Journey Camp - Sarah Pirtle

Boys and Girls Three Week Day Camp

Journey Camp! – A place where children grow.

“I’m always in awe of the thoughtfulness and consideration you put into Journey Camp. My son came to camp for five years and will carry what he learned there inside him for the rest of his life. It’s how you treat the children. Campers feel trusted to make their own choices and enjoy being in a place where they can truly bring their gifts and be appreciated. Thanks.”

– Trish Huff, Florence, MA

At Journey Camp children discover their creativity, learn to trust their choices, laugh together and enjoy being part of a supportive community. The camp is directed by Sarah Pirtle with a program staff of naturalists, artists, and storytellers who are experienced, caring and supportive to each child.

Dates:	Three weeks Monday to Friday, beginning Monday July 7 and concluding Friday July 25th
Ages:	Boys and girls entering grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th in Fall 2008 We recommend that campers are at least 8 years old this summer. And we’re flexible: Younger campers – Some exceptions for mature 7 year olds. Older campers – We can welcome returning campers going into 7th grade.
Times:	9 AM to 4 PM five days a week
Staff ratio:	1 staff member for every 5 campers We have room for only 40 campers this year – register early to be sure of a place.
Cost:	$50 deposit (non-returnable) required at registration plus $625 by May 1st $225 per week, three weeks, for a total of $675 Options: Please consider adding a scholarship contribution of $25-75. If you are seeking a partial scholarship, add this on your registration form.
Location:	Woolman Hill Conference Center, Deerfield, MA Parents arrange car pools from Northampton, Amherst, West County and other locations.

What happens at camp:

We form a community of new friends. Each day we hike up to the beautiful woods of Woolman Hill where we build houses from sticks and make a village.

The day is set up with lots of time for choices. Campers select which kinds of creative arts or earth skills workshops they would most like to participate in. In the farmhouse we share funny stories, sing, paint, make masks, or do crafts, while outside we play active games, do creative movement or drama.

To register:

Step One: Send $50 registration fee to Journey Camp, P.O. Box 173, Deerfield, MA 01342.
Step Two: Send registration information by printing and mailing our registration form, or use the online application form on this website.

Questions? Email Sarah Pirtle at