Adventure Camp

The Bement Adventure Camp is offered as both a day and residential program for campers entering grades 4-9. Hosted at Berkshire East, one of the region’s premier outdoor adventure destinations, this weeklong camp offers an exciting mix of activities that may include zip lining, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, aerial adventure courses, renewable energy tours, and more. Bement designs and leads the program while partnering with Berkshire East’s professional guides, giving campers access to world-class facilities while being supported by trusted Bement staff. Each day is packed with challenge, exploration, skill-building, and plenty of fun in the outdoors.

Residential Adventure Campers will stay at The Bement School’s welcoming, family-style dormitories, located on the north end of our beautiful campus. Dorm life is supervised by trained Bement staff who live on campus with campers, creating a safe, supportive, and fun residential experience. Campers enjoy comfortable shared rooms, meals together in Bement’s dining facilities, and time to relax and connect in the evenings after full days of adventure. The residential option allows campers to build friendships, gain independence, and fully immerse themselves in the complete Adventure Camp experience.

registration Now open!

Summer 2026 session dates:
Residential Camp: July 5 - July 11
Day Camp: July 6 - July 10
Grades: Entering 4-9

For inquiries and questions, please call (413) 774-7061 or email summer@bement.org

Curriculum

Example Daily Schedules

Residential Example Schedule

Wake up
Breakfast on Bement Campus
Travel to Berkshire East
Day of adventure! - lunch included
Arrive back at Bement Campus
Activities
Dinner on campus
Back to the dorms for the evening

Day Camp Example Schedule

8:30 a.m. arrive to The Bement School Campus (94 Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA)
Travel to Berkshire East
Day of adventure! - lunch included
Arrive back at Bement Campus
5:30 p.m. pick up (94 Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA)

Tuition

Day Camper: $1150 for the week. This includes daily coaching, transportation to and from the park, and lunch.

Residential Camper: $1700 for the week. This includes daily coaching, transportation to and from the park, room and board, meals, linen and laundry service.

$500 deposit due upon registration.
Final Registrations are DUE not later than one (1) week prior to the start of camp - payment will be due in full at that time.

**Bement’s Summer Programs Cancellation Policy**
If you need to change your dates for camp, rather than cancel, we will gladly try to accommodate your child in another session if there is space available.

If you decide to cancel either before your desired session or during the session, please email the Summer Programs Coordinator at summer@bement.org with this information as soon as possible. If cancellation occurs before July 1, you will receive a refund of all money paid minus the deposit. If cancellation occurs after July 1, no refund will be returned.

Curriculum

Monday: Mountain Top Zipline Tour
Zip between platforms high above the Deerfield River Valley on seven zip lines on our most popular zip line tour! With zip lines ranging in length from 280' to 900’ long the Mountain Top Tour is the intermediate experience that is often selected as the best choice for those who have never been on a zip line. After a scenic chairlift ride to the top and a zip technique orientation by the guides, campers will proceed to our zip course, a series of platforms and ground landings - as well as some short hikes - await as campers navigate across the top of the mountain.

Wind Turbine and Solar Field Tour
This tour includes a visit to Berkshire East’s wind turbine site and solar field. The guide will provide campers with detailed information about our solar field and wind turbine, generate a discussion about renewable energy, and answer questions regarding our sustainable energy practices. The Wind Turbine and Solar Field Tour includes some moderate hiking of approximately 1.5 miles to and from the sites. Transportation to the top of the mountain and down will be available via chairlift and/or shuttle van.

Tuesday: Flatwater Paddle & Guided River Kayaking
Students will spend the day on the flatwater reservoir learning how to paddle and navigate sit-on-top kayaks. These stable crafts are a perfect way to learn basic paddle strokes and gain confidence. Participants will have opportunities to play boat-based games, swim, and enjoy a picnic at the reservoir. Depending on whitewater release schedules, we may get a chance to paddle Class I and II rapids on the Deerfield River in the afternoon. These boats are an ideal way to explore whitewater while gaining confidence on the river.

Wednesday: Zoar Gap Rafting
The Zoar Gap trip spans 5 miles of whitewater adventure on the Fife Brook section of the Deerfield River in Northwestern Massachusetts, perfect for both novice and seasoned rafters. Starting with Class I & II rapids, participants can refine their skills before tackling the exciting Class III whitewater of Zoar Gap. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to swim, splash, unwind, or simply soak in the natural beauty of the river. Included in the trip is a delicious picnic-style lunch with sandwiches and cookies. The adventure concludes back at Zoar Outdoor’s basecamp in Charlemont, where hot showers and a slide show of the day’s highlights provide the perfect ending to an unforgettable experience on the Fife Brook section.

Thursday: Mountain Coaster
The Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster takes riders up 1,580 feet of up-track through the forest before the cart heads downhill on the track and gravity takes over. The 3,870 feet of downhill track are designed with swooping turns, banked corners, rolling drops, and 360° turns. Each cart is equipped with its own braking system, allowing campers to slow speeds to a comfortable pace or accelerate to G-Force inducing levels.

Aerial Adventure Park
The Aerial Adventure Park is a series of self-guided challenges at height in the trees with two courses to choose from. Each course is similarly conceived with platforms suspended from a gorgeous pine grove connected by Indiana Jones style bridges, Tarzan swings, rolling zip-lines, TrueBlue belayed ‘free’ falls, and other challenging obstacles to navigate. After initial instruction, this adventure allows campers to move throughout the two courses at the camper’s own pace and at the level of difficulty campers choose. While the self-guided component of the adventure enhances the experience, our staff are there to assist campers as needed.

Friday: Downhill Mountain Biking
Thunder Mountain Bike Park is one of the premier lift serviced bike parks in the country and features a variety of trails for everyone from first timers to experts. Campers will be provided with rental pads, a helmet and a mountain bike. Groups will be split by experience and ability. Thunder’s bike school staff will teach campers fundamentals of downhill mountain biking such as body positioning, cornering and braking. Beginner groups will ride smooth green and blue flow trails, while more experienced groups may venture onto technical terrain and jump trails. Knowing how to ride a bicycle is a prerequisite for this day’s activity.