IMPORTANT DEADLINE

• All registration changes for the upcoming week must be made by Friday at 10:00 AM

Holiday Exception (July 4th Week Only):

• Because we are closed on Friday, July 3rd, all changes must be made by Thursday at 10:00 AM

Please Note:

• This includes all changes, including transportation
• No changes will be accepted after the deadline — no exceptions

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REGISTRATION  IS OPEN

Returning Families - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

New Families - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please note: your child is not cleared to attend camp until all required items are submitted and complete. 

We must have the following on file:

1. A current physical (within 18 months)
   • We cannot accept doctor-signed letters; actual copies of the physical are required.
2.  Immunization records meeting MA Department of Public Health requirements
3.  A current Club membership

These items are due at least 2 weeks prior to your child’s first day. 

Report Absences or Have Questions/conerns about your child at camp (during the camp season):
Camp Office: 413-698-2716

Health & Medication Questions:
Camp Nurse: 413-698-3498

Registration, Payments, Transportation, Forms:
Club Office: 413-448-8258

Helpful Links:  

This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH & be licensed by the LBOH

WEEKLY RATES

Day & Sports Camp (K - 8TH GRADE) Must have completed Kindergarten
$215 per week

 LIT Program (9TH + 10TH GRADE)
$120 per week  **no multiweek discounts**

Before & After Camp Care Options (OPTIONAL NOT MANDATORY)
$50 per week (added to each camp week selected) (Total: $265 per week in Day/Sports or $170 per week for LIT)

*A current Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires Membership ($20 + a $3 service fee) is required to attend camp*

*No Daily Rate Available*

REGISTER EARLY!

Payment plans are only available if you register early. Take advantage of our Summer Camp payment plans and spread your payments out. We offer 3 payment schedules.  Please keep in mind our payment dates will not be changed. When setting up a payment plan, you must make a payment of $215 per child at the time of registration then your remaining balance will be divided by the number of payment dates remaining in the payment plan you select.
The longer you wait to register the less payments you make resulting in higher payments. 
Once payment schedules end, payment must be made in full to attend (complete registration). NO EXCEPTIONS

  Choose 1 of our 3 payment plans

We accept credit/debit, cash and SHCCR vouchers.

IMPORTANT: 
Camp registration is complete only after full payment OR enrolling in a payment plan. Payment plans are automatic card payments only.  Look for a confirmation email to double check your registration.

2026 Camp Weeks :

Week 1: June 29 – July 2
     No Camp Friday, July 3rd - All registration changes must be made by Thursday at 10:00am for this week only.

 Week 2: July 6 – July 10

  Week 3: July 13 – July 17

  Week 4: July 20 – July 24

  Week 5: July 27 – July 31

  Week 6: August 3 – August 7

  Week 7: August 10 – August 14

  Week 8: August 17 – August 21

Register early to secure your weeks!

Bus transportation for 2026

• CLICK HERE for a list of bus stops and times.  Please allow extra time for bus transportation - times are approximate.

• Please view the Parent Handbook for rules and policies for transportation.  

• Parent Pick up & drop off AT CAMP is NO EARLIER than 8:30am and NO LATER than 3:30pm

• If you select the Club as your bus stop drop off is NO EARLIER than 8:00am and  pick up NO LATER than 4:00pm. 

• All changes to registration for the upcoming week must be made by 10:00am on Fridays. However, because July 4th is on a Saturday and we will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, that week is different. For that week only, all registration changes must be made by Thursday at 10:00am.**This includes changes to bus stops. **
  

Camp Russell Experience

Campers will be organized into age appropriate groups with a 2:10 staff ratio.

In Day Camp the groups will have individual schedules that follow an itinerary of activities such as swim time, nature adventures, arts and crafts, and group games. In Sports Camp, campers will have the opportunity to pick between different sport activities and games throughout the day. 

** Drop-off at the Boys & Girls Club is no earlier than 8am and pick-up at the Boys & Girls Club is no later than 4pm UNLESS you have registered for the Active After Schoolers or Extended Play programs.**
If you are registered for one of the extended care programs drop-off is 7:30am and pick-up is no later than 5:30pm.

Parent Pick up & drop off AT CAMP (Camp Russell located at 341 Boys Club Road Richmond, MA) is NO EARLIER than 8:30am and NO LATER than 3:30pm

The Camp store is operating this year. *Cash only* Please make sure your camper brings cash for the camp store for extra snacks/drinks.

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Camp Russell, located on over 200 acres on Richmond Shores, is the summer home of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. 

Camp operates from June through August yearly. On any given week, 250 – 380 campers attend.

The most influential and genuine learning experiences often occur outside traditional classrooms. These learning experiences generate enthusiasm among young people and leave lasting impressions on their development.

Camp activities include:  tubing, kayaking, competitive and non-competitive games, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, gardening, hiking, various special events, and field trips. 

We have options for every child!

Day Camp
Campers explore a wide range of age-appropriate structured, supervised activities. Day Campers will have individual schedules that follow an itinerary of activities such as swim time, nature adventures, arts and crafts, and group games.
Eligibility: Grades K through 8. Must have completed Kindergarten. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Sports Camp
Sports Camp offers athletic based activities organized by age. Sports campers can choose different sports to play throughout the day. They will also take part in sport specific trainings, with plenty of time to swim and enjoy other activities. Eligibility: Grades K through 8. Must have completed Kindergarten. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Leader In Training (L.I.T.)
The L.I.T. program helps teens learn teamwork oriented leadership skills and builds self-confidence. L.I.T's will be assigned to work with counselors to help with campers while experiencing Camp Russell at it's fullest.  
Eligibility: Entering grades 9 & 10. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy, which is on its 50th year, program emphasize the continuation of a school IEP objectives to prevent significant regression, emphasis on the development of positive self esteem, and age appropriate social skills. 
Eligibility: Any individual with an Independent Education Program (IEP) ages 6 to 22. Boys & Girls Club membership required. 

Active After Schoolers
This program is for children enrolled full-time year-round in After School program. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM at the Club with pick-up no later than 5:30pm.   All staff are EEC qualified.

Additional fees apply. SHCCR voucher accepted.

Additional forms are required for this program and are available on your parent dashboard once you have registered. 

Extended Play
This program is for children that are not in the full-time year-round After School program. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM at the Club and picked up no later than 5:30pm. 

Additional fees apply.

Lunches & Snacks
We will provide free lunch daily through the Pittsfield Public School department. Camp Russell will provide a method of properly storing meals brought from home to maintain safe temperatures and to protect from contamination. Please mark all lunches and all containers with campers first and last names.
 Please do not provide your camper with food that will need heating or require a microwave. Camp staff is not responsible for food preparation or preheating meals.  A simple sandwich will be provided if a Camper forgets their lunch. Below are the menus for Camp Russell this summer. 


Menus coming shortly

Camp Russell Store: Parents may choose to send their child with money to purchase snacks and beverages.

We strongly encourage you to label all of your child's belongings to help us keep track of their items throughout the day.


LABEL EVERYTHING