Senior Camp
Varied interests + connected community magic = a treasured camper experience.
Our oldest campers get the most autonomy to tailor their activities to their current interests while still building important social connections within the community. With the guidance of our skilled counselors, your camper can customize their entire day with optional morning swim clinic in our heated pools, an extended morning elective, and the same series of afternoon electives they’ve enjoyed in previous summers. And to give Senior Camp even more opportunity to connect as a group, we take weekly field trips every Wednesday to kid-approved summer destinations like Canobie Lake Park, In the Game, and Water Wizz.
Grades
Campers entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2025
Hours
9:00am–4:00pm
Program Highlights
Choice-centered programming, Extended Morning Electives program, Afternoon Electives program, weekly excursion, Carnival, Beaver Blitz, theme days, Swim Clinic program, + so much more!
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What’s in a day?
It’s all about happy campers. Senior Campers have the ability to build a camp week that is meaningful to them. This creates enthusiasm for their program and fosters investment in our camp community.
- 1:10 counselor-to-camper ratio
- 90-minute extended morning electives
- Campers select an in-depth activity from at least six choices such as Chopped Kitchen, Ceramic Tableware, Olympic Sports, and Model Rocket Engineering
- New offerings designed each week by our creative specialists and Senior Camp staff
- 3 weekly afternoon electives with dozens of options
- Campers choose 3 activities to do each afternoon for the entire week
- 12-15 elective options each period such as Flag Football, Storytellers, Bookmaking, Lego Robotics, Wiffle Ball, Jazzy Jewelry, and Hip-Hop Dance
- New offerings designed each week by our creative specialists and camp staff
- Optional Swim Clinic offered
- Swim Clinic is an opportunity for Senior Campers to practice swim + water safety skills in mixed swim-level cohorts
- Campers can opt-in to this activity and select from a menu of options
- Gives campers choice with regard to swim skills to improve
- Weekly field trips to local destinations including Canobie Lake Park, Kimball Farm, and Water Wizz
- Daily lunch and snack provided by Beaver included in the cost of tuition
This is a sample Senior Camp schedule.
Campers are dropped off at the Plaza.
9:10-10:00am
Swim Clinic or Cove Time
Campers choose between participating in Swim Clinic or spending time with their counselors and peers in the beloved Senior Camp Cove, an activity space set up for group-games, creative-making, and connection-building.
10:15–12:00pm
Extended Morning Elective
Campers choose between various options and spend the week taking a deeper dive into an activity experience.
12:00-12:30pm
Senior Camp Dam Session
Campers gather on the Lower Field to connect, share announcements, review upcoming event information, and build community.
Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace.
1:00–1:45pm
AFTERNOON ELECTIVE 1
Campers participate in their selected weekly elective. We also provide the opportunity to make changes after their initial selection.
1:55–2:40pm
AFTERNOON ELECTIVE 2
Campers participate in their selected weekly elective.
2:50-3:45pm
AFTERNOON ELECTIVE 3
Campers participate in their selected weekly elective.
Campers are picked up at the Plaza.
3:45-4:00
Pick-up
Activities
Fitness + Games, Sports, Swimming
BVR Fit
obstacle courses, fitness, + more
Swim Clinic
choice-centered water skills clinics
Street Hockey
Gym Sports
basketball, handball, + more!
Gaga
Field Sports
soccer, flag football, capture the flag, + more!
Archery
Free Swim
swimmers step up for free swim every afternoon!
Performing + Visual Arts
Storytellers
Beads
Woodshop
Music
Drama
Dance
Ceramics
Art
Adventure Challenge
High Elements Challenge Course
Low Elements Challenge Course
Even more fun!
Mindful Science!
making the brain + body connection
Nature
Design Lab
Extended Day
Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all campers for an additional fee.
7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper up to an hour earlier than the regular drop-off at 8:30am.
4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.
Transportation Options
Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.
