ABOUT CAMP MASSAPOAG

Busing

Does It Cost Extra to Sign Up for the Bus?

No! There is no extra cost to sign up for the bus!

How Do I Sign Up For the Bus?

At the time of registration, you will be required to fill out our Transportation form. In this form you with designate which bus stop you want your child to be picked up and/or dropped off at. Below you will find a list of our bus stops and their times.

How Does Busing Work at Camp?

How does bussing work at camp? At the end of the day, counselors will help remind campers what bus they are on and then each bus will be called to line-up. Attendance is taken by the bus monitor before they get on the bus and after. Buses do not leave camp property until all children are accounted for. Bus monitors will be present on each bus. Be sure your child knows their bus stop. Encourage them to speak with any of the staff if they don’t know which bus they should board. Campers are only released from the bus to authorized adults on your camper registration form. Adults must present a photo ID. You can register for any bus assignment you’d like. However, changes to bus assignments CANNOT be made during the week your child is attending camp. Call the Camp Office for more information about this policy. If circumstances require you to pick your child up directly from camp, please review the Parent Pick-up Information for more details.

How Does Busing Work at the Stops?

Please arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled bus arrival time and wait 10 minutes after the scheduled time to be sure you do not miss the bus. YMCA Camp Massapoag is not responsible for any child left unattended at a bus stop in the morning. Any child who is not met at the bus stop in the afternoon will be taken to the Lowell YMCA. The bus monitors will wait 5 minutes while contacting the child’s adult before they leave for the next stop or the Lowell YMCA. Campers are not left alone at bus stops and the bus does not wait.

Can My Child Walk Home From the Bus Stop?

If you would like your child to walk home from the bus, please notify the camp in writing. YMCA Camp Massapoag works with the bus company to ensure safety and efficiency. Bus times are subject to change. The camp has contact with the bus dispatcher for emergencies.

Can I Change My Childs Bus Stop?

Though families may register for different AM & PM bus stops, registered stops may NOT be changed during the week of attendance. To make changes to busing call the camp office prior to the registered week. Inappropriate bus behavior can result in loss of busing. Gum, food, and drinks are not allowed at any time on the bus. Bus monitors are present on each bus.

extended care

Extended Care Extended Care is available for an additional fee at Camp Massapoag.

Morning Care starts at 7AM and afternoon care starts at 4PM and pick-up ends at 6PM. Late pick-ups are billed at $1/minute. Fees will be billed to your account and due that same Friday. Persistent late pick-ups/late payment will result in loss of extended care.

Car drop-off & Pick-up

Drop-Off

We have a rolling drop-off from 8:45AM-9:00AM every day. After 9:00AM all campers must be signed in at the Camp Office.

Pick-Up

Pick-up at Camp Massapoag takes place between 4PM and 4:30 PM. Campers not picked up by 4:30 will go to Extended Care and a $5 fee will be applied to your account. PHOTO ID is required for pickup EVERYDAY.

WHY ARE PHOTO ID'S SO IMPORTANT?

YES, YOU NEED YOUR ID EVERYDAY.

To ensure camper safety, we will release campers only to the authorized adults listed on your Camper Registration. Adults picking up campers must present a Photo ID in order for campers to be released. To help expedite the pick-up process, please have your Photo ID ready at camp and bus stops.

No child will be released to anyone whose name is not listed on the Authorized Pick-Up list unless the Camp Office is notified in writing.