YMCA Overnight Camp in East Brookfield, MA

Camp Frank A. Day

Ages 7-16

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Registration for Summer 2024 is open.

WSYMCA summer camps fill quickly so register today.

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Attend a Virtual Information Session About CFAD

Have questions about YMCA Camp Frank A. Day? Not sure if your child is ready for the overnight experience? Join us for a virtual information session to learn the ABCs of residential summer camp! Topics covered will include registration, preparing for camp, the facility, cabin life, staffing, programs, communication, medical care, camp traditions, meals, and so much more.

Friday, December 8: 6-7 p.m. (Virtual) Sign up here
Friday, December 15: 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Virtual) Sign up here

2-Week Residential Sessions

YMCA Camp Frank A. Day, or "CFAD" as many campers and alum call it, is a coed summer overnight camp west of Boston in beautiful East Brookfield, MA. Summer after summer, Camp Frank A. Day campers bond as a community as they learn how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. Through physical, social and educational activities, our campers gain self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of camp fires, bugle calls, canoeing, soccer matches, archery and talent shows.

2024 CFAD SESSION DATES
Session 1 Special programs: Ice cream social, Camp Carnival	June 23 - 29
Session 1 Mini Camp	June 23 - 26
Session 2 Special programs: Color War	June 30 - July 13
Session 3 Special programs: Olympics	July 14 - 27
Session 3 Mini Camp	July 14 - 17
Session 4 Special programs: Color War, Awards Night	July 28 - August 10
Session 4 Mini Camp	July 28 - July 31

2024 CFAD RATES
Session 1 (one week session): $1,180
Session 2, 3, or 4 (two week sessions): $2,230
$100 per Saturday night for stayovers between sessions
Mini Camp: $560

What is Mini Camp? Open to freshmen and Junior campers between the ages of 7-13. Mini Camp is designed for campers who would like to sample the world of overnight camp before making an extended commitment. Over four days and three nights our attentive CFAD counselors will gently guide our mini-campers through all of the ins and outs of the overnight camp experience.

2024 CFAD LIT SESSION DATES & RATES
LIT - 3 Weeks	$2,010
LIT - 4 Weeks	$2,520
LIT - 5 Weeks	$3,000
LIT - 6 Weeks	$3,425
LIT - 7 Weeks	$3,850

LIT: Leader-in-Training sessions are open to campers ages 16-17 and provide our oldest campers a way to transition from camper to counselor. LITs gain valuable leadership skills and take on more responsibility at camp.

Please contact campings@wsymca.org for LIT application and registration instructions.

For more information on Camp Frank A. Day, please contact G us Noriega, Camp Director at 508-867-3780.

Parent Feedback from Camp Frank A. Day's 2023 Season:

"CFAD had had a very positive impact on our camper’s social skills and level of independence and confidence. "

"CFAD does an unbelievable job at creating a culture of kindness and acceptance. This is hugely impactful for both of my kids, but especially for my son with autism who has struggled with some social difficulties at school. Camp is his happy place. I cry whenever I pick him up and see the friendships and love he has there. He says that camp brings out the best in everyone and that everyone is nice at camp. He feels accepted there for being his true self "

"My camper can’t wait to return next summer, and for longer! He loved camp and this was a wonderful experience that really helped him grow and mature. He said he’s never had such a fun summer experience and was really sad for it to end. We were very impressed with the professionalism of the counselors, the friendly communication from all staff and the way all children seemed genuinely happy in photos and when we were on camp grounds. We look forward to 2024!"