In addition, Maplewood is partnering with Animal Adventures, an educational company based in Bolton that teaches children about exotic animals, to house a small barnyard of animals, such as goats, chickens, and rabbits, on the campus.
“Our goal is to appeal to all children with different interests,’’ Reardon said. “We are most looking forward to our Maplewood barnyard.’’
The barnyard program will provide campers working in small groups with hands-on experience with the animals. Another activity, geared toward the tech-savvy student, will be a Lego robotics program, in which campers will create a robot with Legos and program it.
“Doing something like this is educational, but fun at the same time,’’ Reardon said.
Her parents, Sandy and Hal Pinstein, opened Maplewood in 1965. “It’s always, always been a family business,’’ said Reardon, who runs the camp with her brother, Lee.
Sunday’s open house will offer face painting, a climbing wall, and moon bounces for youngsters, and a full tour of the campus. Parents can learn more about the sessions offered this summer, which range from two to eight weeks, running from June 25 through Aug. 24.
Maplewood provides free bus service to Bridgewater, Foxborough, Raynham, Taunton, and Norton. The camp is open to children ages 4 to 14. The facility also offers preschool and after-school programs and birthday parties year-round.
Group leader Jason Halloway, who has been at Maplewood since he was an 8-year-old camper, said the camp “is a safe place for kids to come’’ where they can meet new friends and learn new skills. It is where he met his wife, Lisa, when they were both camp counselors.
“I have experienced no better place than Maplewood in my life,’’ he said.
Approximately 800 campers attend Maplewood every summer. The camp has 160 staff members.
The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maplewood is located at 150 Foundry St.
