Best New Hampshire Equestrian Camps Summer 2024 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins sit on the southeastern lakeside edge of the White Mountain National Forest and each house about seven campers and three counselors. All our cabins have electricity, fully-equipped bathrooms and ample cubby room for belongings. Cody is one of the most well-equipped summer camps in the country. All of the buildings are either new, or have recently undergone major expansion or refurbishing, and almost all of the equipment is updated or replaced approximately every five years. Cody’s sports facilities include a baseball diamond, as well as a soccer field and a football field. There are also two volleyball courts, two floodlit street hockey/roller hockey, a floodlit five-aside soccer arena, two floodlit basketball courts, and seven tennis courts (four floodlit). Cody also has a modern riflery range and two archery ranges.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Cody is part of a camping heritage that goes back to 1926. Nestled on the sandy beaches of beautiful Lake Ossipee amidst the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Cody offers a summer experience rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure. A traditional summer camp for both girls and boys, campers range in age from seven to fifteen and CITs beginning their leadership programs at sixteen. If you haven't visited camp yet, checkout the virtual tour, it's the next best thing! We offer team sports activities, water front activities, individual activities, creative arts & crafts, a music & drama program, a horseback riding program, a tennis program, a trips program, and other hobbies and games!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Here at Camp Cody, we have a great CIT/JC Program available. Check out the info on our site at: Our Camp Website Link: campcody.com for all the info!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out all of the info here at: Our Camp Website Link: campcody.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Are you ready to have the best summer of your life? Come have a blast with Cody! We are looking to hire upbeat, outdoorsy and fun staff to work with kids, meet counselors from all over the world, and share a once in a lifetime experience.

Lakeside property with dozens of activity fields, sports, and entertainment for everyone!

As an Activities Counselor you'll get to plan, direct, and implement activities in your area of expertise and coordinate the activities into the entire camp program.

Experienced teaching and/or coaching in athletics, aquatics, arts, and adventures preferred. Responsibilities:
•Teach and stimulate the interest of staff and campers in the area of expertise.
• Create lesson plans based on increasing camper competence and skill level in activity area.
• Implement innovative and fun lesson plans and teaching techniques.
• Conduct a regular check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Set up activity area during staff week.
• Submit orders for supplies and equipment during staff week or when needed ensuring the timely arrival of materials.
• Conduct an initial and end of the season inventory and store all equipment properly.
• Evaluate current season and make recommendations for equipment or program changes for the next season. • Work as a member of a team of counselors who provide guidance and support to all campers and staff.
• Plan and prepare for inter-camp sporting events and activities, when applicable.
• Assist with all-camp events, evening programs, trips. • Complete tasks as assigned by supervisors. Desired Qualifications:
• Training, certification, or documented experience in the respective activity.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of safety practices as applicable to the respective activity.
• Endurance and stamina needed to provide constant programming and supervision to campers.
• Ability to spend long hours teaching area of expertise. • Positive attitude and sense of humor.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Wa-Klo has Rustic and comfortable cabins, each with a toilet and sink, the cabins for our younger campers are equipped with a shower and a amazing view of Thorndike pond.

We have a large indoor gym with 6 Basketball nets and 2 volleyball nets. There is also a fully equipped fitness area with tread mills and weights as well as a Dance Studio. Our our ever growing Arts and Crafts centre and our new Stained Glass area which has proved very popular with our campers is also situated here.

In our large dining room we serve our hot meals 'family style' as well as offering Salad bars every Lunch and Dinner and a selection of fruits and yougharts at breakfast.

Wa-Klo is set at the foot of Mount Monadnock on the beautiful Thorndike pond. We have a vast array of water sports that we offer. A large swimming area with a slide and diving board as well as: Crew, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing and Water skiing/Wakeboarding have their own docks spread along our lenghty shore front.

Wa-Klo also has a large equestrian area. The horseback riding facilities consist of a very large all weather arena, show jumping field, a smaller riding arena and nine loose boxes, with direct access to miles of wooded off-road trials riding.

Our Land activities program is ever growing, we have three outdoor tennis courts, an archery area with 6 targets as well as a 'field archery' course for our more advanced archers. This has been described as being like 'the hunger games'. We have a large field set up for: Soccer, Field Hockey and Lacrosse. As well as all of these amazing activities we also offer: Fencing and Gymnastics which take place at our 'chill out' area equipped with: Hammocks, Carpet ball, Tetherball and a rec centre where our campers can play table tennis, play board games or simply chill with a book on the couches.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wa-Klo is a traditional 3, 4, or 7 week sleep-away summer camp for girls in grades 1-12 with a special 2 week options for grades 1-5. Wa-Klo is located in beautiful New England in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. With an outstanding staff with relevant qualifications to their jobs, beautiful facilities, strong programming, and quality instruction, we provide girls with a positive and safe summer camp experience.

Wa-Klo is a unique camp community that allows girls to meet new challenges and gain a sense of accomplishment. Each girl creates her unique activity schedule allowing individual interests to flourish and grow naturally. Girls choose from the arts, dance, music, drama (plays & musicals), individual and team sports, an array of waterfront activities, horseback riding (English equestrian), animal care, ever growing Art program including Stained Glass and much more.

For girls in grades 10-12, we offer leadership opportunities. The Leadership Training Group (LTG's) learn to be quality counselors, complete community service projects, go on a college tour, and lead all-camp events.

Wa-Klo's mission is to develop a girl's connection with community, the environment, and within herself. With awesome special events, trips, camping overnights, and evening activities for everyone, the excitement never ends. Wa-Klo is a magical summer camp where a diverse group of girls come together to make lasting friendships, new discoveries, and, most importantly, have fun! Camp Wa-Klo is truly one camp with countless opportunities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For girls in grades 10-12, we offer leadership opportunities. The Leadership Training Group (LTG's) is based over two summers with progressive learning to be quality counselors, the program includes running all-camp events, assisting in activities, living in a bunk with younger campers as well as complete community service projects and going on a college tour. This is a very strong and popular program, Contact Camp Wa-Klo for an application and more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Check out our website to see our virtual tour.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For all of our dates and rates, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwaklo.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summer location provides amazing views of the White Mountain Range and Lake Ossipee, 80 acres of rolling grass pastures, a beautiful 8 stall horse barn equipped with kitchen, viewing room and arts and crafts area. Large outdoor riding arena and lovely cross-country jumping course, and beautiful trails.

Winter Location offers an amazing 10 stall insulated barn with a huge indoor riding arena, and 102 Acres for wooded trails. Perfect to stay warm in the winter weather, or enjoy a beautiful snowy trail ride!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each week focuses around a theme. We have designed a program consisting of five Levels in which the campers learn about proper horsemanship and develop their riding skills while they also study horse terminology, history, first aid and more!

