Camp Sewataro’s Mission Statement:
Camp Sewataro brings young people (ages 3-15) together to discover, play, and create - outdoors and unplugged - in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Campers and counselors develop resilience, build lasting friendships, and gain the skills needed to become the best versions of themselves.

We are very excited to partner with the Town of Sudbury to share the Camp Sewataro experience with children in town who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access it.  Our shared goal is for all of our scholarship campers to be prepared to truly experience and enjoy every moment of their time with us, and to work together to create lifelong memories.

Requirements: Scholarship applicants must be Sudbury residents entering Kindergarten through grade ten in the fall of 2026.  Scholarships are also available for 3 and 4 year old campers in our half day program. Please note that there are a limited number of scholarship slots available in each age/gender group, and placements will be made based upon availability.

Attendance: Consistent attendance and participation is a critical part of the camp experience.

Bring to camp: Please send a nut- free lunch daily. Please contact us if this presents a burden, and we will make arrangements to provide your child with a lunch. A bathing suit, towel, sunscreen for reapplication, flip flops or crocs to wear to and from swimming, and sneakers are required.  

Transportation: Campers arrive daily via car or bus.  Bus transportation and/or extended day options are available at no additional cost to scholarship campers, and must be arranged in advance with the camp.  

Camp Day: The camp day is a busy one, with most days comprising two periods of swimming and four other activities, including team and individual sports, fishing and boating, nature exploration, and visual and creative arts.  Campers should be prepared to engage in a wide range of experiences, both familiar and new.  Please note that Camp Sewataro is entirely outdoors, and all activities take place in rain, shine, and/or heat. 

Essential Eligibility Criteria for Participation in Camp Sewataro:

• Campers are expected to contribute to a safe camp environment, using respectful language and appropriate physical behavior. Racist, discriminatory, or harassing language or actions will not be tolerated.

• Campers are expected to function in a group setting in a positive and cooperative manner that displays tolerance and respect for self and others.

• Campers are expected to follow counselor directions for their safety and the safety of the group. They must refrain from behaviors that pose a risk to self or others, such as physical aggression (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking), unsafe actions (e.g., leaving the group without permission), or persistent refusal to follow safety rules.

• Campers are expected to maintain a positive attitude when participating in activities with their group.

• Campers are expected to navigate varied terrain on an 8-hour daily basis and participate in the full camp day, including transitions and varied activities, with age-appropriate stamina and pacing.

• Campers should be able to manage basic personal care and regulate their emotions with age-appropriate independence, so they can participate safely with their group.

• Campers must be able to participate successfully within our group supervision ratios. We are not able to provide continual 1:1 supervision or behavioral support for any camper.

Camper Considerations

We understand that some campers do require additional support beyond the scope of our program, and although we are not a therapeutic camp, we strongly believe in the value of inclusion. Camp Sewataro is committed to working proactively and comprehensively with parents/guardians to assess the fit of the program for campers who may have additional needs; Our goal is simply to ensure that we can support the camper fully within the context and environment of our program. This is done on a case-by-case basis with the sole intent of ensuring a successful experience for all.

If your child may need additional support, we request that you send us any information that would help us ensure your camper’s success at Sewataro within a month after they are enrolled. Such information may include a school IEP or 504 plan, reports from a psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapists. Anything shared will be treated as confidential, and shared only with our camper support consultant or a member of the director team, on a strictly need-to-know basis. Please contact Camp at (978) 443-3100 or camp@sewataro.com if your child receives any accommodations, supports, or services (private or in-school) during the school year or if you have any questions or concerns about Camp Sewataro’s fit for your child, prior to submitting an online application.