Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center

Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center offers Summer Camps, the ABC School Age Enrichment Program, Summer Day Camp, Youth Swim Lessons, Penguins Youth Swim Club/Team, Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and Adult Aquatics. Summer camp runs for eight weeks during the summer months, with camp hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm and the bus leaving at 8:00am and returning at about 5:00pm.

Programs

• Summer Camps — Girls ages 5-15 · Eight weeks during the summer months; camp hours 8:30am-4:30pm; bus leaves 8:00am and returns approximately 5:00pm
• ABC School Age Enrichment Program — Kindergarten to age 13
• Summer Day Camp — Girls completing Kindergarten to age 15 · Monday-Friday
• Youth Swim Lessons — Infants age 6 months through 3 years; ages 3, 4 & 5; youth ages 17 and younger
• Penguins Youth Swim Club/Team — Ages 7 and older; must be a level 4 swimmer · Monday 5pm-6pm
• Private Lessons — Youth, teens and adults
• Semi-Private Lessons — Youth, teens and adults
• Adult Aquatics — Adults

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer camp is eight weeks during the summer months. Camp hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. The bus leaves the Brigham Center at 8:00am and returns at approximately 5:00pm.
• Facility hours: Aquatics office Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm; Camp Stevenson-Witawentin camp hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

About the provider

History notes say the organization began in 1911, and Camp Stevenson-Witawentin has provided girls with days filled with nature for more than 90 years. The leadership team includes Camp Director Sarah Gillooly and Development & Communications Manager Abigail Allard. The mission statement says the Brigham Allen Brigham Community Center is a multi-service organization empowering children and youth, with a special emphasis on girls, to become responsible, confident, personally fulfilled individuals. Camp Stevenson-Witawentin is licensed by the Department of Public Health and must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. Transportation is provided throughout Pittsfield, breakfast and lunch are provided by the Pittsfield Public Schools Summer Food Program, and financial assistance is available for Brigham Center summer programs on a limited basis for income eligible families.

What families say

“I participated in afterschool activities at the Girls Club and Camp Stevenson every summer. It was the basis for my learning how to swim, which was required to become an astronaut.” — Stephanie Wilson, NASA Astronaut, Alumna 1975–80

“At the Girls Club, I was afraid of swimming in the deep end but was encouraged to overcome my fears and take the plunge. I went on to be on a high school varsity swim team. I encourage all girls to plunge into the deep end and make a splash!” — Jenn Smith, Berkshire Eagle Reporter, Alumna 1982–92

Last updated September 6, 2026.