Camp Stevenson-Witawentin

A summer day camp for girls completing Kindergarten to age 15.

Camp Stevenson-Witawentin is a summer day camp for girls on beautiful Onota Lake in Pittsfield offering traditional camp programs along with prevention education. The camp provides a comprehensive, safe, and supervised program for campers for eight weeks during the summer months. The camp is a comfortable and nurturing place to grow and learn. Each camper is encouraged and motivated to learn from the natural environment.

Camp Stevenson-Witawentin is located at 600 Churchill Street in Pittsfield on Onota Lake. The camp is a Girls Inc. program of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.

  • Traditional camp programs along with prevention education, literacy, and STEM to prevent summer learning loss

  • Weekly special events

  • Transportation provided throughout Pittsfield

Registration

Registrations are accepted throughout the summer as long as there is space available. Registration forms must be turned in by 10am on Thursday of the week before you want your camper to start. The Inquiry form below does not guarantee a space but allows the Camp Director to reach out to you directly with availability.

  • Camp hours are 8am–4pm. The bus leaves the Brigham Center at 7:30am and returns at approximately 4:30pm.

    Week 1: June 24 - 28

    Week 2: July 1 - 5 (Closed July 4th ALL programs)

    Week 3: July 8 - 12

    Week 4: July 15 - 19

    Week 5: July 21 - 26

    Week 6: July 29 - August 2

    Week 7: August 5 - August 9

    Week 8: August 12 - August 16

  • Campers: $220 per week

    Counselors in Training: $155 per week

  • Financial assistance is available for Brigham Center summer programs on a limited basis for income eligible families. Please contact the main office for more information.

  • 1:10 staff to camper ratio

    1:5 staff to camper ratio for campers age 6 and younger

    Licensed by the Department of Public Health

    Breakfast and lunch provided by the Pittsfield Public Schools Summer Food Program

    Activities in the areas of literacy, art, and science to reduce summer learning loss

    Evidence-based Girls Inc. Programming: Operation Smart, Medial Literacy, and Healthy Sexuality

    Sports and fitness programs to promote healthy living

    Spacious and pristine surroundings create an ideal natural learning environment

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.

 

Camp Director

Sarah Gillooly
413-442-5174 ext 17
sarahg@brighamcenter.org

Camp Info

600 Churchill Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Camp Phone
413-445-5850

Camp Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–4pm

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Campers

Traditional day camp components of drama, art, nature, sports, boating, swimming, team and social skill building. Tuesdays are “Camp Spirit” days and special events are held every Friday. Girls should bring appropriate clothing for the sometimes unpredictable New England weather.

Counselors in Training

The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is a unique opportunity for young women ages 13–15 to receive on-the-job training by assisting experienced counselors and program instructors in all areas of the camp program. CITs will develop leadership, communication, and socialization skills through active participation in a series of traditional camp components. Space is limited to 5 CITs per week session. Each potential CIT must go through an interview process before being accepted.

Offering Girls Inc. mission-oriented programs in the areas of:

  • Sports and Adventure

  • Self-Reliance and Life Skills

  • Culture and Heritage

  • Leadership and Community Action

  • Careers and Life Planning

  • Health and Sexuality

  • Traditional day camp components of drama, art, nature, sports, boating, swimming, team and social skill building. Click Here for more information on Camp Stevenson-Witawentin

Camperships

Sponsor a Child to Attend Our Summer Programs

Interested in making a difference for a boy or girl this summer? Give them an unforgettable experience.

Questions?

Please contact Abigail Allard, Development & Communications Manager at 413.442.5174 x 12 or via email at abigaila@BrighamCenter.org.

History of Camp Stevenson-Witawentin

For more than 90 years, Camp Stevenson Witawentin has provided girls with days filled with nature and opportunities to learn. Girls spend their time in nature, learning traditional camp skills — swimming, boating, arts and crafts — and developing important skills for today’s world — science, literacy, and how to make healthy life choices.

 

Rent the Camp

Businesses, associations, and groups may rent Camp Stevenson-Witawentin on weekends and when camp is not in session from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The picturesque lakeside facilities are ideal for picnics, parties, wedding ceremonies, receptions and other events.