2026 Youth Summer Camp in Massachusetts!
Founded in 1924, Rowe Camp is a community where campers and staff co-create each camp session. At camp, young people learn how to listen, make new friends, find their voice, try new things, and explore how they fit into the world.
- Self Expression: Campers exploring their identity is a cornerstone of our programming at Rowe. We offer gender neutral cabins and open spaces to discuss topics such as race, class, and gender; helping youth discover their sense of self.
- Camper Autonomy: Campers have the option to attend scheduled programming, or create their own experience. A variety of workshops and activities are offered each day that are informed by the interests of the campers.
- Screen-Free Camp: Our device-free campus allows for deeper connections.
- Connection to Nature: Rowe has over 50 acres of woods on its campus and borders Pelham Lake Park, which the campers visit regularly.
Summer Camp Dates & Fees
YPC1 (Young People’s Camp)
Ages 8-10
June 27th – July 4th, 2026
1 Week | $1350
YPC2 (Young People’s Camp)
Ages 10-12
July 5th – July 18th, 2026
2 Weeks | $2700
Junior High Camp
Ages 13 to 15
August 2nd – August 15th, 2026
2 Week | $2700
Senior High Camp
Ages 15 to 18
July 19th – August 1, 2026
2 Weeks | $2700
Age Range Note:
Rowe strives to be a place of inclusion and empowerment for all of our campers. The age ranges listed for each camp are what we feel is appropriate for our programming. However, there is some flexibility in the listed age ranges, especially between the YPC sessions.
If you feel that your camper would be most comfortable in a younger session, we are happy to work out accommodations.
Why Rowe Camp?
We build an atmosphere of trust, safety, freedom, honesty, and caring that makes it possible for teenagers to take risks: to talk about what they’re really feeling, sing a song in front of fifty people, and express their true selves.
For many, YPC is their first time away from home, which can be both scary and exciting. Enrollment is limited for YPC, so each camper receives close, individual attention. The goals of YPC include creating a sense of community and safety, using the environment as a tool for learning, exploring who each camper is and their relationship to others, using art for expression, and encouraging the magic of childhood, with the hope of developing deep self and spiritual awareness and appreciation.
At our older camps, campers have the freedom to spend time how they wish: going wild in the art room, inventing songs, planning workshops, or laying on the ground staring at the stars. At Rowe, campers learn how to listen, make new friends, find their voice, try new things, and deeply respect their community and the spaces they share. We help teens see and believe in what they have to offer, helping prepare them to make the world a better place
Youth Summer Camp Forms & Scholarships
Summer Camp Scholarships & Financial Aid
The Rowe Center understands that many factors outside of gross income impact an individual’s ability to pay including family dynamics, job stability, housing, number of dependents, immigration status and level of debt.
We want camp to be as accessible as possible. We offer payment plans and scholarships. Please reach out directly if you have concerns about the deposit amount. All requests will be kept strictly confidential.
You are welcome here!
Welcome to Rowe, where you are embraced just as you are. Since our inception in 1924, inclusion and acceptance have been foundational to our ethos.
As pioneers among summer camps, we introduced gender-neutral cabin options early on, ensuring that respecting your pronouns is a natural aspect of camp life.
We understand dietary needs vary; whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or have other preferences, you’re valued here. We offer scholarships and financial aid to support economic and cultural diversity, aiming for a community as diverse as the world itself. Our staff goes to great lengths to ensure everyone feels welcomed, accepted, and can fully engage in the camp experience.
We strive to accommodate a wide range of needs. However, there may be situations where the specific requirements exceed our capabilities. In such cases, we encourage reaching out to discuss potential accommodations. If we’re unable to meet these needs, we gently suggest considering alternative options to ensure the best summer experience.
For any specific questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.