Camp Becket-in-the-Berkshires

4.8

748 Hamilton Road, Becket, MA 01223

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music.
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music.
Boys aged 7-15•Mon–Sun from 0•25/day & 100/week
Boys aged 7-15
Mon–Sun from 0
25/day & 100/week

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Building character and friendships in the Berkshires

Experience an unplugged, rustic summer adventure where youth build lifelong friendships, confidence, and leadership skills. Surrounded by nature and caring mentors, kids thrive in a supportive environment. Four-week sessions allow campers to fully immerse, grow, and connect. Families love the strong values, tradition, and sense of belonging that make this a second home.
Experience an unplugged, rustic summer adventure where youth build lifelong friendships, confidence, and leadership skills. Surrounded by nature and caring mentors, kids thrive in a supportive environment. Four-week sessions allow campers to fully immerse, grow, and connect. Families love the strong values, tradition, and sense of belonging that make this a second home.

Location & hours

748 Hamilton Road, Becket, MA 01223

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Sailing
Rowing
Archery
Hiking
Climbing
Ropes-Course
Team-Sports
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
Tennis
Arts-and-Crafts
Woodworking
Drama
Music
Dance
Nature-Study
Environmental-Education
Outdoor-Cooking
Campfire
Storytelling
Leadership-Training
Adventure-Programming
Construction
Bouldering
Orienteering
Fishing
Animal-Care
Gardening
Photography
Group-Games
Cabin-Nights
Chapel
Community-Service
Leave-No-Trace-Camping
Off-Site-Trips
Survival-Skills
Special-Events
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music.
Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Sailing
Rowing
Archery
Hiking
Climbing
Ropes-Course
Team-Sports
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
Tennis
Arts-and-Crafts
Woodworking
Drama
Music
Dance
Nature-Study
Environmental-Education
Outdoor-Cooking
Campfire
Storytelling
Leadership-Training
Adventure-Programming
Construction
Bouldering
Orienteering
Fishing
Animal-Care
Gardening
Photography
Group-Games
Cabin-Nights
Chapel
Community-Service
Leave-No-Trace-Camping
Off-Site-Trips
Survival-Skills
Special-Events

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Visit YMCA Camp Oakes's website for the latest and most accurate pricing info.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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