What medical staff and facilities are at the camp?
Each camp has an infirmary and the two camps share a pediatrician-in-residence. The pediatricians work on a weekly basis and all work for Quincy Pediatrics. Each infirmary is also staffed by three nurses. The health staff at the infirmary handles most illnesses and injuries. When necessary, the camper is referred to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
May my child keep medications with him/her at the cabin or on their person?
Due to safety issues, all medications must be kept in the infirmary, including all non-prescription medications, etc. with the exception, as mandated by state law, of inhalers and epipens. Those campers wishing to carry an inhaler or epipen must bring an additional inhaler or epipen to be kept in the infirmary. The medical staff is on-call 24 hours a day should your child require medication. Staff members will carry camper medications with them when groups go on overnights or out-of-camp trips. All medications must be administered from the original package.
May I call my camper during the session?
Campers may not receive telephone calls while at camp. This tends to increase homesickness. However, if you would like an update as to how your child is doing, please contact the camp office. We will have the appropriate staff member return your call. Parents of new CCC campers should expect a phone call form the cabin staff during the first week of camp to update you on how your camper is adjusting to camp. You may send mail, faxes and e-mail to your camper. More details on these details is sent in a spring mailing.
What is the food like?
Meals are nutritious and well-balanced. They are served buffet-style and each cabin sits at its own table. There are salad bars at every lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are always available. More...
What are the cabins like?
Our cabins are rustic, wooden buildings with no bathrooms or electricity. There are both glass and screen windows, and built-in bunk beds. Each camper has a cubbie. The two cabin staff sleep in separate rooms within the cabin. A shared modern washhouse with hot and cold running water and electricity is located nearby.
Are there extra charges for anything?
The tuition includes all of the regular program costs. Horseback-riding lessons at Chimney Corners cost $150 per session.
We add $100 to the tuition bill so that each camper has a camp store account upon his or her arrival. Campers are required to have their laundry done twice a session at a fee of $25 per session which will be added to your bill. Other elective services, such as transportation or linen rental, are provided for an extra fee.
For the 2-week starter program, the riding lesson, store and laundry fees are half the amount mentioned.
Can you provide transportation for a child coming from outside the area?
Yes, we can pick up your child at an airport, bus or train station. We must be aware of this need in advance. It also carries an extra charge. The nearest airports are Bradley International in Hartford, CT, and the Albany International Airport in Albany, NY. The nearest bus stations are in Lee, MA and Pittsfield, MA.
In addition, on the closing day of each session, a charter bus service is provided to the New York City area and Boston area for an additional fee on the closing day of each session. Camp personnel staff buses. |
