Welcome to Hopkinton Summer Day Camp!
We are the MetroWest's beloved day camp destination, offering three traditional camp units and 15 specialty camps at our beautiful 122-acre Outdoor Center. Join us for a summer of fun, friendship, and adventure!
2025 CAMP INFO SESSIONS
Join us for an upcoming virtual Hopkinton Outdoor Center Day Camp Information Session! We look forward to meeting with you and talking more about camp. These sessions are for parents/guardians, but children are welcome to join as there will be information shared about programming.
Monday, January 6 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
As we approach your selected date, we will provide you with a Zoom link.
More sessions:
Thursday, January 16 | 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Monday, January 27 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, February 6 | 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Monday, February 10 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Three Traditional Camp Units by Age
One-week sessions are offered all weeks
Our traditional camp is arranged into three units based on grade.
- Juniors (age 3 - grade 2)
- Middlers (grades 3-5)
- Seniors (grades 6-10)
Within each camp unit, we offer broad-based, co-ed, age-appropriate activities that promote physical development, social interaction, and personal growth. Activities may include archery, boating, low/high ropes, nature exploration, camp games, and arts and crafts. Swim lessons are included four days a week, and campers enjoy recreational swimming Monday-Friday.
Specialty Camps within Units:
One-week sessions are offered some weeks
Campers enrolled in specialty camps spend half of the day on projects, hands-on activities, and games that broaden their special interests. The other half is for traditional activities, including a daily recreational swim and activities such as archery, boating, or nature.
Juniors (age 3-entering grade 2)
Our Junior campers experience all the fun of traditional camp and will be introduced to age-appropriate elements of our archery, climbing, and ropes programs. Campers in this program are taught the importance of friendship, teamwork, and community. You will be amazed at your camper’s social, emotional, and physical growth during their time with us
Middlers (entering grades 3-5)
Our Middler Unit offers campers the space, support, and opportunity for growth. Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities like archery, plus expanded adventures on the high and low ropes course and canoeing on the Ashland Reservoir! At this level, we begin to see campers grow in self-confidence as their independence shines through
Seniors (entering grades 6-9)
Our Senior campers can take ownership of their camp experience through choice in their daily activities, including arts programming, sports, outdoor adventure, instructional swim lessons, and recreational swimming. They will develop skills in archery, utilize all elements of the high and low ropes course and the zipline circuit, and enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding on the Ashland Reservoir.
Leadership Camps
Offered specific weeks with an application.
Part of the Senior Unit
Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
Entering grades 7 & 8
- Can only register for ONE 2-week session
- Emphasizes volunteerism, service learning, and team-building activities.
- Will participate in traditional camp activities
Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
Entering grades 9 & 10
- Mandatory training week 1 or 2 and must commit to four additional weeks
- Will serve as part of a working team to assist counselors and will receive training
Have a question?
Contact the Hopkinton Summer Day:
Steve Lockney
Associate Executive Director of Camping Services
slockney@metrowestymca.org 508-435-9345 ext.132
Or, contact us at:
45 East Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 435-9345
ycampoffice@metrowestymca.org