Community

Cooperation and invention grow in the northern Berkshires. Towns flow around college campuses, and main streets are filled with friendly folks and special parades.

In December, holiday sounds and spirit fill Spring Street with traditional New England flair and everyone shows up for the famous Reindog Parade!

July 4th includes parades, community picnics, and dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence by Williamstown Theater Festival actors.

Community activities for kids blend creativity and play: films under the stars, free theater in summer, and free days at museums in winter.

Free speech thrives on local cable stations. Borrow a camera, join a yoga class, catch the hilarious and informative Windows on the Weekend talk show, and see neighbors working together in town meetings.

Neighbors connect and community celebrations bring people together.

Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE)

North Bennington

Strengthening communities and neighborhoods through the arts, and bringing art, art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income.

Fahey Family Ranch

North Pownal

Offering horseback riding lessons, training, summer camps, and events.

Berkshire Museum Summer Camps

Pittsfield

The Berkshire Museum presents many summer camps, including hands-on experiences in robotics, natural science, theater, forensics, film, animation, and more.

Bonnie Lea Farm Summer FARM Program

Williamstown

Be a farmer! Half-day session for ages 5 and up and full-day session for pre-teens and teens.

Camp Sarsaparilla

Pownal

Children enjoy art, outdoor exploration and camp craft, swimming, singing, read aloud games, riding the zip line, snacks, picnic lunches, and journal writing.

Community Bible Church

Williamstown

Whether you’re looking for a church home or just visiting, we want to give you a warm welcome to Community Bible Church.

Congregation Beth Israel

North Adams

Your Jewish Spiritual Home in the Berkshires.

First Baptist Church

Williamstown

To love God, to love one another and, together, to share the love of God with others.

First Congregational Church Williamstown

Williamstown

We are a passionate and progressive group of individuals seeking inspiration from the Christian tradition for a more whole life and world. We come from all walks of life: some are business owners, some administrators, others activists, scholars, or artists.

Holiday Walk

Williamstown

Join in our traditional New England holiday celebration that includes a Reindog Parade (a what?!?)…

Independence Day

Williamstown

Parades, hot dogs, music, family fun, and more. If you wake up early, you might catch a free morning yoga class!

J*Star Gymnastics

North Adams

Camps are for ages 5 and up and they will be participating in gymnastics, crafts, games and so much more!

Kimberly Farms Horse Camp

North Bennington

Camp includes horses, arts and crafts, hiking, water activities and lots of fun!

IS183 Art School

Stockbridge

Art classes and workshops for children and adults

Northern Berkshire United Way

North Adams

NBUW supports 20 member agencies that provide health, education, financial stability programs and safety-net services.

Northern Berkshire YMCA Camps

North Adams

Itty Bitty Sports Camps are for children 4-6 years of age. Most sports camps are for children 7-12 years of age.

Overland

Williamstown

Small groups, inspiring leadership, carefully crafted summer camp program that captures imagination, stretches abilities, strengthens bonds for 4th-12th graders.