Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session
Camp Greylock is a traditional all-boys overnight summer camp in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, offering...
▌ Editor's read Camp Greylock's website loads as a legitimate camp site, showcasing a traditional all-boys overnight program. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp has been operating since 1916, founded by Allen and Anne Cramer, indicating a long-standing history and experience in youth development. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the strong community, diverse activities, and positive impact on their sons. The camp offers a comprehensive program including sports, waterfront activities, creative arts, and outdoor adventures.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1101916+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session 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
- 110 (1916 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1525 Main St, Becket, MA 01223
- Phone: (413) 623-8921
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $16,550 for 7 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 26 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 26 – Aug 14, 2026 · 8 weeks · $16,550
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing tradition (since 1916)
- Focus on sports and arts
↘ Watch for
- No online registration
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session
- What ages does Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session accept?
- Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Greylock - 7 Week Session cost?
- Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session publishes $2,364/week for the standard session. $16,550 for 7 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session's hours?
- Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session 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 Greylock - 7 Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1916 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 Greylock - 7 Week Session?
- Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session is operated by a private business, with 1916 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 Greylock - 7 Week Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Becket?
- Camp Greylock - 7 Week Session is one of 18 overnight/sleepaway camps in Becket 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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