Camp Marshall mission statement:
Camp Marshall dedicates itself to providing a positive learning experience for youth. We provide a safe and fun environment with hands-on, outdoor, and agricultural experiences that foster respect, independence, and positive self-esteem.

Camp Marshall History
Camp Marshall was originally built as a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in the mid 1930’s. The director’s lodge, the arts and crafts building and the recently demolished smiley hall are the original buildings.The past 50 years 4-H has been using Camp Marshall for programs. The first 25 year lease was given by the state in 1948 for a residential camp program. The sleeping cabins were built during the 1950’s by towns sponsoring 4-H clubs, with each club raising money and materials for a cabin.The property that now makes up the center property was acquired over the 20 year period of the 50’s and 60’s. A combination of purchases and donations has resulted in the present 278 acres, which includes the horse camp and Buck Hill Conservation Center. In the early 1960’s, 4-H offered two, one-week horse camp sessions during the summer. The original building, a steel barn, was an open sided, clear span building with moveable stalls for the horses. As the program grew, wings were built for the additional stalls. In the early 1970’s, Wells Williams Arena and the stalls south of the arena were built for expanded horse and livestock shows. The steel barn was converted to its present condition and named Andrews Hall.

Camp Marshall and its Facilities:
4-H Camp Marshall features 275 unspoiled acres bordering Thompson Pond. For more than 50 years, it has been nestled in the rolling hills of Spencer, Massachusetts, just west of Worcester. 4-H Camp Marshall is a not for profit organization and is governed by its Board of Directors.

Our facility:
Offers a large commercial kitchen with dining hall, large function hall, and numerous outbuildings for indoor activities. Rustic cabins provide sleeping accommodations for up to 150 people. In addition, athletic fields, a basketball court, and archery glen are provided for outdoor activities. Our scenic waterfront is the perfect setting for swimming and boating. Miles of wooded hiking trails make our facility unique. The facility features 4 large riding rings, an indoor arena, and a hunt course. Our stables can accommodate up to 75 horses. Spacious fields and miles of riding trails make this site ideal for any horse related activities.

Camp Marshall Staff:
Our staff is recruited locally, nationally and internationally. Most counselors are of college age. We do hire a few 17 years old that have gone through our CIT Training program. All staff is required to have a background check done before they are hired. All staff is certified or has experience in their particular area of expertise. The Horse Staff are either licensed riding instructors and/or have extensive knowledge in equestrian activities. The staff goes through extensive 10 day staff training before the start of camp. All our camp staff is selected based on their expertise and their love of children. The camper to staff ratio is 6 campers to 1 staff. Horse program ratios are 3 campers to 1 staff.

Camp Marshall Future:
Many new programs and activities are being introduced as we move forward with Camp Marshall being a Year Round Location for children and families to come and enjoy the unspoiled area that we call home. Click on our Year Round Programs tab for current Programs being offered, and watch our Calendar of Events Page.