Best Massachusetts Boys Camps Summer 2024 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a 32 room facility with classrooms, comfortable individual and group therapy spaces, a breakfast room, a living room for morning meeting, as well as a Nurse's office.

There is also an outdoor play space, garden, and an outdoor pool, basketball court, and a gym/fitness center. We also have use of 500 acres of conservation land for learning and fitness.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Sunshine, dba Reed Academy was established in 1975, to provide a camp-like atmosphere where boys, ages 6-18 have a program where they can flourish with summer activities, and still maintain the skills that they have been learning throughout the school year.

Camp Sunshine, dba Reed Academy has grown to be a full year program. Reed Academy, the 12 month program is dedicated to helping boys with social and emotional needs. The highly structured program is to promote academic growth as well as providing an extended day for students to engage in fun and supervised activities.

Our camp programming works with each child's IEP, and provides additional focus on strengthening of adaptive daily living skills, social skills, and self-esteem building. Our classrooms are small, with ratios 4/5 students to each certified special education teacher, allowing the behavioral and educational needs of each student to be met with care and compassion.

Camp Sunshine, dba Reed Academy also has a full time LICSW and clinical staff on board to assist in providing support within the therapeutic milieu. In addition, the Executive Director, Academic Director, and Program Coordinator work closely with the students and staff members.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Sunshine, dba Reed Academy, will review each case separately, based on student need.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We strive to include family members in activities and clinical sessions as they are able.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Sunshine, dba Reed Academy, has grown to be a full year program. Reed Academy, the 12 month program is dedicated to helping boys with social and emotional needs. The highly structured program is to promote academic growth as well as providing an extended day for students to engage in fun and supervised activities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please contact our Program Coordinator, at 508-877-1222 to reserve a space for the upcoming session.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2019 Summer Program will begin on July 8, and end on August 16th. Fees are based on the daily school rate set by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, operational services division.

Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.reedacademy.org for more information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking summer counselors, SPED certification a plus, as well as certified pool lifeguards.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thecodegalaxy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: All camp activities are held on the college campus. Accommodations are in the college dorms located within walking distance of the dining hall and athletic training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Collegiate Soccer Academy (CSA) is designed for high school students who are interested in playing soccer at the collegiate level. CSA is uniquely designed to provide a fuller experience than the vast majority of summer soccer programs by providing both on and off the field training. Off the field training sessions include: SAT prep, Sports Yoga, ACL Prevention, NCAA compliance, Q&A with College Coaches, Q&A with College student-athletes, Speed & Agility, and Strength Training. Aside from competitive soccer training and playing opportunities, CSA offers off the field training sessions including SAT prep, Sports Yoga, ACL Prevention, NCAA compliance, Q&A with College Coaches, Q&A with College student-athletes, Speed & Agility, & Strength Training.

At CSA, your child will be under the tutelage of two collegiate coaches and receive separate evaluations from both. CSA addresses the main reason why teenagers attend summer training camps - to improve their chances of admittance into collegiate soccer programs.

Our staff is comprised exclusively of active college coaches. The 2016 staff includes representation of over 35 colleges/universities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for complete information at Our Camp Website Link: www.csaelite.com.

Boys Session I: July 10-13, 2016
Boys Session II: July 28-31, 2016
Girls Session I: July 14-17, 2016
Girls Session II: July 24-27, 2016

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our topics are popular and fun, encompassing the variety of STEAM activities like AI & Machine Learning, Multiplayer Game Development, 3D Printing and Product Design (Pokémon), Game Development & Design, App Creation, Digital Artwork Creation, YouTube Production.

Please call 781-291-3131 or send email to wellesley[AT]icodeschool.com if you need more information or if you would like to learn about our group offerings.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
iCode offers online and onsite camps from June 8th to September 1st week, Please call 781-291-3131 or send email to wellesley[AT]icodeschool.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp's 208 acres include a half-mile of shorefront on a lovely lake surrounded by wooded property where 50 permanent buildings are located. Shamlian Hall houses two dining rooms, a library, snack bar and offices.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Good News was founded in 1935 by W. Wyeth and his wife Grace Willard. A graduate of Brown University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Dr. Willard also received a Doctor of Law Degree from Northwestern University. Their children and grandchildren continue to lead the camp program.

Camp Good News is a non-denominational, independent non-profit Christian summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Sponsored by the Society for Christian Activities and founded in 1935. Camp Good News endeavors to introduce young people to the critical role that Christian faith can play in their lives and in the larger world. Camp Good News is open to children and staff from all walks of life and from all around the world.

Every summer, hundreds of children come to Camp Good News for adventure, fun and a chance to explore the Bible and its relevance to our lives; all in a beautiful Cape Cod setting. Campers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Regardless of race, religion or nationality, all are welcome. For those who want a summer to remember filled with new adventures and friends, Camp Good News is the answer!

