Camp Sequoia

Hello Campers/ Members/Friends,

We had a very successful 2025 camp season. Every year we are amazed at how quickly our camp weeks fill up. We are excited to see new and old faces return to the Blithewold Manor. We cannot wait to make new traditions and bring back our old ones.

The campers will all learn through projects and investigations to create educational experiences throughout the grounds of Blithewold. No two weeks at camp are ever the same, so the campers always have fun memories to share.

Each camper brings a unique personality and set of experiences to camp. Our camp looks forward to celebrating each of them over the course of the summer. Feel free to email us at any time with questions, comments, or concerns. We are looking forward to another fun, safe, and educational summer!

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• The camper-to-counselor ratio is 6:1
• There will be 3 counselors and 4 to 5 CITs watching the kids at all times
• We will take small group trips to the restroom frequently throughout the day.
• Surfaces will be sprayed and wiped frequently
• There will be both small and whole-group activities
• There is an accessible water bottle filling station
• Each child is assigned a cubby at the start of the week to keep their belongs in
• The Education Space has an attached yard that is fenced in with a large tent for shade
• The Education Space has both AC and heating

9 AM – 3 PM
For children ages 5 to 10

$225 Member | $275 Non-member
(Non-Members are automatically enrolled into a 12-month Blithewold Household Membership)

Imagine your child’s summer days spent exploring Blithewold’s magnificent gardens, arboretum, and seashore. It is nature’s finest classroom and an idyllic camp setting. Your child will be immersed in the natural world and in outdoor activities like hikes on the grounds, exploration of the bamboo forest, trips to the frog pond, beach time, mornings in the vegetable garden, picnicking and more! There will also be mansion tours, special guest visits, music, games, and arts and crafts.

Click below to enroll as space is limited.
We will continue to watch for any changes to the current date set for school re-opening. 

We feature camp in sessions rather than weekly themes.
No week at camp is ever the same, so enroll in one or all sessions!

Session 1: July 6 – 10

Session 2: July 13 – 17

Session 3: July 20 – 24

Session 4: July 27 – 31

Session 5: August 3 – 7

Session 6: August 10 – 14

Session 7: August 17 – 21

Signing up two or more children in a family? Use the discount code CMPSQ

This Counselor-in-Training program is a fantastic, leadership-building experience for those who may be interested in learning to become effective and talented counselors.

The CIT program is designed for those who are ages 13 to 16 and are interested in expanding their leadership skills by learning how to work with elementary school-aged children. We look to have four CITs per week to ensure they each get to work closely with the campers and have as much interaction with the environment as possible. The CIT position provides an expertise learning experience where they will observe camp staff on how to become an effective counselor. While participating in all games and activities at camp the CITs will act as a role model for all the campers. The CITs will always be supervised by the camp staff and will not be left alone with the children.

Program Requirements: Participants have to be between the ages of 13-16. Some previous camp experience is preferred but is not required. CITs must be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. There will also be a required CIT orientation the Saturday before the first camp week begins. Participants should be responsible, creative, and dedicated individuals with a sincere interest in working with children.

Fee: The fee is $65 per week. It demonstrates a commitment to the program and covers the cost of materials provided during orientation. The fee must be paid through the link that you will be provided after the acceptance of your application. If you are unable to fulfill any of your chosen sessions, you will have that week’s fee returned to you.

Daily CIT Responsibilities

• Lead a small group of 5 campers in crafts inside the camp space
• Model how to follow directions for the campers
• Participate in every camp activity
• Assist in whole group activities be reinforcing camp rules when needed
• Aid with camp chores at the end of the day (ex. Cleaning, restocking supplies, setting up for the next day)

Weekly CIT Responsibilities

• Create a CIT Surprise activity to be executed on the last day of the camp week
• Promote the community service project selected for the month but handing out flyers are leading the campers in the activity associated with it
• Observe and ask questions to camp staff about leadership or working with children

CIT Program Outcomes

• Successfully execute an activity at the end of the week
• Complete two community service projects during the summer
• Gain leadership skills
• Create memories and meet new people
• Engage in an experimental learning experience

CIT Registration

Click below to start the application process. We prefer CIT to be available to attend for 2 or more weeks. Once your form is submitted it will be reviewed and you will get an answer from Connie on June 1, 2025.

CIT Registration

(CIT Experience and Health Form will be sent after registration)

Additional CIT Information and Policies

For questions, please contact Connie Ganley, Public Engagement Manager, at [email protected], or Jillian Cleveland, Visitor and Program Services Manager, at [email protected].

Head Counselor – TBA

Assistant Counselor – Kiah Fielding

My name is Kiah Fielding. I am from Tiverton, Rhode Island and attend Portsmouth High School. I am currently a rising senior. For the past three years, I have participated in the Child Development and Human Services Pathway in school. There, I have learned so much about elementary education which sparked my interest in becoming an elementary school teacher! Every summer since I was thirteen, I participated in the Counselor- In Training Program at Blithewold. I loved my experience so much and am thrilled to be returning this year as a counselor. I believe Blithewold is a beautiful place to spend the summer. I have a deep interest in the history of the mansion and the grounds. I am very excited to help make this a fun and educational summer for everyone!

Assistant Counselor – TBA