Camp Bournedale is a boys' summer camp is beginning its 71st season of operation. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gerson, it is a family business now proudly owned and operated by their son, Arnie, who carries on the strong tradition of Bournedale. Director Arnie Gerson is a second-generation owner and a product of Camp Bournedale. A guidance counselor for 17 years and former athlete in high school and at Tufts University, Arnie retains his love for sports and his interest in learning. Mr. Gerson received his Masters in Guidance from Harvard University in the MED program and has extensive experience working with youngsters. All these factors combine to provide a great camping experience for each participant. Bournedale's excellent and caring reputation is reinforced with the passing of each wonderful season.

Accommodating just 140 boys, Bournedale is located on beautiful Great Herring Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Camp Bournedale, boys summer camp, is known for it's superb athletic facilities and instruction in a wide variety of areas. It boasts seven tennis courts, two ball fields, and two outdoor basketball courts, all lighted for night play. Many of our competitive programs are held in the evening, making the day available for our other active programs. Outstanding training clinics are held in tennis, golf, soccer, and basketball. In each area, we give the kind of excellent instruction our campers really enjoy.

Camp Bournedale, summer camp for boys has superb facilities and each counselor is prepared to give high quality instruction to the campers, who range in age from 6 to 16. Each beautifully finished cabin, houses seven to eight campers, a counselor and a counselor-in-training. All cabins are heated and have restrooms and showers. Food serving is done family-style with cabin members eating as a group with their counselors. A sumptuous salad bar and cold cut station has added a wonderful dimension to our food service.