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Summer Day Camp - Chestnut

Washington Square · $325/week

Summer Day Camp - Chestnut, run by Brookline Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades 1-5 with a focus on outdoor ac...

▌ Editor's read The Brookline Recreation Department's Summer Day Camp - Chestnut is a traditional day camp for children entering grades 1-5, operating from July 1st to August 9th, 2024. The camp's website (brooklinerec.com/156/Camp-Information) loads successfully and provides detailed information on daily schedules, activities, and registration. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, outdoor games, and special events. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo CORI/SORI background checks. While not ACA accredited, it is run by a municipal parks department, which typically implies a level of public accountability. Google reviews for 'Brookline Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. The camp is a day program, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The Facebook handle for Brookline Recreation is 'BrooklineRecreation'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Summer Day Camp - Chestnut 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: "8:30 AM - 4:00 PM"
  • Address: 725 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Day Camp - Chestnut

What ages does Summer Day Camp - Chestnut accept?
Summer Day Camp - Chestnut is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Summer Day Camp - Chestnut cost?
Summer Day Camp - Chestnut publishes $325/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Day Camp - Chestnut's hours?
Summer Day Camp - Chestnut runs "8:30 AM - 4:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Day Camp - Chestnut?
Summer Day Camp - Chestnut 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 Summer Day Camp - Chestnut provide lunch?
Summer Day Camp - Chestnut 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.

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