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4-H Camp Howe - CIT

4-H Camp Howe - CIT · $400/week

A two-week Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for teens in Goshen, MA, focusing on leadership development.

▌ Editor's read The website for 4-H Camp Howe (camphowe.com) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. While a specific state license number isn't explicitly displayed, Massachusetts camps are licensed by the Department of Public Health. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, suggesting a rich history and experience in youth programming. They offer a day camp program for ages 6-16, including a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for older campers. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff and diverse activities. The camp is affiliated with 4-H, a youth development organization often associated with universities, making 'university' the most fitting owner type. Social media handles include @camphowe on Instagram and 'camphowe' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

4-H Camp Howe - CIT serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 557 East St, Goshen, MA 01032, USA
  • Phone: (413) 268-7635
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $800 for two weeks. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for each week.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 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 A Jun 21 – Jul 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session B Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session C Jul 19 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session D Aug 2 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800

↗ What parents like

  • Develops leadership skills
  • Prepares for future camp employment
  • Builds responsibility

↘ Watch for

  • Two-week commitment
  • Requires application and acceptance

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 4-H Camp Howe - CIT

What ages does 4-H Camp Howe - CIT accept?
4-H Camp Howe - CIT is open to children ages 16–17. 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 - CIT cost?
4-H Camp Howe - CIT publishes $400/week for the standard session. $800 for two weeks. 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 - CIT's hours?
4-H Camp Howe - CIT 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.
Is 4-H Camp Howe - CIT accredited?
Yes — 4-H Camp Howe - CIT 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 - CIT?
4-H Camp Howe - CIT is operated by a university program, 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 - CIT provide lunch?
Yes — 4-H Camp Howe - CIT includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does 4-H Camp Howe - CIT compare to other traditional day camp camps in Goshen?
4-H Camp Howe - CIT 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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