Lexington Education Foundation

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One Week Teen Program at Meadowbrook Day Camp

Choose from one of these week-long (Monday through Friday) day tripping programs specifically designed for teens completing 7th and 8th grades. Adventurers July 7-11: rock climbing at a rock gym, sea kayaking North or South shore location, day at the beach, overnight camping trip to Mt. Monadnock (including a hike to the summit). Explorers July 14-18: biking on rail trail, gourmet cooking with a chef at Meadowbrook, a day at the beach, orienteering with a GPS, Whale Watch. Adventurers July 21-25: a day at the beach, high ropes course, two-night camping trip to Kennebec, ME, white water rafting on Kennebec River. Explorers July 28-August 1: biking, canoeing on Ipswich River, a day at the beach, orienteering, Purgatory Chasm.

Note: Each week begins with a mandatory orientation on Sunday afternoon. Adventurer weeks include an overnight camping trip Thursday to Friday. Normal program hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm though some trips may require extended hours. Teens may ride regular camp buses to and from camp. Teens bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Meadowbrook will provide daily snacks and food for the overnight (dinner on Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday). Trips will be led by a coed team chosen for their maturity and their leadership qualifications. An additional counselor will join them for the overnights. Trip destinations may need to be altered due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

For more information: http://www.meadowbrook-ma.org/daycamp/teen_program.htm