Camp Watchaug

Thank your for your interest in YMCA Camp Watchaug! YMCA Camp Watchaug is a 30 acre premier Day Camp on Watchaug Pond. Camp is more than making new friends and trying new activities. At Camp Watchaug we also focus on intentionally offering opportunities for campers to develop 21st Century skills. Campers are having so much fun, they don’t realize they are learning important life skills along with swimming, boating, archery, climbing and much more!

Camp Watchaug is a place where your child will play, learn and thrive!

Join us and make summer memories for a lifetime.

We missed you in 2020, but can’t wait for 2021!

YMCA Camp Watchaug did not open in 2020 due to the pandemic.

We did operate YMCA Camp Cove successfully in 2020!

Things will look a little different, but Camp is open for 2021!

Registration is open for 2021. Register on-line or use the paper registration form.

2021 OPEN HOUSES

May 15 & June 5

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Individual Family Tours at camp

Pre-registration required – call 401-596-2894 to register

Come learn all that Camp Watchaug has to offer.
Get a Camp Tour and ask all your questions!

160 Prosser Trail, Charlestown, RI

If you can’t make an Open House, email the Camp Director or call 401-364-6535 to set up a personal tour at your convenience.

2021 Session Dates & Rates

Session	Dates	Member Rate	Non Member Rate	Payment Due Date
Session A	June 28 – July 9 (2 Weeks)	$420	$490	June 14
Session B	July 12 – July 23 (2 Weeks)	$420	$490	June 28
Session C	July 26 – August 6 (2 Weeks)	$420	$490	July 12
Session D	August 9 – August 20 (2 Weeks)	$420	$490	July 26
Session E	August 23 – August 27 (1 Week)	$250	$305	August 9
Session F	August 30 – September 3 (1 Week)	$250	$305	August 16

HISTORY

In the 1940’s YMCA Camp Watchaug was founded by the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA. The summer day camp was originally operated on the Burlingame State Park for several years. Graciously, a 30 acre waterfront property on Watchaug Pond was donated to the YMCA allowing the camp to run on its own grounds in 1948. This premier camp has gone from just 40 campers a day to serving over 300 per day. Since its inception, Camp Watchaug has served thousands of children, families and its surrounding community. We look forward to offering this valuable outdoor experience to the next generation of campers this summer. Become a part of the Watchaug Legacy today by learning more about our programs, enrolling your camper or joining our staff.

FACILITIES

In addition to 30 acres of woods, Camp Watchaug is home to:

Main Lodge

Completely remodeled in 2011. Includes the Camp Office, spacious meeting and rainy day indoor space, fire-place, bathrooms and changing rooms. Not to mention an outdoor deck overlooking Watchaug Pond.

Arts & Crafts Center

Creativity abounds in this indoor area where campers travel at least once a week to see what amazing project the Arts & Crafts Director has planned for them.

Nature & Science Building

Most of our nature activities take place in the great outdoors. However, we also have informative displays and activities for rainy days that take place here.

Hummingbird House

Our youngest campers have their own space to play, learn and have fun.

Waterfront

Located right on Watchaug Pond, our H swimming dock, boating dock, water trampoline & playscape, sandy beach, sand volleyball court and boathouse all contribute to providing a FUN, safe waterfront experience for all!

Amphitheater

Where we gather at the beginning and end of each day to sing songs, see skits and hear important announcements.

Archery, Low Ropes Course, High Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing and Zip Line

These all are part of “upper camp” where campers learn new skills and develop confidence through our “challenge by choice” programs in which counselors encourage campers to try new activities and step out of their comfort zones.