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Traditional Day Camp
Traditional Day camp is broken into divisions according to age.Each camper belongs to a group of 10 and rotates through a diverse 7 period day. All schedules are balanced in SPORTS, ARTS and NATURE.Red Cross swim lessons are provided daily. The camp day runs Monday – Friday, 9am to 3:45pm.
*see Rates & Dates for session schedules.
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Neverland
(Ages 4- Entering GR. 1) |
A coed group of 10 lead by 2 counselors. This division emphasizes activities where our kids feel safe, have fun and develop pride for their camp! |
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Wildlife Valley
(GR. 2 & 3) |
A chance for more responsibility at Camp. Hobbies and Overdays are highlights. Single gender camper groups of 10 with 1 lead counselor rotate through a diverse schedule of traditional camp activities taught by specialists. |
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Forest Ridge
(GR. 4 & 5) |
Here is an opportunity for new challenges such as sailing. Campers are also invited to sleep on-site, one night per session where there is a cookout and a traditional campfire. Single gender groups learn more responsibility and begin to develop a strong camp spirit. All activities are taught by specialist. |
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Summit
(GR. 6, 7, 8) |
A place for fun and adventure including selected overnights and out of camp trips. These single gender groups are led by one lead counselor. Campers develop a strong sense of community and participate in traditional camp activities. Our 7th and 8th graders create their entire daily schedule. Specialists teach all activities. |
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Counselor in Training
(GR. 9 & 10) |
Learning about and preparing for a job working with children. |
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| Activities in Traditional Camp |
- Hobby Choice
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Drama
- Landsports
- Nature/Earthworks
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- Ropes Course
- Tennis
- Woodworking
- Swim Instruction
- Recreational Swim
- Campcraft
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The Hobby Program
From a list of over 20 exciting options designed by the staff, Middle and Upper Campers choose two afternoon hobbies and then design a weekly program that reflects his or her individual interests. This creative "elective program" provides campers the opportunity to be responsible, make important decisions, and have a say in their camp experience.
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Hobbies change each summer. Some of last year's activities included: |
- Archery
- Nature Crafts
- Tie-Dye
- Batik
- Orienteering
- Song Writing
- Book Making
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Camp News
- Recreational Swim
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- Water Games
- Candle Making
- Ropes Course
- Woodworking
- Canoeing
- Sailing
- Cartooning
- Sports
- Fort Building
- Tennis
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Due to space limitations and the popularity of some programs, we cannot guarantee all first choice hobbies. | |
Contact us: Phone: 978-831-1300, Fax 978-369-8078, Email: www.camp@thoreau.com
Tennis Camp: contact Damon Accardi at the Thoreau Club; 978-831-1264, or damon@thoreau.com |
