Frequently Asked Questions
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: HOW OLD DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE TO
PARTICIPATE IN AN OVERNIGHT?
A: Children need to have finished grade 2 to do a
Sleepover.
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, LDP Director, 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