Registration for Camp Terrier 2023 is now open!
Camp Terrier – Outdoor Adventures
Ages 11 – 15
Fees: Member – $605, Non-Members – $725
What better way to enjoy summer than exploring the great outdoors? Camp Terrier Outdoor Adventures is an opportunity for older campers to be active in nature and to learn new skills. The first day of each week will focus on cooperative, team-building activities and games. During the rest of the session, campers will take daily field trips to outdoor areas around Greater Boston. Field trip activities will include, but are not limited to hiking, paddling, outdoor rock climbing, and learning outdoor skills. Indoor activities or even indoor field trips will be arranged in the event of inclement weather. All participants will be required to pass a swim test.
*NEW in 2023!* Extended Day
The daily schedule for summer 2023 will be as follows:
8:30 – 9 am: Drop-Off
9 am – 4 pm: Standard Camp Day
4 pm: Dismissal
4 – 6 pm: Extended Day
Campers at Extended Day will have access to a diverse range of activities from 4 – 6 pm, including arts & crafts and gym games. Recreational swim and climbing may also be offered on some days depending on the availability of the space.
Additional Information
Camp Forms: Registration is not complete until all paperwork has been submitted here. Paperwork, including proof of COVID-19 vaccination, is due by 5/1/2023.
Initial Payment: Payment equal to $100 per week registered is due at the time of registration. This deposit is non-refundable. Please note: The registration system will default to the total amount due. In order to pay just the initial deposit, you will need to change the Amount To Be Paid Today* to the Minimum Amount Due Today during the checkout process.
Payment in Full: Due by 5/1/2023.
Refund Policy: Fees paid less the $100 deposit are refundable until 5/1/2023. No refunds will be issued after 5/2/2023.
Member vs. Non-Member Fees: In order to receive the member discount, the camper must be a FitRec member with an active DEPENDENT membership from time of registration until the conclusion of camp.
| Typical Day | |
| 8:30 – 9 am | Check-In |
| 9 – 10:15 am | Depart FitRec |
| 10:15 – 11 am | Arrive in Cape Ann; Team-Building Game |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Hike; Skills Practice: Map & Compass, Orienteering |
| 12 – 1 pm | Picnic Lunch |
| 1 – 2:15 pm | Rock Climbing |
| 2:15 – 3:15 pm | Wade in Cape Ann Tidepools |
| 3:15 – 4 pm | Depart for FitRec |
| 4 pm | Dismissal |
| 4 – 6 pm | Extended Day* |
*Optional add-on
| Sailing Focus Sessions | Dates |
| Session 2 | 6/26 – 6/30 |
| Session 3 | 7/3 – 7/7* |
| Session 4 | 7/10 – 7/14 |
| Session 5 | 7/17 – 7/21 |
| Session 6 | 7/24 – 7/28 |
| Session 7 | 7/31- 8/4 |
| Session 8 | 8/7- 8/11 |
| *No camp on Tuesday, July 4 |
This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000) and be licensed by the City of Boston Board of Health.