CAMP PHILOSOPHY The purpose of our camp is to provide a Christian educational experience in outdoor living. Our programs are oriented to the Roman Catholic philosophy of outdoor ministry, which shall encompass recreation for young people, shall be ecologically sound and shall be geared toward developing a greater sense of the presence of God in one’s life. For this reason, all our counselors and volunteers of the camp put the health and safety of the campers in the forefront at all times.
WHO WORKS AT CAMP HOLY CROSS Fr. Chris Malatesta is the Executive Director of Holy Cross Campgrounds, Justin Brown is the Director of CHC and Fr. David Auffiero, Chaplain are assisted by a mature staff of high school & college students and adults who provide a creative camping program designed to meet the individual needs of each camper. Our enthusiastic staff supervise the campers in their living quarters and motivate them as they proceed through our fun-filled program. The campers are grouped by division of age. A strong emphasis is placed on safety. Our staff’s goal is to make a young camper feel more secure, and encourage trust and confidence while providing a rewarding summer camp experience.
Janine Modestow
Janine Modestow has been an educator for almost 28 years, teaching middle and high school English in Arizona; Sturbridge, MA; and the Hilltowns before settling down at Westfield High. A certified lifeguard from the age of sixteen until two years ago, she also has been a certified Water Safety Instructor and Waterfront Director. She also has coached soccer, basketball, and softball at all levels from elementary to high school varsity, serving one year as a high school athletic director. Modestow is a member of Our Lady of the Hills Parish where she teaches 8th grade CCD.
A former soccer player for Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she earned her B.S. in Computer Science with a double major in English, she now enjoys Nordic skiing, biking, hiking, and swimming.
Modestow has trained counselors at Camp Holy Cross for the past fourteen years. The highest compliment she can give to the camp is the fact that her own eleven-year-old daughter has attended both weeks of the camp since the moment she was eligible to sign up.
LOCATION Camp Holy Cross has been a facility in the Diocese of Springfield since 1930 and contains over 250 acres of woods and fields situated on the beautiful Upper Highland Reservoir in the Berkshire Hills. It is located on Route 112 North (one mile off route 9) in Goshen, MA.
CAMP HOLY CROSS OFFERS A FUN AND EXCITING PROGRAM Campers can enjoy healthy competition with each other while learning teamwork and new skills.
Water Fun: ~Swimming ~Kayaking ~Canoeing ~Water Polo ~Red Cross Certified Waterfront Staff
Camp-Wide Events: ~CHC Olympics ~Hiking ~Games ~Capture the Flag ~Cook-outs ~Dances ~Campfires ~Movie Nights
Special Activities: In addition to sports and aquatics, we encourage the arts through crafts and talent development programs. There is a little something for everyone to try and enjoy.
Faith Based Activities: Daily prayer and faith based exercises will be part of the daily routine. Special activities include a Christmas in July celebration, with a late night Mass.
