A letter from Norman Thombs, Executive Director of Camp Mechuwana,

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Hello!  Welcome to Camp Mechuwana, summer 2026, as we celebrate our 78th year on the shores of Lower Narrows Pond in Winthrop. We are excited about our upcoming summer and fall programs: we have added a middle school rally camp, another grandparent/grandchild event, and an additional crafters program.

Camp Prices
I want to take a minute to address the increase in camp prices that you will see in this brochure. We have worked tirelessly to keep camp costs as low as possible. Thanks to hundreds of individuals and organizations who support us financially, we have been able to do just that. But, as they have everywhere, the expenses to run camp have increased, especially in the areas of insurance, utilities, and food. Due to those costs, we have made the difficult decision to raise the prices more than we would like to. Please know that we will continue to honor our commitment to never turn a child away because of their family’s financial situation. That has been our policy since we were founded in 1948 and will be Mechuwana’s policy forever.
Early Registration Encouraged
Every summer, camps fill quickly so we encourage you to register your child or children for camp early. To encourage early registration, we are allowing families to register their children without first paying the deposit. Our one request is that you make a solid commitment so that you do not take a space away from another family.

Scholarships & Volunteer Credits
Mechuwana continues its long history of ensuring that no camper is turned away for financial reasons. We will work to ensure that anyone who wants to attend a week of camp can. To request financial assistance, please contact the camp office by phone or email. We also offer a volunteer credit of $150 for each adult who volunteers as a camp counselor or dean during the 2026 season. That credit can be applied to one camp registration for a child in your family. Volunteers must meet certain criteria to fill this role. Please contact the office for more information about how to receive this credit.

 

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Norman Thombs, Executive Director​​

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