The Story School - Camp Fable
The Story School offers immersive, overnight adventure camps for ages 8-18, focusing on collaborative storytelling, role-playing, and outdoor activities in a...
▌ Editor's read The Story School's website, thestoryschool.org, loads successfully and details their overnight camp programs, primarily Camp Fable, for ages 8-18. The camp is a non-profit organization, founded by Joshua A. Fisher, and has been operating for 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer a highly immersive, fantasy-themed experience centered around collaborative storytelling, live-action role-playing (LARP), and outdoor activities. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety protocols and staff training. Google reviews for 'The Story School' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the unique program, the positive impact on their children's confidence, and the dedicated staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@thestoryschool) and Facebook (thestoryschool) page, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
The Story School - Camp Fable is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2016 (10 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Charlton, MA 01507, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Sibling, referral, and multi-session discounts available. Scholarships are also available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The Story School - Camp Fable
- What ages does The Story School - Camp Fable accept?
- The Story School - Camp Fable 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 The Story School - Camp Fable cost?
- The Story School - Camp Fable publishes $1,900/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling, referral, and multi-session discounts available. Scholarships are also available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are The Story School - Camp Fable's hours?
- The Story School - Camp Fable runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs The Story School - Camp Fable?
- The Story School - Camp Fable is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 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 The Story School - Camp Fable provide lunch?
- The Story School - Camp Fable 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.
Planning guides
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