About

YMCA Camp Frank A. Day, or “CFAD” as many campers and alum call it, is a coed summer overnight camp west of Boston in beautiful East Brookfield, MA. Summer after summer, Camp Frank A. Day campers bond as a community as they learn how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. Through physical, social and educational activities, our campers gain self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of camp fires, bugle calls, boating, sports, archery, performance and visual arts, music, long standing camp traditions, and talent shows!

Canoeing, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Fishing, Basketball, STEAM*, Kayaking, Climbing Tower*, Performance Art Dance, Paddle Boarding, Volleyball, Drama, Tubing (xx), Wellness*, LARPing* (Live Action Role Playing), Snorkeling (x), GaGa Ball, Music
Swim Lessons, Low Ropes*, Nature*, Water Skiing (xx), Rugby, Speed Stacks, Yoga*, Improv*, Soccer, Tennis*

(x) Advanced swimmers only
(xx)Advance swimmers, weather dependent, and limited availability
*Offering dependent on staff hired with these qualifications

Rustic Cabins with electricity and shared bathouses with individual bathoroom and shower stalls.

A typical day at camp includes morning and afternoon activities/electives, a mid-day rest period, swim lessons and a special evening program.

Campers are served three healthy, nutritious and delicious meals each day. A breakfast with yogurt, fruits and cold cereal is available each morning in addition to a hot entree. For lunch and dinner, campers may choose between a vegetarian or a meat option. A salad full of local fruits and vegetables is also available. Milk, 100% juice and water are served at meals. For campers who are hungry between meals, fresh fruit is always available.