The Story School - Camp Fable - Camp Fable
The Story School offers immersive, live-action role-playing (LARP) day camps in Charlton, MA, where campers create characters and engage in collaborative sto...
▌ Editor's read The Story School's website loads as a functional camp site, detailing their LARP-based day camp programs. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded by Joshua A. Silver, and have been operating for over 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website explicitly mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo CORI and SORI background checks. Google reviews for 'The Story School' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the immersive experience and positive impact on their children's social skills. The camp offers various themed sessions, including 'Camp Fable,' focusing on collaborative storytelling and character development.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
The Story School - Camp Fable - 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 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 - Camp Fable
- What ages does The Story School - Camp Fable - Camp Fable accept?
- The Story School - Camp Fable - 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 - Camp Fable cost?
- The Story School - Camp Fable - 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 - Camp Fable's hours?
- The Story School - Camp Fable - 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 - Camp Fable?
- The Story School - Camp Fable - Camp Fable is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 - Camp Fable provide lunch?
- The Story School - Camp Fable - 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.
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