YMCA Camp Norwich
Private
YMCA Camp Norwich in Huntington, run by the Hampshire Regional YMCA, sits on 137 acres along spring-fed Lake Norwich in the foothills of the Berkshires and has operated since 1896 as one of the oldest resident camps in the country. It offers day camp plus overnight sessions (every other Thursday for grades 3-6 and Wednesdays for grades 7-9), with daily swim lessons, canoeing, kayaking, archery, fishing, disc golf, arts, drama, and environmental education. Campers are grouped 10-12 with two counselors.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact YMCA Camp Norwich directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★Max Wojcik
★★★★★Susan HanecakMy grandkids love it.
★★★★★karen macgeorge (Kmac3033)
★★★★Damian CoteBeen going there for years. We have had mixed results with the service but there has been a change in management that seems to be for the better
★Marti PomputiusA huge disappointment. My Daughter began the summer break at Norwich with high hopes, but was told after arrival that there would be no fishing as the lines were tangled, no archery as the targets had not arrived in the mail, and no crafts as her counselors had not reserved a space inside to do them. She was told there would be boating because a storm was predicted (that did not arrive until students were being dismissed), however they did have the kids swim for three hours that day. They spent over 5 hours altogether within her week at camp watching others play a game she opted out of called gaga--ball outside in 90+ degree heat. She also found her counselor to be intimidating after he broke another's counselor's glasses when roughhousing (on her first day there) and also due to his cursing. When we brought these concerns to the director we were told "I encourage (your child) to bring these concerns to her counselors or to Irene ". Asking a child who feels intimidated to report this to the counselor seems extremely misguided. In short, do not expect the activities that Camp Norwich promises to be available, and if you have concerns about the counselors do not expect the director to address them or to support you or your child with them. It really was heartbreaking as it was the first group activity we'd permitted her to be part of in such a long time and she had built up excitement for so many weeks.