An Overnight Camp for Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 14
Camp Stanica may be a small camp but the heart of this camp is a giant spirit of friendship, fun and togetherness. The small size with a high ratio of staff to children contributes to the feeling of closeness, and unity in all our activities. Here the bonds of friendship that form bring back the campers year after year to experience what is their best part of summer and remain as sweet memories as many of our alumni will tell you.
Staff and Sponsorship
Camp personnel are managed by a Camp Director and Assistant along with a waterfront safety instructor, an arts & crafts instructor, junior and senior counselors, counselors in training, cooks, nurse, and many volunteers.
Camp Stanica is sponsored by the volunteered board of directors of the Polish Alliance Youth Camp, Inc. As a tax-exempt, non profit organization, the PAYC offers these affordable camping sessions to all non-members and members of the Polish National Alliance. Camp fees are kept low due to donations from generous contributors. Gifts of any size are welcome and are tax deductible.
For information about the Polish National Alliance see:
www.pna-znp.org
Camp Stanica is sponsored by the volunteered board of directors of the Polish Alliance Youth Camp, Inc. As a tax-exempt, non profit organization, the PAYC offers these affordable camping sessions to all non-members and members of the Polish National Alliance. Camp fees are kept low due to donations from generous contributors. Gifts of any size are welcome and are tax deductible.
For information about the Polish National Alliance see:
www.pna-znp.org
Facilities
Camp Stanica is situated on 60 acres of grassy fields and woods and nestled between the Swift River and Crystal Lake. A large pavilion provides for games, movies, dancing and arts & crafts. Meals are also taken here on the picnic tables. The Main Lodge provides the kitchen facilities, quarters for resident staff personnel, an infirmary under supervision of nurse, office room, TV or meeting room, and separate restrooms and showers. Eleven cabins, although not furnishing electricity, are equipped with metal frame cots and mattresses. The campers enjoy a beautiful relaxed rural environment all while being situated within 4 miles of the Town of Palmer Fire and Police departments as well as the Baystate Wing Memorial Hospital.
A Few Rules
Check In Time : Sunday from 2 to 4:00pm
Visitors are welcome each Sunday between 2:00 and 4:00 to meet staff and tour facilities.
Check Out Time: Saturday - NO LATER THAN NOON - only exception is a camper who remains on the Saturday between sessions.
Visitors are welcome each Sunday between 2:00 and 4:00 to meet staff and tour facilities.
Check Out Time: Saturday - NO LATER THAN NOON - only exception is a camper who remains on the Saturday between sessions.
- Each camper must have a doctor complete and sign the physical examination form.
- All applications and completed/signed physical examination forms must be on file before a child can become a camper.
- All injuries and illnesses must be reported promptly to the Camp Nurse.
- Caffeinated energy drinks are NOT allowed for campers.
- All campers must respect fellow campers, staff, and property of Camp Stanica. Each camper is responsible for his/her behavior and must follow staff directions for safety. Parent will be called if there are any violations.
What to Bring to Camp
- Flashlight, sunblock, bug repellent
- Play clothes including sweatshirt, warm jacket and/or rain jacket
- Sun hat or cap
- Sturdy, laced shoes or sneakers & flip flops
- Sleeping bag, pillow and twin size sheets, 2 towels and toiletry supplies
- Bathing suit and beach towel
- Mark all equipment and clothing with camper's name. Lost and found articles will be kept at the main Lodge until Labor Day for your convenience.
- For non-swimmers, a fitted USCG Type I, II,or III life jacket must be brought to camp