On the first day of camp each camper receives a notebook containing all the information they need to learn in order to complete the first level. Both riding and horsemanship goals are set, to be accomplished by the parent show on Friday. Throughout the week the campers practice and study the given skills through games and hands-on experiences.

Each camper is assigned a “horse of their own” for the week. The camper is responsible for the general care of their horse such as grooming, tacking, bathing, watering, and preparing meals as well as other elements involved in horse ownership.

On Friday afternoon, the campers present to parents and relatives a riding “show” to music that they have designed to demonstrate what they learned during the week. Following the show is a graduation and goodbye ceremony.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For scholarship information please contact us directly at: sueball2007[AT]gmail.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Offering school vacation camps as well. Open year-round.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Open year round for lessons and trail rides.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please contact us if you have any questions at all! I'd love to hear from you!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly camp sessions run Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 3:30 from June through August. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowsfarms.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Always looking for new camp counselors!  Must have horse experience and love kids!

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful facilities including large, new pool AND lovely private lake for boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming, eight tennis courts, bright and airy dining hall, multiple playing fields, large Arts and Crafts studio and fantastic indoor gym and theater facilities. Both boys and girls areas (new cabins in girls area in Summer '17) feature rustic but comfortable wooden cabins.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Come find out why our camper return rate is more than 90 percent every summer. Huge range of activities, sports and team opportunities, arts programs, specialty clubs, outdoor adventure and more, all in an upbeat Jewish environment. Three and a half and seven-week sessions; new two-week program now available! Delicious kosher food; lifelong friends, ruach and FUN! Call, email or come for a tour this summer! Many age groups already booked for Summer 2018, so please call or email us about space availability. Or consider seeing camp in action this summer...call us to book a tour!

Huge range of activities, sports and team opportunities, art, music, dance and drama programs, specialty clubs, outdoor adventure, plus trips, intercamp sports and tournaments, Color War, engaging evening activities plus Israel Trip/Leadership Training program for former campers only after 10th grade...all in an upbeat Jewish environment. Two-week, three and a half and seven-week sessions available; delicious kosher food; lifelong friends, ruach and FUN! Safe, supportive and welcoming atmosphere, caring, competent counselors (more than 80 percent of them are former campers!!) Call, email or come for a tour this summer to find out why so many of our campers return year after year!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training program/five-week Israel Trip offered to former campers finishing 10th grade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available; please call for more info.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details about Summer 2018 (check under Rates and Dates in the Prospective camper section) but it's best to call about availability since many of our age groups are already booked for this summer! We look forward to hearing from you!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Want to have the summer of your life? Camp Young Judaea in southern New Hampshire seeks kid-loving, upbeat bunk counselors/activity specialists ages 18+ (must be completing first year of college). Kosher camp with kids and staff from a variety of Jewish backgrounds welcomed. Looking especially for certified waterfront staff, tennis staff with coaching experience and pottery or woodworking A&C staff.

Give us a call...great community, fun environment, decent pay and tips, and the guaranteed most fun, rewarding summer of your life!

CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Coniston is a co-ed residential camp located on Lake Coniston. The Boy's and Girl's Camps are on separate sides of the lake, with shared dining hall, lodge, athletic fields/courts between them.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Coniston was recognized on Our Camp Website Link: www.MSN.com as "10 Summer Camps Worth the Money", in list of 50 Most Amazing Camps in the US by Top Education Degrees & Top 5 camps on Our Camp Website Link: www.campratingz.com. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.coniston.org for more information on our programs.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a calendar of Coniston sessions including traditional camp, adventure trips, and service trips, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.coniston.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Bright Bay Farm is a 5.5 acre horse farm in quaint Chester NH. We are a full care boarding, training and breeding facility, specializing in quality hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses and ponies. Our camp takes place in our 6 stall barn with a large enclosed hay loft. Riding lessons take place in our beautiful 80x150 riding ring.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is run by farm owner and head trainer Lindsay Goff. Lindsay bring years of experience teaching lessons, training and coaching. Lindsay rides professionally and is an active member of USEF, USHJA, NEHC, NHHJA, MeHJA and other horse organizations.

Our camp counselors are all experienced riders and great with kids!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Fun and educational horse camp for all ages. Each day includes a riding lesson, craft, activities, games, learning other horsey facts, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 28-August 1 ($350)
Session 2: August 11-15 ($350)

CAMP FACILITIES: While we believe that it’s the people who define a camp, we think our outstanding facilities go a long way in making Camps Kenwood and Evergreen the extraordinary place that it is. We have 230 acres of forest and fields, overlooking a half-mile stretch of private lake and beaches in New Hampshire.

Kenwood and Evergreen offer unique and comfortable living communities. New and returning campers are mixed among their age groups to ensure that old friendships are rekindled and new ones are made.

Each age group of Evergreen girls lives in their own lodge, which has multiple sleeping cabins linked by a spacious living room. Our girls tell us that lodge living is one of the most special aspects of life at Evergreen. The communal structure of our lodges gives every girl the opportunity to develop a real relationship with every other person in their group, while helping to prevent the development of cliques.

Our lodges offer many of the comforts of home and are a peaceful retreat for our girls to return to after a full day of activities. Live-in counselors offer guidance, advice, and a supportive adult presence that many of our campers find comforting and essential to a healthy and fun life at camp. Whether they are looking to connect with friends in the living room or take some time to relax in their bunk, we offer each girl the ability to have their individualized needs met.

Kenwood Bunks

In Kenwood, the bunks for each age group are clustered together around a common outdoor area for running, ping pong or having a quiet conversation with a new best friend. Our general counselors live in the same shared space with our campers so they can be fully involved in the daily lives of each and every boy. Our spacious bunks and large grassy areas give our Kenwood boys both indoor and outdoor places to make strong social connections.

Four soccer fields (including a brand new one in 2014!), three baseball diamonds, and 11 clay tennis courts are located throughout our campus. Campers receive quality instruction at every team and individual sports activity area from our nurturing and supportive staff. Our indoor gymnasium is located in the heart of our grounds, next to one of our two beach volleyball courts. Because our gym is so large, we are able to keep all campers active, even during those summer thunderstorms. We round out our athletics program with a basketball court available for a variety of team sports.

Each day we offer the following sports with quality instruction:

Baseball & Softball
Tennis
Soccer
Lacrosse
Basketball
Street Hockey
Volleyball
Gaga
Gymnastics

Our recently renovated archery range is one of our most popular program areas for campers of all ages. Children learn that success at archery comes not from running faster or being stronger, but from learning to concentrate and make careful adjustments to your form. We have both a traditional archery range and our brand new 3-D experience that gives campers the opportunity to take aim at foam rubber dinosaurs and mythological animals.

