Studio Art

Art CampsGrades 4-7

Studio Art

Whether your child is the next Sarah Sze or Alejandro Duran or just likes to get creative, our Studio Art program delivers 1 week of hands-on artistic adventure. Our Visual & Performing Arts Center provides the perfect studio backdrop to inspire your child as they develop a foundation in the visual arts and explore their own creativity. Theme-based activities are led by our talented staff and take place both indoors and out. And, as is only fitting, at the end of the week, kids put on their own art show. Sign up for 1 week or 2 and let’s get making!

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 4 through 7 in September 2026

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Talented instructors, differentiated instruction to engage campers with range of experience, Art Gallery installation, special events, + so much more!

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What’s in a day?

This is a sample Studio Art schedule.

Campers are dropped off at “The Hill”.

8:30–8:55am

Drop-off

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9:00-10:00am

Drawing

Campers will engage in creating self portraits and still lifes while exploring techniques with pencil, ink, and charcoal.

We always take a break for snack during the morning.

10:00-10:15am

Snack

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10:15-11:30am

Painting & Printmaking

Watercolor painting or carving relief prints.

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace followed by a transitional time to rest and play outside before resuming activity in the studio.

11:30am-12:30pm

Lunch & Outdoor Play

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12:30-2:50pm

Sculpting

Campers explore 3D sculpting exploration with plaster, clay, and wire.

2:50-3:30pm

Free Swim

Campers have the option to cool off in the pool or play group games outside. We give them choice to maximize their day.

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”.

3:45-4:00pm

Pick-up

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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BVR Soccer

Sports CampGrades 1-7

BVR Soccer

Grab your cleats, because it’s go time! Join us for an incredible season of everything soccer. Morning sessions will get your child’s blood pumping as they practice basic skills including shooting, passing, dribbling, and more! And in the afternoon—shin guards on and in place—campers challenge each other in tactical play. To help further develop your child’s skills, our staff is made up of highly qualified coaches and high school and college-level players.  We’ll see you on the pitch!

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 1 through 7 in September 2026

Hours

8:00am–3:15pm (note half hour earlier than other Beaver programs)

Program Highlights

Differentiated approach to building a full-range of soccer skills, free swim offered daily, special events, + theme days.

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What’s in a day?

8:30–9:00am

Warm-up

Start the day with fun warm-ups, stretching, and group drills.

9:00–11:30am

Skills & Drills

In smaller, age-related groups, campers will have a chance to learn new skills and practice drills.

We always take a break for snack during the morning training session. See menu options

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace.

11:30-12:00pm

Lunch

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Rest and recovery time. The team will take an indoor break, watch soccer related film, and connect as a community.

12:00-12:30pm

Team Huddle

12:30-1:40pm

Scrimmage

Campers will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned and engage fellow campers in match play.

1:40-2:30pm

Free Swim

Campers have the option to cool off in the pool or continue to play on the turf. We give them choice to maximize their day.

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”. Campers who ride the bus home or have enrolled siblings in other programs will be held until General Camp release time to ride the bus home or to be matched with siblings at their siblings’ pick-up location.

3:15-3:30pm

Pick-up

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all  BVR Soccer Campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper as early as 7:30am and we will connect them with their fellow soccer campers.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities. All BVR Soccer Campers enrolled in Extended Day will be held over together until the Extended Day program begins.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus. BVR Soccer campers are eligible to ride the bus to and from camp. Campers who ride the bus to camp are met upon bus arrival and escorted to the field. BVR Soccer campers who are enrolled to ride the bus home are held over at the end of the day to ride the bus home at 4:00pm.
 
 
 
 

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Boston Children’s Circus

Art CampsGrades 3-7

Boston Children’s Circus

What’s happening under the Big Top? Sign up and see for yourself! For over a decade, our two-week circus program has turned kids of all ages into acrobatic, stilt and wire-walking, juggling, aerial, and clowning fanatics. Whether your child is a beginning or experienced performer, they will dive into all facets of the circus arts. Safety and campers’ well-being is always centered in our programs, so campers are closely supervised by our highly trained circus experts. They will have the opportunity to learn and work in small groups at a pace that will ensure safety and fun for all. At the end of each session, campers will perform their three-ringed feats for their friends and family. Your camper will also have time for a daily free swim.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 3 through 7 in September 2026

Hours

8:00am–3:15pm (note half hour earlier than other Beaver programs)

Program Highlights

Dynamic artistic and skill development focused sessions, performances, Carnival, special events, + so much more!

