Crossroads

Crossroads offers a variety of summer programming to keep kids of all ages engaged:

‍Camp Wing Day Camp (Duxbury, MA) — grades K–9

A traditional, outdoorsy day camp for kids completing Kindergarten through Grade 9, with a big menu of activities: instructional swim + free swim, sports/games, team-building, archery, creative arts, and adventure options like climbing, kayaking/canoeing, and ropes courses. For Summer 2026, it runs  in four, two-week sessions (Mon–Fri), with a standard day 9:00–4:00 and optional extended care. Program groupings are age-based: Grove (completed K) is a structured “first camp” experience with daily routine + shallow-end swim lessons; General Camp Wing (completed Grades 1–6) rotates through swim, adventure, creative arts, sports, and team-building; Alpine (completed Grade 7) adds more independence and challenge; and Leaders in Training (completed Grades 8–9) is a teen pathway at a lower tuition rate.

‍Camp Wing Overnight Camp (Duxbury, MA) — grades 2–8 (eligibility-based)

This is a 12-day overnight camp experience at Camp Wing (200 acres) with traditional camp facilities like pools, a boating pond, playing fields, and a large lodge space. It’s mission-driven and prioritizes campers from Boston with demonstrated financial need (and returning campers/siblings). The program is donor-funded, with transportation, food, and activities covered under the basic $150 fee. Summer runs as four 12-day sessions.

‍C5 Leaders Summer (Camp Mitton, Brewster, MA) — entering grades 8–9 (leadership track)

For teens entering Grades 8–9, Crossroads runs 25-day overnight sessions at Camp Mitton where participants develop leadership through experiential activities + workshops, traditional camp activities, and a multi-day trek off-site. This track is part of a bigger leadership journey: enrollment is through a competitive nomination/application process, and the overall C5 program requires a five-year commitment (from the summer before 8th grade through senior year).

Crossroads emphasizes a screen-free camp culture (“leaving phones and screens behind”), and their packing guidance explicitly lists personal electronic devices among items not permitted. They also note they are licensed (MA DPH/local BOH) and ACA-accredited, and that hiring/healthcare/discipline policies are available to guardians upon request.

June 29 - August 22, 2026

119 Myrtle Street

Duxbury, MA 02332

Day Camp‍

• Grove Program (Completed Kindergarten): $800
• General Camp Wing Program (Completed Grades 1–6): $800
• Alpine Program (Completed Grade 7): $800
• Leaders in Training (Completed Grades 8–9): $475

‍Overnight Camp
$150/session (sessions are 1.5 weeks)

‍C5 Leader Camp
$150/camper (regardless of number of sessions attended)

Programs can be signed up for here.

617-765-7556

info@crossroadsma.org

What Parents Like‍

• Caregivers describe campers making friends fast, loving the outdoor focus, and coming home “exhausted (in a good way)”—with specific wins like gaining confidence in the pool (e.g., working toward a “deep end tag”). (1)
• Parents call out kids being encouraged to stretch—archery/high ropes/highwire-type activities, lots of variety, and feeling genuinely seen and included. (1)
• Multiple caregiver quotes emphasize feeling safe leaving their child there, describing the environment as an “extension of home,” with “genuine care,” “organization,” and a celebratory camp culture. (1.5)
• Families mention social confidence (shy kids opening up), better communication skills, and leadership development—especially in the teen leadership pathway. (1.75)
• Employees describe days being packed and busy, but “fun” and “rewarding,” with camper safety as the top priority. (2, 2.5)

‍What Parents Think Could Be Improved‍

• Camps fill up quickly, especially by returning families, so while not an explicit negative, parents will need extra planning when applying. - Staff reviews mention things like constant busyness and “the bugs” as part of the job—worth remembering if your child is sensitive to nature discomforts. (2, 2.5)

‍Our Take

‍Crossroads camps is a high-energy, outdoors-first, confidence-building choice—especially strong for kids who thrive with variety, movement, friendships, and supportive adults. The caregiver testimonials are consistently enthusiastic about belonging, growth, and feeling worry-free. The two “parent reality checks” are: (1) enroll early because waitlists happen, and (2) if you’re deciding between programs, ask directly about staffing ratios, counselor experience/returning staff, and how they handle tough days—since the most serious public criticism centers on operations rather than the camper experience.)