and their digits & divisors, Basic and advanced counting strategies, Combinatorics, Polynomials and their coefficients & zeros, Algebraic inequalities and other techniques, Special angles and regular polygons, Centers of triangles, Collinearity and concurrency, Trigonometry, Vector and Coordinates.

Various problem solving techniques will be introduced, as well as Math contest strategies. For Science: Scientific research methodologies, principles in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, etc., and real world applications such as roller coaster theory (you can learn to design your own roller coaster and build it at the camp!). For English as Second Language (ESL) students, there are also topics related to American culture and literature.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: areteem.org for dates and pricing.

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern dorms with bathrooms on each hall, well-equipped science laboratories, state-of-the-art computer and media labs, brand new air-conditioned dining hall, two indoor gyms, numerous outdoor playing fields, 500-seat performing arts center with digital music studio, fully-wired (and wireless) library with over 30,000 volumes, numerous hiking trails and a ropes challenge course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff use professionally-developed curricula and lesson plans to guide campers in bringing to life the dreams that capture their imaginations. Using a hands-on, project-based approach, campers learn and create in a collaborative environment. Campers choose from one of workshops, where they spend 2½ hours each day working on projects they design:

Robotics, Video Game Design, Earth & Sky, Digital Film Production, 3D Animation, BioZone, Programming & Coding, Chemistry, and Start Up Nation

Campers also choose two chugim (electives) each week. This provides campers with the opportunity to explore new areas of interest. Our chugim are taught by the counselors and the lead instructors, who work with our directors to bring their passions to the campers. Examples of past chugim include:

Physics, 3D Design & Printing, Digital Photo / Photoshop, Flight & RC Airplanes, Magic, Java Programming, Python Programming, Medical Biology, Cryptology, Morse Code, Rocketry, Food Science, Virtual Worlds (using Minecraft), Arduino Programming, Digital Music / Recording Studio

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see our website for more information about incentives and financial aid at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2018 dates: June 26-8, July 10-22, July 24-August 5. Please see our website for information about fees at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please check our website for more information about working at camp, at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.

Pennsylvania: We train, eat, and sleep all at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Hotel. It provides an ideal learning experience and air conditioned wrestling area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: USA Olympian - Ken Chertow

OLYMPIC AND ALL-AMERICAN COMPETITOR
•3x Academic All American
•3x NCAA All American
•2x Junior National Champion and OW
•2x Junior World Champion
•Olympic Festival Champion
•Midlands Champion & OW
Owner and Coach of the Gold Medal Training Camp system for 20+ years. Our campers have won 500+ State Championships in the last decade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: GROUP DISCOUNTS: We offer substantial group discounts and enable coaches and group leaders to attend camp at no charge. We allow all the wrestlers in the community to combine for the group total.See below for details.

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FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son Camp Options

Parents, you are welcome to attend either the Kids Training Camp or the Future Champions Camp with your son. This is a unique opportunity to learn and bond together in a world class wrestling environment that also stresses fun, fitness, and fundamentals. We encourage you to attend sessions, take notes, video tape the instructional presentations, and/or assist your son. We offer a variety of housing and meal options to meet the needs and budget of your family. We look forward to providing you and your child with a memorable learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.KenChertow.com for camp options, pricing and more info!

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: The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps at Williams will be hosted at the Varsity Tennis Complex featuring 18 hard courts and 6 clay courts and is widely considered one of the finest tennis facilities in college tennis.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I: July 26-30, 2015
Fees: $745 Overnight / $645 Commuter / $500

CAMP FACILITIES: Our school is made up of 4 buildings. We house 70 dorm rooms, a dining hall, classrooms, library, media centers and much more. We have 6 tennis courts, an outdoor pool, fitness center, art and theater areas. Outside we are set on 100 acres of land that include forest and vast open spaces. Our barn is our pride and joy and at this point is the home to 35 school horses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Speak Up I: Introduction to Debate and Public Speaking Camp is designed for campers who have little or no experience in speaking in front of a group. Our goals are to have fun and learn some ways to use our voices effectively.

Speak Up II: This camp is designed for high school students ready to refresh, refine, and advance their public speaking skills. Gain confidence as you learn from and with others who are seeking to enhance their voice powers/amplify their voices? in a fun, supportive environment!

Performing Arts: Campers will take part in dance, voice and theater.

Bonnie Castle Equestrian: Premiere riding camp for beginner and experienced riders. This summer we will be offering the British Horse Society Program challenge awards, where campers will work at their own pace to complete learning opportunities as equestrians.

Campers are taught by Stoneleigh-Burnham staff. Counselors for the residential programs are CPR and first aid certified as well as we complete criminal offender and sex offender background checks.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial assistance to those that qualify. Please inquire to hgebo[AT]sbschool.org for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camps Offered: Speak Up I & II, Performing Arts, & Bonnie Castle Riding Camp (equestrian)

Speak Up camps are for debate and public speaking. Campers will learn the art of conversational and competitive speaking. As well as learn to use their voce for effective communication and advocacy.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Speak Up Camps: June 20-June 26, girls ages 10-16
Performing Arts: June 27-July 3, coed ages 10-18
Bonnie Castle Riding Camp: girls ages 8-16
Week 1 June 27-July 3
Week 2 July 4-July 10
Week 3 July 11- July 17