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What’s in a day?

Your camper will experience it all under our Big Top. Campers will focus on creative skills, technique, and skill progression.

  • Acrobatics
  • Aerial Fabrics
  • Clowning & Face Painting
  • Globe Balancing
  • Juggling
  • Physical Theater
  • Stilt Walking
  • Wire Walking

8:30–9:00am

Warm-up

Begin the day with a dynamic warm-up to prepare for the day’s activities.

9:00am-12:00pm

Skills Sessions

Campers will spend the more participating in a skills circuit rotation. In small groups, campers will focus on various skills and further their developing technique.

We always take a break for snack during the morning. See menu options

 

12:00-12:45pm

Free Swim

Campers have the option to cool off in the pool or play group games in the gym. We give them choice to maximize their day.

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace followed by a transitional time to rest before resuming activity.

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch + Rest

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1:30-2:50pm

Skills Focus + Rehearsal

To further their enthusiasm for their craft, campers can choose an area of interest upon which to focus. Circus disciplines include: tumbling, acrobatics, juggling & manipulation (scarves, balls, devil-sticks, spinning plates), equilibristics (rolling globe, tight wire, stilts, unicycle), aerials (static trapeze, triple trapeze, fabrics), acrobatic pyramids, and clowning! The group will rehearse for their end-of-session heart-warming performance.

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”. Campers who ride the bus home or have enrolled siblings in other programs will be held until General Camp release time to ride the bus home or to be matched with siblings at their siblings’ pick-up location.

3:00-3:15pm

Pick-up

Extended Day

Want more camp? You’ve got it. Our weekly Extended Day programs are available to all  Circus Campers for an additional fee.

7:30-8:30am – Drop off your camper as early as 7:30am and we will connect them with their fellow Circus campers.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities. All Circus Campers enrolled in Extended Day will be held over together until the Extended Day program begins.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus. Circus campers are eligible to ride the bus to and from camp. Campers who ride the bus to camp are met upon bus arrival and escorted to the gym. Circus campers who are enrolled to ride the bus home are held over at the end of the day to ride the bus home at 4:00pm.
 
 
 
 
 

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Beaver Off-Broadway

Arts CampGrades 4-7

Beaver Off-Broadway

The stage is set, the lights are dimmed, and it’s time for the curtain call. Your young trouper will spend 2 weeks with us, developing acting skills through improv exercises, character studies, and role-playing. They will also design costumes for the play, create magical sets, and expertly apply theatrical makeup. To immerse kids in the ins-and-outs of theater production, each session will focus on a different musical. Our talented staff with help your child learn to shine on stage and work as a group to produce a memorable show. And, speaking of shows, at the end of each session, campers will put on a final performance for families and friends. Beaver Off-Broadway: Where it’s best to bring the drama.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 4 through 7 in September 2026

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Talented instructors, differentiated instruction to engage campers with range of experience, performances, Carnival, special events, + so much more!

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What’s in a day?

9:00-9:30am

Welcome & Warm-up

Begin the day with a dynamic warm-up to prepare for the day’s activities.

 

9:30-10:00am

Music Rehearsal

Learn songs and harmonies for musical pieces.

We always take a break for snack during the morning.

10:00-10:15am

Snack

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10:15am-12:00pm

Drama, Creative Design, & Dance

Divide into groups to work on staging, choreography, and role-playing.

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace followed by a transitional time to rest and play outside before resuming activity in the Black Box theater.

12:00-1:00pm

Lunch & Outdoor Play

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1:00-2:50pm

Rehearsal, Technical Set-up, & Reflection

Work on set design and construction, rehearse, and refine process.

2:50-3:30pm

Free Swim

Campers have the option to cool off in the pool or play group games outside. We give them choice to maximize their day.

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”.

