With more than 20 miles of trails—from Native American footpaths to a historic forest road—Hale offers unique trails for all abilities. You’ll find QR codes posted at many trailheads that you can scan to download our trail map. At this time, remember to wear a mask if others approach and maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance when passing other visitors.

The big one awaits! Fishing is permitted along the shores of our ponds. Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged. At this time, remember to wear a mask if others approach and maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from other visitors.

Hale’s trails, especially the unmarked ones, challenge all levels of mountain bikers. During the pandemic please yield to other users—stop when others approach, put on a mask, maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance, and give them plenty of time to pass.

Our youngest explorers will discover a StoryWalk^® near the Andrew Cucchiara Learning Center (ACLC). At this time, remember to wear a mask if others approach, maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from other visitors, avoid touching surfaces.

Hale at Home can help you find nature in your back yard with educational videos and fun activities that you can watch and do in and around the house on your own time. It’s freely available to the public.

We’ve opened South Beach (at Hale Summer Club) for Beach Time. Your reservation provides a physically distanced 12×12-foot spot for up to 6 beachgoers and includes open swimming supervised by our Red Cross certified lifeguards. A limited number of spots are available daily for three hours at a time from 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM, and 5–8 PM. Do not register for more than one time slot per day, as all beachgoers need to vacate the beach for cleaning and shift changes between time slots. Please change into and out of your swimsuit at home, and in addition to your towel and sunscreen, remember your mask! Blocks of Beach Time range from $35 for passholders to $50 for the general public. Click here to register.

Rent a canoe, rowboat, kayak, or SUP and paddle the peaceful waters of Noanet Pond. Watercraft are available at North Beach and Noanet Landing. Children under the age of 13 may captain their own boats IF a parent/guardian accompanies them in another boat. Children 13+ may captain their own boats without an adult provided a parent/guardian supervises them from the beach. 90-minute rentals range from $20–25 for passholders and $30–35 for the general public. Click here to register.

Enjoy an hour on our archery range. One of Hale’s archery specialists will teach you to pull a bow and safely take aim at your target’s bullseye. This activity isn’t recommended for children under the age of 6. Each session is $35 per group for passholders and $50 for the general public.  Click here to register.

You’re never too old to climb a tree (but if you’re under the age of 8, you can be too young). Our challenge course specialists guide kids and families on facilitated climbs beneath Hale’s canopy. Each 90–minute climb requires 4–7 participants and is $100 per group for passholders and $135 per group for the general public. Click here to register.

A challenge like no other, it’s a race against time! Start a fire, boil water, catch a fish, build a shelter, send an SOS. Outdoor guides will share survival expertise as you navigate one of our favorite activities. This activity isn’t recommended for children under the age of 6. A two-hour experience is $75 per group (up to 4 participants) for passholders and $110 for the general public. If you have more than 4 people in your party, up to two groups may combine. Click here to register.

On Friday and Saturday nights, a limited number of families will be able to pitch tents and camp under the stars at Hale. Each site includes access to potable water, a private bathroom, and wood to build a campfire. Check–in starts at 3 PM and check–out is no later than 12 PM. Sites cost $80 per night and are only available to passholders. Sites include:

Firefly—Located behind the Simches Family Center, Firefly sits on a wooded hill roughly 150 yards from the Trading Post parking lot. This historic area features Storrow Pond, where you can watch beavers and other wildlife.

Fern Valley—If you’d like to be near your car, Cat Rock Parking Lot is just a few yards away from this site. Watch the sun set from North Beach and look for lightning bugs in Cat Rock Field.

Fox Hill—Another site with parking nearby. A short stroll from Fox Hill will take you through the woods and into the Cucchiara Orchard, where you’ll find a variety of birds and butterflies.

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Private Swimming Lessons include 45 minutes with a dedicated American Red Cross certified instructor. Group Swimming Lessons accommodate up to four children per session. Level 1 and 2 swimmers must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian (click here to determine the level of your swimmer). Please note that lessons do not include Beach Time; parents and guardians who do not participate may wait in the picnic area for their children to complete lessons. Each lesson is $25 for passholders and $40 for the general public. Click here to register.

We offer half- and full-day, week-long, drop-off camps for ages 4 and up. They feature small, physically distanced but socially tight-knit groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios, and modified versions of classic activities. Camps are organized by age and named by location. Half-day tuition is $325 for passholders and, space permitting, $400 for the general public. Full-day tuition is $650 for passholders and, space permitting, $750 for the general public. Click here to register.

Hale on Wheels Youth Mountain Biking is a week-long drop-off program for ages 9–13. Small groups of riders (assigned by skill level, which we assess) explore Hale’s 20+ miles of trails and skills park. Participants supply their own equipment, gear, masks, water, and snacks. Physical distancing and masks are required. Half-day tuition is $350 per week for passholders and, space permitting, $450 per week for the general public. Full-day tuition is $700 per week for passholders and, space permitting, $850 per week for the general public. Click here to register.

Youth Wilderness Survival is a week-long drop-off program for ages 9–13. Participants supply their own masks, water, and snacks, but with few other supplies, are challenged to learn outdoor survival skills as they build fires, forage for edible plants, navigate with a compass, fish with a line and stick, and build rafts. Full-day tuition is $700 per week for passholders and, space permitting, $850 per week for the general public. Click here to register.

90-minute sessions offer lane-free open swimming at North Beach supervised by Red Cross certified lifeguards. Please note changing facilities are not available. Click here to register.

Hale’s outdoor Adult Fitness classes will vary throughout the season and may include HIIT, Zumba^®, yoga, aqua jogging, and more. We’ll post rates and registration details as they become available.

You’re never too old to climb a tree (but if you’re under the age of 8, you can be too young). Our challenge course specialists guide kids and families on facilitated climbs through Hale’s canopy. Each 90–minute climb is $100 per group for passholders and requires 4–7 participants. It’s $135 per group for the general public.