Best Massachusetts Sports Camps Summer 2026-27 Directory

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 PROGRAM INFO: Manice Education Center is an opportunity for campers to explore the environment while growing as leaders. During their 1-3 week experience, students will go on a backpacking and/or canoeing trip focused on learning about ecosystems and themselves. By taking risks and challenging themselves physically and mentally, students leave feeling confident and more connected to their natural surroundings. They will have the chance to swim daily and participate in low ropes course challenges and team building activities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It's free to apply, and we provide scholarships to make camp affordable for any family!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Exploratory Course (6th and 7th Grade)

If you are new to camping or just want to play and learn outside, join us for 7 days at camp. Backpack or canoe into a nearby state park for your first overnight in the forest. See parts of nature you never knew were there. Get away from it all and relax with new friends!

Foundation Course (7th and 8th Grade)

Join us for a 2 week adventure where you will go on 3-day backpacking and canoeing trips to learn survival skills such as identifying wild foods you can eat and building a fire. See how team work makes it all possible!

Advanced Course (8th and 9th Grade)

In this 18-day session, you will paddle down a river from Vermont to New York for 3 days, and hike the Appalachian Trail to the top of Massachusetts’ highest mountain. You will also begin to discover your personal leadership abilities and how to protect the wilderness you’re enjoying

High School Leadership Training Course
(9th -­‐ 12th Grade)

During this 11-day course, you will co-lead your friends as you spend 5 days hiking or canoeing together. The Manice staff are ready to support you through these exciting challenges that prepare you to use your leadership skills both in the outdoors and in your daily life!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For the updated information, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.christodora.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: 12 Indoor volleyball court facility

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In our 7th year, we have trained 100's of players.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
for more info, please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.mgavolleyball.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for teens and young adults.

CAMP FACILITIES: The main building at Belvoir is a historical mansion built in 1886, one of the Lenox great estates landscaped by Olmstead who created central park in New York City. There are now eighteen buildings on the site including four modern dorms subdivded into bunk rooms, four dancing studios, fifteen art studios, twenty two music studios, five theaters, two pools, six tennis courts, lawns, wooded paths, gardens, and all with a view of the Berkshire hills.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Belvoir is an individualized six week educational summer program with excellent teaching in all program areas. The fifteen MFA art teachers offer small classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, black and white and digital photography and jewelry. Girls can elect one or many studio classes. The dance faculty teach graded classes of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap. Belvoir has an appropriately challenging and fun dance class for every girl and all dancers enjoy performance opportunities. The large graduate music faculty offer twice weekly music lessons in all instruments and voice. There are opportunities for recitals, chamber music, opera, and orchestra.

Belvoir has a large theater program. Classes are offered in acting, musical theater and Shakespeare, with many large, quality performances in 4 theaters (2 indoor air-conditioned theaters). The department also offers writing, costuming and all aspects of technical theater. Campers enjoy high level sports instruction in tennis, swimming and riding. Archery, volleyball and basketball are also offered at Belvoir. The totally choice program, the supportive welcoming staff and campership make Belvoir a unique opportunity for young women excited about learning in the arts. Belvoir campers learn in their classes, enjoy camp events, parties, evening activities, trip-days, and make life-long friends!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The campers have opportunities to learn leadership skills from an early age. Belvoir's program is based on each individual camper's choice. Through this individual programming, each camper is learning leadership skills. Also, various age groups have opportunities to lead part of, or the entire, evening activity. Learning how to work together, come up with a common theme, and structure the event adds to the leadership experience.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited number of scholarships available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Belvoir offers a Three-Day Family Weekend following the closing of camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Belvoir hosts an adult chamber music program in late August as well as weddings in late May, early June or September.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Belvoir has been owned/directed by one camp family - since it's beginning over 65 years ago. The current director, Diane Marcus, is third-generation director, holding a Bachelor's Degree from Oberlin, Masters Degree from The Juilliard School, and a doctorate from CUNY.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see "Dates & Rates" on the website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.belvoirterrace.com

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 PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 170 acres, 2 lakes and a heated pool, new dining hall, large gymnastics center, clay and hard tennis courts, art center, science center, theater, 20 cabins, large level camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Emerson is a premiere, overnight summer camp for girls & boys age 7-15. Campers design their own programs from 50+ activities including: athletics, visual arts, performing arts, watersports, swimming in a heated pool, wilderness and our Step Beyond Program - cooking, science, movie making, rocketry, CO2 race cars, engineering and More! We are known for our exceptional staff who give personal attention to each child. Emerson campers are creative, intelligent and kind. Located on 170 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. 3 hours from Boston/NYC. Family owned since 1968. 2, 4 or 6 week options. Your child will gain independence, make lifetime friends and have tons of fun!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have Family Camp for all ages!

Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our website for this year's Dates & Fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our school is made up of 4 buildings. We house 70 dorm rooms, a dining hall, classrooms, library, media centers and much more. We have 6 tennis courts, an outdoor pool, fitness center, art and theater areas. Outside we are set on 100 acres of land that include forest and vast open spaces. Our barn is our pride and joy and at this point is the home to 35 school horses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Speak Up I: Introduction to Debate and Public Speaking Camp is designed for campers who have little or no experience in speaking in front of a group. Our goals are to have fun and learn some ways to use our voices effectively.

Speak Up II: This camp is designed for high school students ready to refresh, refine, and advance their public speaking skills. Gain confidence as you learn from and with others who are seeking to enhance their voice powers/amplify their voices? in a fun, supportive environment!

Performing Arts: Campers will take part in dance, voice and theater.

Bonnie Castle Equestrian: Premiere riding camp for beginner and experienced riders. This summer we will be offering the British Horse Society Program challenge awards, where campers will work at their own pace to complete learning opportunities as equestrians.

Campers are taught by Stoneleigh-Burnham staff. Counselors for the residential programs are CPR and first aid certified as well as we complete criminal offender and sex offender background checks.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial assistance to those that qualify. Please inquire to hgebo[AT]sbschool.org for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camps Offered: Speak Up I & II, Performing Arts, & Bonnie Castle Riding Camp (equestrian)

Speak Up camps are for debate and public speaking. Campers will learn the art of conversational and competitive speaking. As well as learn to use their voce for effective communication and advocacy.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Speak Up Camps: June 20-June 26, girls ages 10-16
Performing Arts: June 27-July 3, coed ages 10-18
Bonnie Castle Riding Camp: girls ages 8-16
Week 1 June 27-July 3
Week 2 July 4-July 10
Week 3 July 11- July 17