3:45-4:00pm

Pick-up

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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All Sports

All SportsGrades 2-5

All Sports

There’s nothing quite like meeting on the field, challenging your own athletic ability, and feeling like you’re part of the team. All Sports takes the best aspects of friendly competition and weaves it into an experience that gives your child confidence in their developing new skills and a deeper love of everything sports & fitness. During the course of this one-week program, our experienced staff will teach your child the skills needed to improve their game. And, to encourage 2nd through 5th-graders to play competitively, our state-of-the-art athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, artificial and natural turf athletic fields, baseball diamonds, an outdoor street hockey rink, a Gaga pit, and three outdoor heated swimming pools where campers participate in free swim daily. So grab your gear and let’s play!

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 2 through 5 in September 2026

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Differentiated approach to building a full-range of athletic skills, daily Swim Clinic as well as free swim, + special events.

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What’s in a day?

Each day, campers participate in a variety of sports (basketball, flag football, street hockey, softball, archery, and soccer, to just name a few), sharpen their skills, take part in creative drills, and learn how to be a valuable team player. The team will be fueled by the coaching and support they receive from our staff and the community spirit that ignites game-play at Beaver!

9:00-9:45am

Huddle: Team Building Activities

Campers gather together with their counselors to review the activity plan for the day and participate in important team-building exercises.

9:45-10:30am

Group Challenge

Campers kick off the day’s competitions and games with a group activity to warm-up and set the tone for an action-packed day of play!

10:30-11:30am

Morning Sports Rotation

Campers will participate in 1 or 2 sports activities in smaller groups on the Upper Field – drills & instruction followed by scrimmages and other competitions.

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace.

11:30am-12:00pm

Lunch

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12:00-1:45pm

Mid-Day Full Group Play Rotations

After lunch, the whole team gets together and participates in a rotation of games and competitions. Full-group capture the flag, Gaga elimination rounds, flag football, street hockey, wiffle ball. Name it – we play it all!

2:00-2:40pm

Afternoon Basketball Session

3v3 Tournament, Skill + Drills – Campers will play in the gym each afternoon with their counselors and group.

2:50-3:30pm

Free Swim

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”.

3:45-4:00pm

Pick-up

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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Our Planet: Environment Challenge

Design with Purpose Grades 5-8

Our Planet: Environmental Challenge

Kids know it, we have to take care of our planet. Kids also know we are facing many environmental issues that may put our health, our homes, and our communities at risk. So how do we grow their spirit of innovation and sense of responsibility to address issues in our world? Building, creating, and engaging one’s sense of wonder to address a real-world challenge to imagine a solution, product, or experience that positively impacts the community is a great start! 

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2026

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Talented instructors, differentiated instruction to engage campers with range of experience, special events, + so much more!

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What’s in a day?

By examining real-world environmental issues and developing innovative responses to them, campers will imagine, prototype, and design various solutions aimed at positively impacting the world around them. Let’s ignite the creativity in your developing environmental activist and spend the week together engaging in an environmental issue design challenge!

This is a sample Our Planet: Environment Challenge schedule.

Campers are dropped off at “The Hill”.

8:30–8:55am

Drop-off

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9:00-9:45am

Welcome + Design Challenge Time

Campers will meet their team for the week and to get the collaboration started, they will participate in a team design challenge.

 

10:00-11:30am

Content Framing + Research

Instructors will guide campers through content + material to prepare them to apply what what they have learned as they begin their design challenge.

We always take a break for snack during the morning.

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Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace followed by a transitional time to rest and play outside before resuming activity in the design studio.

11:30am-12:30pm

Lunch + Outdoor Play

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12:30-2:50pm

Design Time

Campers will work on developing their plans employing the launch, test, and refine mindset. What do we mean by that? Trying stuff, tinkering with it, and trying again is the best way to see if it works.

2:50-3:30pm

Free Swim

Campers have the option to cool off in the pool or play group games outside. We give them choice to maximize their day.

Campers will be picked up at “The Hill”.

