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About 4-H Camp Middlesex in Ashby, MA

The 4-H mission, pledge, motto, and slogan provide the foundation for maintaining the deep-rooted traditions of Camp Middlesex. The four H’s (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) are taught to enrich and expand the learning experience. The four areas (Club/Camp, Community, Country, and World) serve as reminders of the many facets of our interaction with our surroundings. The camp’s staff and volunteers work hard to ensure a safe and positive atmosphere for all campers. At Camp Middlesex, campers are encouraged to learn and grow through positive reinforcement and the development of leadership skills. The camp provides a fun and safe environment for all campers to explore and develop leadership skills. Campers are encouraged to think independently and take responsibility for their own actions. Through the camp activities, campers learn to become more independent and develop a sense of community and responsibility. Through their experiences at camp, campers learn to be confident in their decisions and become self-reliant.

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What kind of kids we support

  • Coed

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Lake
  • River
  • Transportation/Buses

Programs at 4-H Camp Middlesex in Ashby, MA

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Riding Lessons

Camp Middlesex has partnered with Contry Hill Farm in Mason, NH to offer campers beginning horseback riding lessons (www.contryhillfarm.com). For an additional fee, campers will be transported to Contry Hill Farm Monday – Friday for an hour split into a 30-minute mounted lesson and a 30-minute horsemanship lesson. Horsemanship topics include: safety, horse breeds, stall cleaning and feeding, and parts of the saddle and bridle. Mounted topics include: mounting/dismounting, control and steering, and how to post at the walk.

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The LIT (Leaders in Training) Program

Program is designed for campers aged 13-15 who would like to continue their day camp experience. The program is day camp specific, so campers participating would be a part of the program from 8:30am-5:30pm each day. As an LIT, you will be required to attend daily instructional meetings with the LIT Director, where you will receive instruction on different aspects of camp life. As an LIT, campers will work with a day camp group, where they will support counselors with the supervision of campers as well as receive hands-on training on how to be a leader in the camp community.

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CIT Program

The CIT Program seeks to train talented individuals aged 14-16 to become leaders in the camping community. The program is divided into CIT I and II, with the CIT II’s having more responsibilities to complete. As a CIT, you will be required to attend daily instructional meetings with the CIT Director, where you will receive instruction on different aspects of camp life. Topics include: child development, discipline of campers, special needs, health and safety, programming, and staff responsibilities. You will also work in a program and cabin area under the direction of a senior counselor, who will serve as your mentor.

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Location and contact information

1031 Erickson Rd, Ashby, MA, 01431-2063