Camp Lenox
A traditional overnight summer camp in the Berkshires offering a wide range of sports and creative arts.
▌ Editor's read Camp Lenox is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, and is currently owned by Richard and Stephanie Waks. A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 is explicitly stated on their 'About Us' page. While the website details extensive safety measures for activities, it does not explicitly mention background checks for staff. The camp offers a wide variety of activities across sports, arts, and waterfront, catering to a diverse range of interests.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Lenox 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: 7–16
- Address: 1534 Main St, Lee, MA 01238, USA
- Phone: (413) 243-2223
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full summer tuition is $16,050 for 48 days. Other sessions have different rates. A $3000 deposit is due at registration.
↗ What parents like
- Exceptional sports programming
- Traditional camp experience
↘ Watch for
- High tuition cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Lenox
- What ages does Camp Lenox accept?
- Camp Lenox 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 Lenox cost?
- Camp Lenox publishes $2,340/week for the standard session. Full summer tuition is $16,050 for 48 days. Other sessions have different rates. A $3000 deposit is due at registration. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Lenox accredited?
- Yes — Camp Lenox 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 Lenox?
- Camp Lenox 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 Lenox provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Lenox 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Lenox 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 Lenox.
- Camp Lenox - Camp Lenox: · $2,293/week