3:45-4:00pm

Pick-up

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Counselor-in-Training

Specialty CampGrades 8-10

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

Looking to further your kid’s leadership experience and elevate their empathy for younger children? Then a meaningful opportunity is awaiting them in our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. Our CIT program is specifically designed for teens aged 13 to 15 who want to develop their leadership skills in working with children. CITs will learn essential practices in effective communication, activity engagement, and camper supervision by helping counselors work with younger campers. With guidance and oversight provided by our CIT Directors, CITs will have the hands-on opportunity to assist group counselors, help facilitate activities, and plan special events. Plus, a session day trip will bring the whole CIT cohort together to discuss camp experiences and build community.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Campers entering grades 8 through 10 in September 2026 (must be 13 by the start of camp)

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

The Path to Camp Staff Member

Many former CITs have found their way to becoming impactful members of our Beaver Summer Camp Staff team. Whether you use your Beaver CIT experience to prepare for other academic or professional experiences, we know a summer with us will have an impact on you!

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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Senior Camp

General CampGrades 5-8

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.

 

DATES + RATES

Grades

Campers entering grades 5 through 8 in September 2026

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

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.

12:30 -1:00pm

Lunch

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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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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Upper Camp

General CampGrades 3-4

Upper Camp

More activities + greater choice = tremendous fun.

One thing is for sure: Your child definitely has an emerging personality all their own. And, in Upper Camp, we do everything we can to make it shine. That’s why we continue to offer 3rd and 4th graders the camaraderie and support found in a group setting, while also giving them more of the individualized choices that spark their curiosity. In the morning, your child will choose from 3 or more options per period and participate in them with kids their own age. The afternoon presents an opportunity for your child to pick from three different activities to focus on throughout the week. These “electives” give your child additional time to complete an art project or move onto the finals of the big tournament, and further a whole range of new and confidence-fueling skills.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 3 or 4 in September 2026

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Choice-centered programming, 5-day Electives program, Carnival, Upper Camp Campfire, theme days, daily Red Cross aligned swim lessons, + so much more!

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What’s in a day?

Upper Camp provides a lot of opportunity for choice which is exciting for campers to affirm existing interests and identify new ones throughout the summer. Building connections is a priority at Camp and Upper Campers can deepen their connections with other children through shared activity experiences in a supportive environment.

  • 1:10 counselor to camper ratio within each group
  • All-gender groups organized by grade
  • Activities led by trained activity specialists
  • Daily Red Cross aligned swim instruction
  • 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, including Flag Football, Storytellers, Bookmaking, Lego Robotics, Wiffle Ball, Jazzy Jewelry, Hip-Hop Dance, and many more
    • New offerings designed each week by our creative specialists and camp staff
  • Daily lunch and snack provided by Beaver included in the cost of tuition

9:10-10:00am

Dance, Sports, or Woodshop

Each group follows its own individual schedule which includes morning choice periods and afternoon weekly elective periods. 

10:15-11:00am

Swim Lessons

Campers are evaluated on the first Monday of their session and grouped according to Red Cross guidelines. A digital cumulative swim report is sent at the end of your camper’s General Camp season.

11:15am-12:00pm

Archery, Art, or Storytellers

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace.

12:00-12:30pm

Lunch

See menu options

12:30-1:00pm

Upper Camp Campfire

Campers gather together for performances, group challenges, and community building.

1:00–1:45pm

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

Elective 2

Campers participate in their selected weekly elective.

2:50–3:45pm

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

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!

Swim Lessons

taught daily by certified lifeguards + swim instructors

Performing + Visual Arts

Storytellers

Beads

Woodshop

Music

Drama

Dance

Ceramics

Art

Adventure Challenge

High Elements Challenge Course

Low Elements Challenge Course

Indoor Climbing Wall

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.

Learn more about Extended Day

Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus.

 

 

 

 

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Lower Camp

General CampGrades PreK-K

Lower Camp

Engaging activities + caring staff = camper joy.

Lower Camp gives young kids the opportunity to dip their little toe in the water, so to speak. It’s a nurturing, age-appropriate way to introduce them to everything that our camp experience has to offer. We’ve included all the exciting activities that your child wants (and lots of them) with the structured, daily schedule they need. Your child will play, learn and make friends in small groups of same-age peers. Each group is led by three of our experienced, engaging and caring counselors known for their gentle skill in priming kids for their life-long love of camp.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children ages 3-5 entering PreK or Kindergarten in September 2026 (must be 3 + fully potty trained by June 22, 2026)

Hours

9:00am–2:00pm

Program Highlights

Differentiated programming for PreK + K, Red Cross informed Water Readiness swim program, concerts + sing-a-longs, 4th of July festivities, Carnival, theme days, + so much more.

