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2022 Open House
Thinking of visiting Camp Hi-Rock? We’re happy to arrange a tour for you! Please contact us to set up a visit. In addition to tours, Camp Hi-Rock holds an open house event in the spring for families who would like to visit camp and meet some camp staff before the beginning of summer camp.
2022 OPEN HOUSE
June 12, 2022 11 am – 2 pm
Meet the camp directors, take a tour of camp, talk with our knowledgeable camp staff and enjoy a meal while visiting our beautiful Berkshires location!
Spring Volunteer Work Weekend
SPRING WORK WEEKEND April 29 – May 1, 2022
Please join us for a great weekend with fellow Hi-Rockers getting camp ready for summer, tackling some important camp improvement projects, and catching up with our Hi-Rock friends!
Accommodations and meals will be provided. Children and teens under the age of 18 who would like to join us must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. Volunteers are welcome for all or part of the weekend. Meals served will include Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Work projects will conclude Sunday morning by noon. Housing with heat is limited and it may still be chilly at that time of the year so please RSVP online.
We’ll do our best to have some indoor projects but there will surely be work to do outside. Please bring warm clothes. We promise to have lots of tea, hot chocolate, and coffee!
Hope to see you here!
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Staff & Volunteers
Covid Information:
- Volunteers must be fully vaccinated.
- Volunteers are asked to use a rapid antigen COVID test on the day they plan to arrive. Volunteers may test at home prior to traveling to camp or on arrival. If someone tests positive on arrival, they will be required to leave camp for the protection of other volunteers and staff. We hope all volunteers will have rapid antigen COVID tests on hand at home that they will be willing to use for this purpose as self-test kits have been made available for free to individuals through federal and other government programs. If you need help accessing a test kit or would prefer to use one provided by Camp Hi-Rock, please let us know. We do not want this test requirement to be a burden for our volunteers.
REGISTER ONLINE
New Group Participants- Create an events dashboard account. Once you have created your account, you will receive details to log into your account. Complete the Spring Work Weekend Registration.
Returning Group Participants- Log into your events dashboard account. Complete the Spring Work Weekend Registration.
Wilderness First Responder Training Information and Registration
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING COURSE
Course Dates:
June 8-15, 2022 at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
Course Description:
Wilderness First Responder is the industry standard in Wilderness Medicine, ideal for anyone working professionally as an outdoor leader or responsible for the care of groups in the backcountry. This course is a 72-hour 8-day event combining classroom learning, hands-on skills training, and practical scenarios.
Location:
Camp Hi-Rock is nestled among 1,000 acres in the Berkshire’s Southern Taconic Mountain Range, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety-acre lake.
Cost:
$775 per participant. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Room & Board:
Room and Board costs are variable depending on lodging choice. Please see below for available options and costs. Meal service is included and we offer well-balanced, family-friendly meals. Vegetarian meals are available and we can accommodate specific dietary requests with advance notice.
Choose one option:
- Cabin with separate shared bathroom facilities – $225
- Additional first night – $32
- Cabin with en suite bathroom – $336
- Additional first night – $55
- Dorm style room with shared bathroom in hallway – $373
- Additional first night – $60
Questions:
Please email Barbara Nibur at barbie@camphirock.org.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Register Online:
To register online, please click here to create an account with our online registration system. Once you receive log in details, you will be able to register under the “Group Registration” tab.
Paper Registration:
To print and mail the registration form, please download the WFR Training Registration Form and return the completed form to:
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- Mail: YMCA Camp Hi-Rock ATTN: WFR Registration 544 East Street Mount Washington, MA 01258
- Fax: 413-528-4234
- Email: tanya@camphirock.org
2022 Virtual Info Session Dates
Join us for a zoom session to meet one of our Camp Directors and learn more about our programs!
OVERNIGHT CAMP INFO SESSIONS
Thursday, January 20 at 7:00 pm EST
Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 pm EST
Monday, February 28 at 7:00 pm EST
Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 pm EST
Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm EST
BOLD & GOLD INFO SESSIONS
Monday, January 24 at 7:00 pm EST
Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm EST
Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00 pm EST
Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm EST
Register Here: https://forms.gle/XX52RcNbzSkJUysYA
Book your winter getaway at Camp Hi-Rock!
Book your winter getaway at Camp Hi-Rock!
