DAY TRIPPER CAMPS

Ages 10-15 One week program
Campers experience a variety of recreational activities, traveling to exciting destinations, exploring new places and having fun at our familiar, local favorites too. This year, we are excited to announce a variety of DTA week options. All snacks, meals, entrance fees and treats are included in tution.

Day Tripper Adventure Options:
Choose a week immersed in all the activities you love, whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a super sports fanatic, or a swim and surf lover, we have themed weeks just for you! If you prefer to mix it up and try a little of everything, choose one of the Super Sampler weeks for the true adventurer! 

Thrill Seekers: Rollercoasters, theme parks, white water rafting and other pulse pounding activities await on this special week for campers who want extra excitement in their adventures.

Sports Fans: Whether it’s a day at the ballpark, NASCAR style go-karts, or trampoline dodgeball, embrace your competitive spirit with this athletics themed week for our active adventurers.

Water Worlds: If you think the best part of a hot summer is a cool splash in the water, we have an awesome week planned for you! You’ll enjoy water parks, beach days, an ocean excursion and more to make memories that will help pull you through those long, dry winters!

Super Sampler: Enjoy the best of all worlds with a sampling of our favorite trips chosen from a variety of activities and local attractions. Each day is something different and exciting for our most well-rounded adventurer! 

Ages 10-12 One week program

Join us for this unique program in which campers will use teamwork and wits to complete a week’s worth of life-size puzzles, mysteries, quests, and adventures! Each day brings a new challenge, new places to explore and a whole new game to play! Campers will expand their minds through art, history, science and nature, stocking up on critical thinking skills while redefining fun at some of Massachusetts’ most interesting destinations.

Ages 10-12 One week program

Get outside and get unplugged in this action-packed week of animal excursions and outdoor adventures! Nature enthusiasts will love the variety of destinations and activities led by our dynamic staff. Discover the diversity of plant and animal homes from shoreline to woodland right here in New England. 

Ages 12-15: One-week program

Join us for a week of cool and crafty destinations in this NEW Day Tripper Camp option. We have plenty of hands-on, creative activities in store as well as visits to see museums and amazing local art. We’ll also explore some local, scenic spots to inspire the artist in everyone, with occasional detours for active play. Whether we’re creating on canvas or in a specialty craft studio, your budding artist will have a blast! 

Fishing- Introductory
Ages 9-15

NOTE*** This one of a kind, half day program runs from 9am-12pm OR 1-4pm Mon-Wed ONLY with a Thurs makeup available for cancellations due to inclement weather. This camp does NOT run on Fridays. 

Introductory Fishing is a great way for kids to get into fishing, and perfect for boys and girls who want to catch a lot of fish. No prior experience or knowledge is needed. We will visit the Assabet, Concord and Sudbury rivers to explore the ecology and species of these warm water environments. This is a fun opportunity to experience our local watersheds and reel in lots of hard-fighting fish! 

All lines, bait, safety equipment and daily snack is provided. Safety is the utmost priority, and Introductory Fishing will be on the banks rather than on a boat.

Led by Fenn alumnus Jeff Trotsky '02. As a professional guide of Titan Guide Services, Jeff grew up fishing in New England and has experience from the tidal flats of the British West Indies to the rivers of Montana and British Columbia. Jeff is CPR and First Aid Certified.

Advanced Fishing
Ages 11-15

(Mon-Wed, with Thurs makeup available for inclement weather cancellations)

This program will make your son or daughter a better angler, and hone key skills needed to be more successful on the water. By exploring 3 different fishing environments throughout the state, campers will gain valuable exposure to different fresh/salt water species and develop their skills at both Fly Fishing and Spin Casting.

NOTE: This Day Tripper Camp is for experienced anglers only. Campers must have prior experience in both fishing and being on a boat, wading streams, and must own their own waders.

Day 1: Advanced approach to local warm water species.
Day 2: Experience Trout Fishing in Western Mass.
Day 3: Saltwater fishing on Boston Harbor for Striped Bass and Bluefish on Titan Guide Services Charter.

All lines, bait, safety equipment, daily snack and lunch is provided. 
 Advanced Fishing is led by Fenn staff and alumnus Jeff Trotsky. A native to New England, Jeff has been fishing both the fresh and salt water his entire life. From the tidal flats of the British West Indies, to the rivers of Montana and British Columbia, Jeff has been there and caught that. A former member of the Concord Outfitters team, Jeff has recently partnered with longtime friend Captain Faxon Michaud of Marblehead to launch Titan Guide Service. An Orvis Pro Team business, Titan Guide Service is the product of years of fishing and hours on the water. CPR and first aid certified, safety is the biggest priority for Jeff. Rest assured that your son or daughter will have an awesome and safe time on the water.