Teen Trippers
The Teen Trippers Camp experience is specially designed to meet the developmental needs of this age group. Campers bond with their friends, go on exciting trips away from camp where they can see new places, stretch beyond their boundaries, and challenge themselves as individuals and as a group. Under the guidance of experienced counselors who truly understand the unique needs of thirteen- and fourteen-year-olds, they gain self-confidence and independence, and make great friends, all while they learn to work together and build self-assurance that they can carry with them long after the summer is over.
Fun on campus and beyond
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, campers travel to exciting destinations and participate in activities that will challenge them to work together as a group. Some of the trips focus on adventure, others encourage the campers to give back to the community, and some provide opportunities for sheer fun with their friends. On campus days are spent enjoying age-appropriate activities as a group.
Campers will also have some time at camp before departing to prepare for the day and get to know each other. After they return, they may have time to swim in the pool and reflect on the trip with their friends and counselors. So they don’t miss out on any summer fun, weekly all-camp Theme Days are scheduled on days the Teens are on campus.
Trips from Previous Summers include:
Outdoor-focused trips:
climbing the ropes course at TreeTop Adventures, standup paddle boarding at Little Harbor Beach, and whitewater rafting on the Deerfield River.
Community service trips:
organizing food donations at the Newton Food Pantry and playing board games with the senior citizens at the Scandinavian Living Center.
Adventure-focused trips:
enjoying the rides at Six Flags New England, swimming at Crane Beach, and riding horses at Ridge Valley Stables.
Group challenge trips:
problem-solving at Boda Borg and taking on the obstacles at Gymja Warrior.
Meet Your Counselors!
Ryan Scanlan Teen Tripper Counselor 2 Years at Fessenden
2024 will be Ryan’s third summer at Fessenden Summer Camp. During the school year, Ryan teaches English as a Second Language at Quincy High School in Quincy, MA. Prior to his job in Quincy, Ryan lived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for three years teaching English as a Second Language. When Ryan isn’t teaching he is often found on the lacrosse field or at the hockey rink where he coaches various teams in Brookline and Quincy. In his youth, Ryan spent his summers at various sports camps which led to him working at MIT Summer Day Camp over the summers during his college years. With 6 years of experience in total as a counselor, Ryan loves spending his summers helping children have fun summers where they can form many memories and life skills.
My hobbies..
Playing sports like hockey and golf, cooking, playing board/video games, and spending time with my friends and family.My favorite camp activity..
Gagaball, this sport was new to me when I came to Fessenden and I have absolutely fallen in love with it!Teen Tripper Camp Program Options
-
Week 1
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 2
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $712 (prorated for 7/4, see dates and rates for more info)
-
Week 3
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 4
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 5
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 6
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 7
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
-
Week 8
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grade 8
- Dates: –
-
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
- Price: $890
