2024 Camp Weeks : 

 L.I.T is FULL

5/6 YEAR OLD GROUP IS FULL!

Week 1: June 24 – June 28 (Sports Camp FULL)

Week 2: July 1 – July 5 (No Camp Thursday, July 4th)

Week 3: July 8 – July 12 (Day Camp FULL)

Week 4: July 15 – July 19 (Day Camp FULL)

Week 5: July 22 – July 26(Both camps FULL)

Week 6: July 29 – August 2 ( Day Camp 3 spaces available)

(Sports Camp 1 space available)

Week 7: August 5 – August 9 (Both Camps FULL)

Week 8: August 12 – August 16 (Sports Camp 2 spaces available)

( Day Camp has 6 spaces available)

Register early! 
 - 2021 sold out 6 of the 8 weeks. 
 - 2022 ALL 8 weeks were sold out by the end of May
 - 2023 sold out 7 of the 8 weeks. 
 - 2024 sold out 6 of the 8 weeks.

Bus transportation for 2024 

• CLICK HERE for a list of bus stops and times.  Please allow extra time for bus transportation - times are approximate.
• Please view the Parent Handbook for rules and policies for transportation.  

• Parent Pick up & drop off AT CAMP is NO EARLIER than 8:30am and NO LATER than 3:30pm
  

• If you select the Club as your bus stop drop off is NO EARLIER than 8:00am and  pick up NO LATER than 4:00pm. 
  
• ALL CHANGES,  to registration for the upcoming week MUST be made by 10:00am on Fridays. **This includes changes to bus stops. **
  

Returning Families -  CLICK HERE to register
New Campers - CLICK HERE to register



Registration closes at 10 AM on Friday before each week of camp.    
**This includes changes to bus stops. **

All changes to registration must be made before 10 AM on Friday.
No exceptions permitted.

Camp Russell Experience

Campers will be organized into age appropriate groups with a 2:10 staff ratio.

In Day Camp the groups will have individual schedules that follow an itinerary of activities such as swim time, nature adventures, arts and crafts, and group games. In Sports Camp, campers will be learning how to train as athletes as well as learn new skills for their favorite sports. 

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 without losing the fun of Summer Camp, sanitizing stations are available in different areas, as well as thorough cleaning after group use in areas. 

** Drop-off at the Boys & Girls Club is no earlier than 8am and pick-up at the Boys & Girls Club is no later than 4pm UNLESS you have registered for the Active After Schoolers or Extended Play programs.** If you are registered for one of the extended care programs drop-off is 7:30am and pick-up is no later than 5:30pm.

Parent Pick up & drop off AT CAMP is NO EARLIER than 8:30am and NO LATER than 3:30pm

Parent Pick up and drop off at Camp Russell located at 341 Boys Club Road Richmond, MA is no earlier than 8:30am and no later than 3:30pm. 

The Camp store is operating at this year.

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Camp Russell, located on over 200 acres on Richmond Shores, is the summer home of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. 

Camp operates from June through August yearly. On any given week, 250 – 380 campers attend.

The most influential and genuine learning experiences often occur outside traditional classrooms. These learning experiences generate enthusiasm among young people and leave lasting impressions on their development.

Camp activities include: sailing, water skiing, tubing, kayaking, competitive and non-competitive games, swimming, arts and crafts, animal care, fishing, gardening, hiking, various special events, and field trips. 

We have options for every child!

Day Camp
Campers explore a wide range of age-appropriate structured, supervised activities. Day Campers will have individual schedules that follow an itinerary of activities such as swim time, nature adventures, arts and crafts, and group games.
Eligibility: Grades 1 through 8. Must have completed Kindergarten. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Sports Camp
Sports Camp offers athletic based activities organized by age. Sports campers will be learning how to train as athletes as well as learn new skills for their favorite sports. Eligibility: Grades 1 through 8. Must have completed Kindergarten. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Leader In Training (L.I.T.)
The L.I.T. program helps teens learn teamwork oriented leadership skills and builds self-confidence. L.I.T's will be assigned to work with counselors to help with campers while experiencing Camp Russell at it's fullest.  
Eligibility: Entering grades 9 & 10. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy, which is on its 50th year, program emphasize the continuation of a school IEP objectives to prevent significant regression, emphasis on the development of positive self esteem, and age appropriate social skills. 
Eligibility: Any individual with an Independent Education Program (IEP) ages 6 to 22. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Active After Schoolers
This program is for children enrolled full-time year-round in After School program. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM at the Club with pick-up no later than 5:30pm.   All staff are EEC qualified.

Additional fees apply. SHCCR voucher accepted.

Additional forms are required for this program and are available on your parent dashboard once you have registered. 

Extended Play
This program is for children that are not in the full-time year-round After School program. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM at the Club and picked up no later than 5:30pm. 

Additional fees apply.

WEEKLY RATES

Day & Sports Camp
$185 per week

 LIT Program
$105 per week  **no multiweek discounts**

Additional Care Options
$50 per week (added to each camp week selected)

*A current Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires Membership ($20 + a $3 service fee) is required to attend camp

No Daily Rate Available

REGISTER EARLY!

Payment plans are only available if you register early. Take advantage of our Summer Camp payment plans and spread your payments out. We offer 3 payment schedules.  Please keep in mind our payment dates will not be changed. When setting up a payment plan, you must make a payment of $185 per child at the time of registration then your remaining balance will be divided by the number of payment dates remaining in the payment plan you select. The longer you wait to register the less payments you make resulting in higher payments. Once payment schedules end, payment must be made in full to attend (complete registration).

  Choose 1 of our 3 payment plans

We accept credit/debit, cash and SHCCR vouchers.

IMPORTANT: You must pay in full for camp or enroll in one of our payment plans to be registered for camp. All payment plan payments will be automatically deducted from your credit/debit card, no cash or check option for payment plans. 

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