This winter you can escape to YMCA Camp Hi-Rock for a private Berkshires retreat in our beautiful, lakeside lodge with your family. Take in stunning views on hikes around the Hi-Rock Reserve and then warm up in front of your very own fireplace. Weekend trips or longer are available in Parker Seeley Lodge, which includes 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, two large sitting porches overlooking the lake, a small kitchen, library, and large common room with fireplace. The lodge sleeps 30. $550 per night, for up to 10 people, each additional person $50/night.
Please contact Heather Neaz-Nibur, heather@camphirock.org with questions or to reserve the lodge. Photos of the lodge and additional information about Camp Hi-Rock are available at https://camphirock.org/camps/group-camping-retreats/.
Early Bird Registration Open Now Until December 31, 2021!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Guarantee your child’s summer camp enrollment in 2022*
- $50 camp store credit
- Free early bird t-shirt
BOLD & GOLD EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Register by December 31, 2021 to reserve your camper’s space, BOLD & GOLD trip spaces are limited.
- Early registrants will also receive a FREE BOLD & GOLD t-shirt!
Dates & Rates
BOLD & GOLD Wilderness Expedition Information
Registration Information
Fall Volunteer Work Day
FALL VOLUNTEER WORK DAY:
November 6, 2021
Please join us for a great day with fellow Hi-Rockers getting camp ready for winter, tackling some important camp improvement projects and catching up with our Hi-Rock friends. Projects will be available for all skill levels.
Saturday meals (lunch: 12pm and dinner: 6pm) will be provided.
Due to current Covid concerns, we will require all participants to be fully vaccinated.
TO REGISTER:
Once you have clicked the above link, you will be able to create a profile and request any additional information. Once your profile is created, you will be directed to the events dashboard and you will be able to complete your group registration request.
(If you have attended a Camp Hi-Rock event since 2015, i.e. Family Camp, Fall Family Fun Weekend, etc., you already have a profile on the Events Dashboard)
Once you have clicked the above link, you will be able to log in with your email address. Please click “What’s my password” to reset your password if needed. You will be sent an email with details for how to log in.
New for registration this year: You will be asked to complete a group participant information questionnaire for each participant during registration in lieu of completing a paper form prior to or on arrival. Please have the insurance information for each participant ready.
We’ll do our best to have some indoor projects but there will surely be work to do outside. Please bring warm clothes. We promise to have lots of tea, hot chocolate and cider!
Hope to see you here!
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Staff & Volunteers
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
Wilderness First Responder Training Information and Registration
Wilderness First Responder Training Course
Course Dates:
June 5-12, 2021 at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
Course Description:
Wilderness First Responder is the industry standard in Wilderness Medicine, ideal for anyone working professionally as an outdoor leader or responsible for the care of groups in the backcountry. This course is a 72-hour 8-day event combining classroom learning, hands-on skills training, and practical scenarios.
Location:
Camp Hi-Rock is nestled among 1,000 acres in the Berkshire’s Southern Taconic Mountain Range, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety-acre lake.
Room & Board:
Room and Board are included in the course cost. Lodging is provided in our wooden camp cabins with separate shared bathroom facilities. Meal service is included and we offer well-balanced, family-friendly meals. Vegetarian meals are available and we can accommodate specific dietary requests with advance notice.
Cost:
$895 per participant. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Questions:
Please email Barbara Nibur at barbie@camphirock.org.
Registration Information:
Register Online:
To register online, please click here to create an account with our online registration system. Once you receive log in details, you will be able to register under the “Group Registration” tab.
Paper Registration:
To print and mail the registration form, please download the WFR Training Registration Form and mail the completed form to:
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
ATTN: WFR Registration
544 East Street
Mount Washington, MA 01258
Virtual Info Session Registration
Please join us for one of our virtual information sessions with our Camp Directors!
If you would like to join one of our info sessions, please register at the link provided below for each info session.
Tuesday, April 27 – 6-7 pm
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeytrz0pGd3dTgHmkrq0gUS_fxIaBxks
Saturday, May 8 – 10:30-11:30 am
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceCrrzkoG9SbtCxxKCTGjmIsDWUwFySe
Monday, May 10 – 8-9 am
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceiuqT4jE9f028Cu3l6kWglN8DtumGmT
Wednesday, May 12 – 5-6 pm
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvduqoqD0qGtY3uYlTR3Rgj8wod__qX-WM