New England Fishing Academy

Trips CampGrades 5-8

New England Fishing Academy

Check out our latest catch! Our partnership with New England Fishing Academy brings campers to various locations around Massachusetts for some catch-and-release fishing. They’ll learn everything that goes into reeling in the big one including how the weather, moon, time of day, and other environmental factors all come together for a great fishing experience. Not all fishing gear is the same, and NEFA will show your camper which equipment is best for the kind of fish they are seeking. Most importantly, NEFA will foster an appreciation for the various ecosystems we share and the responsibility we have in preserving them. The professional staff at NEFA will create lasting memories out in nature that will have your camper experiencing the great outdoors in their own backyards.

If your camper is looking to further their fishing experience, this season we are offering a hybrid week where they will learn the intricacies and craftsmanship of rod design, build their own rod, and head out for local fishing excursions! Join us Week 3 for NEFA: Rod + Reel. It’s sure to be a trip!

This season, the program will be offered in the following sequence:

Week 1 – NEFA: Daily Excursions

Week 2 – NEFA: Daily Excursions

Week 3 – MORE NEFA: Rod + Reel

Grades

Children entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Weeks 1 + 2 offer campers a daily fishing adventure with the team from NEFA. Then, Week 3 offers a hybrid experience including building rods in our design studio with guided instruction by the NEFA team + fishing excursions!

NEFA Directors

New England Fishing Academy is lead by a dynamic team of professional fishing instructors: Craig McLaughlin + Chris Margraf.

Craig is pure city, having grown up in Winthrop, MA with Boston Harbor in his backyard.  Chris, on the other hand, is pure country. Growing up in Keene, NH and spending time every summer in the lobster fishing community of Friendship, ME, he has had plenty of exposure to lakes, ponds, rivers, and the ocean. Needless to say, they have both logged over 40 years each on the water. Craig holds a US Coast Guard OUPV Captain’s license and Chris leads yearly fishing expeditions for his school. Sharing their love and knowledge of the water and its various fisheries is the reason why they created the New England Fishing Academy.

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Extreme Sports

Trips CampGrades 5-8

Extreme Sports

If you child thrives on thrills and chills, our Extreme Sports program is just the thing to get their adrenaline pumping. A further amped version of our Daytrippers program, campers take daily excursions to some of the best action-packed destinations. Kids: imagine learning to fly through the air in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel, surfing the waves, kayaking along a beautiful coastline, zip-lining, or hanging on by your fingertips during a breathtaking rock climb. Caregivers: imagine giving your child the freedom to do it all with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your camper will be supervised in a small group by trained specialists and outfitted with the right gear at each destination. Sign up for 1 week or all 4 if you’re a total daredevil.

Grades

Children entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Each Trips Camp program offers a rotation of dynamic local excursions. See the Trips Schedule for the adventures that await!

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

Aqua Adventures

Trips CampGrades 5-8

Aqua Adventures

H2O to go! What could be more fun than having a new splish-splashing water adventure each day? As part of our Aqua Adventures program, your child will experience it all! They may learn how to catch a wave at Surf’s Up, paddle a kayak along in the beautiful Weir River Estuary, enjoy a day on the slides and in the pools at Water Wizz, or master their SUP skills paddling on the Essex River. In small groups of 12 campers and guided by two adult staff, your child will travel to some of the area’s best fun-drenched destinations. Sign up for 1 week – or 2 – if you want to squeeze every last drop of adventure out of the summer.

Grades

Children entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Each Trips Camp program offers a rotation of dynamic local excursions. See the Trips Schedule for the adventures that await!

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

Daytrippers

Trips CampGrades 4-7

Daytrippers

Let’s hit the road! If your camper wants to experience the best group outing destinations in our area, Daytrippers will take your child to the places they love. We’ll ride coasters and bumper boats, scope out the city, hit the beach, and solve puzzles (and so much more!) Guided by a team of professional staff, larger groups of campers have the opportunity to team-build, make new friends, and have ridiculous amounts of fun. Sign up your child for any combination of weeks because we offer this program all season, and give them a summer of adventures to remember.

 

Grades

Children entering grades 4 through 7 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Each Trips Camp program offers a rotation of dynamic local excursions. See the Trips Schedule for the adventures that await!

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

Peak + Paddle

Trips CampGrades 4-6

Peak + Paddle

Want to nurture your child’s love for nature and outdoor adventure? That’s exactly what will happen in our Peak + Paddle program. During this introduction to outdoor adventure, your child will be part of a small group that spends two weeks together going on day trips throughout the Commonwealth. Here, it’s all about developing their skills and confidence in outdoor activities. Your little explorer has been waiting for something like this. Your child will learn technical skills and walk away with an enthusiasm for the outdoors that lasts far beyond their 2 weeks with us.

Grades

Children entering grades 4 through 6 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Each Trips Camp program offers a rotation of dynamic local excursions. See the Trips Schedule for the adventures that await!

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

Into the Woods

TripsGrades 2-4

Into the Woods

For kids who would rather be outdoors than in, love any and everything green, and can’t get enough of plants and animals, Into the Woods provides an opportunity to step into nature and embrace it. Our program encourages outdoor exploration, adventure, and education about the world surrounding us through trips to diverse habitats, berry farms, wildlife conservation centers, and tidal pools. Let’s get out there!

Grades

Children entering grades 2 through 4 in September 2025

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Packed lunch provided by Beaver daily; campers choose from a menu of sandwich + snack options. Each Trips Camp program offers a rotation of dynamic local excursions. See the Trips Schedule for the adventures that await!

Trips Schedule

After drop-off each morning, campers depart Beaver to enjoy off-campus excursions. Since we are unable to accommodate late arrival or early dismissals for campers enrolled in any of our Trips Camp program, your campers won’t miss a moment of the adventures ahead this season.

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.