Camp Finberg
80 Acres Of Fun
If you’re looking for a summer of traditional camp fun, then Camp Finberg is the place to be! Situated at the Y’s Norton Outdoor Center with more than 80 pristine acres of woodlands and fields, Camp Finberg offers the ultimate day camp experience. Our traditional camp program is staffed by a team of highly trained, energetic young adults with a love for kids and the great outdoors.
Camp Finberg includes an eight-lane outdoor swimming pool, pavilion, bath house with changing rooms and showers, athletic fields, basketball courts, volleyball court, archery range, hiking trails, and a new ropes course.
Check out our 2012 Summer Camp Guide.
Location: Norton Outdoor Center
290 West Main Street , Norton
In Season: 508-222-7292
Off Season: 508-226-7700
The 2012 Camp Finberg Season
The camp runs from June through August in two-week sessions, with flexible weekly registration if needed. The Camp Finberg summer begins June 25th with a flexible, daily registration Pre-Week to accommodate schools’ different ending times. The fun continues right through August 31st.
For more information about the Camp Finberg program, please contact Camp Director Mike Zucarelli at (508) 409-0741 (off season) or (508) 222-7292 (camp season).
Camp Open House
Experience the joy of camp for yourself at our camp open houses and registration events! Tour the Camp Finberg grounds with our staff and discover activities that campers enjoy every day. And if you sign up for camp at the Open House, you’ll receive a free camp T-shirt!
Saturday, June 9 - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Register early for your Y Bucks Bonus!
Finberg Full Session Bonus: Register for any full, two-week session of Camp Finberg by June 1st and receive $10 in Y Bucks.
Bitty Camp
Ages: 3-6
A coed group that introduces all of the wonderful opportunities our day camp has to offer. Participate in all of the same activities as our older campers at a modified level with a higher counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:5. Your child will be grouped with 10 campers of the same age and two counselors throughout the day. Join us for a swim lesson, learn about nature and the great outdoors, create memorable arts and crafts, and make new friends. Please note that all children must be toilet trained in order to attend camp.
Age 3: Half-day program
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pre-Week Rates: Y Member: $20/day, Non-Member: $28/day
Weekly Rates: Y Member: $95/week, Non-Member: $130/week
Ages 4-6: Full-day program
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Week Rates: Y Member: $33/day, Non-Member: $40/day
Weekly Rates: Y Member: $155/week, Non-Member: $190/week
Registration: To register online, search for “Camp Finberg Bitty” under the “Pleasant Street” search option. Or return the Summer Camps Registration Form with deposit to the Attleboro YMCA.
Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 7-14
A coed day camp consisting of instructional and fun activities, including field sports, water sports, arts & crafts, swim lessons, archery, hiking, and much more! Themed weeks provide special events and innovative activities throughout each session. Staff ratio: 1 counselor for every 10 campers.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fees:
Pre-Week Rates: Y Member: $33/day, Non-Member: $40/day
Weekly Rates: Y Member: $145/week, Non-Member: $180/week
Registration: To register online, search for “Camp Finberg” under the “Pleasant Street” search option. Or return the Summer Camps Registration Form with deposit to the Attleboro YMCA.
Counselor in Training Program
Ages: 15-16
The Counselor in Training program functions as a practical learning experience for adolescents interested in developing leadership skills and experience working with children. If you are looking to become the captain of a sports team, join your student council, or develop job readiness skills, this is the program for you. Our trainees have gone on to become counselors or directors at camp, community leaders, and Y professionals.
CIT candidates must sumbit a job application to the camp director at the Attleboro Y. A written recommendation from a teacher, scout master, or camp staff is not required but helps in the selection proces. Approval is based on previous training experience and maturity of the individual applicant. An interview will be scheduled in the spring.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CIT Summer Fee: Y Member: $150, Non-Member: $250
Registration: Contact Camp Director Mike Zucarelli at (508) 409-0741 for a CIT application.
Before and After Care
Extend the camp day to include before- or after-camp care. Our staff will greet your child bright and early or continue the camp fun long into the afternoon. Choose from our extended care program at Camp Finberg or at the Attleboro YMCA’s Downtown Branch, which includes bus transportation between the camp and YMCA.
Schedule:
Before Camp: 6:30-8:00 a.m.
After Camp: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Fees:
Before Camp
Pre Week: Y Member: Free, Non-Member: $6/day
Weekly: Y Member: Free, Non-Member $30/week
After Camp
Pre Week: Y Member: $12/day, Non-Member: $14/day
Weekly: Y Member: $55/week, Non-Member: $65/day
Registration Information
This year, the Attleboro Y is pleased to offer online registration for our camps. Simply login to our online registration portal and then search for “Camp Finberg” in the “Pleasant Street” search option. Whether you register online or by sending in a Camp Registration Form, you will need to fill out both forms below and return them to the Y two weeks prior to your child’s arrival at camp:
Before your child arrives at camp, be sure to review our 2012 Camp Handbook.
Financial Assistance
All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Staying true to the Y’s cause for Youth Development, we believe that every child should have access to the magical, life-changing experience of camp. That’s why we offer financial aid assistance to qualified families and individuals, thanks to funds raised through the Y’s Best friends Campaign. To apply for financial aid for your child’s enrollment in camp, please fill out the return the Financial Assistance Form with your child’s camp registration and all support materials by June 1, 2012.
