Camp Emerson

Quick Info
  • Location: Hinsdale, MA
  • Ages: 7-15
  • Gender: Coed
  • Session Lengths (weeks): 2, 4, 6, 8

Since it opened in 1968, Camp Emerson has had nearly 1.5 million participants. It's located in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, with 170 acres of campgrounds, including two lakes and a heated pool.

But the magic is in what the kids do while they're there. Camp Emerson has 50 different activities, covering athletics, water sports, and performing arts. They also have a program that introduces kids to science and engineering concepts in fun ways like building rockets and derby cars, examining crime scenes, and testing science myths and facts.

Every two weeks, kids design their schedule and pick six activities they want to join. So whether your children like sciences, sports or the arts, they can find what they like and make friends with people who share those similar interests.

Camp Emerson is also known for 27 years of food allergy expertise in a dedicated kitchen with registered dietitian preparing individualized meal plans.