YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
A Branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Camp with Character, Programs with Purpose since 1948

Camp Hi-Rock is nestled southwest of Great Barrington in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains, surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodland and situated on 90-acre Plantain Pond. With an ideal location and superb year-round facilities, Hi-Rock has everything it takes to make group getaways for up to 300 people productive, fun and memorable...

Upcoming Events

• Winter Camp 2009 (February 13-16 2009)
• Ice Tee Open 2009 (February 20-22 2009)
• Women's Wellness Weekend 2009 (Date TBA)
• Family Camp 2009 (August 24-30 2009)

Group Camping and Retreats:
News and Special Events

Fall Family Fun Weekend: October 24-26, 2008

Come experience an awesome autumn weekend of family fun at Camp Hi-Rock. Crafts, low ropes, boating, climbing wall, high ropes, and other activities will be available throughout the weekend. Saturday night we will have a camp "trick or treat," games, and a costume contest. Don't miss cozy campfires, hot cider, scenic hikes, and everything great about fall in the Berkshires.
The Fall Family Fun weekend will include 5 meals, from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. Have a busy weekend? Saturday-Sunday reservations are available as well. Lunch on Sunday is available for an additional fee.
Everyone is welcome - families, individuals, kids, and adults - come one, come all!
To register, fill out our registration form and email/mail it to Camp Hi-Rock. A $50 deposit reserves your room - please include either a check or credit card information.
For more information or to email your form, contact Susan Buckwalter or call (413) 528-1227 x 13.

Volunteer Work Weekend: November 7-9, 2008

Work Weekend is a chance for friends of Hi-Rock to gather together and lend a helping hand. Come join alumni, campers, community members and friends to help Camp Hi-Rock get ready for winter.
There are projects for all skill and ability levels. You are welcome to bring your own hand tools, but we will provide materials as well.
The weekend kicks off with dinner Friday night at 6:30pm and concludes Sunday afternoon. Children under 17 who wish to stay over must do so with a parent or guardian.
Many people volunteer for the day, or even a few hours -every little bit helps!
Please dress warmly, as most of the work will take place outside. Meals and accommodation will be in our warm and cozy lodges.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact our Group Camping Director via email or by calling (413) 528-1227 x 13.

Group Camping and Retreats:
Programs/Family Camp

Family Camp: August 24-30, 2009
Why let kids have all the fun? Family Camp is for everyone!

Family Camp at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock is rated one of the nation's top 50 Family Camps in Arthur Frommer’s Guide! We offer activities for every age and ability level. Flexible schedules mean – you and your family choose what you want to do! Families have private cabins or rooms. Sand beach and private, 90-acre lake with boating and swimming are available, as are an enthusiastic staff and an unforgettable location! Registration forms are available.

Group Retreats

We offer programs tailored to the needs of your unique group: Low Ropes and High Ropes; a 35’ Wahlstrom Climbing Wall; Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, and Row boating; Waterskiing; Team Building Initiatives; Experiential Leadership Training; Archery, BB's and 22 Caliber Riflery; Fishing; Orienteering; Arts and Crafts; Custom menus available; Badge/Award Programs for Scouts; Seasonal Activities such as X-Country Skiing, Tubing, Ice Skating and more...

Leadership and Team Building Programs

Why Participate in a Hi-Rock Leadership and Team Building Program?

Learning to be a leader is a lifelong process. The foundations of a great leader can be built early, but practice and experience allow individuals to adapt and thrive in any situation. In order to work effectively, teams must communicate efficiently and maintain an environment of mutual trust and respect. Hi-Rock provides your group with unique opportunities to achieve your goals and learn more about each other in a fun and productive environment.

What Benefits will my organization have from participating in a YMCA Camp Hi-Rock leadership and team building program?

Better communication, increased understanding and appreciation of individuals, greater trust between group members, and stronger leadership skills.

Group Camping and Retreats:
Rates/Information

Rates and Dates

The Hi-Rock Retreats Center is open year-round, except for the 8 weeks of summer camp. Camp Hi-Rock's co-ed, residential summer camp runs from June 22 through August 16th, 2008. Camp is not available for overnight retreats during that time. Family camp is open to individuals and families for a few nights or a full week in mid/late August. We host volunteer weekends and family events throughout the year. Otherwise, the lodges and facilities are available for interested groups. We can organize a full schedule, or let you put together your own programming. We offer excellent, family style meal service and meals are included in the rates below.

2 Nights and 5 Meals

Camp Cabins-simple wooden cabins with separate shared bath facilities- $65 per person
Woodlands– heated building with indoor bathrooms- $95 per person
Lodge Rate– Bear Rock Lodge or New Horizons Lodge- $100 per person.
Each lodge has a living room with fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD player, a dining room or kitchen and several bunk rooms. See descriptions and photos below for further details.
(20 person minimum for each lodge)

1 Night and 3 Meals

Camp Cabins- $38 per person
Woodlands- $60 per person
Bear Rock or New Horizons Lodge- $65 per person

New Horizons Lodge

Situated in the heart of Hi-Rock, New Horizons Lodge can accommodate 35 people. The spacious living/meeting room overlooks the lake and the large back porch is a great gathering place. New Horizons lodge is located close to all of the seasonal cabins and summer camp facilities. Almost all rooms have private bathrooms. There are board games and a TV/DVD/VCR available for use.

Bear Rock Lodge

Bear Rock Lodge sits at the Southern end of Plantain Pond. The dining room looks out onto the water and is spacious enough to seat 100 people. The large living room features a stunning stone fireplace with ample seating and a TV/DVD/VCR. The adjoining games room has a ping pong table and board games available for use. Upstairs, nine bedrooms feature lake and wilderness views. There are large, separate male and females bathrooms as well as two additional facilities downstairs. Sleeps 35 people

Visit the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA,
an Activate America YMCA

Welcome! We hope you will spend some time exploring our website. Camper forms and staff forms are available for downloading. We welcome any comments or questions you may have.
Emails can be sent to info@camphirock.org
We add new materials often, so please bookmark us and check back soon!

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.