Brooks Day Camp

Ages 6–7

Growing Skills, Growing Connections

Group 2

Participants in Group 2 are eager to explore, build friendships, and take on new challenges. Designed for children ages 6 and 7, this program supports their growing independence while providing the structure and encouragement they need to thrive.

At this age, children are developing new physical, social, and problem-solving skills. Our Group 2 schedule blends active play, hands-on activities, and opportunities for teamwork—helping participants strengthen confidence and navigate friendships within a supportive camp community.

Our experienced counselors and activity instructors create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, and every participant feels included. Whether trying a new sport, diving into a creative project, or exploring the outdoors, children are guided by caring adults who understand youth development and know how to foster meaningful growth.

Each two-week session features a fun, camp-wide theme that brings groups together through shared stories, dress-up moments, and special events. These traditions help participants feel connected to the larger Brooks community while keeping each session lively and engaging.

Group 2 participants enjoy a diverse mix of activities designed to match their growing skills and interests. With expanding attention spans and increasing confidence, children in this age range are ready for more variety and challenge. Their daily schedule includes energetic outdoor play, early athletics, creative arts, nature exploration, and hands-on projects that invite imagination and problem-solving.

Our counselors and activity instructors guide participants through experiences that build teamwork, resilience, and a deeper sense of community. Children are encouraged to try new things, take healthy risks, and discover what they enjoy most—all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Each two-week session features a lively camp-wide theme that brings the campus together through dress-up opportunities, shared stories, and special events. These traditions add excitement, strengthen group identity, and help participants feel connected to the broader Brooks Day Camp experience.

A full list of camp activities is available below.

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Archery
Arts & Crafts
Boating & Fishing
Camp Craft
Drama
Explorations
Gaga
Game Zone
Golf
Gymnastics
Music
Paddle Sports
Playground
Sports
Strength & Agility
Swim Lessons & Free Swim

Schedule

A Typical Day

8:30–9:00 AM	Drop-Off
9:00–9:10 AM	Morning Meeting
9:10–9:45 AM	Swim Lessons
9:55–10:30 AM	Tennis
10:30–10:45 AM	Snack
10:45–11:20 AM	Arts & Crafts
11:30–12:05 PM	Archery
12:15–12:35 PM	Lunch
12:45–1:20 PM	Soccer
1:30–2:05 PM	Free Swim
2:05–2:20 PM	Snack
2:20–2:55 PM	Golf
3:05–3:40 PM	Gymnastics
3:40–3:50 PM	Afternoon Meeting
4:00-4:30 PM	Pick-Up

Everything They Need for a Great Day

What’s Included at Brooks

Daily lunch & snacks
Daily swim lessons and free swim
All activity materials and supplies
Weekly special events and camp traditions
Access to the Health & Wellness Center, staffed by licensed professionals
Experienced group counselors trained in safety, inclusion, and youth development
Skilled activity instructors leading age-appropriate programs across arts, athletics, and outdoor exploration

Photos

Three young girls dressed in colorful summer clothes and face paint smile and pose together outdoors near a building.

A child wearing a black and green shirt slides down a blue inflatable slide, smiling.

A group of children dressed in colorful outfits pose for a photo outdoors with two older girls standing behind them, smiling.

A man and three children paddle a canoe on a lake with a forested backdrop.

A group of children sit on the grass in a circle, listening to a young woman in a yellow shirt who is talking to them.

Two children are smiling and swimming in a clear blue pool.

Four children with swim goggles, smiling and posing for a photo by a pool.

Children are playing gaga ball in a wooden octagonal pit outdoors, while several others are standing around watching.

A young boy in a blue shirt and shorts is playing tennis on an outdoor court, with other children and a few spectators in the background.

Program Team

Lyndsey Grava

Group Two Coordinator

Lyndsey leads the team of counselors who work with campers ages six and seven. Lyndsey has spent seventeen summers at Brooks—first as a camper, then a Leader-In-Training, counselor, and now a member of the leadership team. She graduated from Saint Anselm College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and earned her master’s in ESL from Merrimack College.

Lyndsey currently teaches third grade at Saint Michael’s School in North Andover. In her free time, she enjoys summers at Lake Winnipesaukee and walking her three dogs. Lyndsey loves Brooks and could not imagine spending her summers anywhere else.

Rebekah (Becky) LaRochelle

Day Camp Supervisor

Becky joined Brooks in 2017 as a Group Coordinator and now serves as the Day Camp Supervisor. She oversees the planning, administration, and daily operations of the program, working closely with the leadership team and group coordinators to create engaging, developmentally aligned experiences for campers.

Becky is passionate about youth development and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. After a long career as a classroom teacher, she now works with students in grades one through eight as a technology teacher specialist. Becky’s family is also deeply connected to the program—both of her sons grew up attending the Day Camp, and one continues to return each summer as a member of the staff. She holds an M.A.Ed. and B.S. from Salem State University and lives in North Andover with her family.

Peter Moccia

Aquatics Supervisor

Peter studied chemistry at the University of Connecticut and has been a science teacher at Brooks School for seven years. He lives on campus with his family and oversees the summer aquatics program. With extensive experience in swimming pools and lifeguarding, Peter has worked in aquatics safety and pool operations since age sixteen.

He is lifeguard certified and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and works closely with the facilities team to ensure safe and well-maintained pool environments. Peter loves watching campus tran

Renae Cerri

Activities Supervisor

Renae joined Brooks School Summer Programs in 2017 and brings a strong background in both education and athletics. She holds dual degrees in elementary education and geological sciences from Salem State University. A former gymnast and volleyball player, she is passionate about movement, teamwork, and helping children discover new interests.

After serving as the gymnastics head, Renae now leads the activities team, overseeing the planning, implementation, and daily operation of sixteen activity areas as well as all camp-wide special events. She loves spending time outdoors, traveling with friends and family, and creating joyful summer experiences for campers.

Nicole Belisle

Logistics Supervisor

Nicole brings nearly twenty years of experience in school-based nutritional services to her role supporting Summer at Brooks operations. She leads the logistics team with a focus on safety and compliance, ensuring alignment with all Commonwealth of Massachusetts and North Andover Board of Health regulations. Nicole holds certifications in ServSafe, Allergy Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.

During the school year, she works as a teaching assistant and leads a team of youth development professionals in North Andover’s after-school program. A member of the Brooks summer team for more than ten years, Nicole enjoys softball, pickleball, and gaming. She lives in North Andover with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.

Melissa Donais

Health Care Consultant

Melissa Donais has served as the Health Care Consultant for Summer at Brooks since 2021, providing clinical guidance and ensuring compliance with all state and local health regulations. A Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of primary care experience, she earned her master’s degree in nursing from Boston College and previously practiced at North Reading Medical Associates. Melissa is a graduate of Phillips Academy Andover and Yale University, where she received the Lily Rosen Prize in Women’s Health for her research on the Female Athlete Triad.

An accomplished runner, Melissa continues to compete in local and regional events. She lives in North Andover with her husband, Nate, their two children, Brennan and Audrey, and their dog, Uta.

Shannon Savage

Health Services Supervisor

Shannon Savage oversees the Summer Health Center’s daily operations, managing the nursing team and ensuring safe, responsive care in partnership with our Health Care Consultant. She brings more than a decade of nursing experience across critical care, pediatric rehabilitation, and family medicine, along with several years in nursing education and simulation.

Outside of Brooks, Shannon works as a Family Nurse Practitioner supporting pediatric and primary care patients. Her family is also part of the Summer at Brooks community—her son attends the Day Camp—and she enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active with family and friends.

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