Resident Camp Favorite
Brewster, MA
About Camp
Camp Favorite is the premier sailing and water sports camp for girls in New England. In operation 52 summers, this beautiful property in the bay in historic Brewster offers an incomparable sailing and camp experience for all. Located just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Camp Favorite also has an extensive biking program including trips to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. All programs include swimming, boating, campfire, games, crafts and more. Because safety is our top priority, water activities are weather dependant. For additional information: email or call (617) 350-8335.
Open House: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Contact Meghan Schafer for more information
Typical Day at Camp
A typical day at Camp Favorite can be summed up in one word: FUN! One of the ways that we offer that is by allowing the campers to work together with help from their counselors to plan a schedule centered around their interests. Our campers may spend half of their day focusing on their program specialty, they also spend the day building friendships, confidence, and leadership skills. At Camp Favorite, no two days will be the same, but each day will be filled with laughter, exploration, and discovery.
More about a typical day at camp (PDF)
About the Directors
Sarah Merianos works full time as a Membership Specialist with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Sarah has been a Girl Scout since fifth grade and earned her Silver Award. She has been staff at Camp Favorite since 2006 as Unit Staff, CIT Director and is returning for her second summer as Co-Director of Camp Favorite.
Julia Kumpf is returning for her second year as a Co-Director. She first began working at Camp Favorite as a counselor. Her camp philosophy springs from her own experience at Camp Menotomy, where she learned how to sail, be independent, creative, and feel important.
Sarah Donahue is also returning for her second year as Co-Director. She first went to Camp Favorite at 7, sailed there at 11, and has been hooked ever since. She has taught and coached sailing for seven years and is a certified US Sailing Instructor as well as a Red Cross Lifeguard. In 2008, she was Waterfront and Sailing Director and Assistant Camp Director at Camp Favorite.
More about the directors (PDF)
Sleeping Quarters
Our camps have excellent sleeping quarters that allow campers to be close to nature but still have many comforts of home. Campers live in units that consist of 4-10 of sleeping quarters placed close to each other. Units have between 15 and 30 campers. Girls are placed in units with campers from the same program and age level. Counselors sleep in separate quarters near the girls. Bathrooms are in all units. Click here to see a pictures of Camp Favorite sleeping quarters (PDF).
Health & Safety
Camp Favorite is an American Camp Associated accredited camp. This means that a nationally recognized organization comes in every 3 years to make sure everything we do (from the meals we serve to the programs we plan) is done in a safe way. By selecting an ACA accredited camp you can be assured your camper is safe.Our camp is also licensed by the Brewster Board of Health. The local Board of Health has separate local and state standards of health and safety with which we comply.
What to Bring to Camp
Packing for camp can be very hard if you don’t know what to bring or not bring for your stay, especially if you are a
first time camper. If you are wondering what you can and can not bring to camp, simply click here for a full packing list (PDF) that will work for all our camp programs. We recommend packing in a camp trunk that can fit under your bed or a soft duffle bag. Please label EVERYTHING with your full name. Visit the Girl Scout Shop for camping essentials!