Our state-of-the-art challenge course features both high and low ropes course elements, with names such as the Giants Ladder, Burma Bridge, Pamper Pole, Nitro Crossing, and our Zip Line. For campers interested in a different sort of challenge, we also have a 40-foot-tall real granite rock climbing wall. Individualized activities combine with team athletics to create a perfectly balanced experience.

Twice daily, campers travel with their age group to the waterfront. In the mornings, campers participate in General Swim (also called “G-Swim”), having the opportunity to dive off the diving board, pal around on a surfboard, swim laps, shoot down on our 27-foot-tall waterslide, take out a boat, fish, build sand castles or just relax on one of our two beautiful beaches.

For campers looking for a little more adventure to their “G-Swim,” our talented ski instructors also teach waterskiing, tubing, and knee & wake boarding. A variety of available tools make these activities available to everyone from children who are trying it for their first time to seasoned veterans.

Each weekday afternoon campers participate in Red Cross-certified swim instruction. Campers learn skills as varied as perfecting a stroke, the proper way to dive, and becoming more comfortable in the water.

Once campers graduate beyond the traditional swim levels they have the opportunity to become Red Cross Certified Lifeguards themselves. Camps Kenwood and Evergreen also offer boating and canoeing instruction, which helps campers prepare for the overnight canoe trip that each age group participates in. This past summer campers enjoyed learning on our newly-created boating obstacle course. The adventure continues off campus as campers of every age have the opportunity to camp out overnight and climb a mountain or canoe to an island.

Four summers ago, we opened the doors of our brand new, 500-seat theater pavilion. Each week our community joins together to watch and cheer a theater production put on by a different age group of campers. Our theater is also where we sing along with visiting performers, watch movies, and gather each Friday for a short Shabbat service.

Visual arts are a major aspect of the Kenwood and Evergreen program. We offer instruction in digital photography, ceramics, arts & crafts, woodworking and movie making. Recently opened studios offer plenty of space for photography, movie making, and ceramic – where we now have five potters wheels and almost 400 clay molds.

This past summer, our campers participated in the Fifth Annual Kenwood & Evergreen Film Festival. Campers made more than 50 short films, with genres ranging from from comedies to action films to documentaries. Our movie making studio now includes high-definition video cameras, computers for editing, and a green screen so that campers can dream even bigger, creating short films that include complex special effects.

To see some of the films made by our campers this summer please click here.

Music brings a rich texture to life and is essential for creativity. In our amplified and acoustic music building, campers can try playing an instrument for the first time or perfect prior experience. Instruments like acoustic and electric guitars, drums, keyboards and of course, amplifiers, help anyone discover their own unique sound. Campers can take a lesson with our music instructors, learn a new song, form a rock band or even record a song to put on their iPod.

Our brand new dining hall boasts gorgeous views of our beautiful lake. Three times a day the entire Kenwood and Evergreen community sits down together for a well-cooked meal, along with lots of singing and cheering.

Our camp kitchen is peanut-free, tree nut-free, and sesame-free, so every camper can enjoy a meal without stress. The kitchen staff produces delicious and nutritious meals (including gluten-free), keeps the salad bars stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables, and makes us homemade cakes when someone has a birthday. Visit our Food Allergy section for more information on the accommodations that can be made for your child.

Before breakfast and dinner, all campers and staff gather in the assembly area adjacent to the dining hall. As one big family we share in the triumphs of each age group and salute notable individual achievements – and, of course, sing to any birthday boy or girl.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We see ourselves as an extension of the at-home support provided by our partner families. And while the skills we hone – and the ways we do so – are a bit different than what’s learned at home, Kenwood and Evergreen’s community is a great complement to the life lessons our parents pass along to their children. We’re very intentional about creating opportunities for our campers to practice certain competencies, which we call life skills. Whether they realize it or not, we help every camper to develop great confidence and independence while they are at camp. Because every camper is an essentially member of our camp community, and they can’t but feel the love and support around them, we are consistently told that our campers discover the best version of themselves.

We are as committed to children and their growth as any institution or program out there, and our community is the primary way we support our campers in this goal. Of course, we wouldn’t be able to create such a community if we didn’t have a blast every day at camp!

Our intentional community, guided by our directors and supported by our staff, is committed to providing a transformative summer experience, where campers develop and strengthen communication, collaboration, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking skills. These are the skills our kids need most as they grow.

At Kenwood and Evergreen, we have the spirit of a traditional camp – with a focus on activities, adventures, and fun – to teach in ways that encourage deeper learning. Our intentional community, guided by our directors and supported by our staff, is designed to create a transformative summer experience for every child.

Campers develop and strengthen effective communication skills, collaboration, positive leadership, creativity, and critical thinking skills through engaging and fun traditional camp activities and creative programs, while living in a caring and supportive community that nurtures social and emotional learning. We help to prepare our campers to be tomorrow’s global citizens and caring leaders.

At Kenwood and Evergreen our incredible staff use as many of the million moments of the summer as possible to build and strengthen this mindset in our campers. Come learn more about how Kenwood and Evergreen is redefining summer enrichment!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Imagine a place... Where children are a part of an extraordinary summer camp community that prepares today's children for tomorrow's world. A co-ed summer camp that teaches 21st Century Skills that is a perfect compliment to your child's school year learning. Where children build self-esteem by acquiring new skills and watching themselves improve through each day of the summer. Where children strengthen their social skills, becoming more resilient and independent within a magnificent camp setting, 230 acres surrounded by 100 ft pine trees and a glistening private lake A co-ed summer camp directed by a team of child development professionals with over 200 years experience in summer camps, with an unmatched group of caring, highly-trained, professional counselors, coaches and teachers dedicated to providing you with the personal customer service that your family deserves. And, where children count the days until camp, summer after summer, year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2016 Dates Summer Begins: Saturday, June 25th

Visiting Day: Sunday, July 24th

Alternate Parent Visiting Day: Sunday, July 1st

Summer Ends: Saturday, August 13th

Summer Fees:$12,650.00 for our 7-week session, $8,700.00 for our 4-week session.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Currently, we are offering positions for new general bunk counselors, along with coaches/teachers for tennis, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, arts and crafts, and ropes course. 

