Beaver Summer Camp

Beaver Summer Camp (at Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA) offers a mix of general day camp and specialty programs for kids from PreK through rising 10th grade. The core General Camp is divided into Lower Camp (PreK–K), Middle Camp (grades 1–2), Upper Camp (grades 3–4), and Senior Camp (grades 5–8), giving kids a classic multi-activity camp day with age-appropriate groups. Days typically include a blend of swim, sports, arts & crafts, drama, music, outdoor play, and camp games, all on a well-resourced school campus that’s designed with kids in mind.

For kids who want to go deeper into a particular passion, Beaver runs a robust slate of Specialty Camps. These are 1–2 week programs focused on specific themes such as Arts Camps (e.g., Beaver Off-Broadway, Boston Children’s Circus, Studio Art, Walker’s Woodshop), Design with Purpose Camps like 3-D Design Studio, Sports Camps (All Sports, BVR Soccer, BVR Golf), and Trips Camps that take campers off campus for adventure and exploration—think Aqua Adventures, Daytrippers, Extreme Sports, Into the Woods, New England Fishing Academy, Peak + Paddle, and science- and environment-focused options like Our Planet: Environment Challenge and Wild about Science.

Older campers can also step into leadership through the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program, which is designed for grades 8–10 and helps teens build skills in working with younger campers, teamwork, and responsibility. Overall, Beaver Summer Camp is set up so families can mix and match general camp sessions with specialty weeks—letting kids enjoy a traditional camp experience and try more intensive arts, sports, design, or trips programs as they get older and their interests sharpen.

June 22 - August 14, 2026

791 Hammond St.

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

General Camp‍

Depending on age and session, price ranges from $1,405 - $1,840/2 week session.

‍Specialty Camps‍

Depending on age, session, and activity type, prices ranges from $705 - $1,980 per session.

Sessions vary between 1 and 2 weeks.

‍See more details here.

Programs can be registered for online here.

617-738-2750

info@bvrcamp.org

• Sue Leip (Director): sleip@bcdschool.org
• Tara Paulauskas (Associate Director): tpaulauskas@bcdschool.org
• Joe Solof (Assistant Director): jsolof@bcdschool.org
• Eileen McGurn (Operations Manager): emcgurn@bcdschool.org

What Parents Like‍

• Multiple parents say their children are genuinely happy at Beaver and want to return each year, some even attending all 4 years they're able! They consistently point to the range of activities as a major strength, mentioning “such a variety of activities,” and another reviewer highlights “so many fun activities, daily swimming lessons, and its fun and happy staff.” (1)
• Guardians cite what warm, dedicated staff Beaver have, calling the director and other counselors out by name. Staff reviews on Indeed echo this from the inside: a head counselor describes Beaver as “one of the most supportive, fun, and developmentally beneficial places I have ever worked,” noting that most employees are educators and that the environment is very focused on social-emotional development as well as fun. (1, 2)

‍What Parents Think Could be Improved

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‍Our Take

‍Many parents and campers see Beaver Summer Camp as a beloved, activity-rich day camp where kids enjoy a wide range of programs, daily swim lessons, and warm, engaged staff—and they return year after year. It looks like a strong fit for kids who enjoy busy, structured days with lots of variety and swimming and who thrive in a large, energetic camp community.