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4-H Camp Howe

4-H Camp Howe · $695/week

4-H Camp Howe offers a traditional summer camp experience with both day and overnight options, focusing on youth...

▌ Editor's read The website for 4-H Camp Howe loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp offers both day and overnight programs, catering to a variety of camper needs. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 75 years, indicating a rich history and experience in youth programming. The camp's 'Staff' page mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 137 reviews, with many reviewers praising the supportive staff, diverse activities, and positive impact on their children. The camp is identified as a non-profit organization.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

4-H Camp Howe is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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 and overnight options
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 24-hour residential
  • Address: 557 East St, Goshen, MA 01032, USA
  • Phone: (413) 268-7635
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for each week.

Runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 24-hour residential, 6 sessions (4 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session B Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 5 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 6 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session D Aug 2 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Gender-inclusive cabin options
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • Limited session lengths

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about 4-H Camp Howe

What ages does 4-H Camp Howe accept?
4-H Camp Howe is open to children ages 7–17. 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 4-H Camp Howe cost?
4-H Camp Howe publishes $695/week for the standard session. USD. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for each week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 4-H Camp Howe's hours?
4-H Camp Howe runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is 4-H Camp Howe accredited?
Yes — 4-H Camp Howe is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 4-H Camp Howe?
4-H Camp Howe is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 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 4-H Camp Howe provide lunch?
4-H Camp Howe 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 4-H Camp Howe compare to other traditional day camp camps in Goshen?
4-H Camp Howe is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Goshen 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.

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