Program Overview
Your summer begins at Brooks.
Our Programs
For more than fifty years, Summer at Brooks has offered families a thoughtful blend of recreation, creativity, and learning—set against the backdrop of Brooks School’s 270-acre lakeside campus in North Andover.
Easy to Get Here: Optional bus transportation serves families across the Merrimack Valley, Boston’s North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire—making Summer at Brooks accessible well beyond our campus.
Each program is grounded in the values that define Brooks: care, connection, and purpose. Participants grow through meaningful experiences—on the field, on stage, in the classroom, and among friends who often return summer after summer.
Our campus features residential housing, full-service dining, athletic facilities, swimming pools, a boathouse with lake access, modern classrooms, and a state-of-the-art Center for the Arts. Together, these spaces create an environment that inspires curiosity, confidence, and community.
Brooks Day Camp
New England’s Premier Traditional Day Camp
Ages 3–14
For generations, Brooks Day Camp has welcomed children into a vibrant summer community where adventure, friendship, and discovery shape each day. Campers enjoy a well-balanced mix of classic and creative activities led by experienced counselors and professional educators who know how to meet children where they are.
Groups are intentionally formed by age and developmental stage, with thoughtful attention to creating balanced communities where every camper feels welcomed, supported, and included—whether they arrive with friends or are joining us for the first time.
At the heart of the experience is our exceptional swim program, featuring personalized instruction from certified Water Safety Instructors and daily opportunities for free swim in our outdoor pools.
Whether joining us for a single session or the entire summer, campers leave with new skills, growing confidence, and meaningful friendships that often continue long after summer ends.
Stages & Studios
A Stage for Every Story. A Studio for Every Vision.
Ages 5–18
At Stages & Studios, young artists unlock their creativity through hands-on experiences in theater, music, movement, and visual arts. Whether they love the spotlight or prefer the sketchpad, participants are encouraged to imagine, explore, and create—with expert guidance, age-appropriate challenges, and plenty of outdoor camp fun.
Set on the Brooks School campus, Stages & Studios blends professional instruction with a welcoming community atmosphere, giving every participant a safe, inspiring, and meaningful summer experience.
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program
Building Confidence. Inspiring Leadership.
Grades 8–10
The Leaders-in-Training Program is a three-year experience that helps young adults develop confidence, responsibility, and the skills to lead with purpose.
Each summer builds on the last through mentorship, reflection, and hands-on opportunities to support younger campers. Participants strengthen communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills that extend far beyond camp. Led by experienced educators, the LIT Program provides a supportive environment where leadership truly takes shape.
After completing the full progression, LITs who are at least sixteen are invited to apply for staff positions—continuing their Brooks journey as mentors and role models.
Brooks Summer Term
Where Learning Knows No Boundaries
Grades 6–11
For students seeking academic challenge and curiosity-driven learning, Brooks School Summer Term offers two-week courses that emphasize depth, collaboration, and creativity. Led by highly qualified, experienced educators, small, seminar-style classes capped at twelve students give learners the space to explore both traditional and advanced subjects in a setting that blends the focus of school-year learning with the energy of summer. Students also receive a personalized progress report at the end of each session.
Campus Partnerships
Each summer, Brooks welcomes a select number of external day and residential programs to share our exceptional campus. From athletic clinics to academic institutes and leadership conferences, these partnerships reflect our commitment to hospitality, safety, and the thoughtful use of our facilities to support learning in all its forms.
A Summer of Connection and Growth
Every aspect of Summer at Brooks reflects our commitment to excellence, safety, and community. For families seeking more than just a summer program, it’s a place where care meets opportunity—and where every participant is encouraged to thrive.
