18 - 30’s YOUNG adults camp
This session distinguishes itself from our standard Vacation Camp by restricting enrollment to young adult campers between 18-35 year of age.
Paired with campers in a ratio of 4:1 of similar age and ability, campers will experience a faster pace, more energetic programing and thrilling camp activities with the option of adding up to two off-campus trips to their stay.
This session has a strict 4:1 ratio of care and is ideal for:
Young adult campers between the ages of 18-35 with high energy levels and stamina to participate in moderately strenuous camp activities like hiking
Campers wishing to vacation with other young adults with similar interests and abilities
Campers preferring a faster paced program
Camper who are able to ambulate independently, climb stairs, and traverse uneven
Physical or verbal aggression towards camp staff or other campers will not be tolerated.
Grotonwood uses an online registration system, called CampBrain for all camper registrations. Please use the button above to register for camp.
If you require guidance, please do not hesitate to call the camp office on 978 448 5763.
first time campers must complete an in-person assessment and tour of camp prior to registering.
Please call the camp office at 978 448 5763 or email breezee@grotonwood.org to arrange.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
18-30s camp offers a blend of traditional and not so traditional camp activities including: the giant high-ropes swing, Segways, team sports, archery, trips to the camp store, cultural festival; Musical events including singalongs around the campfire with s’mores, concerts, talent show and karaoke. Lakefront activities include supervised swimming, speedboat rides, tubing, blobbing, kayaking, and fishing; we close out a great week with our formal banquet and award ceremony.
Make it a Trips Camp!
Add up to two off-camp trips to your vacation! During registration you’ll have the option to add Canobie Lake Park or a game of Baseball to your stay. Participants should require minimal assistance with ambulation and possess good safety awareness. We strongly recommend campers bring a minumum of $100 spending money for purchases at camp and whilst on trips.
18 - 30’s Young Adult CAMPS - $1,050
SESSION #1: july 7 - 12, 2024 (WEEK 4)
Add an extra $95 per trip
SESSION #2: JULY 14 - 19, 2024 (WEEK 5)
$1050
No trips SCHEDULED
NEW FOR 2024!
MAKE YOUR Stay AT CAMP A two-week VACATION!
July 7 to July 19, 2024 - $2525
Can’t get enough of camp?! Extend your camper’s stay by two days! You can now add a Mini Vacation Weekend to any one of our weeklong Vacation Camps.
Mini Vacation Weekend - $425
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Medical and Camp Forms MUST be returned no later than June 1st or a $75 Late Paperwork Fee will be applied to your balance due.
Tuition includes accommodation, medical supervision, staffing, recreational activities and meals. Trips are optional and can be added at an extra cost of $95 per trip.
A non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit is due upon registration. Registrations cancelled more than two weeks before the chosen session will receive a refund of any amount paid minus the deposit. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks before the chosen session. If Grotonwood cancels a program for any reason, a full refund will be provided.
Recommended amount for a week of camp (including spending money for trips) is $100. If campers are not opting to attend trips a minimum of $50 pocket money is recommended to spend during visits to the camp’s country store. If going on trips an $25 should be given per trip to cover trips to the gift store, snacks and concessions.
Our full-time registered nurses are on site 24 hours a day and manage medication administration and triage episodic events. Medical and Camp Forms MUST be returned at least two weeks before the session start date. Find a complete list of all the required documents here.
Typical activities include singalong concerts around the campfire with s’mores, carnival, cultural festival, team sports, archery, trips to the camp store, ice-cream socials; lakefront activities include adaptive swimming, fishing and scenic rides on Lost Lake aboard our pontoon boat. Check-in begins Sunday between 2:00PM and 4:00PM
Check-out is Friday between 1:00PM and 1:30PM
LUGGAGE, LABELS & PACKING LIST
All items (including bedding) should fit in to no more than 2 secure and well-labeled pieces of luggage. We recommend one (1) suitcase, trunk or duffel bag and one (1) backpack for personal and comfort items. To ensure the safe return of your camper’s belongings, please ensure ALL their stuff is labeled. There are lots of great iron on options available online, or you can just use a sharpie. Please leave electronic devices and mobile phone at home.
Be sure to pack and label all bedding, including pillow/cover, flat sheet, the insides of shoes, towels (use washing label), laundry bag, toiletries and plush toys. For efficiency (and peace of mind!) we recommend packing one outfit, including underwear and socks into a labeled gallon Zip Lock bag for each day of the week, see below for further guidance.
Our counselors will love you for it! ❤️
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Camp is a place for personal growth and development, learning social skills and independence is part of the total experience. As such we are a tech-free camp, mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly not permitted. This policy is applied to our staff also, who instead operate a two-way radio for communication. Rest assured that in the event of an emergency, ill-health, or, extreme homesickness the Program Unit Leader or Camp Director will contact you.
If you wish to communicate with your camper, consider sending an email (one email per day) which should include news from home, or, send a care package (no food) to the address below. Please keep communications positive, light and encouraging, especially if you know your camper may struggle with homesickness. Kindly refrain from calling the camp office for regular updates (we’ll be way too busy having fun!).
The camp will not be held liable for damage or theft of electronic devices or any other valuable, cherished, or irreplaceable items.
THE CAMP STORE
$100 is the recommended amount for campers attending a week of trips camp. You should deposit more if clothing or specialty items are to be purchased. We operate a ‘cashless’ system; All spending money is added to your camper’s account using our registration software. Any unspent money is returned at the end of their stay along with receipts.
Overnight campers will have the opportunity to visit the camp store on a daily basis, and when on trips, time will be made available to visit the arcades and/or gift store.
The camp store sells candy, snacks, ice creams and soda along with modestly priced camp merchandise such as sweatshirts, hats, sweatpants, bags and backpacks, pens, plush toys, water bottles and notebooks to name a few. Prices range from $5-$30 per item.
HOMESICKNESS & COMMUNICATION
The camp Director will contact you in the event of emergency, ill-health or extreme homesickness. We ask that you kindly refrain from calling the camp office for regular updates. If you wish to communicate with your camper, consider sending a care package (no food) or an email (one email per day).
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Tuition costs should never be the barrier preventing campers from attending summer camp. We're able to provide financial assistance to those who require it. Simply complete our quick and easy online Campership Request Form and we will get back to you within a week. The request must be received at least 10 days before the chosen session start date.
Note that you are responsible for the minimum deposit for your chosen session. Your Campership award will be applied toward the balance due and will rarely cover the outstanding balance so please make provision for this.
FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES
Our faith based programming focuses on sharing fundamental Christian values, such as treating each other as we would want to be treated, and love in action through word and deeds. Practical activities include group prayer, contemporary daily chapel services, and singing and dancing to christian music.
Participation in faith based activities in voluntary and campers do not have to be affiliated with any religious organization to take part. We plan programming on the assumption that most campers are experiencing a Christian environment for the first time. We simply ask that campers respect the Christian values we uphold and conversely we meet each camper wherever they are at in their spiritual walk. We encourages curiosity, tolerance and respect through open discussion using Christianity as the foundation and lens for understanding.
Grotonwood complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430,000), and is licensed by the Groton Board of Health.
Copies of camp policies on background checks, health care and discipline policies are available on request.
