Frequently Asked Questions
OTHER COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ARE..................

Q:          WHAT NUMBER DO WE CALL IF OUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT?
A:          508-869-0586 or 508 869 6171

Q:          CAN MY CHILD BE PLACED IN A GROUP WITH A FRIEND?
A:          With all 200+ children we serve, we do our best to arrange it so that friends may be with friends.
Children
must, however, have finished the same grade to be placed together.


Q:          WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
A:          Children are divided and sent to different areas of camp. Aprox. 30 Children are sent to the boathouse,
30 to the Pavillion, 30 to the Lodge, 20 to A&C, and 15 each to the 4 Tents.

Q:          WHAT IS THE RATIO OF STAFF TO CAMPERS?
A:          The Staff to Camper ratio is 1:5. The counselor to camper ratio is 1:6-1:10 depending on the age of the
group.

Q:          WHO ARE THE STAFF?
A:          The Staff of Camp Harrington are from a variety of places. All Sr. Counselor/Staff are High School
Graduates. Our Jr. Counselors are 15-17 and volunteer their services for the summer. Our Specialists
(Archery/Nature, Ropes, Climbing Wall, Arts and Crafts, Leader Directors, and Waterfront) all have certifications
and/or relevant experience that meets MA State Standards. 85% of Staff are certified in CPR/FA.

Q:          CAMPERS?
A:          Camp Harrington is a Coed 200+ camper Day Camp. Children range in age from 5-14. Children must have
completed K to attend camp.

Q:          WHAT IS THE CAMP''S TAX ID #? I NEED IT FOR MY TAXES :-)
A:          04-2105885

Q:          IS YMCA CAMP HARRINGTON ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER?
A:          WE ARE ON BOTH. LINK UP AND FOLLOW US ALL YEAR LONG