CAMP FACILITIES: Wicosuta is located on Newfound Lake-- known to be one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in New England! We have 33 modern cabins, outdoor heated pool, 12 tennis courts-- 4 lit for nighttime play, gymnastics pavilion, dining hall, state of the art health center, dance & fitness studios, theater, 2 soccer/athletic fields, softball field, basketball courts, 2 gaga pits and extensive high and low ropes course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Greetings and welcome to Camp Wicosuta! Wicosuta is a traditional four-week sleepaway camp for girls in Hebron, New Hampshire. At Camp Wicosuta, girls develop confidence and self-esteem by learning and developing new skills, making new friends, and having the time of their lives!

ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SLEEPAWAY CAMPS: Camp Wicosuta was founded in 1920 by Anna Rothman, one of the pioneers of sleepaway camps for girls. Mrs. Rothman knew that by getting young women out of urban areas and into the natural environment surrounded by caring role models and energetic friends, they would learn many of the lessons needed for them to thrive in the world around them.

THE "3 C'S": CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE & COMMUNITY: Camp Wicosuta teaches young girls skills that build self-confidence and self-esteem. At Wico, our goal is for every child to walk away feeling confident in herself and competent in her ability in any of a number of areas. We teach these lessons in a physically and emotionally safe community in which our campers are challenged to move past their self-set limits.

ELECTIVE SCHEDULE: The elective schedule encourages decision-making and independence, and most importantly, creates a culture where all of our girls participate. Girls choose the activities they like, so they can't wait to get started! Wico is filled with happy, active girls! While we want our youngest campers to get a taste of everything we offer, even they get to choose one elective period a day as they start to develop personal tastes and interests. WICO STAFF: Our staff sets us apart. Highly skilled, well-trained and enthusiastic, we have a high percentage of returning staff each year.

Additionally, we look for new staff with strong backgrounds/interest in working with children and in their activity area. We have a series of staff orientations to train counselors prior to the campers' arrival and continue training throughout the summer.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer 2 complete 4-week sessions and limited 2-week sessions for 1st time campers currently in grades 1-4.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
1st Session: June 24-July 19, 2017
2nd Session: July 22-August 16, 2017
Tuition is $7,050 for either 1st or 2nd Session

Two Week Introductory Program (current grades 1st-4th only)
July 6-19, 2017 or
August 3-16, 2017

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Head Camp Nurse: RN
General Camp Nurse: RN or LPN
Cabin Counselor
Activity Instructor
go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwicosuta.com to apply!

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful cabins, a state-of-the-art Dining Hall, and indoor program spaces integrate well with our natural settings. There's nowhere nicer to spend a summer!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Known for our beautiful waterfront and fantastic staff, Camp Takodah is one of New England's classic YMCA Resident Camps. Founded in 1916 and set in New Hampshire's beautiful Monadnock Region, we have rich history, deep traditions, and a program based on giving youth the skills to build friendships with remarkable integrity.

In addition to our traditional two week sessions we offer a one-week starter experience for the younger, first-time campers. Campers who choose to stay in the North Village will enjoy the core Takodah experience, including the cabin-centered experience, swimming, sports, adventure, crafts, nature, and performing arts, but with some additional opportunities for adventure-based and community activities, like taking the whole village on an overnight or adventures out of camp!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LC and LIT Leadership programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campership Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.

August 19 - August 25

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Outdoor Education opportunities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Traditional Boys Camp Weeks at South Camp
Session 1: June 24 - July 6
Session 2: July 8 - 20

Boys Camp in North Village!
Session 3: July 22 - August 3
Session 4: August 5 -17

Girls Camp in North Village!
Session 1: June 24- July 6
Session 2: July 8 - 20

Traditional Girls Camp 2 Weeks at South Camp
Session 3: July 22 - August 3
Session 4: August 5 -17

1 Week Ages: 7-12
Session Dates: June 24 - June 30
1 week 1A Boys & Girls
Session Dates: June 30 - July 6

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We offer jobs to those 18 and older that have graduated from high school.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers are grouped into 3 sections: Juniors- campers between age 8 and 11; Trailers- campers between ages 11 and 13; and Seniors- campers between ages 13 and 15 years old. All campers share spacious cabins based on age and grade along with staff, who provide direct supervision and 24/7 care.

Cabins are clean and comfortable with bunk beds. Bathhouses are centrally located within each section of cabins and have individual hot showers, changing stalls, flush toilets and sinks. Our infirmary is always available 24 hours a day with a nurse on call. The Great Dining Hall serves up delicious food every day for all meals.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The activities at North Woods are one of a kind and through them we teach children self-esteem, confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork. Sleepaway camp is a great way to discover new talents and interests, realize potential, boost creativity and learn about camp-mates.

North Woods offers 4 activity periods and a daily swim session, plus an evening activity. Each camper designs their own daily schedule on the first day of camp and has a variety of activities to choose from.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance: Through the YMCA’s ACCESS Program, we offer reduced rates to individuals and families who cannot afford the full price of camp. Scholarships are available by applying for needs-based financial assistance. Please complete and mail (or scan) a CAMPERSHIP form, with the required documentation, along with our registration.

For more information please call the Camping Services Office at 603-569-2725

Scholarship Applications:
Our Camp Website Link: bostonycamps.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2020 Dates: August 23-28
2020 Rates: Family of 5 - $2000, Each additional member add $400

For more info, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: bostonycamps.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: North Woods and Pleasant Valley Camps enjoy 220 acres of pristine wilderness on Lake Winnipesaukee, with all of the facilities and space to host your perfect event. Whether your group’s goal is to celebrate your wedding day, build leaders and bond with your team, learn about the environment, reconnect spiritually or any other gathering of family and friends, Camp is the perfect venue to host you. The facility is incredibly flexible and willing to provide as much assistance as your group needs, be that staff, supplies or activities. Conveniently located two hours north of Boston, our location allows you and your guests to get away from it all and enjoy the perfect event the way you see it.

For complete year-round camp info, please email campingservices[AT]ymcaboston.org or call 603.569.2725

OTHER CAMP INFO: For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer of 2020
Two-week Sessions:
Session 1: June 28 — July 11 (Rate: $1775)
Session 2: July 12 — July 25 (Rate: $1850)
Session 3: July 26 — August 8 (Rate: $1850)
Session 4: August 9 — August 22 (Rate: $17755)
*Multi-session discount available

LIT Program By Application and Acceptance
(Age 15 by June 15th)
Session 1&2: June 28 — July 25 (Rate: $3475)
Session 3&4: July 26 — August 22 (Rate: $3475)

CIT Program By Application and Acceptance
(Age 16+or entering 11th grade)
Session 1&2: June 27 — July 25 (Rate: $875)
Session 3&4: July 25 — August 22 (Rate: $875)

NEW Assistant Counselor Program
By Application and Acceptance
(Age 17+)
Sessions 1-4: June 28-August 22nd
*Training days prior to the start of camp

Head Counselor Program
By Application and Acceptance
(Age 18+)
Sessions 1-4: June 28-August 22nd
*Training days prior to the start of camp

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Working at summer camp can be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. At North Woods Camp, you are a mentor, teacher, friend, role model, brother, caregiver and more for young boys as they experience new things at camp. You have the unique position of helping our campers learn about themselves and the best part is, you do so by just being yourself!

