FY 26 Child and Youth Summer Camp

Background
The Massachusetts Army National Guard requires services to conduct a Family Programs Summer Camp aimed at providing a fully staffed, outdoor/nature-oriented summer adventure for children and youth of the Massachusetts National Guard Child and Youth Program (MANGCYP).
The goal is to create a safe and engaging environment for military youth campers.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide the following services:
- A fully staffed camp with at least 1 Camp Director, 1 full-time certified cook, and 1 Counselor for every eight military youth campers.
- Clean, well-maintained, gender-separated cabins with beds for each of 20 campers, with a same-gender counselor sleeping in each cabin.
- Twenty-four-hour supervision by trained staff aged at least 18 years.
- At least 1 medical staff member available 24/7, trained in CPR and first aid.
- Clean shower and toilet facilities separated by gender.
- A designated storage/office area for MANG materials.
- A kitchen with food safety certification providing three nutritious meals per day and two healthy snacks. Snacks must be available daily from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Access to potable water at all times.
- Activities including marine biology lessons, swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, or other aquatic activities with certified lifeguards.
- Specialized enrichment programs such as digital photography or creative writing.
- Music-focused programming activities like voice instruction or ukulele lessons.
- High adventure activities such as a ropes course or rock wall that are safety certified.
- Facilities for traditional camping experiences including arts and crafts, campfires, cookouts, field games, and nature walks.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from Sunday August 16, 2026, to Saturday August 22, 2026.

Place of Performance
Within 45 miles of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate past performance by providing previous award numbers with their quotes. All staff must be background checked and meet specific training requirements such as CPR certification.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award W912SV25PA012, where Worcester County 4-H Center performed the FY 25 Child and Youth Services Summer Camp (07/20/25–08/01/25) for the Massachusetts Army National Guard. The FY 26 requirement is for an overnight, fully staffed family programs summer camp within the same geographic area and timeframe, with similar staffing ratios, gender-separated accommodations, 24/7 supervision, medical coverage, and camp programming (including aquatic activities and enrichment). The FY 26 effort therefore looks like a continuation of the prior year’s child/youth summer camp services.