Brooks School Day Camp

Ages 4-5

The Group One experience is developmentally designed for our youngest campers. A carefully crafted schedule is intended to allow for a balance of free play and guided instruction.

With this in mind, your child will engage in a wide array of activities that are led by a dedicated team of counselors whose background and passion is in working with young children. Each one-week session is themed to spark joy and imagination that will enhance your child’s experience. To allow for further flexibility, families may choose from either a half-day or whole-day program.

Brooks School Day Camp provides participants with a variety of activities like no other local camp can equal. Taking full advantage of our 270-acre campus on the shore of Lake Cochichewick, our highly qualified staff offer specialized instruction in a wide array of activities. Children will engage in hands-on fun as they participate in both indoor and outdoor activities that change with each day.

Adventure
Arts & Crafts
Boating
Discovery
Explorations
Games
Gymnastics
Mindfulness
Music
Performing Arts
Playground
Sensory Play
Sports
Swim Lessons & Free Swim
Tennis

Schedule

A Typical Day

9:05–9:40 AM	Playground
9:45–10:20 AM	Tennis
10:25–10:30 AM	Snack
10:35–11:10 AM	Performing Arts
11:15–11:50 AM	Swim Lessons
11:55 AM–12:20 PM	Lunch
12:25–1:00 PM	Group Time
1:05–1:40 PM	Arts & Crafts
1:45–2:20 PM	Sensory Play
2:25–3:00 PM	Free Swim
3:05–3:10 PM	Snack
3:25–3:50 PM	Gymnastics

Program Team

Fiona Martin

Group One Coordinator

Fiona specializes in leading the program for our youngest campers, ages four to five. Fiona’s passion is ensuring the day camp experience is both developmentally appropriate and engaging for young children. She is currently enrolled at Merrimack College and will be graduating this spring with a degree in Elementary Education and a degree in Human Development and Human Services. Since she was five, Fiona has been a camper at Brooks, successfully completed the Leaders-In-Training program, and was a counselor for several summers. Fiona reminisces that having Brooks in her life has added countless positive experiences and irreplaceable memories that drive her to remain connected in the Brooks community to this day. She is looking forward to working in a new leadership role and bringing her experiences to facilitate a safe and memorable summer.

Rebekah LaRochelle

Day Camp Supervisor

Becky is responsible for planning, administering, and directing the daily operation of the Brook School Day Camp. Also, Rebekah assists the group coordinators within their assigned areas of responsibility with planning and implementing effective programs. Rebekah has a passion for youth development and elementary education. She received her M.A.Ed. from Salem State University, as well as her B.S., and is currently a second-grade teacher. Becky lives in North Andover with her husband and two sons and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Samantha Rideout

Activities Coordinator

Samantha oversees the day-to-day operations of all nineteen activity areas. Sam has been a part of the Brooks School Summer Programs team for three years and was the Adventure Head for the day camp before assuming her current role. Sam is currently pursuing her degree in English from Westfield State University. She brings an extensive background in educational settings as a substitute teacher and counselor. Sam has a passion for outdoor education and has always enjoyed being a part of the summer camp environment both as a camper and counselor. She is excited to share her talents and enthusiasm with the Brooks community.

Gayle Nutile-Pimm

Health Services Supervisor

Gayle has been working as the Brooks School Summer Programs since 2012. In this role, Gayle directs all aspects of the health center’s operation in accordance with state and local regulations and collaborates with our Health Care Consultant. Her greatest satisfaction in work is seeing young adults/children begin to take responsibility for their wellness. Gayle received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Rochester and her Master’s degree from Boston College. During the school year, Gayle works as the Director of Health and Wellness at a local school. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, biking, skiing, or participating in almost any type of outdoor activity.

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