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Find great things to do See all 10 photos East Boston Camps Hiking Trail Westford Save Share Tips 5 Photos 10 See what your friends are saying about East Boston Camps. Website. That means plenty of fun at sunny Burge's Pond, with shady trees, EBC trails, site cabins, and a fire pit for roasting s'mores. California Coast Family Vacation Hello there. When the camp opened in 1937, families paid $2 for a two-week session. After the war, the children were bussed. endobj PO Box 346 7 0 R /F4.0 8 0 R /F2.0 9 0 R /F1.0 10 0 R >> >> Notable Trails. East Boston Camps Westford, MA, 01886 Phone: (978) 692-5126 Fax: Visit Website Remember Camp Rate the Camp No rating done yet on this camp. endobj 14 0 obj Access to East Boston Camps (EBC) - part of Westford's scenic Stony Brook Conservation Land. Take a moment to read the rules and regulations for the property which are posted there. Rr~!Ua,vywp=kvYX-3^VV Westford East Boston Camps D.E. PLEASE NOTE: Tent camping with the use of the bathrooms, dining hall, and fire pit are the only facilities currently being rented. 11 0 obj SESSION 1 June 21 - June 25 SESSION 2June 28 - July 2 SESSION 3July 6 - July 9 (CLOSED JULY 5) SESSION 4July 12 - July 16 The Hyams Foundation sold the East Boston Camps land to the Town of Westford, in 2005. Smaller grant-making trusts were set up in his sisters names. Conservation also helped safeguard water quality: the same land that supports outdoor recreation drains to the towns drinking wells. %PDF-1.3
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Feel free to call us any time at 978-692-5532 between 8:00 am-4:00 pm.Summer Weekly Program Offerings:Summer Beach Party at Destination Exploration-Learn more>Mid-August program coverage just when you need it, located at East Boston Camps (EBC).For ages 4-13, Monday-Friday.Directors: RecreationStaff Site DirectorsOne week program with full-day, full-week or partial week, early arrival, and extended day options. d2bxT6q_BdeGnuyC {_CBCC|B\-K% 0000006656 00000 n
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For many years, the Godfrey M. Hyams Trust and the smaller Sarah A. Hyams Fund had identical trustees, grant making purposes and processes. endobj The East Boston Social Centers, Inc has run the camp since 1937. j(4ag1 -xd?;OIOy@$F;gb0xKw-SG b[FW k6KQq!B-zj%V. Just letting you know we do use cookies here. Learn more about our seasonal programs for. Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to. List of National Weather Service rainfall totals in Massachusetts 0000001160 00000 n
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East Boston Camps, Westford. Events - Westford Friends of East Boston Camps RU- Help Send an Email to the Friends (978) 692-5532. Approximately 80- 125 children would attend each session. 0000005731 00000 n
The Westford Friends of East Boston Camps support the improvement of the historic East Boston Camps, located in the center of Stony Brook Conservation Land in Westford Massachusetts, for environmental, outdoor recreational and educational purposes. * Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. Their motto is When All Give, All Gain. It provides childcare, after- school programming, programming for at-risk teens, summer day and overnight camps, nutritional support for the elderly and meeting space for numerous community groups. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Privacy East Boston Camps, Westford - Massachusetts, US - Birding Hotspots LJIjY~g?wbe|Sqi4Gj7fCDHB!b8w|n|[4EY:e:ZL,3nKheDM[A^cf!yK*80NK`]En '~AIgF/E$n{*Aa+IaF|',HX1(/9VR. Drive in along the dirt road and park in the public parking area inside the open metal gate. Visit EBC Campsite Rentals at westfordrec.com for the, 5 steps to renting EBC Campsite Facilities. The Social Centers provide programs for over 1,000 children in their formal programming. Terms 2023 Westford Recreation Since East Boston Camps opened, it has been run by the East Boston Social Centers. Guard Up camps to move to Westford's East Boston Camps George Fletcher tells of many campers for whom their experience at East Boston Camps has been a life-changing event. That's all - back to the fun! East Boston Camps - Our Work in MA - Trust for Public Land For additional information call 978-692-5532. Read More. It is a multi-service agency, serving clients from Boston. 0000010158 00000 n
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East Boston YMCA YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS 2021 CAMP SESSION DATES CAMP HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm YMCA Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Directions. The East Boston Social Centers and East Boston Camps The East Boston Social Centers, Inc. was founded in 1918. A few of the mothers would stay on to be the cooks. EBC campsite facilities are available and can be rented by individuals and groups on weekends during the spring and fall seasons. None of the siblings ever married. Full week or partial week registration (two, three or four days). This is a new adventure! 2019. Privacy 0000001904 00000 n
- Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. endstream The Hyams Foundation sold the East Boston Camps land to the Town of Westford, in 2005. Westford Recreation, 65 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886 | 978-692-5532: View All Facilities . A HISTORY OF EAST BOSTON CAMPS - Westford, MA 0000004488 00000 n
CiteSeerX A HISTORY OF EAST BOSTON CAMPS An extra coach was added for these trips. At this time, there will be no permits issued for the renting of cabins and other buildings at EBC. 0000007479 00000 n
