4-H Camp Middlesex in Ashby, Massachusetts on Willard Brook with Teen Camp in Ashby, MA; Gardner, ma; Peperell, Ma; Rindge, NH; Fitchburg, Ma; Leominster, MA; Worcester, MA; Townsend, MA; Templeton, MA; Phillipston, Ma; Ashburnham, MA; Westminster, MA; Lunenburg, MA; Mason, NH; Andover, MA; Ayer, MA; Springfield, MA; Bolton, MA; Carlisle, MA; Hanscom, MA; Burlington, MA; Princeton, MA; Sterling, MA; Clinton, Ma; Barre, MA; Harvard, MA; Baldwinville,MA; Orange, MA; Athol, MA; Gill, MA; Stoneham, MA; Woburn, MA; Framingham, MA; Wakefield, MA; Ayer, MA; Chemsford, Ma; Concord, MA; Littleton, MA; Westford, MA; Acton, MA; Lynfield, MA; Boston, MA; Peabody, MA; Topsfield, MA; Salem, MA; Boxborough, MA; Stowe, MA; Lowell, MA; Billerica, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Reading, MA; Lynn, MA; Wilton, NH; Peterborough, NH; Temple, NH; Keene, NH; Wilton, NH; Milford, NH; Jaffrey, NH; Nashua, NH; Shirley, MA

Teen Program
Ages 13-15

Where will you live?

As a teen camper, you will reside in either the Hillside cabins, Hilltop, Lower Staff, or Blueberry cabin. Each cabin has 1-2 counselors depending on size. All cabins have electricity and are located near a centralized bath house with hot water and showers!

Hillside Cabins - Teen Girls

Bunks at camp feature THICK and COMFY mattresses!

Will you be in the same cabin as your friend(s) or other family members?
YES! As long as they are between the ages of 13-15, the same gender, and you request to be with your friend on your registration form, then it is not an issue to be in the same cabin as your friend(s) or family members coming to camp! The only issue in teen camp is that there are weeks that there are not enough spaces left to put friends and family together. If this is the case, then we will call you to see if you still want your spot or would like to switch to another week.

What will you do?

In the morning, you participate in a track of activities that you chose on Sunday.

The 3 tracks to choose are: Adventure (Sports, Outdoor Living Skills, Low Ropes, and Fishing), Science (Barnyard, Nature, and Science) and Arts (Theater, Arts, and Dance).

In the afternoon, you have 2 choice periods, rest hour, and 2 periods of free time.

How about at night?

Night time is the best at Camp Middlesex, especially if you are a teen camper! First you will participate in the regular evening activity that goes along with the Themes & Events for the week. Then, you will stay up an extra hour and participate in Teen Evening Program which offers you a chance to unwind, team build, and have some fun! Past teen programs have included: Messy food relays, movie night, night swim, lip syncs, and campfires.

Two teen campers at the Ashby Band Concert!
*Some of the activities at camp are ONLY for TEENS!

Program Day:

* 5 different periods of activities each day

* We focus on allowing campers to choose which activities they want to participate in!

View our schedule by clicking HERE

Adventure Track
Archery Receive NAA-certified instruction and practice in using recurve bows. (Ages 8 and up)
Fishing Fish in Willard Brook and learn about tackle crafting, angling skills, aquatic ecology, and stewardship.
Low Ropes/ Team Building Course Work as a group to increase personal confidence, mutual support within the group, and to develop an increased level of agility and coordination. Our course has 8 different elements!
Sports Develop skills, build self-esteem, and have fun playing traditional and non-traditional games.

Arts Track
Creative Arts Create crafts that are designed to stimulate creativity utilizing a variety of materials and methods
Dance Explore self-expression through movement and music.
Theater Tread the boards as an actor, or join the production teacm as a stage magager, set designer, or costume director!

Science Track
Barnyard Learn by doing about care, grooming, and handling of farm animals. Each year we receive: chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, and other farm animals.
Horse Management An introductory horse program of horse care and 2 hours of riding throughout the week. ($85/week Fee)
Nature Develop an awareness of the environment through hands-on projects, games, and nature walks.
Outdoor Living Skills (Pioneering) Learn about survival skills, fire building, outdoor cooking, and shelter building
Science/Rocketry You will build rockets, learn about different science concepts, and do wacky experiments!

Waterfront Programs
Kayaking & Canoeing This program will provide you with the basic strokes and skills to enjoy the activity of safe boating.
Recreational Swimming Certified staff offer optional daily swim lessons for Junior Campers. Recreational Swimming is offered every afternoon.

4-H Camp Middlesex
PO Box 185, 1031 Erickson Rd.
Ashby, MA 01431
Tel: (978) 386-7704 Fax: (978) 386-7046
office@campmiddlesex.com