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Camp Howe - Counselors

Camp Howe · $400/week

Camp Howe is a non-profit overnight camp in Goshen, MA, offering a traditional summer camp experience with a focus...

▌ Editor's read Camp Howe's website (camphowe.com) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded by Frank S. Howe, has been operating for 90 years, having been established in 1933, and is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment and positive impact on their children. The program is exclusively overnight, offering a traditional camp experience with activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camphowe and a Facebook page 'camphowe'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Camp Howe - Counselors serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 557 East St, Goshen, MA 01032, USA
  • Phone: (413) 268-7635
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The CIT program is a two-week program for $800. For each week a $100 non refundable deposit is required. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session A Jun 21 – Jul 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session B Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session C Jul 19 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800
  • Session D Aug 2 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $800

↗ What parents like

  • Develops leadership skills
  • Offers financial aid

↘ Watch for

  • Two-week program only

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Howe - Counselors

What ages does Camp Howe - Counselors accept?
Camp Howe - Counselors is open to children ages 16–17. 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 Howe - Counselors cost?
Camp Howe - Counselors publishes $400/week for the standard session. The CIT program is a two-week program for $800. For each week a $100 non refundable deposit is required. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Howe - Counselors's hours?
Camp Howe - Counselors 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 Howe - Counselors accredited?
Yes — Camp Howe - Counselors is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Howe - Counselors?
Camp Howe - Counselors is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 90 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 Howe - Counselors provide lunch?
Camp Howe - Counselors does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Howe - Counselors compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Goshen?
Camp Howe - Counselors is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway camps in Goshen 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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