Our camping staff is carefully selected on the basis of experience, education, training, leadership ability and interpersonal skills. Each staff member participates in pre-camp training in preparation for the arrival of campers. The staff's primary focus is ensuring our campers health and safety; a love for working with children and being an engaging member of a thriving inclusive community is a must! Providing a superior quality FUN camp program in a caring, physically and emotionally safe environment is our overall staff goal.

For complete summer jobs info, please visit:  Our Camp Website Link: ymcaboston.org, or call 603.569.2725.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include an indoor gymnasium, horse stables with riding ring and scenic trails, ball fields, 4 newly renovated tennis courts, pickle ball courts, gaga pits, paddle tennis courts, basketball courts, beach volleyball, street hockey arena, golf driving range, and a fun miniature golf course. Our stage and fine arts complex which is home to our arts and crafts pavilion and pottery barn, along with the home of our plays, music classes, special events and some of our most memorable evening programs. Another major feature of Camp Birch Hill is the 2,000 feet of shoreline and crystal clear waters of our private lake along with the expansive waters of Merrymeeting Lake for water-skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. Last but not least, we have to mention our newly rebuilt climbing tower, low ropes course and high ropes course that connects to our 200 ft. zipline! All of these activities are are facilitated by our award winning staff of caring, fun-loving, experienced and diverse college age counselors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: VOTED BEST OVERNIGHT CAMP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE BY BOSTON PARENTS PAPER SIX YEARS IN A ROW!!!

Our staff is primarily college students, graduates, faculty and former Birch Hill campers. Together we are a diverse group of mature, dignified role models coming from both the United States and abroad. Despite our different backgrounds, as camp counselors and staff there is a common thread that connects us all and brings us together in this magical place that we feel is our home away from home. We love teaching and having fun while maintaining a safe environment that facilitates growth for our campers.

At the beginning of each summer our counselors attend a ten day long, comprehensive training course that speaks our values as an organization. Because our staff are hired based on competency in an activity area, this orientation is focused on addressing overarching concepts around making sure each and every camper feels comfortable and at home here at Birch Hill. We strive to hire staff members who have a cheerful disposition and embody the Birch Hill spirit. We bring you the best people for the job.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program offered to previous campers that are 16 years old during their session. Our goal for the Counselor in Training (CIT) program is to provide an enjoyable and safe summer experience appropriate for older children. The experience will include leadership training and the opportunity to assume some daily responsibilities at Birch Hill, along with the fun and excitement that accompany the rest of our summer program. It is our hope that the CIT campers will begin to develop some of the skills that will allow them to assume additional leadership positions in the future, perhaps as counselors at Birch Hill once they have had one year of college or life experience after high school. For one activity period each day the CITs will work together in their own group under the supervision of Birch Hill staff members. They will use this time to do team building, to learn how to help with the various camp games, activities, and responsibilities.

By the end of the session CITs choose a counselor at Birch Hill they would like to "shadow" and assist them during their activities, and in the cabin. In addition to the CIT Class the primary responsibility of the CITs will be to assist the directors and the staff of Birch Hill. A typical day may involve helping counselors to run events, aiding in the set up and clean up of camp activities. In addition, we will provide opportunities for Leadership/CIT participants to enjoy the richness of the activities and events that our camp has to offer. All CITs receive community service hours and a college recommendation at your request.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact our office, chrissy[AT]campbirchhill.com to discuss financial aid or scholarships.

We believe every child deserves the summer camp experience!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2020 SESSION DATES

2 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 11, 2020
July 12 – July 25, 2020
July 26 – August 8, 2020

4 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 25, 2020
July 12 – August 8, 2020

6 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – August 8, 2020

Check out out website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campbirchhill.com for complete information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Birch Hill is a camp for the individual. The elective program empowers children to create personalized schedules from a variety of well rounded activities. Regimentation is avoided and the atmosphere is natural and friendly. The directors are ever mindful of the physical and general well-being of the campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 SESSION DATES

2 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 11, 2020
July 12 – July 25, 2020
July 26 – August 8, 2020

4 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 25, 2020
July 12 – August 8, 2020

6 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – August 8, 2020

Check out out website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campbirchhill.com for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are interested in joining the Birch Hill team please apply online via our website, at  Our Camp Website Link: campbirchhill.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is on Laurel Lake and includes all water sports including water skiing, swimming, kayaking and sailing. We are on 30 acres and the camp's character reflects the mood of the quaint New England town of Fitzwilliam, NH. The administrative buildings are beautiful century old farmhouses. Young campers sleep in cabins with older campers residing in platform tents. Camp buildings are well maintained and provide a look and feel that blends with their natural surroundings.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fleur de Lis is an all-girls, non-profit traditional summer camp for girls ages 8-15. Girls choose Fleur de Lis for adventure, fun, to try new activities, and to make new friends. Girls return to Fleur de Lis for generations because of friendship, fun and a love of their “second home.” A small intimate community provides the backdrop for each girl to challenge herself, share her talents, explore her world and develop self-confidence.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Fleur de Lis wants to make camp available to as many girls as possible regardless of their ability to pay. This program is open to all family configurations regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background. Tuition Assistance helps our families for whom full payment is not possible.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Big & Little Weekend will be held August 18-20, 2017 and is designed for women over 21 years old to share a weekend with the special 6-11 year old girl in their life. It is a wonderful way to introduce your "Little" to the overnight camp experience!

Pairs arrive at camp on Friday to get set up in their tent/cabin, walk around, and join us for dinner in the Dining Hall. The weekend is full of events and activities that simulate the Fleur de Lis sleepaway camp experience!

