Welcome to the Charles River YMCA Camp Guide!
Email: CHARLESRIVERCAMPS@YMCABOSTON.ORG
Billing Contact: CHARLESRIVERBILLING@YMCABOSTON.ORG
Please find more information including descriptions, dates and rates for the Charles River camps below! For information about Registration, Enrollment Forms, Financial Assistance and frequently asked questions, visit our Day Camps page.
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Charles River YMCA Scamper Day Camp
Location: 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, 8am-12:45pm (HALF DAY)
This camp features theme-based weeks packed with activities, outdoor fun, daily swimming lessons and much more. Our low camper to counselor ratio ensures that campers get the attention and support that they need to maximize their camp experience!
Location: 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, 8am-12:45pm (HALF DAY)
This camp features theme-based weeks packed with activities, outdoor fun, daily swimming lessons and much more. Our low camper to counselor ratio ensures that campers get the attention and support that they need to maximize their camp experience!
2024 Camp Session Dates
| Session 2 | July 1-July 5 (Closed July 4th) | |
| Session 3 | July 8-July 12 | |
| Session 4 | July 15-July 19 | |
| Session 5 | July 22-July 26 | |
| Session 6 | July 29-August 2 | |
| Session 7 | August 5-August 9 | |
| Session 8 | August 12-August 16 | |
| Session 9** | August 19-August 23 | |
**Camp hours on August 22 and August 23 will be from 8AM-2:30PM.
Weekly Rate
| Ages | Family Membership | Community |
| 3-5 Half Day | $330.00 | $380.00 |
| 3-5 Full Day | $412.00 | $474.00 |
MINI-WEEKS
Camp Hours: 9:00am-12:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday ONLY
Camp Hours: 9:00am-12:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday ONLY
This year the Charles River YMCA will offer two, mini-week sessions for children ages 3 to 7 to kick off the summer season! These bite-sized camp sessions offer youth an opportunity to ease into the routines and fun of camp. Campers will play games, sing songs, swim, and participate in a variety of activities with peers. In addition to our full time Camp Director, these sessions will be led by camp counselors and feature a 1:5 staff:child ratio.
Financial Assistance
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2024 Camp Session Dates
| Session 1 | June 18-June 20 | |
| Session 2 | June 25-June 27 | |
Weekly Rate
| Ages | Family Membership | Community |
| 3-4 | $160.00 | $190.00 |
| 5-6 | $160.00 | $190.00 |
DEDHAM ADVENTURE AT URSULINE
Location: Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
DAY CAMP (7-13)
The adventure is yours to choose at Ursuline Camp. Choose from our 8 different tracks!
Location: Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
DAY CAMP (7-13)
The adventure is yours to choose at Ursuline Camp. Choose from our 8 different tracks!
TRACK 1: CREATIVE ARTS
Experience hands-on use of photography and software tools. Includes arts-themed field trips!
TRACK 2: PERFORMING ARTS
Develop, practice, and perform an original theatrical work, culminating in a camp-wide performance. All talents welcomed!
TRACK 3: LITTLE CHEFS
Learn your way around the kitchen, recipes, ingredients, tools and tastes. Campers will enjoy our child-friendly choices and try some new foods too.
TRACK 4: SPORTS & HEALTHY LIVING
Develop skills in teamwork and various sports including tennis, soccer, football and more!
TRACK 5: EINSTEINS & ENGINEERS
Enjoy STEM related theme weeks. Build rockets during “Outer Space” week or discover what’s right in your own backyard during “Plants and Nature” week. Includes science themed field trips!
TRACK 6: VOYAGERS TRACK
Participate in 4 field trips a week across the Greater Boston area and New Hampshire.
TRACK 7: ADVENTURER TRACK
Can’t decide which track to choose? Sign up for a week of Adventurers camp where you’ll get to try blocks of variety of tracks.
SCAMPER CAMP (4-6)
TRACK 8: SCAMPER TRACK
For children under 7 looking for a great summer adventure. Try out each of the tracks we have to offer.
Financial Assistance
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2024 Camp Session Dates
| Session 1 | June 24-June 28 | |
| Session 2 | July 1-July 5 (Closed July 4th) | |
| Session 3 | July 8-July 12 | |
| Session 4 | July 15-July 19 | |
| Session 5 | July 22-July 26 | |
| Session 6 | July 29-August 2 | |
Weekly Rate
| Ages | Family Membership | Community |
| 4-6 | $377.00 | $450.00 |
| 7-13 | $367.00 | $439.00 |
| Transportation (optional) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Adventure Camp at Norwest
Location: 1 Norwest Dr, Norwood, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
The YMCA is excited to announce a new camp opening at Norwest Woods in Norwood! There campers will participate in a variety of activities including STEM, Art, Sports, and Swim.
Financial Assistance
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Location: 1 Norwest Dr, Norwood, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
The YMCA is excited to announce a new camp opening at Norwest Woods in Norwood! There campers will participate in a variety of activities including STEM, Art, Sports, and Swim.
Financial Assistance
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2024 Camp Session Dates
| Sessions 7 | August 5-August 9 | |
| Session 8 | August 12-August 16 | |
| Session 9 | August 19-August 23 | |
| Session 10 | August 26-August 30 | |
Weekly Rate
| Ages | Family Membership | Community |
| 5-6 | $377.00 | $450.00 |
| 7-13 | $367.00 | $439.00 |
| Transportation per week (optional) | $45 | $45 |
ROCKY WOODS DAY CAMP
Location: 14 Hartford Street, Medfield, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
This camp is located at the beautiful Trustees Rocky Woods Reservation. Campers will engage in exciting outdoors education activities learning about geology, animals, plant science and wilderness survival skills!
Location: 14 Hartford Street, Medfield, MA
Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
This camp is located at the beautiful Trustees Rocky Woods Reservation. Campers will engage in exciting outdoors education activities learning about geology, animals, plant science and wilderness survival skills!
2024 Camp Session Dates
| Session 3 | July 8-July 12 | |
| Session 4 | July 15-July 19 | |
| Session 5 | July 22-July 26 | |
| Session 6 | July 29-August 2 | |
| Session 7 | August 5-August 9 | |
Weekly Rate
| Ages | Family Membership | Community |
| 5-6 | $455.00 | $505.00 |
| 7-13 | $445.00 | $495.00 |
| Transportation per week | $45.00 | $45.00 |
ACA ACCREDITED: The Charles River YMCA is proud to be American Camp Association Accredited, providing a safe, nurturing environment for all campers. Our programs educate and support the whole child and meet the 300 Standards of Health, Safety and Program Quality.
This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Local Board of Health. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
Oak Square
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration
5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Parkway Community
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
North Suburban
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
Oak Square
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
Oak Square
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration
5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Parkway Community
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
North Suburban
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
Oak Square
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
