Tandem Skydiving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, & Vermont
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TANDEM SKYDIVING
With no experience needed, a tandem skydive is the perfect introduction to the sport of skydiving!
LEARN TO SKYDIVE SOLO
If you’re ready for the next step, let our incredible instructors show you what skydiving is really about.
EXPERIENCED SKYDIVERS
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MASSACHUSETTS' MOST EXPERIENCED SKYDIVING CENTER
As the first commercial drop zone in the United States, we’re not just a place to jump—we’re a living legacy with unparalleled experience. Jumptown has been Boston’s most trusted drop zone since 1959.
Based in Orange, Massachusetts, Jumptown is just a short drive from Boston, Springfield, Worcester, and Southern Vermont.
Drawing on decades of skydiving experience, we’ll make your jump safe, memorable, and the thrill of a lifetime!
With picturesque views of the Appalachian Mountains and the Boston skyline, you’ll take in the stunning scenery from 14,000 feet! Whether it’s your first tandem skydive or your hundredth jump, Jumptown is the place to write your own skydiving story.
About Us
We're the highest-rated drop zone in Massachusetts.
With a 5.0 across nearly 1,000 reviewers on Google Reviews, every guest has an extraordinary skydiving experience at Jumptown.
We're New England's original
drop zone.
We’re the oldest commercial skydiving center in the United States. We’ve been operating since 1959, and skydiving’s always been our jam.
One of New England's safest drop zones.
We’re a proud member of the United States Parachute Association, and have one of the best safety records—the best in New England!
JUMPTOWN IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN ORANGE, MA
Whether you’re in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Hartford, Providence, Keene, or Nashua, we’re just a short and scenic drive away. Our convenient locations makes skydiving locally easy. See how close we are from these locations.
Jumptown Skydiving from Boston, MA: 1.5-hour drive
Jumptown Skydiving from Hartford, CT: 1-hour drive
Jumptown Skydiving from Providence, RI: 1.5-hour drive
Jumptown Skydiving from Keene, NH: 45-minute drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Skydiving in New England, we are always monitoring weather conditions. If the clouds are too low, if it is raining, or if it is very windy, you may not be able to jump that particular day. Please call us at (978) 544-5321 before you drive out if you have questions about the weather and how it will affect your jump. Please do not assume that the weather conditions are the same here in Orange, MA, as they are where you are located. We often have a very different weather pattern than Boston, for example.
For skydiving in New England, be sure to dress in weather-appropriate clothing. During warmer months, shorts and T-shirts are fine. On colder days, jeans or sweats are acceptable, and layering is highly recommended. We also provide optional jumpsuits that go over your clothes to help keep your outfit looking fresh! The most important aspect of your attire is footwear. Please wear a pair of sturdy sneakers, such as running shoes. No boots or heels of any kind. Check out our blog post on what to wear skydiving for more information.
No personal cameras are permitted on your skydive due to safety reasons. There are no exceptions. The United States Parachute Association mandates that skydivers have a minimum of 200 jumps prior to taking a camera into freefall.
If you want your skydive filmed, take a look at our video packages! We have professional videographers who can capture your experience while you focus on enjoying the rush!
We will provide everything you need for your jump, including jumpsuit, goggles, harness, etc. However, a current photo ID must be presented at the counter during check-in before you will be allowed to jump.
Reservations are strongly suggested in order for us to provide you with first-class service. With a reservation, we will be able to keep in touch with you about weather and anything else pertinent to your appointment. A $50 deposit per person is required in order to book. If you do not show up for your appointment without sufficient notice, your deposit will be forfeited.
All of our instructors are licensed tandem instructors through the United States Parachute Association. In order to apply for that license, a person must have completed 500 skydives and been in the sport for at least three years. Then they must pass a course designed around the safety and mechanics of tandem skydiving to earn their tandem instructor rating. Rest assured, you’re in great hands with Jumptown!
During peak season, Jumptown is open seven days a week. At the beginning and end of the season, we are open Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Please call to verify and/or check weather.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Full payment per person is required in order to make a reservation at Jumptown. This can either be done by calling in your credit card number or booking online.
If a person fails to show up on his reserved date, a $50 admin fee will be forfeited.
There is a $15 processing fee for bounced checks.
Rescheduling
Tandem students will be rescheduled in the event of unsuitable weather. If a student is unable to jump on the day he/she takes their training, due to weather or circumstances beyond our control, he/she will be issued a rain check to return for the jump. There are no refunds given on reservation deposits or rain checks.
DVD and/or Stills Refund
In the event of a DVD failure a refund will be made in the amount of $125. There is NO REFUND for CD-ROM of photos. Any rejumps requested due to video failure will be charged at full price.
You must be 18 years of age or older in order to make a skydive. We will verify this for every jumper at the counter using a government-issued photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. Unfortunately, no one under 18 can skydive, even if their parents are willing to sign a release. There is no upper age limit as long as jumpers are in good physical condition. We recommend obtaining a physician’s approval if you are over 65.
Skydiving is an active sport, and you need to be in reasonable physical condition to enjoy it. Additionally, a weight limit of 240 pounds is strictly enforced for the safety of all involved parties. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone if we feel their weight or physical condition puts them of their instructor at any additional risk.
If a person fails to show up for their appointment without sufficient notice, their $50 deposit will be forfeited. If the reservation is paid in full, a $50 no-show fee will be applied.