The weekend program costs $250 per pair. If you plan on bringing an additional "Little," it is $75 per additional girl. Big & Little attendees who register their Little for a regular camp season before October 31 to receive a $250 discount on camp tuition!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
3 week session July 26-August 16 $4,300
4 week session June 27-July 25 $5,700
5 week session July 12-August 16 $6,800
7 week session June 27-August 16 $8,850

Starter sessions
First time camp program for girls current entering grades 3-7.
2 week session June 27-July 11 $3,450
2 week session (ages 8-10 only) July 12-July 25 $3,450
2 week session July 26-August 8 $3,450

Big & Little Weekend
Sampler weekend at Fleur de Lis Camp for girls and adults.
August 21-23 $250

Try-It Days
July 18th & August 1st

CAMP FACILITIES: Our rustic but clean cabins and yurts are equipped with electricity, comfortable bunks, and storage cubbies. Girls and Juniors use in-cabin bathrooms, while the Boys have a dedicated Wash and Shower House. Cabins are situated within our Kanasatka Circle (boys area) Winnetaska Circle (girls area), and Juniors areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Quinebarge offers a wide-ranging, exciting and robust summer camp program for children from 6-16 years old. Our program includes a diverse set of activities, lots of cabin time to make friends and bond as a group, and special activities like trips, camp outs and much, much more.

From 9am-1pm and 4-5:30pm each day campers participate in activities they select each week. Activities are all co-ed, and a majority of the activity schedules are determined according to individual camper choices.

Horseback Riding lessons are available daily under the supervision of highly qualified instructors. After campers have learned to care for their horses and to demonstrate proficiency in the ring, trail rides on our extensive trail network offer an extra challenge.

Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Wood Shop and Drama offer campers unlimited creative possibilities. We specialize in both traditional and eco-friendly handicraft activities, challenging campers to create projects they will take home and remember their camp experience all year long.

Sports and Adventure. Archery, tennis on our clay courts, climbing wall, low and high ropes, zip line, and every field sport imaginable are offered in our sports and adventure program. Quinebarge offers possibly the world’s most difficult frisbee golf course in the woods, Gaga, volleyball, basketball, street hockey, softball, kickball, Quidditch, soccer, lacrosse, non-competitive games and much more. Our climbing wall and adventure courses promote teamwork and cooperation.

Swimming and Boating. Our swim program offers daily swim lessons in accordance with American Red Cross standards and we have all-camp general swim each afternoon. Quinebarge offers tubing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boards, surf bikes, playaks and many other types of boats to enable kids to get out on our beautiful lake, learn how to use many types of boats and have a great, refreshing time.

Nature. Quinebarge’s 65 acres of woods, waterfront and trails offer a ready-made outdoor environmental activity center. We make tasty banana bread in our solar cookers, take trail hikes, geo-cache, and create eco projects, learning about our natural world.

Trips. New Hampshire’s Lakes and Mountains regions are in our backyard and we utilize them extensively all summer, sending trips out almost daily including canoeing, hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking, mountain biking and white water rafting trips, offering campers the challenge of the outdoors. Both day and overnight trips are included. The White Mountain region of New Hampshire offers an excellent variety of rivers and trails for all abilities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26 - July 9 3400
July 10 - July 23 $3400
July 24 - August 6 $3400
August 7 - August 20 $3400

CAMP FACILITIES: Our incredible breadth of programming would not be possible without tremendous facilities. These include:
- A heated Olympic size swimming pool for swim instruction
- 11 clay tennis courts
- Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
- Gymnastics pavillion
- Dance studio
- A pristine lake for swimming and boating
- Baseball fields
- Soccer fields
- Lacrosse field
- Street hockey rink
- Cooking studios
- Gaga pit
- Woodworking studio
- Ceramics studio
- Arts and crafts studio
- Theater
- Large indoor rainy day facilities
- Campfire bowl
- Amphitheater
- High ropes course
- Low ropes course
- Climbing tower
- Bouldering wall
- Golf driving range
- Beach volleyball

* See our website and utilize our interactive map to view all of our facilities

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Camp Walt Whitman summer program offers campers an opportunity to learn new skills, to develop confidence, and explore new passions all while having loads of fun.

In our warm and supportive environment, children learn that they can enjoy an activity no matter their skill level or previous experience.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality instruction in a great atmospher that simply allows children to thrive and have fun!

We provide a tremendous variety of activities - over 50 different choices among land sports, water sports, outdoor adventure, and the arts.

Our program is balanced to allow our summer campers to deepen close friendships by sharing three scheduled cabin activities each day while also exploring their own individual interests through our extensive range of electives.

These electives include a daily choice as well as a week long elective period called SIGs (Special Interest Groups) which function as mini-specialty sports camps.

Sports at Walt Whitman:
From baseball and basketball to hockey and lacrosse; from softball and gymnastics to flag football and soccer athletics are scheduled regularly for every camper in every cabin. Whether a beginner or an advanced player, each child receives expert instruction in all sports, which increases their ability to play and their sheer enjoyment of the game.

Collegiate Athletes and Coaches:
Our coaches, most of whom are current or former collegiate athletes and coaches, place their emphasis on building strong skills, having fun, sharing their passion for their sport, and teaching our campers that no matter what their ability level they can enjoy participating in the activity.

Our most advanced athletes will choose in-depth athletic clinics during their elective time and their week-long specialty classes. Inter-camp sports competitions against nearby camps provide wonderful opportunities for challenge and competition in a fun environment.

Professional Tennis Instruction:
Our experienced tennis staff is led by Dave Porter. Dave is a USPTA National Past President and is the current Chair of the Player Development Council. He is the longtime Head Coach of the BYU Hawaii men's and women's tennis teams, where he has won a combined 10 Division II NCAA championships, as well as being named Collegiate Coach of the Year 5 times. In 2012 Dave was named as the USPTA Tennis Professional of the Year.

Dave oversees a staff that offers all of our summer camp kids excellent, regularly scheduled instruction for all levels on our 11 clay tennis courts.

Campers with a passion for tennis can also choose tennis for their daily elective and for their week-long specialty.

Exciting in-camp ladder play and tournaments complement a very active intercamp schedule.

Intensive Tennis Program:
If advancement in tennis is a priority, campers may choose to participate in our Intensive Tennis Program, which provides campers with two additional private lessons each week

Swim Instruction:
On the Waterfront, our goals are to encourage children to enjoy the water and learn to swim using the proper techniques and standards of the American Red Cross.

Certified Water Safety Instructors provide group and individual instruction for beginners up to the most advanced swimmers. With small class sizes, our campers can receive high quality instruction in a fun environment.

We utilize our heated pool for our instruction which enables our campers to stay warm during the 50 minute swim class.

Boating Instruction:
Under the direction of expert instructors, our emphasis is on proper technique, proper safety practices, and plenty of simple FUN! Our exciting boating program includes:
Water-skiing ,Windsurfing, Sailing, Wake boarding, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Kayaking

Outdoor Adventure:
Majestic forests and the historic White Mountains surround our 300 acre campus where we encourage the appreciation and enjoyment of nature.

Our Outdoor Adventure Program is unique in the world of camping today and provides campers with experiences they can't get anywhere else. These are experiences they remember for a lifetime.

