Summer and vacation camps
for kids and teens, located in Waltham, MA
for kids and teens, located in Waltham, MA
Day Trekkers (Grades 3-5)
Day Trekkers offers exciting adventure programming for campers who have completed 3rd, 4th and 5th grade who are ready to venture off campus to explore the greater Boston area. Day Trekkers have the option of registering for a full week of day trips, or a week of day trips that culminates in an overnight camping trip (Thursday-Friday).
For the day trips, campers leave each morning from the Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall School with their two counselors for that day's activity. They return to campus in the afternoon in time to go home at the end of the regular camp day. Activities may include hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, and canoeing. Activities are moderately physical and challenging, with an emphasis on both individual and group accomplishments through a spirit of cooperation and support. Some weeks will also have some community service opportunities built-in, as we feel this is another great way to help our campers connect with their group and the community-at-large.
2019 Camping Trip locations:
If you sign up for Day Trekkers w/Camping there is an overnight component on Thursday, returning in time for dismissal on Friday. Campers will be sleeping in tents and working as a group to prepare and cook their meals. Below are the locations of the overnight portion of the week, along with an activity highlight:
Week 1: June 24th- June 28th
Wells/Ogunquit/York, ME: Beach Activities
Week 2: July 1st- July 5th
Week 2: July 1st- July 5th
Because of the holiday, there will be no overnight camping trip this week.
Week 3: July 8th- July 12th
Quechee, VT: Hiking & Swimming at Quechee GorgeWeek 4: July 15th- July 19th
Wompatuck State Park, MA: Hiking, Beach ActivitiesWeek 5: July 22nd- July 26th
Farmington River, CT: River TubingWeek 6: July 29th - August 2nd
Mt. Sunapee, NH: Adventure ParkWeek 7: August 5th- August 9th
Bear Brook State Park, NH: Swimming, Hiking, CanoeingWeek 8: August 12th- August 16th
Rhode Island: Beach ActivitiesWeek 9: August 19th- August 23rd
Day Trips Only (NO CAMPING)
Day Trips Only (NO CAMPING)
Activities
Daily activities for Day Trekkers may include the following (weather permitting):
High ropes
Hiking
Rock climbing
Orienteering
Kayaking
Shelter Building
Rollerblading
Canoeing
Beach day
Swimming
Rock Gym
Whale Watching
BodaBorg
Boston Harbor Island Tour
Fishing
Whale Watching
BodaBorg
Boston Harbor Island Tour
Fishing
Rainy day alternative activities may include:
Aquarium
Ecotarium
Museum of Science
Bowling
Roll on America
Rock gym
RUNNING BROOK CAMPS AT CHAPEL HILL - CHAUNCY HALL SCHOOL
785 Beaver St.
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: 781-314-0994
Fax: 781-894-5706
Fax: 781-894-5706
Email: runningbrookcamp@chch.org
Director: Jim Bellanca, L.M.H.C.
Office Hours: We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Please give us a call with any questions that you have, or to schedule a personal tour.
Director: Jim Bellanca, L.M.H.C.
Office Hours: We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Please give us a call with any questions that you have, or to schedule a personal tour.
Running Brook Camps, located at Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall School in Waltham, MA, provides summer camps for children in preschool through high school.