Summer Day Camp - Coolidge
Coolidge Summer Day Camp, operated by Brookline Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades 1-6 with a focus on sports,...
▌ Editor's read The Brookline Recreation website (brooklinerec.com) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camps, including the Coolidge Summer Day Camp. This camp is a traditional day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The website mentions that all staff undergo CORI/SORI background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is operated by the Town of Brookline Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the site details age groups and counselor responsibilities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Brookline Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and helpful staff. The Facebook page 'BrooklineRec' is active, but an Instagram handle was not readily found.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Summer Day Camp - Coolidge sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: "8:30 AM - 4:00 PM"
- Address: 100 Eliot St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Day Camp - Coolidge
- What ages does Summer Day Camp - Coolidge accept?
- Summer Day Camp - Coolidge is open to children ages 7–12. 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 - Coolidge cost?
- Summer Day Camp - Coolidge 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 - Coolidge's hours?
- Summer Day Camp - Coolidge 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 - Coolidge?
- Summer Day Camp - Coolidge 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 - Coolidge provide lunch?
- Summer Day Camp - Coolidge 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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