Participation in these outdoor activities enable children to develop confidence, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure. In awe-inspiring locations, our campers develop a sense of responsibility for all that surrounds them.

Certified professional staff help campers learn to set goals for themselves, whether attempting the Climbing Wall, working together on the Low or High Ropes Courses, pitching a tent on an overnight camping trip, challenging the rapids while White Water Rafting or exploring mountain trails on a hike.

Weekly day trips are scheduled for every group. Our campers challenge themselves on these adventures while also enjoying the simple pleasures of eating s'mores and chatting around the campfire.

Our older campers have the opportunity to participate in 3 and 5 day backpacking adventures, biking trips, and canoeing expeditions. In addition, these campers enjoy week-long trips to the Maine seacoast, Acadia National Park, Montreal, and Quebec City.

The Arts:
A broad spectrum of arts programs provides many outlets for campers' creative interests and talents.

Professional artists and teachers work with children in separate, well-equipped studios for ceramics, woodworking and crafts.The arts programs at CWW are designed for all ages and ability levels. Enjoyment of, and exposure to, the arts are our goals.

Studios buzz with excitement as campers saw and sand the pieces of a chess set, throw the perfect pot on the pottery wheel, or make t-shirts in our crafts studio.

Our end of summer Art Show displays the impressive work of our campers from all three studios and is

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Walt Whitman is fortunate to attract particularly nice kids, down-to-earth families, and a strong, experienced, and motivated staff. Our campers are encouraged to be active participants, willing to stretch themselves to try new things and overcome challenges.

Camp Walt Whitman is a community that encourages friendship, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. Herein lies the fundamental mission of Walt Whitman as we help campers discover their own unique potential while understanding what it means to be part of a bigger community.

Camp Walt Whitman is a place where kids have fun and everyone is open to new ideas and experiences. Developing friendships is easy. The focal point of the Walt Whitman experience is the Cabin Group, which forms a camper's summer family. Not only do campers live together in their cabin, but they also participate as a group in many of their activities throughout the day.

Through living and learning together, campers really get to know and like one another. They learn how to accommodate and respect each other's differences and, in the process, become good friends.

As a result, campers frequently visit each other throughout the year and remain friends long after the summer's end. Making lifelong friendships is a priceless part of your child's summers at Walt Whitman.

Three staff members live in each cabin. The two cabin counselors stay with the group all day; the third, an activity specialist, is assigned to teach one of our programs. The result is a strong, cohesive group of children, supervised by adults who know them well and can appropriately encourage and motivate while providing guidance and fun!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2017 Dates and Rates

Full Summer: June 24 to August 12, $12,150

July Session: June 24 to July 22, $8,600

August Session: July 23 to August 12, $5,900

CAMP FACILITIES: Main Lodge: a stunningly beautiful building by the lake's edge, 100 foot porch with views to the water, Great Room assembly area with indigenous stone fireplace, game room, fishing room, modern apartments for older staff. Dining Room: another very pretty building, inside and out, with room enough for the entire community to dine together, also next to the lake Nature Building: a building with great character, home for photography, arts and crafts, as well as nature studies 13 Sleeping Cabins: capacities range from 8 to 16 8 Staff Cottages: for administrators- strategically located within the camper cabin area as an enhancement to supervision

2 Bath Houses: modern facilities, hot and cold running water, ten showers, private and with separate dressing areas Infirmary: centrally located with dispensary, private bath, isolation rooms, two nurses in residence Music Building: far away from the director's house, but lovingly named The Seasick Crocodile Recording Studio Waterfront: enclosed docks, defined swimming areas, sliding board raft, dive tower, separate fishing dock Council Fire Circle: our special meeting site at lake's edge affording magnificent views of the White Mountains, and not a single light bulb in sight across the lake

5 Playing Fields: 2 baseball, 1 soccer/lacrosse, 2 all-purpose 3 Hard Surface Tennis Courts: new and well maintained Basketball Court: regulation size- outdoor and lighted Archery Range: 3 targets, 50 foot; compound bow program for qualified campers Rifle Range: 4 shooting points, 50 foot Par 3 Golf Course: eighteen holes, a limited flight pitching and chipping course 27 Hole Frisbee Golf: for legions of boys, their favorite "down time" camp activity, by far...

The Kingswood Marina: 12 canoes,12 playaks (beginner kayaks), 8 sailboats, 5 row boats, 6 windsurfers, 3 power boats, 2 patrol skiffs, 2 rowing shells, 8 kayaks 3 Tetherball Areas, 2 Horseshoe Pits, 1 Volleyball Court

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: What can parents expect of Kingswood? Visitors to Kingswood are immediately struck by the low-key, friendly atmosphere of our camp community. Every summer we work hard to produce that esprit de corps where every boy feels he is an integral member of the group. It all starts with young men and boys who come from homes that possess solid core values and morals. Our families expect Kingswood to provide a happy and safe environment, and to be a place which complements their efforts to instill firm distinctions between right and wrong in their children. It is our mission to be a completely wholesome place, at all times, and without exception.

Kingswood is both owned and directed by the Wipfler family of Bethesda, Maryland. Bob and Alice started running the operation in 1985. The oldest of their three children, Rob, moved to New Hampshire in 2013 to be in position to oversee camp operations year-round, along with his energetic wife, Becky. Another son, Mike, teaches school when not running the camp's daily program during the summer months. Daughter Sara has developed a strong interest in the nature and photography component of Kingswood's program. All Wipflers bleed Kingswood blue! The Wipflers have long known that lots of extra help at the top end is needed, and feel strongly that camps belong in the hands of educators. People who have elected to dedicate their careers to children are best equipped to recognize the many signals kids give as indicators of their sense of well- being.

We call our regular staff gatherings "faculty meetings" where the first agenda topic always is "boys of concern." Youngsters do not slip through the cracks at Kingswood, and we owe much of our success to our top leaders, who help show younger staff how to look at boys through the eyes of professional educators.

A Typical Day: 7:30 reveille- music over the PA system 8:00 breakfast 8:45 clean up 9:30 team sport instruction- by age 10:30 waterfront instruction- by age 11:30 individual activity instruction- by age 12:30 supervised free time 12:45 lunch 2:00 rest hour 3:00 afternoon choice (called "A-Block")- team sports (practices and intercamp games), nature (projects and day trips), creative games (enormous variety) 4:30 supervised free time (called "B-Block"), waterfront (lifeguards on duty), unscheduled time (read, shower, play catch), hang out (be with friends) 6:00 dinner 6:45 free activity (called "Sponsorships") 8:30 all-camp special activity 9:30 cabin activities, target time for lights out for younger boys 10:00 target time for lights out for older boys How is the program scheduling done? The most formal time of the day is the morning instructional time block.

