Private club on 35 wooded acres in Concord that has run a traditional camp with archery, ropes courses, arts and crafts and daily swim lessons, but has discontinued its Summer's Edge at Camp Thoreau program for the 2026 season. For summer 2026 the club's only camp option is its Junior Tennis Camp, offered weekly in full and half-day sessions with level-specific coaching using the Mouratoglou method, a new daily swimming lesson with the club's Red Cross-certified aquatics staff, and a free Movie Night each Thursday from 3-5:30pm. The camp is licensed by the local Board of Health under Massachusetts DPH regulations.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Thoreau Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Andrew SluggMy son has been taking tennis lessons here for 2+ years. The coaches and instructors are very good and hands on with the kids, helping them improve while having fun. The summer tennis is also lots of fun. Cannot share much more as we are not members, except for the pools which are very nice (inside and out). Also, bonus, some nice walking / trail running behind the facility.
★★★★martha kellerThis review is for the Master’s swim sessions that Jordan coaches. I’m so glad she talked me into joining! She has introduced me to a variety of drills and strokes which have improved my swimming. She does a good job of working with a broad range of talents in our group sessions, accommodating for individuals’ physical restrictions, and keeping us all moving. Jordan is encouraging and provides helpful advice when asked specific questions. That said, because I never had any formal coaching, I would welcome more unsolicited advice on ways to improve my technique.
★★★★★Ayesha AnwarJordan is an amazing swim instructor! She patient, encouraging, and makes lessons fun while building real confidence in the water . We started here almost a year now and have seen good progress in my girls swimming. She is punctual and has good teaching skills for kids of all ages. Highly recommend her at the Thoreau Club!
★★★★★Suzie HattonI really can’t say enough good about this place, but the thing that really puts it over the edge, 10 stars rating, is the childcare. For a modest monthly fee there’s unlimited daily childcare for two hour sessions, morning and evening, and in the summer they have a daily fun zone from 12 PM to 3 PM. I have the swim membership, so I do all of the aqua fit classes, which are phenomenal and so fun. The women are so friendly and supportive. I also do other classes like yoga, Pilates, cycle, etc., and all of the classes are top-notch.
★★★★★Marissa L TilleySummer pool membership for family was fabulous and definitely worth it! We came here so often this summer with our toddler. The social aspect was a draw for us, we enjoyed hanging out with other young families & friends in town here. Just recently, I tried out their gym & the childcare in Kaleidoscope with our newest baby. My infant is very well cared for while I get a ‘break’ to work out. We decided to extend our membership beyond summer, finding great value in some of the other offerings beyond the pools! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️