Camp Marshall

Camp Marshall offers weekly summer camp sessions with both day and overnight options across 7 weeks. Their Traditional Camp serves ages 6–16, and overnight campers stay in rustic cabins (no electricity) with meals in their Andrews Hall—very classic “real camp” vibes. They also offer day-by-day registration for families who need flexibility (you can sign up for just a day or two instead of a full week).

A big draw is their equine programming: horsemanship is a half-day add-on (available for both day and overnight campers), so kids can ride in the morning and still participate in traditional camp activities like archery, arts & crafts, boating, swimming, sports/games, and more later in the day.

For older kids ready for a leadership step, Camp Marshall hosts a CIT program in 2-week sessions.

June 22 - August 14, 2026

92 McCormick Rd

Spencer, MA 01562

Traditional Day Camp

‍$470 per week  ​​

Horse Day Camp

‍$770 per week ($470 for day camp, plus $300 for half day of horsemanship)​​

‍Traditional Overnight Camp

‍$700 per week​

‍Mini Overnight Camp

‍$360 per week​​​ (Sun - Tue with the option to extend stay the full week)

‍Premium Classes

‍‍In 2026, instead of horse overnight camp, they are offering traditional overnight with a half day horsemanship program as an add-on. This will give campers the opportunity to continue to experience the horse camp that they know and love, but also be able to participate in some of the other classes, such as archery, arts and crafts, boating, and more.​

• Horsemanship (half day horse program): $300/week
• Bring Your Own Horse (half day program): $200/week
• Paint Ball Target Shooting: $25/week
• Archery: $25/week

​​C.I.T Program

‍$825/two week session

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Financial aid is available, apply here.

Register for programs online here.

(508) 885-4891

office@campmarshallcenter.org

What Parents Like‍

• “Classic camp” feel + horse options (when the equine program is a fit). Several CampRatingz reviews praise Camp Marshall’s horse programs—saying campers got plenty of riding time with safe, reliable horses, with positive notes on staff/facilities/activities. (1)
• One public review posted on Camp Marshall’s own site mentions a great day there with a Girl Scout troop and recommends Camp Marshall for groups/events (not summer-camp-specific, but still a guardian “thumbs up” for the environment). (2)
• Even in mixed reviews, the best feedback frames Camp Marshall as the kind of place where kids can be active outdoors and try a variety of camp staples, with the equine add-on as a big differentiator. (1)

‍What Parents Think Could Be Improved‍

• One 2022 CampRatingz review claims Camp Marshall “has gone downhill,” citing staffing shortages, inexperienced counselors, and confusion/lack of training, plus disappointment about leadership change communication. (1)

‍Our Take

‍Camp Marshall’s online “review story” is mixed and program-dependent: the strongest positive details show up around the horse-focused tracks, while the strongest negatives focus on staffing/consistency. If you’re considering Camp Marshall for 2026, the most MomBrains move is a quick fit-check call/email. How are counselors trained and supervised this summer? That will help you separate “this is perfect for my kid” from “maybe not this year.”