CAMPS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
"Last year a participant from the Boston area found out about my camp through your website and spent a week out here with her daughter just for my camp!" - Beth Fairservis, Puppets in the Woods Summer Arts Camp
Western MA families have so many wonderful camp opportunities that happen in the region during the summer months and school breaks. The range of boutique camps is impressive, including sports, art, theater, science, farm, outdoor adventures and the likes, along with opportunities for just a good old fashion summer camp! Do you have a Western Massachusetts camp you’d like to let Hilltown Families know about? Share your week long camps below and/or partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing.
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Summer Camps Marketing Special: In an effort to connect families with summer camps & programs in the region, we’re offering camps a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in their online marketing with a special enhanced publicity offer.We are currently featuring camps in the region on Hilltown Families with a special post titled: Summer Camps and Programs in Western MA. To find out how you can add your camp to this post, click here.
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kristenandfamily said,
May 15, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Whole Children Summer Camps! Whole Children offers programs and classes for children from toddler through teens with a range of abilities. The goal of our programs is to meet each child at their skill level in the most appropriate environment for that child. To that end we offer private and semi-private classes, small group lessons, and team and outdoor sports. The emphasis in all classes is on finding and celebrating children’s individual strengths, having fun, and making and sustaining friendships. Whole Children 41 Russell Street, Box 15 Hadley, MA 01035 (413) 585-8010 http://www.wholechildren.org
Miranda Shannon said,
May 7, 2012 at 11:30 am
Swordclass.com in Hadley, MA has an exciting full summer of programs!
All programs include longsword, roleplay, miniatures, game inventing and more.
Mini Program Dates: June 21- 22; August 27- 29. $50 per day
Full Program Dates: June 25-29 ; July 2-6; August 13-17; August 20-24 $250 per week
All programs run from 9:00am to 3:30pm and are held at Swordclass.com, 294 Russell St (Rt. 9) Hadley, MA in the Western Mass Family Golf complex, in the red building at the end of the driveway.
For more information or to register go to http:// swordclass.com and contact Thomas Rabideau: thomas@swordclass.com
Miranda Shannon said,
March 28, 2012 at 9:49 am
Summer Programs at East Street Dance Center, School of Ballet in Hadley, MA.
East Street Dance Center is offering a broad variety of exciting dance programs this summer for the youngest to the most advanced.
Workshops and classes include: Music, Magic and Make-Believe; Julliard Dancer Residency, Ballet intensives, modern, ballet, hip-hop and jazz.
For detailed information and to register please go to http://eaststreetballet.com and/or call (413)584-5535. You may also email Barbara Kauff at blkauff@hotmail.com.
Meg Taylor said,
March 17, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Mountain Brook Children’s Center in South Deerfield currently has openings for children ages 3.5 thru 7 in their nature-based summer program. July 5-August 10, 8:15 AM-5:30PM with later drop off and earlier pick up times available. 15 minutes north of Northampton.
The Summer Program includes almost constant outdoor activity with sand, water and mud play, visits to a nearby pond, outdoor exploration, hikes, nature studies and cool times under the sprinklers. Each child has her own garden for planting, tending and harvesting. We study insects, frogs, toads and other woodland creatures. We are air-conditioned for indoor play on hot afternoons.
The Summer Program is an extension of the regular Mountain Brook school year program and is run on the same daily schedule as the school-year program. Children can enroll for three, four or five days a week. Mountain Brook closes for two weeks in August and re-opens the Monday before Labor Day.
Katie Koerten said,
February 24, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Summer Day Camp at the Hitchcock Center!
What’s better in the summer than digging in the dirt, building
shelters and splashing in ponds? The Hitchcock Center’s summer day
camp provides a wonderful opportunity for children to explore the
natural world. Campers spend one or two weeks discovering the
habitats of the Larch Hill Conservation Area, hiking, playing, and
learning. We focus on team building and making connections between
the natural world and our lives. Our camp provides hands-on
experiences that encourage creativity and curiosity while expanding
each child’s knowledge and skills. Each day is designed with outside
explorations, cooperative games, art projects, songs, and science
experiments.
Young Naturalists: ages 6-7 (grades K-2)
Nature Explorers: ages 8-11 (grades 3-5)
Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Session One (July 2-July 13): Hideouts and Habitats
Session Two (July 16-July 27): Ecology is Everywhere
Session Three (July 30-August 10): What Would Nature Do?