Boys sign up weekly for three daily one-hour "clinics," with several choices available to them for each block. Campers pick from each of three categories: waterfront, team sports and individual activities. Boys are grouped by age in clinics, but counselors offer varied lesson plans depending on the proficiency levels within the group- a major asset in a smaller community. From lunchtime onward, campers are offered a variety of activities which change daily with boys almost always getting their first choice.

The weather, boys' requests, and the directors' sense of balance dictate each day's options. Once they select, boys must attend and we make sure of that! A host of afternoon and evening activities is listed in the camper guidebook. The flexible approaches we take in programming are very popular with campers and counselors alike and are another area where Kingswood stands apart from many other camps.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Becoming a Kingswood counselor is a goal that some boys have from their early days as junior campers. Others come upon this notion later. Having finished sophomore year in high school, they are now mature enough to consider the transition from camper to counselor. The CITs live in The Barn and attend meetings similar to counselor training sessions. The first question posed to CITs is "What does it take to be a good Kingswood counselor?" CITs are given the opportunity to learn from hands-on, supervised experiences in leading clinics and assisting in the camper cabins. The CIT program does more than produce well-trained counselors; it also builds skills that will help young men be successful as they enter college and beyond.

OTHER CAMP INFO: What sorts of trips does the camp take? Most of our trips are designed to take advantage of the lakes and mountains in this beautiful region of America. We feel strongly that children need to establish a connection to nature. Hiking, canoeing, fishing and swimming day trips, and 2-3 day excursions make up the bulk of our offerings. As always, these trips are available to campers as choices, but, admittedly, they are heavily promoted. Most boys go on several trips during a typical stay. Recreational trips, too, are regular offerings. The Fourth of July parade and fireworks, a New England town fair, and the water slide amusement park are examples of special trips taken annually. All campers get to participate.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Boys come between 3 and 7 weeks. For more information, including dates and rates, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.kingswoodcamp.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers are grouped into 3 sections: Juniors- campers between age 8 and 11; Trailers- campers between ages 11 and 13; and Seniors- campers between ages 13 and 15 years old. All campers share spacious cabins based on age and grade along with staff, who provide direct supervision and 24/7 care. Cabins are clean and comfortable with bunk beds. Bathhouses are centrally located within each section of cabins and have individual hot showers, changing stalls, flush toilets and sinks. Our infirmary is always available 24 hours a day with a nurse on call. The Great Dining Hall serves up delicious food every day for all meals.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The activities at Pleasant Valley are one of a kind and through them we teach children self-esteem, confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork. Overnight camp is a great way to discover new talents and interests, realize potential, boost creativity and learn about camp-mates.
Pleasant Valley offers 4 activity periods and a daily swim session, plus an evening activity. Each camper designs her own daily schedule on the first day of camp and has a variety of activities to choose from.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance
Through the YMCA’s ACCESS Program, we offer reduced rates to individuals and families who cannot afford the full price of camp. Scholarships are available by applying for needs-based financial assistance. Please complete and mail (or scan) a CAMPERSHIP form, with the required documentation, along with our registration.

For more information please call the Camping Services Office at 603-569-2725

Scholarship Applications:
Our Camp Website Link: bostonycamps.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2020 Dates: August 23-28
2020 Rates: Family of 5 - $2000, Each additional member add $400

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: bostonycamps.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: North Woods and Pleasant Valley Camps enjoy 220 acres of pristine wilderness on Lake Winnipesaukee, with all of the facilities and space to host your perfect event. Whether your group’s goal is to celebrate your wedding day, build leaders and bond with your team, learn about the environment, reconnect spiritually or any other gathering of family and friends, Camp is the perfect venue to host you. The facility is incredibly flexible and willing to provide as much assistance as your group needs, be that staff, supplies or activities. Conveniently located two hours north of Boston, our location allows you and your guests to get away from it all and enjoy the perfect event the way you see it.

For complete year-round camp info, please email campingservices[AT]ymcaboston.org or call 603.569.2725

OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit our camp Facebook page: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer of 2020
Two-week Sessions:
Session 1: June 28 — July 11 (Rate: $1775)
Session 2: July 12 — July 25 (Rate: $1850)
Session 3: July 26 — August 8 (Rate: $1850)
Session 4: August 9 — August 22 (Rate: $17755)
*Multi-session discount available

LIT Program By Application and Acceptance
(Age 15 by June 15th)
Session 1&2: June 28 — July 25 (Rate: $3475)
Session 3&4: July 26 — August 22 (Rate: $3475)

CIT Program By Application and Acceptance
(Age 16+or entering 11th grade)
Session 1&2: June 27 — July 25 (Rate: $875)
Session 3&4: July 25 — August 22 (Rate: $875)

NEW Assistant Counselor Program
By Application and Acceptance
(Age 17+)
Sessions 1-4: June 28-August 22nd
*Training days prior to the start of camp

Head Counselor Program
By Application and Acceptance
(Age 18+)
Sessions 1-4: June 28-August 22nd
*Training days prior to the start of camp

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Working at summer camp can be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. At Pleasant Valley Camp, you are a mentor, teacher, friend, role model, brother, caregiver and more for young girls as they experience new things at camp. You have the unique position of helping our campers learn about themselves and the best part is, you do so by just being yourself!

Our camping staff is carefully selected on the basis of experience, education, training, leadership ability and interpersonal skills. Each staff member participates in pre-camp training in preparation for the arrival of campers. The staff's primary focus is ensuring our campers health and safety; a love for working with children and being an engaging member of a thriving inclusive community is a must! Providing a superior quality FUN camp program in a caring, physically and emotionally safe environment is our overall staff goal.

For complete summer jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: ymcaboston.org, or call 603.569.2725

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities are extremely well maintained of the highest quality. We pride ourselves on creating the right balance between a outdoor camp feel and comfortable, practical cabins. Our waterfront is unmatched in New England for beauty and functionality with large sandy beaches that gradually recede to views of the White Mountains.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Brookwoods for Boys was founded in 1944 to provide a Christian based outdoor camping experience. In 1964, Camp Deer Run for girls was added to provide the same excellence in Christian Camping. Since that time we have been serving boys and girls by teaching them new skill, providing opportunities for adventure and mentoring them in a loving Christian environment.

We are ACA accredited and also member of the Christian Camps and Conferences Association.

Our staff is carefully chosen from some of the finest schools. All our counselors have completed at least 1 year at college and most of them have come up through our program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available on request and need.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our excellent facilities are available for your retreat or conference group. Call us for information 603-875-3600.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for current rates and dates.