Waterfront & swimming
Swimming instruction, sailing, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing and waterskiing offer several ways onto the water.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Taconic
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Camp Taconic
Younger campers explore with a bunk; older campers design a summer of lake time, arts and sports.
Taconic serves regular campers ages 7–15 beside Lake Ashmere in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Younger campers follow bunk schedules with one elective; middle groups balance structure and choice, and older campers design their schedules before arrival. Waterfront, circus, musical theater, arts and technology sit alongside sports instruction, making the camp appealing to families who want independence to grow with age.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-MA-002
Courses & activities
Arts, technology & making
Pottery, woodworking, stained glass and fabric design sit alongside Lego robotics, photography, video and rocketry.
Circus & stage
Trapeze, tightrope, juggling and acrobatics combine with musical theater, a cappella, comedy, dance and technical theater.
Sports & outdoor challenges
Sports skills and camp leagues can be combined with aerial challenges, climbing, orienteering and Ninja training.
Camp features & life
Three stages of growing choice
Lower, Inter and Upper Camp use different balances of structure and choice as campers mature.
A buddy for new campers
New campers are paired with an older camp buddy to help them settle in.
Laundry, nursing & daily support
Weekly laundry and a health center supported by nurses and a pediatrician provide practical support; discuss needs in advance.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers with interests across sports, making and performance
- Children ready for increasing control over their schedule
- Families planning four weeks or a full summer away
The four-week option is for a first summer only. The camp has no formal religious affiliation and offers optional brief Friday Shabbat services; ask about international eligibility.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
06-27 – 08-14, 2027Full summer: regular groups · Ages 7–14 groups; confirm placement
About seven weeks
USD 17,200 per camper
06-26 – 08-14, 2027Full summer: age-15 group · Age-15 group
About seven weeks
USD 17,200 per camper
06-27 – 07-24, 2027First-summer part-season program · First summer only; confirm applicable age group
4 weeks
USD 11,300 per camper
Tuition is in USD per camper; ask about deposits, deadlines, transportation and optional extras.
Ask about refunds, session changes and any extension of the four-week stay.
Travel & participation
Camp is in Hinsdale in the Berkshires; chaperoned buses serve Westchester and Natick, with airport connections requiring confirmation.
Campers live in grade-based cabins, with weekly laundry; designated camp clothing is required for trips and intercamp games.
Record prescriptions, allergies, diet and other health needs on camp forms; ask about 2027 individual eligibility and English requirements.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications