Running Brook Camps
Private
Running Brook Camps offers summer day and adventure camps for children ages 3.5-16 on the 40-acre campus of the Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School in Waltham. Facilities include two outdoor pools, a challenge course, an air-conditioned dining hall and gym, and arts buildings with theater, dance, ceramics, and digital-arts studios. It has operated for more than 25 years.
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★★★★★Ella Bella BraceletsRunning Brook is the best day camp in the area! My children have been going there for the past seven summers now, and they have always had a great experience! After many years as a camper, my older child is now looking forward to being in the LTP program this year (Leadership Training Program, similar to a CIT at other camps). While other camps may be more inexpensive, I believe you get what you pay for - an extremely high quality camp experience! The staff are consistently great and professional (adults, not kid), and build really nice relationships with the kids. The camp has specialists who are experts in the different areas they work and offers more activities than the typical day camp - archery, woodworking, high ropes course, martial arts, and drama, just to name a few. They also have high quality swim lessons every day (plus free swim), and fun special events every Friday such as Aqua Day with a giant water slide, inflatables, cotton candy, etc. My kids have also gone to the Adventures Camp and the Arts Camp, as well as their regular Day Camp. Both of these programs are extremely well-run as well! For Adventures, they take fun day trips every day and once old enough, even end with a 2-night camping trip (which included a surfing lesson)! Arts Camp was a great experience as well for artsy kids who want to get into acting, music, 3D printing, etc. I can't say enough good things about Running Brook - we love it!
★★★★★Chris HoltMy son loves going to Running Brook. He raves about the counselors, activities, and new friends he makes there. Everyday during the summer he can't wait to go back the next day. He loves to swim and is so happy to be able to spend so much time in the pool.
★★★★★NicoleWe've enjoyed many years at Running Brook. The campus is large and offers a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Swimming has always been a favorite. Lunch is nicely prepared everyday with many options. We've noticed many of the counselors returning over the years. It's always a plus for the kids to be around familiar people.
★★★★★Amanda ThibodeauBoth my kids adore going to Running Brook Camps. Pulling up to camp on first day is just a big celebration that makes me want to go to camp! The counselors are all enthusiastic and top notch. I love the variety of activities (and so do my kids!). My kids meet great friends and have a blast all summer. I recommend RB to every parent I can!
★★★★★Ye ZhuMy children had a great time at Running Brook camps last summer and begged to go again this summer. The counselors are very engaging, caring and friendly. I am very impressed with the amount of activities designed for the children each day (theme week, swimming, music & art, team activities, etc). So much fun!