Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks):
Traditional overnight camps for boys and girls with a focus on character development and outdoor adventures.
▌ Editor's read Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners are ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed on the ACA website. The camps have a long history, operating for over 100 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They are operated by the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The staff-to-camper ratio is listed as 1:4, which is a strong ratio for supervision. The camp's website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including CORI and SORI checks. Their mission focuses on developing character, leadership, and community, with a clear emphasis on their core values.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Address: 70 Chimney Corners Rd, Becket, MA 01223
- Phone: (413) 623-8991
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost for a two-week starter session is $4,225.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 10.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,225
↗ What parents like
- Separate camps for boys and girls
- Focus on character development
- Offers starter camp sessions
↘ Watch for
- High cost for longer sessions
- Limited program variety in starter camps
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks):
- What ages does Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): accept?
- Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): cost?
- Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): publishes $2,113/week for the standard session. Cost for a two-week starter session is $4,225. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): accredited?
- Yes — Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks):?
- Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): provide lunch?
- Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Becket?
- Camp Becket and Camp Chimney Corners - Session 1 (2 Weeks): is one of 18 overnight/sleepaway camps in Becket that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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