Enrolling for Camp

Applications are currently being accepted!

Before jumping into our application, read on for information about our enrollment process.

Enrolling for Becket Day Camp, click here.

Have questions about enrollment?  

Contact our registrars:

Aline Ferris

Senior Registrar

aferris@bccymca.org
413-623-8991 ext. 117

Coby Porter

Day Camp Registrar

cporter@bccymca.org

413-623-8991 ext. 116

Important Deadlines

September 12, 2023

Camp priority pre-registration opens for returning families

September 14, 2023

Camp registration opens for everyone

October 20, 2023

Aides and TSP Applications due

November 1, 2023

Tier 5 campership applications due in SSS (Resident Camp, TSP, Aides only)

February 12, 2024

Becket Day Camp enrollment opens

Payment Plans Reimbursement Policy

At the time you register, a registration fee is required:

Tiers 1-4 – $500
Tier 5 – $150

After 10 calendar days, the camper registration fee becomes non-refundable and non-transferable. At the time of registration, families will be required to choose between making monthly payments or paying the full tuition in a lump sum. In the event an alternative payment method is required, please reach out to our staff.

If families choose monthly payments, they will be scheduled to be paid in full by May 1 and the monthly amount will be adjusted based on what time of year a family registers a camper. If a payment is missed or your payment bounces, we will inform you and ask for an alternative payment. If it happens a second time your reservation will be canceled and any refund will follow our refund policy below.

If you select Tier 5, you must complete your campership application in our financial aid system (SSS) by our application deadline of November 1st. If you are applying to camp after November 1st you will have 30 days to complete your financial aid application in SSS.

Cancelation Policy

If you cancel your child’s registration:

Prior to December 1st: Any tuition paid, excluding your registration fee, will be refunded.

After December 1st: 30% of the tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.

After February 1st: 60% of the tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.

There are no tuition refunds or transfers after April 1st.

If your child leaves the program early for any reason (voluntary or not) there will be no refund of tuition.

What to Consider Prior to Enrollment

Early departure from camp and absences from the camp program are not allowed.
To preserve the traditional nature of the camp experience, we require campers to leave all electronics, including cell phones, at home.
A Health Form is required, including proof of health insurance and a record of a physical exam conducted within 18 months of the camper’s arrival at camp.
Parents/Guardians have the right to request copies or review background check procedures, discipline policies, and grievance procedures upon request.
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA works to provide nutritious meals for your camper each day. We are committed to providing quality food service at every meal. Each of the kitchens at BCCYMCA are inspected and licensed annually by the local Board of Health. We take allergy management and dietary restrictions seriously. Each kitchen will work with campers who have food allergies and dietary restrictions. Contact information for our food service team will be available closer to camp's start.
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is dedicated to helping each member of the community to develop their full potential. We believe that respect, kindness, and integrity are vital to the success of the camp community. For such ideals to thrive in our community, each member must believe in and support the mission and principles upon which our community is based and accept that one’s own behavior must reflect these values.
Each member of the camp community must strive to do all they can to create a respectful and safe environment for all. Each of us, including campers, family members, staff, and volunteers are responsible for their behavior at camp and will be held accountable for the code of conduct.
Campers are expected to participate fully in our camp program. This includes the activities of service, play, chapel, and living together. Participants must complete the full duration of the program in which they are enrolled. The Becket-Chimney YMCA reserves the right to decline acceptance to applicants who we feel will not be successful in our programs.
Make sure you review and understand our payment and refund policy prior to enrolling in camp.
Fees are established by the Board of Trustees to cover operating costs. Philanthropic gifts from parents and friends help to keep the tuition reasonable while maintaining high-quality programs and staff. The camp tuition is inclusive, covering room and board, program materials, trips, laundry service, basic in-camp health services, and membership in Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. Specialty programs have a higher tuition to cover the extra costs associated with the program. Our fees do not include insurance on campers’ personal property, health & accident insurance, or store account deposit. We add a store account ($100 for four-week campers and $75 for Starter campers) to the camp bill so that each camper has a camp store account upon their arrival. Other elective services, such as transportation or linen rental, are provided for an extra fee.

FAQs

I applied for camp - now what?

Once you apply, the primary account holder will receive an email confirmation from us with next steps. Please reach out to camp staff if you have any questions.

My camper has been placed on a waitlist - what can I expect from here?

Camp contacts families in date and time order when an opening in a program occurs. You are welcome to contact camp weekly to see if your camper has moved up on a waiting list.

Who should I list as the secondary contact for my ultracamp account?

An individual who shares a vested interest in the well-being of the camper(s). A second parent or legal guardian who you want to be copied on all outgoing emails from camp and can speak with staff in regards to your camper(s).

When will I need to submit my child’s paperwork?

You will be emailed when camp forms come out in the spring and are attached to your camp account. Please be sure to have them completed by May 1.

What is a store account and how much should I put it in?

We recommend a store account ($100 for four-week campers and $75 for Starter campers) so that each camper has a camp store account upon their arrival. Money in the store account can be used for the purchase of clothing, snacks, toiletries, batteries and other souvenirs and for donations to YMCA World Service at chapels. You can add to this amount directly in your camp account.

Enrolling for Camp

Applications are currently being accepted!

Important Deadlines

September 12, 2023

Camp priority pre-registration opens for returning families