Camp Danbee

Peru, MA

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About Camp Danbee

Daily schedule — structured day with five activity periods

Camp Danbee strives to provide a well-rounded daily schedule. Daily schedules include swim instruction, a lake activity, a land sport, a creative activity and one choice period. Campers going into 6th grade and above are able to choose their own schedules. This freedom gives Danbee girls independence to create a daily schedule based on their favorite activities. Schedules are changed several times throughout the summer. Girls have five activity periods each day. Each class period runs just under an hour and is filled with skills instruction, fun drills, and game situations.

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At a glance

Address
101 West Main Road, Peru, MA 01235
Camp type
overnight
Setting
Located in the small New England town of Hinsdale (physical address in Peru, MA), on Lake Ashmere in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Three hours from New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area and two hours from Boston.
Cabins
8–10 girls and three staff members per cabin; each cabin has its own shower and bathroom.
Accreditations stated by camp
American Camping Association

Activities

Waterfront

  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Windsurfing

Land Sports

  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Archery
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Lacrosse
  • Gymnastics

Arts & Creative

  • Pottery
  • Ceramics
  • Theater
  • Dance

Outdoor Adventure

  • Hiking
  • Rock climbing
  • Zip line
  • Camping

Clues to fit

Cabin life — size, staff, and setup

The spacious cabins house 8–10 girls and three staff members. Each bunk includes its own shower and bathroom facility. Newly constructed wooden beds and extra large cubbies allow plenty of space for each camper. Pine floors and walls give the cabins a clean and homey feel.

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Setting — Lake Ashmere and the Berkshires

Camp Danbee is located in Western Massachusetts in the small New England town of Hinsdale. The camp is set in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, on Lake Ashmere. We are just three hours from the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area, and two hours from Boston. We own a mile of shoreline on beautiful, spring-fed Lake Ashmere.

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Traditions & shared moments

Special events calendar — Danbee Wows

Danbee girls experience weekly all-camp Special Events that everyone looks forward to each summer. These well-planned and high-energy programs allow girls of all ages to mix together. Special Events at Danbee include: Carnival, Casino Night, Halloween, Leagues, July 4th Talent Show, The Danbee Cup, Banquet, Camp Fires, Square Dance, International Day, Gym Show, Musicals, Dance Fest, Song Fest, and Gold Rush.

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Independence, growth & leadership

Philosophy — building resilience and tackling bullying

Helping our campers to become more resilient in dealing with life's challenges is threaded into all we do. We help them build social skills and personal grit as they learn to master all the teachable moments that arise in a group setting. Danbee campers learn Empathy in an intentional "other-centered" community that helps break the cycle of bullying. They Discover Independence, becoming more comfortable making decisions for themselves and understanding consequences.

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2027 sessions & tuition

Three-week short session

2027-07-23 – 2027-08-11

3 weeks

Before October 1st, 2026: $9,075

After October 1st, 2026: $9,425

Overnight camp

Tuition does not include transportation by bus, chaperoned flights, optional horseback riding, private lessons, ice hockey programs. Special Event and Trip fees apply to older campers.

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Four-week short session

2027-06-26 – 2027-07-23

4 weeks

Before October 1st, 2026: $10,650

After October 1st, 2026: $11,000

Overnight camp

Tuition does not include transportation by bus, chaperoned flights, optional horseback riding, private lessons, ice hockey programs. Special Event and Trip fees apply to older campers.

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Three-day intro weekend for prospective campers

2027-07-30 – 2027-08-01

$800

Grades 1–5 (entering)

Overnight camp

Available to girls entering 1st through 5th grades interested in attending sleepaway camp the following summer. Girls housed in separate cabin supervised by experienced staff. Dates & Rates page lists Jul 30–Aug 1; Visit Camp page lists Jul 24–26. Operator should confirm correct 2027 dates.

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Full season — approx. 7 weeks

2027-06-26 – 2027-08-11

7 weeks

Before October 1st, 2026: $16,600

After October 1st, 2026: $16,950

Overnight camp

Tuition does not include transportation by bus, chaperoned flights, optional horseback riding, private lessons, ice hockey programs. Special Event and Trip fees apply to older campers.

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Programs & camp life

Gymnastics center — facilities and instruction

Danbee's gymnastics center features a full-size (42′ x 42′) competition spring floor, five balance beams, a vaulting area, a tumble track, two uneven parallel bar practice areas, and a bab system. This is one of the premier gymnastics facilities in all of summer camping. The Danbee staff of experienced instructors meet children at their individual level of gymnastics ability, whether it is a camper's first cartwheel or 1,000th back hand spring. The lesson plans are based on United States Gymnastics Federation standards.

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Nature and outdoor camping — 250-acre facility on Lake Ashmere

Our 250-acre facility offers campers a chance to hike, explore a stream, collect berries or simply slow down and admire the rustic and peaceful nature of Lake Ashmere. Sleeping by the lake in an authentic teepee, cooking dinner, singing songs and sharing stories around the campfire are highlights of the summer. Traditional camp values and experiences with nature combine to give Danbee girls an appreciation of the importance of conservancy, outdoor living and bonding friendships.

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