Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services
Inclusive summer services providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
▌ Editor's read The Brookline Recreation Department's website (brooklinerec.com) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including general recreation, sports, and specialty camps for different age groups from preschool to teens. The camps are day camps, with no indication of overnight options. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the Town of Brookline Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing numbers on the website. The site does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @brooklinerec on Instagram and 'brooklinerec' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Brookline Recreation Department' show a 4.1-star rating from 100 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and staff engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–22
Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–22
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 133 Eliot St, Brookline, MA 02467, USA
- Phone: 617-730-2069
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, price not listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services
- What ages does Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services accept?
- Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services is open to children ages 5–22. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services cost?
- Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD, price not listed Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services's hours?
- Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services?
- Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services provide lunch?
- Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Brookline Recreation Therapy/Summer Services with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Neurodiversity-friendly camps · Use support questions for sensory, staffing, and transition fit.
Camps near here
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- Brookline Recreation Counselor in Training (CIT) · indoor_outdoor: "mixed" · Ages 14–15 · $250/week
- Brookline Recreation Department Summer Camps · Brookline Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–15
- Brookline Recreation Nature Camp · indoor_outdoor: "mixed" · Ages 5–10 · $300/week
- Summer Day Camp - Chestnut · Washington Square · Ages 5–10 · $325/week
- Summer Day Camp - Washington · Corey Hill · Ages 10–15 · $325/week