Session Four (August 13-August 17): Clue’s To Nature’s Past
Camp Fees: $425 members/ $455 nonmembers for Sessions One, Two, Three (two weeks long)
$212 members/$227 nonmembers for Session Four (one week long)
Summer camp registration forms will be accepted by mail only postmarked on or after March 1, 2012 for members and March 15, 2012 for nonmembers. Visit http://www.hitchcockcenter.org for our camp brochure and registration form. Questions? Call Katie at the Hitchcock Center at (413) 256-6006.
Beth Fairservis said,
February 22, 2012 at 10:17 am
PUPPETS IN THE WOODS – SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2012!
Haydenville, Mass.
With Beth Fairservis- artist & puppeteer
& Sherri Gionet- fiber artist.
July 9-13 -Felted Hand Puppets
July 16-20 -Marionettes
July 23-27th -Paper Mache Puppets
9 am – 3 pm
Ages 6-10
Space is limited to 10 children per week.
Into the forest we go…seeking Mother Nature’s stories and gifts. Then in our yurt studio we bring the characters of our story to life with clay, paper mache, beeswax, wool felting & cloth & then we perform our puppet show for our families on Friday! We also sprinkler dance, have music jams, hand dye silks, sing while we play, and eat fresh fruit and locally baked artisan bread!
Cost for each week is $290.
$250 per week if pre-registered by May 15th.
Register with Beth Fairservis at:
413-268-3588
bethbirth@crocker.com
For more information go to:
http://www.pachamamapuppets.com & find us on facebook!
To register please call or email Beth at:
bethbirth@crocker.com
413-268-3588
Frank Grindrod said,
February 15, 2012 at 9:36 am
LEADER IN TRAINING–Summer Camps
June 18-22: Leader in Training, Conway, ages 12+
June 25-29: Leader in Training, Conway, ages 12+
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Specifically for those interested in becoming a peer mentor
Leader in Training Camp offers the opportunity for preteens and teens to practice their wilderness skills as well as learn how to peer mentor.
Mentoring is much more than simply teaching knowledge or skills. As peer mentors, preteens and teens will lead younger campers to conclusions through the art of questioning. They spark passion, develop the need and/or desire to know, ask leading questions and then offer resources to gain answers and understanding.
Preteens and teens who attend our Leader in Training Day Camp will be assessed and may be able to attend At Home in the Woods Summer Camps for half-price!
$235-$310, sliding scale, per week ($100 deposit due upon registration)
Call 413-522-0338 for details or register online: http://earthworkprograms.com/?page_id=262
Frank Grindrod said,
February 15, 2012 at 9:32 am
EARTHWORK EXPEDITION TEEN CAMP
July 23-27, Monday-Friday, overnight!
For ages 13+
West Chesterfield, MA
Here’s an opportunity for young adults, about to become young women or men, to develop a sense of self, connect deeply with the natural world, experience and reflect profoundly on human community, and grow an identity as leaders, visionaries and team workers.
$500 for 5 days/4 nights ($100 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration). Includes all food & cooking equipment, craft materials, tubing. Bring your own tent and personal camping stuff (or we can help provide it as needed).
Contact Kira (413-582-0346 or kirafiddle@gmail.com) if you have questions or register online (www.earthworkprograms.com)
Frank Grindrod said,
February 15, 2012 at 9:29 am
AT HOME IN THE WOODS–Summer Camps
Wilderness skills, nature awareness, animal tracking, fire building, knife safety, games and fun with Earthwork Programs! 7 weeks–attend 1 or all!
All Camps are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. $235-$310, sliding scale. Visit http://www.earthworkprograms.com to see our slide show of past experiences and details. Or call 413-522-0338.
June 25-29: Session 1, Greenfield, ages 7 to 12
July 2-6: Session 2, South Deerfield, ages 8 to 12
July 9-13: Session 3, South Deerfield, ages 8 to 12
July 16-20: Session 4, Conway, ages 8 to 12
July 23-27: Session 5, Shutesbury, ages 5 to 7 AND 7 to 12
July 30-August 3: Session 6, Conway, ages 8 to 12
August 6-August 10: Way of the Scout, Conway, ages 10+ (campers are required to attend At Home in the Woods or a seasonal Program)
ALSO LEADER IN TRAINING–June 18-23 and June 25-29: Preteens and teens, Conway
AND FOR TEENS–July 23-27: 5 days/4 nights, West Chesterfield
http://earthworkprograms.com/?page_id=892