Barkhamsted, CT
Elective choices are made while the campers are at camp, so they can pick whatever they are most interested in that day or that week! Electives will be chosen daily by campers (2nd grade and up) and usually include all of the activities that we have at camp.
Situated on 65+ acres, Boulder Ridge Day Camp offers campers ages 4 to 14 a traditional co-ed day camp experience in the rolling hills of Northern Connecticut. Surrounded by over 68 acres of some of the best things to be found in nature, Boulder Ridge campers will be blazing new trails as they discover and learn to appreciate the great outdoors.
There's no shortage of fun activities at Boulder Ridge! We host a whole range of special events throughout the summer, some of our favorites include Counselor Hunt, Gameshow, Triathlon, and the yearly Boulder Battle! Each week has a theme at Boulder Ridge and every Wednesday our campers and counselors dress up in costumes and do activities based on the theme.
The Boulder Ridge CIT Program is open to prior Boulder Ridge campers who will be 14 or 15 during the summer. CITs rotate through camper groups and activity specialty areas, receive leadership training through group discussions and individual writing assignments, organize camp-wide events with our CIT Coordinator, and complete a service project to benefit the Boulder Ridge community or the larger community.
Kristin Ebner Martin is the President/CEO of Ebner Camps, Inc. She follows in the footsteps of her father, her aunt, and grandfather, who all served as Directors of Awosting and Chinqueka and as President/Vice President of Ebner Camps for several decades. As President, Kris' primary goal is to ensure the children at all of our camps have a safe, caring and fun environment where they can grow and develop into responsible young men and women.
Days at Boulder Ridge are exciting and filled with activities and choices. Each session, campers are placed in small groups based on their age and grade with at least one counselor. The Boulder Ridge Day Camp program is designed with the age and development of each child in mind, providing a balance of physical and non-athletic activities. Campers will have both scheduled activities, where they can try everything that Boulder Ridge has to offer, as well as multiple choice periods every day, where they can really focus on what interests them.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗BRDC is a nut aware camp; we ask that parents not send any items to camp which contains nuts. Gluten free options are served every day. In addition, we can accommodate most other food allergies. If your camper has a food allergy please be sure to speak to us at least 2 weeks prior to your camper's first day.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗My kids have been going to Boulder Ridge for four years and have had such a wonderful time each summer. The swimming lessons have been invaluable to our daughter and our pre-teen son got so much out of his experience as a Leader in Training, helping the little kids with some of their activities. They love all the great activities, especially the ropes course and crafts. Thanks so much to all the friendly, helpful counselors. Our kids will be back. —David L.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗BRDC provides lunch and an afternoon snack to all campers. Lunch includes a hot meal and sides, sandwiches and bagels as alternatives, an extensive salad bar, yogurt, fresh fruit, sports drinks and water. Gluten free and vegetarian options are always available. Dessert is served only on special occasions. In addition to an afternoon snack, fresh fruit and water are available all day long.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Our infirmary is led by a licensed nurse with previous pediatric experience. The BRDC nurse, along with other members of the administration and select counselors, are trained to administer emergency medications such as Epi-pens and inhalers. The nurse can also administer over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol and Bacitracin as needed.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Boulder Ridge Day Camp combines structured learning with excitement and adventure and every day is different. Campers are outdoors and exploring nature daily as opposed to being glued to a screen.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Bus transportation is available for an additional $55 per week. Our bus transportation service is available in the following towns: Avon, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton/Collinsville, Granby, Harwinton, Simsbury, Torrington/Burrville, Weatogue, West Hartford, West Simsbury, and Winsted. We also offer flexible transportation options, allowing you to choose different bus stops for morning and afternoon and/or different stops for different days of the week.
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