On-Site Activities:
Swimming, Sailing, Kayaking, Rowing, Canoeing, The Iceberg, The Blob, Hot Dog Float, Tetherball, Ga-Ga Pit, Gutter Ball, Air Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Biking, Archery, Low Ropes, Cabin Nights, Camp Fires, Singing, Camp Outs, Arts and Crafts

Off Camp Trips:
Martha’s Vineyard, Whale Watching, Plymouth, Boston Children’s Museum, Deep Sea Fishing, Battleship Cove, Boston, Water Wizz, Kayaking, and Bike Trips

Counselors are the heart of Camp Good News. Our hard-working staff is selected on the basis of their camp skills, love of people, and sense of responsibility.

The waterfront program is carefully supervised by Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Registered nurses are on 24-hour duty at the camp. A pediatrician's office is adjacent to the campgrounds, and there are two excellent hospitals on-Cape.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Training Program (LT): is a tuition-less program for selected youth ages 16-17 who show leadership skills and who have some experience either at Camp Good News or other residential camp program. LT applicants must have strong recommendation, preferably from their previous camp counselors or camp directors and a willingness to learn new things.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Individually approved upon request for low-income or special needs cases.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Optional Trips
Optional trips are available to campers for an additional fee. On vehicles owned by the camp, the young people are taken to places of historic interest. After you register, you will receive more details and sign-up information by mail.

Optional Transportation
Camp Good News will provide transportation to and from the airport, South Station, and local bus stations for a small, additional fee. The camp staff will meet the arriving camper at the security checkpoint and ensure they board the correct departing plane/bus.

Optional Tutoring
For campers needing extra help in schoolwork, skilled tutors are available to review or make up courses. English lessons are available for our international campers.

Visiting Days
First Sundays of every session families are welcomed to visit from 10:30 – 5:00.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration Information
Camp Good News current dates, rates, and the link to our online registration are listed on our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campgoodnews.org.

Questions? Call our camp office at (508) 477-9731 or email us at office[AT]campgoodnews.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Wanted: We are seeking committed and energetic individuals who are looking for a summer experience that can change lives. Do you love swimming, sailing, biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, soccer, softball, tennis, arts and crafts, singing, campfires, singing at campfires, playing a musical instrument at campfires? Why not come share those and your other gifts with young people this summer at Camp Good News?

Counselor positions available as well as kitchen, laundry, waterfront, and nursing staff for the summer.

Warning: Working at Camp Good News may have a positive impact on your outlook on life and your future. Camp Good News is not responsible for effects of excessive s’more consumption. Camp Good News will not be liable for the moving expenses if you should choose to relocate to Cape Cod later in life. Camp Good News will not accept responsibility if you find yourself daydreaming in class or work after your summer employment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session Dates:
-June 21
-August 9

Fee= $85.00

CAMP FACILITIES: We have outstanding facilities including the Hart Center with its fitness complex, a newly renovated and lighted Astroturf field, a lighted grass field and indoor at the Field House. We also have a state-of-the-art lighted synthetic turf facility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is designed for those players who possess the drive to become better at this beautiful game.

Our staff includes Holy Cross head men's soccer coach Marco Koolman and assistants James Thorpe and Justin Kahle. We will be joined by top college and youth coaches in the area and some of our current players as well.

We have multiple programs available that are tailored to any players' needs.

These include:

Tots Program: Intro to soccer that allows the 5-7 year olds to experience the game in a playful and inviting way. Lots of games and creativity allow these young boys to explore the foundations of soccer.

Full Day Program: Is for players aged 8-19 to take advantage of intense training. This is a competitive environment where players are taught the skills to elevate their game.

Extended day program: This program takes those 8-19 beyond dinner and adds an additional session each day. Coaches will be able to coach you in game situations and guide you to make the best out of every situation on the field.

Overnight Camp: Offers the same as the extended stay but allows for overnight stay on campus and will have three meals provided to them daily

College Express Program: This program is designed for those in 9-12 grade who want additional assistance, feedback and information with regards to their college search. Test results, extensive evaluation and a DVD with game footage are all things they can use during their college search.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: goholycross.com for more information about our camps!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

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: Lodging accommodations at Camp Timber Trails include rustic summer cabins sleeping 4-8; three private cabins with 1-2 bedrooms, bath, and kitchens; the Lodge sleeps 6 and has a meeting space for 60 and small commercial kitchen; the Welcome Center sleeps 2-6 and has meeting space for 25 and a kitchen. West Wind Dining Hall and kitchen can accommodate up to 500. The Barefoot Ballroom is uniquely fitted with a sprung wooden dance floor.

An outdoor amphitheater overlooking the pond has bench style seating for 200. The waterfront on 16-acre Ward's Pond includes swimming beach and docks for canoes, kayaks and row boats. The large activity field has plenty of space for softball, soccer, concerts, festivals and outdoor events.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Timber Trails is available for groups to rent for a single day, a week or a month. Our facilities allow groups the flexibility of creating their own unique camping program. Camp facilities are available from May through October for overnight groups with as few as 10 to as many as 250 participants. Non-residential day programs can accommodate groups larger than 250. Scheduling programs from November through April is also possible, however groups size is limited to 20 for overnight programs and 50 for day use.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Contact Camp Timber Trails on our website, by phone or email for current camp availability and rental rates.