Camp Taconic
A traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in the Berkshire Mountains offering a wide range of activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Taconic is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their 'About Us' page. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the summer camp industry. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 on their 'About Us' page, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. Furthermore, the camp details their staff vetting process, including background checks and interviews, on their 'Staff' page, indicating a focus on camper safety. The website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information regarding rates, dates, and program details.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Taconic 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
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Address: 785 E. New Lenox Rd., Hinsdale, MA 01235
- Phone: 413-655-8561
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full season tuition is $16,600. Half season is $10,780. These are 2025 rates, 2026 not available yet.
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing tradition (since 1932)
- Wide range of activities
- Beautiful Berkshire Mountains location
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- 2026 rates not yet available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Taconic
- What ages does Camp Taconic accept?
- Camp Taconic is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Taconic cost?
- Camp Taconic publishes $2,475/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $16,600. Half season is $10,780. These are 2025 rates, 2026 not available yet. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Taconic accredited?
- Yes — Camp Taconic 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 Taconic?
- Camp Taconic is operated by a private business, 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 Taconic provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Taconic 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.
- Does Camp Taconic offer transportation?
- Camp Taconic 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 Taconic compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hinsdale?
- Camp Taconic 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Taconic with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Taconic.
- Camp Emerson · Ages 7–15
- Camp Winadu · Ages 7–15 · $2,343/week
- Camp Emerson - Full Season · Ages 7–16 · $2,450/week
- Camp Romaca · Hinsdale, MA · Ages 6–16 · $2,454/week
- Camp Taconic · Ages 7–17 · $2,371/week
- Camp Winadu · Ages 7–15 · $1,794/week
- Camp Winadu · Ages 7–15
- Camp Winadu · Ages 7–15