General Information
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Dates & Rates
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FAQs / Contact Us
All of us here at Camp Starfish believe very strongly
in making connections with people. We encourage you
to use the website to gather information (see our Frequently
Asked Questions below). We are also happy to speak with
you in person! If you are not able to find the information
you are looking for online, or if you would like to speak with
a Director, please feel free to call the office at any time.

Our Contact Information:

Camp Starfish
440 Totten Pond Road, Suite 201
Waltham, MA 02451

Phone: 781-890-STAR (7827)
Fax: 781-890-0538

Email: campers@campstarfish.org

 You can also directly email our year-round staff:
Emily Golinsky, Executive Director
Michelle Cyr, Associate Director
Jill Connell, Administrative & Program Assistant
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I was initially nervous about Sam being away for so
long as he had never done it before. The staff was
very supportive of my emotions as well as Sam's,
and that was very important.
-Mom of a first-year camper
Frequently Asked Questions:
The list of Frequently Asked Questions is currently under
being updated to contain the correct information for
2008. Therefore, links on the question list below are not
currently active. In the meantime, please feel free to
ask us via email or call our office at 781-890-7827.

Anticipated date of FAQ update: December 15, 2007.
1. What is the philosophy of Camp Starfish?
2. What is the age range for campers?
5. What do you mean by "therapeutic environment?"
6. What is the difference betweenyour "1 to 1" staff to camper ratio & "one on one"?
7. What kind of training do the Starfish staff have?
8. What percentage of the staff generally return year-to-year?
12. What is the background of the camp director?
How does Visiting Day work? Does every camper really have a visitor?
9. How do behavioral or disciplinary problems get handled?
10. What are some of the diagnoses the campers have?
11. Do you work with any special needs child regardless of diagnosis?
14. What if my child is not from Massachusetts, can they still attend camp?
15. Can my child attend for just part of the session? How about all three sessions?
10. How does camp handle homesickness and other adjustment issues?
11. Is Camp Starfish a not-for-profit camp?
12. How do I register my child?
13. What if I need financial assistance for my child to attend camp?
14. What do I do with the medical form? Does my child need a physical to attend?
16. How are cabin and activity groups decided? Can my child request a bunk-mate?