Brooks School Day Camp

Ages 4-5

Experience the Full-Day Magic of Group One at Brooks School Day Camp – Tailored for Our Youngest Explorers.

At Brooks School Day Camp, our Group One full-day program is thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique developmental needs of our youngest campers. We’ve meticulously crafted a full-day schedule that strikes the perfect balance between free play and expert-guided instruction, ensuring an enriching experience for your child.

We understand that a child’s early experiences are the building blocks of their love for learning and future social development. That’s why we’ve gathered a dedicated team of counselors with a genuine passion for working with young children. Your child will embark on a journey filled with a diverse array of activities, fostering social connections and self-discovery.

Our camp aims to nurture the whole child, focusing on their physical, social, and emotional growth. Each two-week session is thoughtfully themed to spark joy and ignite your child’s imagination, creating a memorable experience.

The Group One full-day program is the top choice for working parents and those preparing their children for a full-day school environment. Children who participate in our full-day camp are well-prepared for the demands of full-day preschool or kindergarten. Our full-day schedule even includes an afternoon rest period, ensuring a balanced day for your child.

For families seeking a creative and socially engaging environment, the full-day program is the perfect fit. Join us in creating lasting memories and setting your child on a path of growth and discovery.

Explore the incredible experiences your child will enjoy at Brooks by taking a sneak peek at our daily schedule.

Brooks School Day Camp offers an unparalleled array of activities that set it apart from other local camps. Nestled on our expansive 270-acre campus by the picturesque Lake Cochichewick, our dedicated and experienced staff provide specialized instruction in a diverse range of activities. Each day, children will embark on an exciting journey, engaging in dynamic indoor and outdoor activities that promise new adventures daily.

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Arts & Crafts
Boating
Drama
Explorations
Golf
Gymnastics
Lawn Games
Music
Playground
Sensory Play
Soccer
Sports
Strength & Agility
Swim Lessons & Free Swim
Tennis

Schedule

A Typical Day

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

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Program Team

Kristine Iannazzi

Group One Coordinator

Kristine leads the team of counselors for campers aged three to five. A lifelong camper, she has over twenty years of experience with the Girl Scouts, bringing extensive camp and leadership knowledge to Brooks School Summer Programs. Kristine is a preschool teacher and mother of three. She loves working in early childhood education because young children truly live in the moment. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, swimming, hiking, and playing tennis. Kristine is also pursuing a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Merrimack College.

Rebekah (Becky) LaRochelle

Day Camp Supervisor

Rebekah (Becky) joined Brooks in 2017 as a Group Coordinator and now serves as the Day Camp Supervisor, dedicated to ensuring Brooks School Day Camp provides the best experience possible for campers and their families. She oversees the planning, administration, and daily operation of the camp, working closely with the leadership team and group coordinators to create engaging and effective programming. Becky is passionate about youth development and fostering a positive environment. Her two sons were campers at Brooks and are now part of the camp staff. Becky holds an M.A.Ed. and B.S. from Salem State University and teaches second grade. She lives in North Andover with her husband and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Lynn Bowen

Head Group Coordinator

Lynn has been attending camp at Brooks since the age of four, spending over 30 summers building friendships and making lasting memories. During the school year, she is a Preschool Teacher at Temple Emanuel Preschool in Andover. At camp, Lynn serves as the Head Group Coordinator, focusing on supporting the Day Camp leadership team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, son Jackson, and dog Indy, as well as doing Zumba at the gym or relaxing on the beach in Maine.

Peter Moccia

Aquatics Supervisor

Peter Moccia, originally from Haverhill, 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 aquatics programs during the summer. With extensive experience in swimming pools and lifeguarding, Peter has been involved in pool operations since he was 16. He is lifeguard certified and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), working closely with the facilities team to ensure pool safety. Peter loves seeing the campus transform into a vibrant camp community and has been part of the camp staff for three summers.

Kenya Jones

Activities Supervisor

Kenya leads the sixteen activity teams at Brooks School Summer Programs, fostering a welcoming, positive camp environment that encourages independence, leadership, and healthy risk-taking. Kenya has been involved with the program for over twenty years, serving as an activity counselor and LIT Coordinator. He joined the Brooks School faculty in 2007 and has held roles including form dean, psychology teacher, coach, and now Associate Director of Admission and first team boys basketball coach. Kenya earned his B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cooking, playing trivia, and cheering for New York sports teams.

Renae Cerri

Activities Coordinator

Renae Cerri joined the Brooks School Summer Programs team in 2017. She graduated from Salem State University with a double major in elementary education and geological sciences. A former gymnast and volleyball player, Renae has a passion for sports and active living. She loves spending time outdoors and going on trips with friends and family. After serving as the gymnastics head at Brooks, Renae now co-leads the activities team, where she oversees the daily planning, implementation, and operation of sixteen camp activity areas and co-manages camp-wide special events.

Nicole Belisle

Logistics Supervisor

Nicole is passionate about the food service industry and plays a key role in the Brooks School Summer Programs, where she supervises the logistics team to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and North Andover Board of Health regulations. With nearly twenty years of experience in school-based nutritional services, 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. In her free time, Nicole enjoys softball, tennis, and gaming. She lives in North Andover with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.

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Melissa Donais

Health Care Consultant

Melissa Donais, RN, FNP-BC, joined Brooks in the fall of 2021 as the Director of Health and Wellness. She is also an assistant coach for the Brooks boys and girls cross country teams. She is a 2002 graduate of Phillips Academy Andover and 2006 graduate with distinction from Yale University, where she was awarded the Lily Rosen Prize in Women’s Health for her senior thesis on the Female Athlete Triad, now known as RED-S syndrome. In 2010, Donais obtained her master’s degree in nursing at Boston College. For eleven years, she worked as a primary care family nurse practitioner at North Reading Medical Associates, affiliated with Winchester Hospital. An accomplished runner, she competed in cross country and track in high school and college, and continues to enjoy competing in local and regional events. Donais lives in North Andover, Mass., with her husband Nate, two young children Brennan and Audrey, and her brittany spaniel Uta.

Juli Morse

Health Services Supervisor

Juli directs all aspects of the health center’s operation in accordance with state and local regulations and collaborates with our Health Care Consultant. She comes to Brooks with over ten years of experience in healthcare administration. After graduating from Providence College in 2011, she worked in the field before returning to school to pursue a degree in Nursing. She is now a medical-surgical RN at a local community hospital and Brooks School. At camp, Juli focuses on creating a welcoming environment that prioritizes wellness and safety. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, two kids, and golden retriever, with a special love for swimming, playing tennis, and camping.

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