Treetops
A respite program for teens and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
▌ Editor's read The Treetops program is an overnight specialty respite program for children and teens with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges, offered by Camp Starfish. The website states that Camp Starfish is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. While Treetops itself doesn't have a separate ACA accreditation listed, Camp Starfish, its parent organization, is ACA accredited, though the specific expiration year is not readily available on the Treetops page. The site mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. Google reviews for Camp Starfish average 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the supportive environment and positive impact on their children. The program focuses on providing a safe and structured environment with a high level of staff support, including a 1:1 ratio for some campers, to help participants develop social and emotional skills.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–21
Treetops 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 specialty, 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 14–21
- Address: Camp Starfish, 127 Camp Starfish Rd, Rindge, NH 03461, USA
- Phone: 617-614-5900
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free summer camp for kids and teens in crisis situations.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Treetops
- What ages does Treetops accept?
- Treetops is open to children ages 14–21. 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 Treetops cost?
- Treetops doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free summer camp for kids and teens in crisis situations. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Treetops?
- Treetops is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Treetops provide lunch?
- Yes — Treetops 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 Treetops with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Treetops.
- Camp Starfish · Camp Starfish · Ages 6–17 · $2,675/week
- Wildwood Camp - Teen Adventure Trips · Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH · Ages 13–17 · $2,425/week
- Wildwood Camp - Counselors-in-Training (CIT) · Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH · Ages 15–17 · $550/week
- Wildwood Camp - Environmental Leadership for Teens (ELT) · Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH · Ages 14–17
- Wildwood Camp - Nature Escape · Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH · Ages 9–13