The Ponkapoag Outdoor Center is supervised by the year-round management team at the Charles River YMCA. Approximately 40 counselors from the communities and

colleges in and near Boston are hired each summer. Each staff member is required to attend an intensive week-long training session prior to the start of camp. All staff members undergo a background check prior to hiring. We hire individuals to serve as positive role models and exemplify the four YMCA Character Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.