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What’s in a day?

PreK Program

Your little camper will get one of the biggest welcomes in our program. Kids entering their first year of PreK are showered with individual attention by counselors who are trained and responsive to the needs of young children. Your child, along with 12 to 15 of their new friends, will participate in activities designed by our specialists to engage the mind, move the body, and fuel excitement for what’s next tomorrow.

Kindergarten Program

A little older: a bit bolder. Our program for rising Kindergarteners challenges your camper by introducing new opportunities and adventures within the same small and supportive group environment. Your child will stretch their physical and cognitive muscles by engaging in differentiated activities (supervised by our trained specialists, of course) during our daily High 5 activities such as Archery, Ceramics, and Woodshop.

Plus, each group offers two swim periods per day: a Red Cross informed Water Readiness session in the morning and free swim in the afternoon. And, because Kindergarteners are starting to be independent thinkers, for one period each day, we give them the opportunity to choose between two different activities.

This is a sample Lower Camp schedule.

Campers are dropped off in the Front Circle and brought to their classrooms by staff.

8:30-8:55am

Drop-off

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9:00-9:35am

Lower Camp Sports

Accessible to all: teaching fundamentals of fair play for a fantastic fitness experience.

10:05-10:45am

BVR Fit

Obstacle courses, fitness, and more!

10:45-11:20am

Story Theater

Early literacy learning.

Campers enjoy lunch with their groups and counselors provided by Beaver either in our dining room or on the terrace each day.

11:20-12:00pm

Lunch

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Campers enjoy resting or engaging in quiet activity in their classroom after getting ready for swim.

12:00-12:30pm

Rest

12:30-1:00pm

Swim

Campers participate in an American Red Cross informed Water Readiness program each day, working with staff to develop individual skills to improve their ability to be safe in and around the water.

1:15-1:50pm

Natural Wonders

Early Science exploration.

Easily find your camper awaiting your arrival with their counselors and group.

  • 1:45pm  PreK1 groups – Bunnies, Ducklings, Kittens
  • 1:55pm PreK2 groups – Crickets, Dragonflies, Penguins, Puffins
  • 2:00pm  Kindergarten groups – Bearcubs, Cardinals, Chickadees, Chipmunks, Koalas, Robins

1:45-2:10pm

Pick-up

Lower Camp pick-up is staggered.

Families with multiple Lower Campers pick-up at the dismissal time of their oldest Lower Camper.

Activities

Fitness + Games, Sports, Swimming

High-5 Archery

Lower Camp Swim

water readiness swim program

Groove Lab

mindfulness + movement

Lower Camp Sports

Water Play

all kinds of creative water play: splash pads, water tables, sprinklers, + more

Lower Camp BVR Fit

obstacle courses, fitness, + more

Yoga

Indoor Tennis

Performing + Visual Arts

Lower Camp Drama

High-5 Woodshop

High-5 Ceramics

Lower Camp Art

Lower Camp Music

Story Theater

early literacy learning

Imagine That!

inspired + dramatic play

Even more fun!

High-5 Design Lab

Jungle

natural playground exploration

Tot Stop

outdoor fun with vehicles, playhouses, + our courtyard terrain to explore

Natural Wonders

early science exploration

Tracks + Stacks

early engineers design tracks + build structures with all kinds of materials

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.

2:00-4:10pm – Extend your camper’s day to give them access to more activities. Combine pick-up with an older sibling or allow your Lower Camper to ride the bus home.

4:00-6:00pm – Extend your camper’s day as late as possible to give them full access to more activities.

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Transportation Options

Why not let someone else be the driver? We’ll safely shuttle your camper to and from Beaver by bus. Lower Campers are eligible to ride the bus to and from camp. In order to ride the bus home they must be enrolled in Extended Lower Camp.

 

 

 

 

 

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