Daily activities include swim lessons, arts and crafts, sports, nature and drama. Activities focusing on personal growth and social awareness are key features. Community service, both in and out of camp, is also emphasized. In addition to the regular camp program, we offer two specialty programs for teens. The adventure program is a twenty-three day wilderness experience which challenges teens physically and mentally and teaches outdoor living skills, group living skills and leadership skills.
Older teens participate in workshops and trainings while assisting in activities with young campers.
Peer leadership, community service and adult mentoring are important aspects of this program. The summer camp population includes children of economic need, those who come from homes of drug or alcohol abuse, those who come from situations of domestic violence and areas of violent crime and those who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. The summer program is offered at low or no cost to children whose families are unable to provide adequately for their emotional or financial needs. 509 children attended this program in 2000, mostly from the Greater Boston area. In both programs, we provide supervision, structure and support to children.