My family started Camp Emerson in 1968. We believe in the power of summer camp to foster independence, cultivate friendships, explore the natural world and to be a kid and have fun. It takes a lot to make it work – finding passionate, skilled staff, love and care of the property, endless safety precautions, tons of healthy delicious food, developing partnerships and trust with parents and 24/7 programming to keep the children engaged.

Have you watched your kids go off for camp and felt a little tinge of envy that you aren’t going to share the fun and excitement of traditional camp activities, the unbreakable bonds formed over campfires, s’mores and bunk comradery?

I know you’re asking “Do I really have to think about summer in the middle of the winter?” Yes, if you haven’t made plans already for your child, the longer you wait, the fewer options you’ll have.

For over 30 years, Camp Emerson has brought children from all over the world to their summer camp in Massachusetts for a cultural exchange experience. Parents state that by surrounding their children with native English speakers, they get more comfortable speaking English than in a classroom in their own country.

We are proud to announce that Young Adult Author, Leila Sales, has agreed to develop a creative writing program for Camp Emerson summer campers age 7 – 15.