Camp Dory – Essex
Centennial Grove Park (Chebacco Lake), 98 Centennial Grove Road, Essex, MA 1929
About
Camp Dory – Essex offers swimming, boating, and fishing, along with STEAM activities. Each week is built around a theme that includes these STEAM activities. The program includes Camp Dory for campers and Dory Rowboats, which is tailored to the needs of the youngest campers, as well as Teen Camp and a Counselor in Training (CIT) program.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
Teen Camp for ages 12–13 combines hallmark staples of a summer camp experience with offerings specifically for teens. Teen campers focus on personal growth, leadership skills, social development, and service learning skills. The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program for ages 13–14 supports teens in taking a step from camper to emerging leader and is described as ideal for campers who want to someday work at Camp Dory. CITs gain leadership experience, develop responsibility, and stay connected to camp while being mentored by YMCA staff. Camp Dory is for ages 7–11, and Dory Rowboats is for ages 5–6.
Camp Dory – Essex is part of a YMCA association that has been recognized as a Praesidium Accredited Organization, one of 44 YMCA associations out of nearly 800 in the country to earn this accreditation in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
One parent shared, "My kids absolutely love Camp Dory – the counselors are great, the communication is thorough and most importantly, my kids have loved their time there!"
Last updated January 25, 2026.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
Teen Camp for ages 12–13 combines hallmark staples of a summer camp experience with offerings specifically for teens. Teen campers focus on personal growth, leadership skills, social development, and service learning skills. The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program for ages 13–14 supports teens in taking a step from camper to emerging leader and is described as ideal for campers who want to someday work at Camp Dory. CITs gain leadership experience, develop responsibility, and stay connected to camp while being mentored by YMCA staff. Camp Dory is for ages 7–11, and Dory Rowboats is for ages 5–6.
Camp Dory – Essex is part of a YMCA association that has been recognized as a Praesidium Accredited Organization, one of 44 YMCA associations out of nearly 800 in the country to earn this accreditation in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
One parent shared, "My kids absolutely love Camp Dory – the counselors are great, the communication is thorough and most importantly, my kids have loved their time there!"
Last updated January 25, 2026.
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