Cambridge Camping provides meaningful and inspiring experiences to children from urban and under-resourced circumstances in supportive and inclusive summer camp and school year out-of-school time communities.Upcoming Programs
"Thank you so much for all that you have done this summer with our littles. Your camp is awesome and far exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful and wish it were two more weeks!!"
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Since 1893, Cambridge Camping has known that the super power of camp is relationships. Now, more than ever, our children need support, connection to mentors and peers, and the opportunity to create and share joy. CCA’s approach reflects our commitment to providing outstanding programming and unique learning opportunities for children from urban and under-resourced circumstances.
FAQs
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Cambridge Camping provides programs for children and families from under-resourced circumstances in Cambridge and surrounding communities. Eligibility for enrollment is determined based on household size and income. The online enrollment process will ask families to submit documentation to verify household income to be reviewed by Cambridge Camping staff. See individual program pages for age eligibility.
Household size and maximum yearly income to be eligible for Cambridge Camping Programs:
2 Family Members: $86,870
3 Family Members: $109,735
4 Family Members: $132,600
5 Family Members: $155,465
6+ Family Members: $178,330
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CCAccess: Summer camp scholarship amounts are awarded based on financial need and camp cost. There will be an additional nonrefundable $10 registration fee.
CCBound - Vacation Camps: Vacation Camp scholarship amounts are awarded based on financial need and camp cost. There will be an additional $10 registration fee.
Village Building Series: These family events vary in scope (some are outings, some include meals and transportation, etc.) and are all free of charge.
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CCAccess and CCBound partner camps are located around the greater Boston area and throughout New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine).
Village Building Series Events often involve field trips in and around the greater Cambridge area. Examples of previous outings include holiday parties, trips to the theater, a financial literacy workshop at a bank, etc.
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We recognize that transportation is a critical need and we are committed to ensuring that getting to and from a program is not a barrier to participation. For CCAccess camperships, we work with partner camps to facilitate transportation when available. Details are arranged with families on an individual basis when necessary.
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If a Village Building Series event falls during a mealtime, all food and beverages are provided by CCA. For CCBound Vacation Camps and CCAccess Summer Camps, all meals are provided by the host camp.
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For programs, contact Gordo Littlefield at
gordo@cambridgecamping.org
For giving opportunities, contact Sharon Zimmerman at s.zimmerman@cambridgecamping.org
"Thank you - for what you've created & sustained - for so many kids & families. Those were the first happy tears I've cried in a while.”
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