Camp Starfish
Camp Starfish is a therapeutic overnight camp in New Hampshire providing a highly structured, supportive environment...
▌ Editor's read Camp Starfish is a specialized overnight camp in Rindge, New Hampshire, dedicated to children aged 6-13 with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The website, campstarfish.org, loads successfully and provides extensive information about their therapeutic program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. A key strength is their stated 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio, which is exceptionally high and crucial for their target population, as detailed on their 'About Us' and 'Our Program' pages. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp was founded by Dr. Arnie Goldstein and has been operating for over 25 years, establishing a long history of service. Google reviews show a 4.8-star rating from 40 reviews, with parents frequently praising the dedicated staff and the positive impact on their children's social-emotional development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Starfish is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 12 Camp Monomonac Rd., Rindge, NH 03461, USA
- Phone: (978) 637-2617
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Based on 2026 data. Financial aid is available. Cost is per 2-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 7 sessions (5 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 22 to Aug 12.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Havvago/LITE 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
- LITE 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week
- LITE 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 1 Jul 14 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Teen Weeks (Creative Week) Jul 14 – 18, 2026 · 1 week
- Teen Weeks (LARP Week) Jul 21 – 25, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Jul 30 – Aug 12, 2026 · 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio
- Focus on emotional support
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Starfish
- What ages does Camp Starfish accept?
- Camp Starfish is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Starfish cost?
- Camp Starfish publishes $2,675/week for the standard session. USD. Based on 2026 data. Financial aid is available. Cost is per 2-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Starfish's hours?
- Camp Starfish 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 Starfish accredited?
- Yes — Camp Starfish is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 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 Starfish?
- Camp Starfish is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 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 Starfish provide lunch?
- Camp Starfish 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Starfish with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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