Outdoor Adventure & Leadership
At Summer@WMA, our camps combine hands-on adventure with leadership development, all guided by Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Core Values: Live Clean, Work Hard, Speak True, and Play Fair. These values guide every activity, hike, bike ride and ropes challenge as campers learn teamwork, resilience and respect for the natural world.
Enrichment camps will spend the first half of each day diving into their specialized program focus. In the afternoons, campers transition into classic Summer@WMA fun—swimming, games and excursions that let them experience a little bit of everything camp has to offer.
DAYTRIPPERS
Grades 6–8
1 One-week Session – Offered Session 1: June 22-26
Adventure awaits just beyond campus! In Summer@WMA’s Day Trippers Camp, campers hit the road to explore some of the best destinations across Western and Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
Each day brings a new experience, from museums and theaters to local attractions like Sonny’s Place, movies and outdoor adventures. Campers will travel together, make new friends, and enjoy a fun mix of culture, creativity, and excitement.
No two days are the same, every trip is a new journey filled with discovery and memories. Join us this summer and see where the road takes you with Summer@WMA’s Day Trippers!
FARM-TO-TABLE
Grades 4–5 & Grades 6–7
2 Two-week sessions
Offered Session 3 (Grades 4-5): July 13-17 & July 20-24 & Session 4 (Grades 6-7): July 27-31 & Aug. 3-7
Get ready for a hands-on journey from garden to plate! Each morning, campers will explore organic gardening at the Darcy Memorial Greenhouse, learning how to plant, grow and care for their own food.
In the mornings, students will travel by bus to 10 local farms, guided by local farmers, to see how apples, vegetables, flowers, grains, cattle and maple syrup are produced, gaining a firsthand understanding of where food comes from.
Each day ends in Morrow House (on the WMA Campus), where campers cook and create healthy dishes with the ingredients they’ve grown and harvested themselves.
This full-day program combines active gardening, sustainable farming, and hands-on cooking, giving students a fun, immersive experience connecting science, food and the natural world.
HIKING ADVENTURES
Grades 6–8
1 Two-week Session
Offered Session 3: July 13-17 & July 20-24
Step off the beaten path and explore some of New England’s most breathtaking landscapes in Summer@WMA’s Hiking Adventure Camp. Each day, campers will journey through the Pioneer Valley and the Quabbin Reservoir region, discovering the natural beauty that surrounds Wilbraham & Monson Academy.
From local favorites like Mount Holyoke, Mount Tom and Skinner Mountain, campers will hike scenic trails, learn map reading and trail safety, and gain a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. With every climb comes teamwork, confidence and unforgettable views.
Join us this summer and experience the challenge, adventure and inspiration found on the trails of Western Massachusetts.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Grades 6–8
1 One-week session – Introduction to Mountain Biking
Offered Session 1: June 22-26
1 Two-week session – Advanced Mountain Biking
Offered Session 2 (Grades 6-8): June 29-July 3 & July 6-10
Camper must provide own bike, and overnight storage is provided
Explore approximately 400 acres of trails, forests, creeks and waterfalls at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in this thrilling new camp for riders of all levels. Campers will learn biking basics, trail safety and riding techniques before tackling exciting daily challenges and group rides across campus.
From scenic paths to adventure races and scavenger hunts, every ride builds confidence, endurance and a love for the outdoors. Join us this summer at Summer@WMA and experience the freedom, fun and challenge of mountain biking in one of New England’s most beautiful settings.
Participants must bring their own mountain bike. Secure on-site storage will be available for the duration of the program.
TRAILBLAZERS LEADERSHIP
Grades 6–8
1 Two-week Sessions
Offered Session 2: June 29-July 3 & July 6-10
Trailblazers is designed for young leaders ready to explore the outdoors, build confidence and develop skills to guide themselves and others. Campers learn to lead by example while engaging in exciting outdoor challenges and team-focused activities:
- Live Clean: Practice environmental stewardship and “Leave No Trace” principles across our nearly 400-acre campus.
- Work Hard: Take on ropes courses, mountain biking trails, canoeing adventures and problem-solving challenges that push limits.
- Speak True: Develop communication, collaboration, and reflection skills through group discussions and team projects.
- Play Fair: Strengthen teamwork, fairness, and empathy while leading cooperative games and service initiatives.
Each day, campers participate in leadership-driven adventures, on campus and beyond, designed to foster responsibility, resilience and confidence. Activities may include leading peers on hikes, navigating ropes courses, canoeing on local waterways, planning service projects and collaborating on problem-solving challenges.
Campers will do one overnight on campus.
Limited to 12 campers per session, Trailblazers follow a full-day camp schedule with special excursions to create unforgettable experiences and lasting leadership skills.