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Parcels were purchased from the following owners: Oscar Spalding, Allister MacDougall, Charles Hildreth, trustee for Mary Heywood, Eli Burbeck, Alex Fisher estate (formerly of Cummings and Fletcher), the Boston and Maine Railroad, Lapham and Boyd, the Stony Brook Railroad, Frances Fisher, Amelia Brown, Louis Lescard, Hiram and Everett Fernald, Ada Mudge, Edward Fisher, Frank Johnson, and John Hornbrook. Learn more about East Boston Camps. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. WltZg]FlX
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Isabel and Sarah Hyams thought they could help the inner-city children by providing a Fresh Air Camp in the country. ( Advertisement. East Boston Camps and Gould Road Loop Trail - The Outbound WESTFORD Law enforcement officers conducted a training exercise at East Boston Camps this evening. life guards on duty. The fathers would do necessary repairs to the buildings. He lived in Dorchester with his two sisters, Sarah and Isabel, both of whom were active in social work in Boston. There will be a live auction to name the last East Boston Camps trail. Depending on the program, waterfront activities may include everything from swim lessons and paddleboarding, to fishing and boating, all monitored by certified lifeguards hired specifically for . Led by the Site Directors who run our popular after school enrichment program (WPC), these lively, full-week programs are staffed with energetic counselors high school and college aged who are First Aid and CPR certified.The Summer Weekly programs tap into three great Town of Westford resources: Edwards Beach, NabnassetSchool, and Burges Pond at East Boston Camps. 0000001451 00000 n
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Just letting you know we do use cookies here. Westford's East Boston Camps Camp Facilities & Services Fact Sheet Take a moment to read the rules and regulations for the property which are posted there. George remembers that during World War II, the children came by train to the Westford Depot. Amenities at East Boston Camps include rental cabins, fire pits, and access to a small public beach on Burge's Pond. Enter Stony Brook Conservation Land at Depot Street across from the farm stand at the Depot Street bridge near Lowell Road. East Boston Camps was acquired by the Town of Westford on March 31, 2005 after a unanimous vote at a February 7, 2005, Special Town Meeting. endobj 12 0 obj June 29, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020. According to the East Boston Camps Social Center website, close to 350 day and overnight campers attend each summer. Skip to nav. Since then, selective tree cutting has been done about every twenty years, the last time being in the 1980s. The one-week day camp, Camp Cielo, serves boys and girls aged 6-14, including children from Westford and surrounding communities. May 26, 2021 at 4:27 p.m. Show Caption. The Westford Friends of East Boston Camps support the improvement of the historic East Boston Camps, located in the center of Stony Brook Conservation Land in Westford Massachusetts, for environmental, outdoor recreational and educational purposes. var socialShareJs = new SocialShare();
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For the month of May, nature lovers, families, friends, walkers and runners enjoyed the scenic trails at EBC, located in the Stony Brook Conservation . East Boston Camps - Summer Camp Website Sign In . Employees are CPR and First Aid Certified. The East Boston Social Centers, Inc has run the camp since 1937. The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council mountain bike unit is conducting training between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. at East Boston Camps. East Boston Camps and Gould Road Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Westford, Massachusetts. Check out Week 2 ofSummer Beach Partyat D.E.A great natural resource and a campin out feelAccess to East Boston Camps (EBC) part of Westfords scenic Stony Brook Conservation Land. George fondly remembers the good cooking he got there. XUGsdn4jk endobj << /Type /Page /Parent 5 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 2 0 R /MediaBox Stony Brook Conservation Land and Westfords East Boston Camps are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. In the last few years, the Hyams Foundation has disbursed more than $5 million each year, in such diverse areas as after-school programs, voter participation, housing production, diversity initiatives, job training and English as a second language classes. East Boston Camps - Westford, MA Planning a trip to Boston? NOTE: Our June 2023 Summer Beach Party week has been cancelled due to the number of snow days this season.Kids Club -Learn more>Fast-Paced, fun-filled activities for children at all levels, located at NabnasettSchool. All proceeds benefit the camps. Originally, there were three camps: one for the 6-9 age group of boys and girls, a separate boys camp for ages 10-15, and another girls camp for ages 10-15. Terms of Use and PO Box 346 18 0 obj
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There are now seven weeks of camp, one week of day camp, and three two-week sessions of overnight camp. 2M'"()Y'ld42'&Sg^}8&w,\V:k;iR;;\u?V\\C9u(JI]BSs_ QP5FzG%t{3qWD0vz \}\ $um+C;X9:Y^gB,\ACioci]g(L;z9AnI Arnold Wilder, Westford resident and friend of the Fletcher family, delights in telling the story of one of these visits. 0000003689 00000 n
Summertime WestfordStyleWe look forward to seeing you this summer!Westford Recreation Summer Weekly programs are packed with activities designed for each programs mission and age group. East Boston Camps and Gould Road Loop Trail Easy 4.5 (592) Stony Brook Conservation Land Photos (268) Directions Print/PDF map Length 4.7 miElevation gain 150 ftRoute type Loop Enjoy this 4.7-mile loop trail near Westford, Massachusetts.