BCC Announces Summer Swimming Pool Hours

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The swimming pool at Berkshire Community College (BCC), located in Paterson Field House, opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 22 and remains open to the public until Saturday, Aug. 31.

Hours of operation for public use are Monday-Friday, 9 am-6:45 pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-5:45 pm. The pool will be closed in observation of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4.

On weekdays from 11 am-noon and 1-1:15 pm, the pool is shared with the YMCA Day Camp. There are always a minimum of two lanes open to the public.

Daily rates are $7 for individuals and $25 for families of four to six members. Seasonal rates are $135 for families up to five or $185 for families of six to eight. For those individuals with a monthly membership to Paterson Gym and Field House ($23/month; $64 for three months), pool use is included in the membership. Use of the pool is free for BCC students, faculty and staff with valid BCC ID.

For inquiries about pool parties or rentals, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/pool and complete a reservation form. Party/event rates are $35 for groups of 10 or fewer; $50 for groups of 11-20; and $100 for groups of 20-30.

The Paterson pool is 70 feet long and ranges from 3.5 to 8 feet in depth. The facility is handicapped accessible, and lifeguards are on duty during all pool operating hours. Locker rooms, day lockers and showers are available.

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New Camp Is Safe Place for Children Suffering Loss to Addiction

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, December 27, 2025

Last year's Happy Campers courtesy of Max Tabakin.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new camp is offering a safe place for children who have lost a parent or guardian to addiction.

Director Gayle Saks founded the nonprofit "Camp Happy Place" last year. The first camp was held in June with 14 children.

Saks is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor who works at the Brien Center. One of her final projects when studying was how to involve youth, and a camp came to mind. Camp had been her "happy place" growing up, and it became her dream to open her own.

"I keep a bucket list in my wallet, and it's right on here on this list, and I cross off things that I've accomplished," she said. "But it is the one thing on here that I knew I had to do."

The overnight co-ed camp is held at a summer camp in Winsted, Conn., where Saks spent her summers as a child. It is four nights and five days and completely free. Transportation is included as are many of the items needed for camping. The camp takes up to 30 children.

"I really don't think there's any place that exists specifically for this population. I think it's important to know, we've said this, but that it is not a therapeutic camp," Saks said.

She said the focus is on fun for the children, though they are able to talk to any of the volunteer and trained staff. The staff all have experience in social work, addiction and counseling, and working with children.

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