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People in the News – What They Are Saying About Camp
By Richard Louv author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
"If I have to be remembered for something, I want it remembered that I really liked children and was a good camp counselor."
Francis Ford Coppola
Film Director
I think in many ways the camping experience gives children the chance to be children, to enjoy a time that really uses their minds and their bodies, develops their spirits, exposes them in a safe environment to other people, lets them learn about themselves. And that is important because I think it really relates directly to the kind of citizens and leaders we will have in the future.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
In my seven years at camp, I have watched children grow and develop self-confidence and leadership skills and a willingness to explore and challenge themselves. Camp creates a nurturing environment that allows children to gain important “life experiences.” They keep coming back because of the friendships they make, the staff becomes a surrogate family to them, and because it’s a safe environment that fosters healthy values.
Joan Lunden
Television anchor and author
Tucker Carlson
Journalist and author
Our culture doesn’t value as much as it should giving children the space to play. A child’s imagination and creativity is really enhanced at camp. Another important message from camp is that you really grow by giving. That’s one of the most valuable things about camp—respect for others.
Tucker Carlson
Journalist and author
Visit ACA, New England's new website -- www.acanewengland.org -- for helpful information on all things camp in New England. Use the “Find A Camp” tool to search and browse the many tips and resources. For more information, call 781-541-6080.
THE Summer Camp Fair, hosted by ACA, New England, is Monday, Feb. 8 at the Minuteman Career and Technical High School from 5 to 8 p.m. It will feature approximately 75 ACA-accredited camps from all across the region. Open and free to the public.
Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2010 American Camping Association, Inc. www.CampParents.org.
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Concord Academy Summer Camp
166 Main Street, Concord MA 01742
Type: Day
Category: General, Sports, Arts, Academic, Trip
Gender: Coed
Ages: 3 – 18
Average Session: One week
Tuition range: $300 - $1000
Financial Assistance: Yes
CASC offers camps in sports, arts, and educational focuses as well as general camp where kids can choose their activities everyday. Our mission is to create a child-centered environment where campers can learn life-skills, participate in stimulating activities, interact with other children their age, and be guided by caring adults.
Three things to gain:
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Self-esteem
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Trying new activities
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Making friends in a safe environment
Princess Dance Program
Type: Day
Category: Dance
Gender: Coed
Ages: 3 – 8 years old
Average Session: 3 & 5 day one week programs
Tuition range: $110 - $150
Financial Aid: no
131A Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730
Royal Princess Will Learn:
- Ballet, tap & jazz. As you know, princesses are graceful, lovely dancers.
- Musical Theater & Tumbling...adventure is a princess’ middle name!
- Princess Manners and Courtesy
- Ballroom Behavior and Social Graces
- Princess Accessories. (arts & crafts!)
- How to throw the perfect Royal Tea Party and Ball!
Three things to gain:
1. Self expression
2. Confidence
Friends
MetroWest YMCA Day Camp
45 East Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Type: Day
Category: General
Gender: Coed
Ages: 3 - 15
Average session: 2 weeks
Tuition range: $200 - $300
Financial Aid: Yes
Three things to gain:
Lasting friendships
Healthy physical activity
Appreciation for the YMCA core values
Brimmer and May Summer Camp
69 Middlesex Rd., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Type: Day
Category: Traditional with variety of specialities
Gender: Coed
Ages: 3 - 12
Average session: 2 weeks
Tuition range: $450 - $550
Financial Aid: Limited
Three things to gain:
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Lasting friendships
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Sense of accomplishment
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Increased confidence
Mount Ida Day Camp
777 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459
Type: Day
Category: Traditional camp with swimming, sports, arts& crafts, music & drama
Gender: Boys and Girl Groups (by grade)
Ages: 3 - 13
Average session: 2 weeks (min.)
Tuition range: $418 to $499
Financial Aid: No
Camp Dates: June 28 to August 19
Three things to gain:
1. Caring staff
2. Promote self confidence
3. Learning new skills
Beaver Summer Programs
791 Hammond St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Camp type: Day
Category: General and Specialty in arts, athletics, outdoor adventure
Gender: Coed
Ages served: 3-15
Average session: 2 weeks
Tuition range: $980-$1350 per two-week session
Financial assistance: Yes
We place an emphasis on positive relationships and social development.
Programs include a balanced General Camp serving 3-13 year olds along with a range of Specialty Programs in the Arts, Athletics, and Outdoor Adventures.
Three things to gain:
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Lasting friendships
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Nurturing staff
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Dynamic programs
Summer Fenn
516 Monument Street Concord MA 01742
Type: Day
Category: General
Gender: Coed
Ages: 5-15
Average session: 1 to 3 weeks
Tuition range: $375-$1785
Financial assistance: Yes
Summer Fenn is a coed day camp for boys and girls ages 5-15. We have outstanding staff of professional educators who are caring and enthusiastic. Campers have a lot of choices for their afternoon program with tons of flexibility. Adventure and Naturalist day trips, circus arts, drama, horseback riding, mountain biking and fine arts. Hot lunch is provided. Transportation available from surrounds towns.
Three things to gain:
1. Amazing staff
2. Vast array of choices
3. Fun, Fun, Fun
Cardigan Mountain School
62 Alumni Drive, Canaan, NH 03741
Type: Boarding and day
Category: Academic
Gender: Coed
Ages: 8-15
Average session: 6 weeks
Tuition range: $8500 (for boarders)
Financial assistance: Yes
A coed, boarding and day program for students in 3rd – 9th grade combining recreation and traditional camp activities with academic review and enrichment. All-campus events, “Green and White” competitions, guest performances, and campfires on our 500 acre lakeside campus complete the summer experience. June 26 – August 5. Contact Brian Tureck, Director at (603) 523-3526 or at btureck@cardigan.org.
Three things to gain:
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Confidence (academically, socially, etc.)
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Meet new people and experience new cultures (last summer we had students from 15 different countries)
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One of the best summers of their lives
Fay School Summer Day Camp
48 Main Street, Southborough, MA
Type: Day
Category: Traditional
Gender: Coed
Ages: 4 – 12
Average session: 2 weeks
Tuition range: $800
Financial Assistance: No
Fay School offers a safe, fun-filled co-ed camp for children ages 4 through 12 as it has for more than 20 years. Campers use our 40-plus acres and extensive facilities to participate in a wide variety of summertime activities, including swimming instruction. Four two-week sessions run Monday through Friday from 9AM - 4PM with extended care available. Our highly qualified staff members of older college students and full-time teachers and low camper-to-counselor ratio ensure individualized attention in all activities.
Things to gain:
Four A's at Fay: Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, Adventure
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