Camp Hamp
About the Program
Exciting adventures await participants eager for some summer fun with meaningful opportunities for social and personal growth.
This fast paced, diverse program is based in Northampton’s beautiful Look Park where participants are introduced to a combination of athletic, adventure, artistic and cooperative outdoor activities.
The program includes two awesome weekly field trips, special events, arts and crafts and swimming at JFK Middle School and Musante Beach in Leeds.
- For: Youth entering grades 5 and 6
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Summer Day Camp Registration Packet (PDF)
- Online Registration
- Camp Hamp Parent Information Packet (PDF)
- Camp Hamp Director's Biography (PDF)
Registration for a session must be received by Thursday, the week prior to the session you'd like to sign up for, provided there are still openings.
- Week 3, July 8 - July 12, is full!
- Week 6, July 29-August 2, is full!
- Week 7, August 5-August 9, is full!
Wait list is available, if interested please contact the office at (413)587-1040 or email recreation@northamptonma.gov to
place your child's name on it.
Weekly Calendars
When available: Calendar page
2019 Sessions & Weeks
| Week | To Be Noted | Theme | Trips & Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24 - June 28 | School's Out, Summer's In! | Erving State Forest & Interskate 91 | |
| July 1 - July 5 | No Camp 7/4 | Test the Comfort Zone | Lake Wyola & Soarin' Indoors |
| July 8 - July 12 | Anything Goes | DAR & Sonny's Place | |
| July 15 - July 19 | Summer Camp Champions | Yard Goats Baseball game, Musante Beach & TBA | |
| July 22 - July 26 | Reaching New Heights | Campardy, Erving State Forest & Nomad's Outdoor Adventure | |
| July 29 -August 2 | Wicked Water Adventure Week | Lake Wyola & Play Bousquet | |
| August 5 - 9 | Summer Grand Finale | Pizza Party, Erving State Forest & Bounce Trampoline | |
| Please note all trips are subject to change |
Fees
Bus trips are included in the session fee. A $25 non-refundable deposit is included in the camp registration fee for each session registered for. All balances are due June 7, 2019.
| Session | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1, 3-7 |
$190 | $200 |
| Session 2 (4 Day Program) |
$170 |
$180 |
Extended Day
There is a total of 45 minutes of extended supervision prior to and/or after regular program hours.
| Session | Additional Fee |
|---|---|
| Session 1, 3-7 |
$25 |
| Session 2 [4 Day Program] |
$20 |
Look Park Sticker Requirement
For camp you may purchase the Parks & Recreation Department / Look Park Summer Sticker. It is $20 per pass for residents or non-residents.
This pass is for our Camp KidZone and Camp Hamp summer programs, it is not a seasons pass to Look Park, but a summer programs pass that will allow you entrance into Look Park for picking-up and dropping-off your child.
- This pass is only good from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday while the program is running.
- This pass is only available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation Department.
Look Park’s season’s passes are available for $50 for residents and $57 for non-residents