As an outdoor ministry of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, Bement offers a variety of programs providing opportunities for children, teens, and adults to experience and discuss God's love and learn how it is revealed through Jesus Christ in daily life. We believe that as Christians we are called to reach out and share our Lord's love with all people regardless of race, religious creed, sex, color, age, national origin, or physical ability. We also believe that through an outdoor ministry we can give all people an appreciation of creation and a sense of our responsibility for its preservation. We are committed to providing Christian camping opportunities for all people. Located in Charlton Depot Massachusetts, fifteen miles from Worcester, MA, fifty miles from Hartford, CT, and forty five miles from Springfield, MA, Bement is situated on four hundred and fifty acres of forested land completely surrounding Jones Pond.
All campers stay in dormitory style wooden cabins or large platform tents.
All cabins and tents utilize bunk beds and conveniently located indoor bathroom facilities including individual, heated showers. Bement has now begun its second fifty years as a Christian ministry. First opened in 1948 as a summer camp, Bement has grown to a year round camp and conference center hosting a myriad of religious groups, not for profit organizations, and educational institutions throughout the year. Bement is also the site of many team-building programs throughout the year utilizing our high and low ropes courses. Bement staff members participate in small group bible study, discussion, and prayer groups as a part of their summer employment.