Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $2,450/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Emerson - Full Season

Hinsdale · $2,450/week

A co-ed overnight camp in the Berkshires offering a personalized program with over 200 activities for campers aged 7-15.

▌ Editor's read Camp Emerson is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as stated on their 'Dates, Fees & FAQs' page. The camp boasts a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which is a strong indicator of individualized attention. They have been operating for over 60 years, founded by Jack and Arlene Mendelson, demonstrating a long history and experience in youth camping. The camp offers a wide array of over 200 activities, allowing for a personalized program for each camper. While the website clearly outlines dates, fees, and FAQs, it does not explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Emerson - Full Season is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Address: 124 Great Barrington Rd, Hinsdale, MA 01235
  • Phone: (413) 655-8342
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Two-week session cost is $4,900. This is $2450 per week.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 21 to Aug 8.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • 7 Weeks (Sessions 1 Jun 21 – Aug 8, 2026 · 7 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Highly customizable program
  • Large number of activities
  • Transportation available

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited session lengths

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Emerson - Full Season

What ages does Camp Emerson - Full Season accept?
Camp Emerson - Full Season is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Emerson - Full Season cost?
Camp Emerson - Full Season publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. Two-week session cost is $4,900. This is $2450 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Emerson - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Camp Emerson - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Emerson - Full Season?
Camp Emerson - Full Season is operated by a private business, with 60 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 Emerson - Full Season provide lunch?
Camp Emerson - Full Season 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.
Does Camp Emerson - Full Season offer transportation?
Camp Emerson - Full Season provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Camp Emerson - Full Season compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hinsdale?
Camp Emerson - Full Season is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hinsdale 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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