- Our Facility
- Staff Facilities And Recreation
- Our Location
- Staff Dates
- Pre-Orientation Work
- What is a Brother/Sister camp?
- How long are our camp sessions?
- What programs do our camps offer?
- What is the age and experience of our staff?
- What is the age range of our campers?
- How many total campers attend camp?
- Where do our campers come from?
- Where do our staff come from?
- What type of medical care and insurance is available to staff?
- Are you a uniform camp?
- How often is laundry done?
- What types of food do you serve?
1. Our Facility
KenMont and KenWood Camps reside on a magnificent 200-acre property with high pine
forests, rolling hills and pristine lakefront shore lines. The separate and equal program areas
at KenMont and KenWood camps are absolutely among the best in the camping industry.
All our campers stay in modernized cabins equipped with electricity, lighting, and interior
bathroom and shower facilities. Our dining halls are spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned,
where campers and staff sit together at round tables and enjoy family style meals. Activity areas are
beyond compare with 18 tennis courts, 8 indoor and outdoor basketball courts, 3 hockey rinks,
4 baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, a huge gymnasium/field house, a gymnastics pavilion,
beach volleyball courts, ropes adventure course with climbing wall, zip line, Bungee Trampoline, GoKarts,
mountain biking trails, skatepark, archery ranges, fully equipped theatres and creative arts centers, radio
broadcasting station, videography, photography darkroom, complete state of the art watersports
facilities on our 130 acre lake plus heated pool, and a 9-hole golf course.
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2. Staff Facilities And Recreation
Staff are provided with recreation and relaxation time during a daily period off, several nights off
each week, and eight days off during the summer season. Night off bus rides to and from several
nearby towns are available free of charge (Bowling, Movies, Restaurants). Special facilities for staff
on campus include a Staff Lounge with big screen cable TV and Internet access, a Staff Gym (with
weight lifting and aerobic equipment), and a Canteen Shop with snack foods and arcade games.
Staff are also welcome to use our athletic facilities while not in use by scheduled camper activity
periods. A complimentary laundry facility is also available to all staff in addition to weekly laundry
service provided by the camp.
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3. Our Location
Our magnificent 200 acre property is nestled in the Berkshire Mountains of New England, just minutes
from the famous Appalachian Trail, only a 2 hour drive from New York City, and 3 hours from Boston.
The local town of Kent, 4 miles from camp, is a classic New England village with craft shops, summer
fairs, restaurants and pubs. Also nearby you will find the Housatonic River renowned for its whitewater
kayaking and waterfalls, beautiful State Parks, and of course outstanding shopping malls as well. On
some staff days off we provide staff transportation to the Metro North Train Station so staff can visit
New York City. if you wish to visit Boston you must rent a car, have a car or go with other staff who have cars.
The Appalachian Trail is also 4 miles from camp.
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4. Staff Dates
Waterfront and Ropes Staff arrival June 7th
General Staff arrive June 17th
All staff depart August 18th
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5. Pre-Orientation Work
Optional pre-camp work is available for those interested, with start dates of May 17th, May 27th and June 7th.
Work includes maintenance, housekeeping and laundry.
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6. What is a Brother/Sister camp?
As Brother/Sister camps, KenMont for Boys and KenWood for Girls operate as two Camps, each with
equal but separate facilities, staff and programs, sharing a common philosophy and Directorship. The
Camps do join together from time to time for Special Event days such as a 4th of July Carnival and
Fireworks Celebration, Theater Presentations, and well supervised Socials similar to those held at
single gender camps. Our KenMont and KenWood staff have ample time to socialize away from
campus during nights out and days off. We maintain a strict policy of no public displays of affection
amongst staff on campus.
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7. How long are your camp sessions?
Our camp program is structured around two 4-week sessions, each providing a complete camp
experience from beginning to end. Campers in each session arrive together and leave together
fostering the optimal social dynamic for camp living and the development of friendships. Our
staff season is 9-weeks long including a one week orientation. An additional week is required
for waterfront and ropes adventure staff for necessary certifications.
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8. What programs do our camps offer?
The fully rounded camp program provides campers with an abundance of athletic and non-athletic
choices that are geared to all ability levels, from novice to advanced. The camps are recognized for
state-of-the-art facilities in all program areas.
Waterfront Activities include instructional and recreational swimming at both a pool and a lake as well
as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding on our magnificent 130-acre lake.
Team Sports consist of soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, flag football,
and street / roller hockey and are programmed from beginner instructional levels to competitive
team play.
Individual Sports are highlighted by WoodMont Hills Golf Club, an executive 9 hole golf course with PGA
pro instruction, as well as a premier Tennis program staffed by the finest professionals from instructional
academies around the world making use our 18 tennis courts. Other individual sports include gymnastics,
archery, skateboarding, extreme skating as well as general fitness and weight training.
Creative Arts activities allow campers to work in areas of pottery, jewelry making, textiles and crafts.
In addition to favorite camp activities such as launching a rocket and the famous soap box derby, with cars
built and raced by KenMont and KenWood campers. In addition, there are programs in photography,
videography (film making), radio broadcasting and vegetable gardening.
Performing Arts offer instruction and performance at all levels. Emphasis is on Musical Theater and
Modern Dance. There are two theater facilities and a dance studio, all fully equipped.
The Adventure Program at KenMont and KenWood Camps allows campers of all skill levels to learn and
enjoy aspects of expedition leadership, mountain biking, rock climbing, high and low ropes elements,
bungee trampoline, GoKarts and outdoor camping and cooking skills.
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9. What is the age and experience of our staff?
All staff are required to have completed their 1st year of college to be eligible for hire at our camps. Many
of our returning staff have been with us for as long as five to twenty-five years providing wonderful continuity
and a foundation for camp traditions. Our veteran staff such as Head Counselors, Division Leaders and
Head Specialist provide ample support and guidance to first year counselors.
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10. What is the age range of our campers?
Seven to Fourteen years old.
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11. How many total campers attend camp?
225 Boys and 225 Girls per session.
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12. Where do our campers come from?
Approximately 60% of our campers are from the Tri-State area including Manhattan, Westchester,
Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. We also have many camp families from Philadelphia,
Maryland, Florida, and Los Angeles. In addition campers join us from various cities of the Midwestern
and Southwestern states, as well as several European and South American countries.
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13. Where do our staff come from?
The majority of our staff from the US and Cananda. In addition, several key specialists hired for their activity area
expertise join us from countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, UK and South Africa.
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14. What type of medical care and insurance is available to staff?
KenMont and KenWood have a live-in medical team comprised of a Medical Doctor and six full time
Registered Nurses. Our fully equipped infirmary, detailed emergency procedures and 20 minute proximity
to area hospitals, create a safe environment for our entire camp community. Workman’s compensation
insurance is provided automatically to all staff for any injuries that could happen in the workplace. Camp
does not provide insurance to cover medical expenses not related to your work at camp.
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15. Are you a uniform camp?
Yes. We believe that by having campers wear our simple uniform every day, the dynamic of competitive
dressing is eliminated, allowing a more relaxed camp environment. Staff wear white shirts and navy
blue shorts.
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16. How often is laundry done?
Camper and counselor laundry is done on premises once a week, with same day turnaround. There are also
laundry machines on camp to use free of charge during your time off.
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17. What types of food do you serve?
Our food is delicious by any standard prepared by a Chef and cooking team from a prestigious New England
University. We serve buffet style, providing a wide variety of foods at every breakfast, lunch and dinner, so that
campers can always have a meal that includes food they really like to eat. Campers sit at round tables with
their bunkmates and counselors.
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