Rescheduling
Tandem students will be rescheduled in the event of bad weather, aircraft maintenance, or other situations or events beyond our control. All payments made to Jumptown are final, and no refunds will be given in these circumstances. If classroom training and/or paperwork has been completed, it will remain valid for the rest of the season and will not need to be redone until the following calendar year.
Video/Photo Refunds
If Jumptown cannot deliver your video/photo package due to a manual or technical error, a partial or full refund may be issued, or a repeat jump may be offered at management’s discretion, depending on the circumstances.
We will provide everything you need for your jump – jumpsuit, goggles, helmet, etc. A current photo I.D. must be presented before you will be allowed to jump.
For skydiving in New England, be sure to dress in weather-appropriate clothing. During warmer months, shorts and T-shirts are fine. On colder days, jeans or sweats are acceptable, and layering is highly recommended. We also provide optional jumpsuits that go over your clothes to help keep your outfit looking fresh! The most important aspect of your attire is footwear. Please wear a pair of sturdy sneakers, such as running shoes. No boots or heels of any kind.
We do not recommend jumping on an empty stomach. We also do not recommend jumping on a very full stomach. If your jump is in the morning, have a light breakfast before you arrive. If your jump is in the late morning or afternoon, you may want to have some snacks on hand. This is to help keep you from getting nauseous due to the adrenaline released during the jump.
Yes, please do! We welcome and encourage you to bring the whole crew. We have plenty of outdoor seating available in our dedicated spectator area, which will allow them the best views of your descent and landing. For easy identification under parachute and a next-level viewing experience, we suggest bringing a pair of binoculars!
Children are welcome but must be watched carefully and kept out of high-risk areas.
Jumptown also sells small snacks in the office, and there are vending machines for soda, water, and sports drinks.
In addition, it is illegal to skydive under the influence or within 8 hours of alcohol consumption. So please do not drink before you arrive, and allow yourself ample time to recover from the previous night’s activities. Trust us, you’ll have a much better time!
Otherwise, there are three motels within a 10-minute drive from Jumptown: Executive Inn, Super 8, and Travel Inn.
We definitely want you to enjoy the view! If you have contacts, we recommend wearing those instead of your glasses. However, if that is not an option, we do have goggles that will fit over most frames. It is important to note that ANYTHING you bring with you on your skydive has the potential to be lost, so please only wear them if you truly need them.
It will take approximately 15 minutes to climb to altitude. Then, you will freefall for about a minute, followed by a five- to six-minute parachute flight.
The average person falls at a speed of 120 mph! The descent rate under parachute is about 1000 feet per minute. Of course, these speeds may vary depending on the weight of the jumper(s).
Most landings are quite soft, with the instructor and student sliding to a stop in a seated position. Depending on the wind, you may be asked to stand up, but that is less common, and your instructor will make that decision based on the safest option when the time comes. We offer jumpsuits that go over your clothing if you are concerned about damaging your clothing.
While we are happy to get footage of your whole group together on the ground and in the plane, you will only see one person in the freefall portion of the video and photo package. Skydivers must exit 1000 feet away from each other to maintain a safe distance for freefall and parachute deployment, so each tandem pair must have a dedicated videographer.
After filling out your paperwork, we will show you a short video (about 8 minutes) that covers what to expect on your jump and reinforces some legal aspects. In addition, you will meet with your instructor for a briefing before the jump where they will cover body position and what to do on landing. Because this is a tandem skydive, there is minimal training involved. However, it is important to follow their instructions to the best of your ability. When you do your small part, everyone gets to enjoy the skydive!
Yes, you can breathe. There’s nothing but air up there! However, because you are moving so quickly, it is important to keep your chin up so the air enters your nose instead of hitting you directly in the face. If all else fails, scream! We promise not to tell your friends, and your body will naturally breathe in afterwards.
All of our instructors are licensed tandem instructors through the United States Parachute Association. In order to apply for that license, a person must have completed 500 skydives and been in the sport for at least three years. Then they must pass a course designed around the safety and mechanics of tandem skydiving to earn their tandem instructor rating. Rest assured, you’re in great hands with Jumptown!
During peak season, Jumptown is open seven days a week. At the beginning and end of the season, we are open Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Please call to verify and/or check weather.
Our exit altitude is 13,500 AGL (14,000 MSL), and we get there in 10–15 minutes in our well-maintained Texas Turbine Super Caravan!
We also occasionally offer high-altitude jumps. Contact us for more info!
Yes. Full stop.
Yes, we do! $10 per sport pack, and our guys and gals will take great care of you!
Yes, it is! We have plenty of tent camping space out back. Our RV slots and hookups are typically occupied by full-season campers, but you’re welcome to inquire about any vacancies, and if you’re willing to boondock, you can park in the back without hookups.
We don’t take official reservations for recurrency jumps, but we highly recommend that you call us and make a plan before showing up. In addition to scheduling, we can also discuss your license and jump numbers, how long of an absence you’ve taken, and what course of action we should take to get you back in the sky.
We will try to accommodate walk-ins, but we cannot guarantee it as our staff may be otherwise occupied and unable to dedicate the necessary time to your training
Pets are permitted, but must be leashed at all times. Pets are not permitted in the hangar.
Yes, we have gear rental available at the rate of $34 per jump. The rental fee includes the pack job.
We have some supplies and accessories in stock, but we do not have a full on-site gear store. However, we maintain dealerships with all major manufacturers, so we’re happy to help you source whatever it is you need!