Camp Howe - Juniors
Camp Howe offers a traditional overnight camp experience in Goshen, MA, focusing on community, personal growth, and...
▌ Editor's read Camp Howe's website loads as a real camp site, offering traditional overnight camp programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp's 'About Us' page states it was founded in 1925 by Dr. William G. Vinal, indicating 99 years of operation, and is run by a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp emphasizes a supportive community environment. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills. The camp offers a wide range of activities including waterfront, arts, and adventure programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192799+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Camp Howe - Juniors sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1927 (99 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 557 East St, Goshen, MA 01032, USA
- Phone: (413) 268-7635
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: For each week a $100 non refundable deposit is required. Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jul 5 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session B Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,350
- Session D Aug 2 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,350
↗ What parents like
- Focus on inclusion and diversity
- Offers financial aid
↘ Watch for
- No transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Howe - Juniors
- What ages does Camp Howe - Juniors accept?
- Camp Howe - Juniors is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Howe - Juniors cost?
- Camp Howe - Juniors publishes $695/week for the standard session. For each week a $100 non refundable deposit is required. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Howe - Juniors's hours?
- Camp Howe - Juniors 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 Camp Howe - Juniors accredited?
- Yes — Camp Howe - Juniors is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 Howe - Juniors?
- Camp Howe - Juniors is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 99 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 Howe - Juniors provide lunch?
- Camp Howe - Juniors 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 Howe - Juniors compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Goshen?
- Camp Howe - Juniors is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway 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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