Menu First Time Campers You’re thinking about moving up to overnight summer camp. The activities sound awesome but you’re a little nervous about missing your parents and how it’s all going to work being on your own. Camp Emerson understands just how you feel. At Camp Emerson we’ve helped 1000’s of kids feel safe and comfortable so they can do everything they dreamed of doing at sleepaway camp. We will be there for you too! As a 1st Timer at our summer camp we will help you BEFORE and DURING camp… • Getting to know you • Getting ready – tips and info • Keeping an eye on you and always being there when you need us VIEW LATEST READ MORE VIEW FAQS Here are more information about what to expect from Camp Emerson. BEFORE CAMP DURING CAMP QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Talk to Sue One of the best ways to make you more comfortable with overnight camp is to talk to us. Sue, the Camp Director talks to families every day on the phone, skype and in person. She'll tell you all about Camp Emerson. Prepare a list of questions if you want. Sue will explain what your day will be like, how you design your schedule and talk about any concerns you have. Visit Camp There are many ways to “visit” Camp Emerson so you can picture yourself here before it even starts. We give tours all summer long and in May & June for first time campers Take a look at our Videos, Photos and Camper Stories Talk to some campers your age who have been to Camp Emerson. They are happy to share their stories and make you feel welcome. Getting To Know You We want to learn all about you! Tell us your favorite activities, what you like to eat, how you sleep, about your friends - everything. We will ask your parents to help us too. We want you to trust us and share what we need to know about you. This is how we can do our best job picking your bunkmates and setting you up for tons of fun. Getting Ready We make getting ready for camp easy. You’ll get details on: how you pick activities, preparing to say good-bye the first day, what to buy for camp, dealing with homesickness, how mail & phone calls work and lots more. You can ask us questions any time by email or phone. Making Friends Before You Get To Camp One of the best ways to feel comfortable about summer camp is to meet someone in your group before you start. We’ll connect you with campers who’ve been to Camp Emerson before. They know the in’s and out’s and, once you talk, you will too. You might also like to meet another new camper and know “I’m not the only one”. Sue’s great at matching kids and you’ll feel like you have friends before the summer starts. By the time the 1st day of summer camp rolls around, we know you’ll feel ready (still a little nervous – that’s normal) because you’re prepared and you feel like you know us already. 1,490,674 Smiles since Camp Emerson opened 55 years ago! About Us At a glance Our Philosophy Our Directors Our Staff Our Facilities Our Galleries Food Allergy Specialists Adult & Family Camps Womens Weekend Family Camp Camp Minder Login For Parents First Time Parents Camp Tours Dates and Fees International Families Brochure FAQ's For Campers First Time Campers Returning Campers FAQ's Food Menu Activities Camp Map The Bubble For Staff / Alumni Staff New Staff Online Application Alumni Camp Yearbooks Timeline Registration Activities Athletics Performing Arts Step beyond Swimming & Water Sports Visual Arts Wilderness Contact Subscribe to our newsletter here for regular updates Connect With Us Overnight Summer Camp Massachusetts, Specialist Food Allergy Camp © 2020 Camp Emerson. All rights reserved. Legal Information Terms & conditions Privacy Policy Camp Minder Contact Website by net*