military kids camp
Each year Grotonwood is able to make summer camp a reality for children of military families.
Grotonwood has been hosting camps for children of military families since 2018. What started out as one dedicated session for 35 kids has grown to into a program that serves 120 children of military families each summer.
Thanks to the generous support received from Friends of Regional Ministries (FORM) and the Boston Baptist Social Union, each year, we are able to serve children of deployed, active duty, National Guard, Reserve (including Coast Guard) and veterans with an almost free week of summer camp.
During your camper’s stay, they’ll enjoy supervised daily swimming, blobbing & tubing (12+ age and swim level restrictions apply), Segways, arts & crafts, singing in chapel, roasting marshmallows over a campfire, low & high rope adventure courses, talent shows, sports, team games and more! They will learn to live in community, grow their independence and build character a loving christian environment.
We are welcoming and safe space for kids of all faiths, backgrounds, and gender identities. We teach basic Christian values such as peace, love, justice and kindness through our engaging and high energy chapel services and Bible-studies. Participation in all activities, including our faith based programming is voluntary. We operate our faith-based programming under the assumption that at least 75% of our campers are not christian and/or have never experienced religious activities.
How does it work?
Funding applies to overnight camping sessions only.
Families simply choose a week of camp that work best with their summer schedule (see table below).
As part of the registration process a credit of $650 will be applied towards your chosen session per child living in your household.
Please follow the online registration prompts and be sure to complete the Military Form in order to secure the funding.
Summer camp tuition ranges between $790-$900. Camp covers $650 per child and the family covers the remaining registration fee.
Simply choose the session date and/or theme that works best for your child(ren), and follow the prompts for military families when registering for camp!
DON’T FORGET: FAMILIES MUST SHOW MILITARY ID DURING CHECK IN AS PROOF OF STATUS.
READY TO REGISTER?
Click the button below to be directed to our online registration software.
During registration you will be given the option to complete the Military Family Form, please do so.
Once you have completed this form you will be given instructions on how to apply the military discount to your registration.
Grotonwood uses an online registration system, called CampBrain for all camper registrations. Please click on the button above to register for camp.
If you require guidance, please do not hesitate to call the camp office on 978 448 5763.
DON’T FORGET: FAMILIES MUST SHOW MILITARY ID DURING CHECK IN AS PROOF OF STATUS.
Cancellations and no shows
The deposit you pay to secure the registration is non-refundable or transferrable.
Please help us make a kid’s summer by communicating cancellations as a matter of priority. Demand is high every year and our capacity is limited to 120 campers. Approximately 10 spots are wasted annually by families who do not show up on Check-In day. If your circumstances have changed and you’re child is no longer able to attend summer camp please notify the office on 978 448 5763 in order to make your space available to a family on our waitlist.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The prices quoted above include all accommodation, staffing, medical supervision, activities and meals.
Deposits are non refundable or transferable.
Medical and Camp Forms MUST be uploaded by June 1st or a $75 Late Paperwork Fee will be applied to your balance due.
Find a complete list of all the required documents here.
Check-in begins Sunday between 2:00PM and 4:00PM
Check-out is Friday between 4:30 and 5:15PM
Grotonwood complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health(105 CMR 430,000), and is licensed by the Groton Board of Health.
Copies of camp policies on background checks, health care and discipline policies are available on request.