Facilities
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Welcome to YMCA Camp Harrington and the Harrington Outdoor Center.
Camp Harrington boasts 35 acres of pine forest located on Sewall Pond, a spring fed, freshwater pond in
Boylston. The facility includes a sandy beach waterfront, beach volleyball court, archery range, boating area,
craft shop, high and low ropes course, climbing wall, recreation field, environmental education areas,
amphitheater, young campers playground, overnight tent sites, and nature trails.
We hope you enjoy your picture tour of our property.
For more information on the Lodge and the Outdoor Center please visit the Outdoor Center Link
Camp Harrington boasts 35 acres of pine forest located on Sewall Pond, a spring fed, freshwater pond in
Boylston. The facility includes a sandy beach waterfront, beach volleyball court, archery range, boating area,
craft shop, high and low ropes course, climbing wall, recreation field, environmental education areas,
amphitheater, young campers playground, overnight tent sites, and nature trails.
We hope you enjoy your picture tour of our property.
For more information on the Lodge and the Outdoor Center please visit the Outdoor Center Link
Camp Office
(This building also contains the
camp infirmary)
(This building also contains the
camp infirmary)
Camp Store
Camp sells ice cream, chips, snacks, juice,
and water to campers during lunch.
This is also the home our our Leadership
Development Program during the camp day.
Camp sells ice cream, chips, snacks, juice,
and water to campers during lunch.
This is also the home our our Leadership
Development Program during the camp day.
Sara E. Oakes Memorial Amphitheater
Each morning and afternoon
campers meet here to sing songs,
perform skits, receive awards, and
hear about the days
announcements. This is also the
location of our Cup Stacking Program
Each morning and afternoon
campers meet here to sing songs,
perform skits, receive awards, and
hear about the days
announcements. This is also the
location of our Cup Stacking Program
30 Foot 3-sided Rock Tower
Our Rock Tower is a great addition
to camp and gives kids a chance to
try rock climbing and repelling.
Our Rock Tower is a great addition
to camp and gives kids a chance to
try rock climbing and repelling.
Cabos (Center Camp Bathrooms)
Bathrooms are located on the
Amphitheater and Waterfront
ends of camp property
Bathrooms are located on the
Amphitheater and Waterfront
ends of camp property
The Playground
For children that are pre-k or
finished K and 1st grade, the
playground is a wonderful place
for children to relax and let off
steam each day
For children that are pre-k or
finished K and 1st grade, the
playground is a wonderful place
for children to relax and let off
steam each day
| Boating Canoes at camp are used to give all kids a boating experience |
Beach Volleyball
A sand volleyball area allows
children to play a variety of beach
games during a camp week
A sand volleyball area allows
children to play a variety of beach
games during a camp week
Boathouse
The upstairs area acts as rainy day
shelter and houses the indoor
science programs offered to the
children
The upstairs area acts as rainy day
shelter and houses the indoor
science programs offered to the
children
High Ropes
A series of 9 15-40' elements exist
in one of our tree canopies to give
children a varied outdoor climbing
experience.
A series of 9 15-40' elements exist
in one of our tree canopies to give
children a varied outdoor climbing
experience.
Environmental Education
With 35 acres of property the
children have vast opportunities
to explore and learn all about our
environment
With 35 acres of property the
children have vast opportunities
to explore and learn all about our
environment
Basketball
A hoop at center camp provides
kids the chance to shoot hoops,
play knockout, or have a game
during b-ball/chalk/choice time
A hoop at center camp provides
kids the chance to shoot hoops,
play knockout, or have a game
during b-ball/chalk/choice time
The Field
A great place for kids of all ages to
run around and play games.
This space often lays claim to our
special events on Thursdays
A great place for kids of all ages to
run around and play games.
This space often lays claim to our
special events on Thursdays
Archery
All Ages spend time weekly
learning the finer points of archery
All Ages spend time weekly
learning the finer points of archery
Creative Arts Center
All children spend time with the
Creative Arts Director at camp
working with many different
mediums to create summer craft
projects
All children spend time with the
Creative Arts Director at camp
working with many different
mediums to create summer craft
projects
Waterfront
All Children are offered swim
lessons every morning and a free
swim in the afternoon.
There is also a sand toy area for
children who are not swimming
All Children are offered swim
lessons every morning and a free
swim in the afternoon.
There is also a sand toy area for
children who are not swimming
Play Pen
For all children at camp we offer a
chance to utilize a miniature
version (1-2') of our high ropes
course
For all children at camp we offer a
chance to utilize a miniature
version (1-2') of our high ropes
course
The Giant Swing and Flying Squirrel
These high flying activities offer
kids the thrill of a lifetime when they
come to Camp Harrington
These high flying activities offer
kids the thrill of a lifetime when they
come to Camp Harrington
<-- The Flying Squirrel takes an individual
from standing on the ground and shoots
them straight up in the air into a pendulum
swing 30 feet above the ground in 5 seconds.
from standing on the ground and shoots
them straight up in the air into a pendulum
swing 30 feet above the ground in 5 seconds.
<-- The Giant Swing l takes an
individual from standing on the
ground and hoists them 30 feet in the air.
A pull trigger mechanism then drops them
into a 25 yard long pendulum swing back and
forth for 1 minute.
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individual from standing on the
ground and hoists them 30 feet in the air.
A pull trigger mechanism then drops them
into a 25 yard long pendulum swing back and
forth for 1 minute.
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| GAGA Ball Pit YMCA Camp Harrington boasts the largest GAGA Ball pit in Central Massachusetts at 30 feet wide |
| The Lodge This building hosts our FUN with FOODS program. Each week children get to create and explore the world of food. |