Our Program
With more than 50 activities across sports, waterfront, adventure, arts, technology, and performing arts, Berkshire Trails gives campers plenty of room to try something new and spend more time doing what they already love.
The program is built around camper choice. Each week, campers select five classes based on their interests, then have the opportunity to choose again the following week. That means a camper can keep building a skill they love, switch things up, or discover an entirely new favorite activity as the summer goes on.
Adventure
Campers looking for a challenge can climb, ride, fly, and test themselves through Berkshire Trails’ adventure program. These activities give campers opportunities to build skills, try something outside their comfort zone, and enjoy experiences they may not have access to at home.
- Circus
- Parkour
- Rock climbing
- Skate park
- Horseback riding
Aquatics and Waterfront
In addition to team sports, campers can explore our The waterfront is a major part of summer at Berkshire Trails, with activities for campers who want to swim, paddle, sail, or spend time behind a boat. Instructional options help campers build confidence and skills, while recreational activities give them plenty of ways to enjoy the water.
- Canoeing
- Competitive swim
- Fishing
- Instructional swim
- Kayaking
- Kneeboarding
- Paddle boarding
- Recreational swim
- Sailing
- Trampoline
- Tubing
- Wakeboarding
- Waterskiing
- Waterpark
Athletics
From team sports to individual activities, Berkshire Trails offers a wide range of athletic options for campers at different experience levels. Campers can work on familiar sports, try a new one, or simply enjoy being active with friends.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fitness
- Football and flag football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Pickleball
- Roller blading
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Fine Arts and Technology
Campers who like to make, design, cook, build, or create can choose from hands-on arts and technology activities throughout the summer. The program ranges from traditional camp crafts to digital media, STEM, culinary arts, and creative projects.
- Ceramics
- Culinary arts
- Crafts
- Digital photography and design
- Drawing
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Fabric design
- Newsletter
- Painting
- Podcasting
- STEM
- Videography
Performing Arts
Berkshire Trails gives campers several ways to get creative on stage and behind the scenes. Campers can perform, learn an instrument, work on a production, or explore the technical side of theater.
- Stagecraft and technical theater
- Dance
- Guitar
- Musical theater
- Rock band
- Stage makeup
How do campers choose their activities?
Berkshire Trails uses an elective-based activity program that gives campers meaningful choice in how they spend their day. Campers select five classes each week based on their interests and can choose a new set the following week, giving them the flexibility to continue developing favorite skills or explore something completely different.
Are activities appropriate for different ages and experience levels?
Yes. Berkshire Trails serves campers from elementary school through the teen years, and activities are taught with camper age and experience in mind. Younger campers receive more guidance as they explore the program, while older campers have increasing independence and choice in building their schedules.
Does my child need experience to participate?
No. Campers are encouraged to try activities they have never done before as well as continue developing skills they already have. Specialty staff provide instruction within their activity areas so campers can participate at an appropriate level and build from there.
What kinds of activities does Berkshire Trails offer?
Berkshire Trails offers more than 50 activities across five main program areas: adventure, aquatics and waterfront, athletics, fine arts and technology, and performing arts. Options range from waterskiing, horseback riding, and rock climbing to soccer, ceramics, digital photography, STEM, dance, and musical theater.
