Picking a camp is hard! And picking the right one will make the difference between a so-so summer and a super summer. At Camp Wing Day Camp, we know that we have to help make that choice as easy as possible. That’s why we spend a whole year handpicking the staff that will work with your child. It’s why we are continuously evaluating our program and activities. It’s why we’re on the phone with you, working together to sort out any concerns that may arise. It’s why we know every camper’s name by second period on Monday morning. It’s why all of our counselors carry sunscreen and smiles.

Last year, we were proud to welcome almost 100 new campers to the Camp Wing Day Camp family. At the end of the summer, we asked the parents of these new campers,

“what would you like to tell parents of future first-year campers at Camp Wing Day Camp?”

Their reply:

We know at the end of your child’s camp experience this summer, you’ll be saying the same things. Meanwhile, there’s plenty you want to learn about Camp Wing Day Camp! Feel free to browse around the site, or follow these links to answer specific questions you might have:

• What will my child be doing all day?

• Check out our Programs and Activities section and the Day At Camp Wing Day Camp page.

• What are the staff like? How are they trained? Are they background checked?

• At the end of the summer, one mom of a new camper wrote us, “the staff at Camp Wing are professional, friendly, well trained, creative, and care about our children."

  We are looking for outstanding people who have the ability and desire to work with children safely, actively, and with enthusiasm. Moreover, we are looking for trustworthy, responsible, dependable, outgoing, talented, and unique individuals who will really bring something to the camp community. Staff need to be able to adapt to any situation, communicate clearly and appropriately with children and their parents, accept instruction and feedback from the camp director or senior staff, and be a positive role model for children. If you know someone who fits this description, they can read about potential opportunities for summer employment here.

  Our staff go through an extensive hiring process which includes filling out an application, having a personal interview, provision of 3 professional written references (to whom we also speak individually), and background checks. We perform two different types of background checks. A CORI is the Massachusetts state Criminal Offender Record check, and a SORI is the Massachusetts state Sexual Offender Record check. If staff have lived out of state, even to attend college, we require that they provide us with out-of-state equivalents to these forms from the local police district where they have lived. The state board of health often reviews these background check policies and updates the requirements for camps employing staff to work with children, and you can rest assured that should new or additional background checking procedures become available to us, we will do everything possible to continue to hire qualified, capable, safe staff members for your children.

• How do I register for camp? What are the dates? Costs?

• Check out our applications and forms page, or go here for dates and rates. Our Ask the Registrar section has answers to most questions about registration forms, or click here to e-mail the registrar directly with your question.

• Can I talk with someone directly?

Of course! We’re always here to answer questions and help you with your decision to enroll your child or children at Camp Wing Day Camp. Our phone number is 781-834-2700. When you call, we’ll want to know a little bit about your child so we can best answer all your questions—and we can also send you out a brochure and forms after we talk. Or, feel free to drop by the office at 119 Myrtle Street (just around the corner from camp) and see us in person. We’re usually here Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. If you’d like a tour of camp, we do scheduled tours every week in the Spring, as well as Open Houses on the weekends. Call or click for dates and times.

And remember…we think our camp is a great place for your child—but our camper parents are saying it themselves…Camp Wing Day Camp is "An excellent experience for both the kids and the parents."