Frequently Asked Questions.
Can I see the camp before registering?
We welcome and encourage you to visit us. You can arrange a tour by contacting the Director at campdirector@tchs.org or by calling 617-566-4394, ext 623.
How do I register for your program?
Registration will be made available late November. Families may register online or download and print a registration packet. Paper forms can be mailed or brought to the Chestnut Hill School, 428 Hammond St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or faxed to 617-202-0266.
A limited amount of financial aid is made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial aid awards are applied to one session only: session I ( June 24 - July 5) or session IV (August 5 - August 16). If interested, please request an application by contacting the Camp Registrar at campregistrar@tchs.org or by calling 617-566-4394, ext. 724.
Does the camp provide transportation?
At this time, we do not provide transportation. The Chestnut Hill School is T- accessible. We are just minutes from The Chestnut Hill Stop on the D-line. Additionally, a complimentary shuttle is offered to families who have at least one camper at our CHS campus and at least one camper at our PMC campus in the same session, thus, allowing families to pick up or drop off at just one campus.
Do you have Early and Extended Day Programs?
Early drop off is available beginning at 7:45am and extended day is available until 5:30pm for an additional fee.
Do you provide lunch and snacks?
Campers can bring their own lunch or purchase a plan (see details below). Please note that refrigeration and heating are not available; please use an ice pack if necessary. We provide hand wipes for all campers before and after snack and lunch. Sharing of food is not allowed.
Please note that camp provides lunch (i.e BBQ or Pizza) on the first Friday of each session (6/28, 7/12, 7/26 and 8/9). These lunches are peanut free with a kosher option available.
Smart Lunches - Campers and CITs may bring their own lunches or purchase one through SMART LUNCHES. You can visit www.smartlunches.com to view menu and to order lunches (begininning after June 3rd). Smart Lunch provides families with the variety of food choices (hot or cold) and with the flexibility of ordering lunch one to five days per week. Click here to view Smart Lunch Flyer.
The camp provides a morning and afternoon snack for all campers. Snack items include: goldfish, graham crackers, pretzels and/or saltines. Water or juice (diluted) is provided to our lower campers. Families may choose to send in an alternative snack. Intermediate, upper and senior campers should bring one or two beverages to have with snack and/or lunch. Water bottles are strongly encouraged and may be filled up throughout the day.
Please see our nut-free policy below.
Please note that our Lower Camp Division is nut-free. All lunches in this division must be free from nut products and are checked daily by staff. In our older divisions (Intermediate, Upper and Senior) nut products are allowed in lunches. Specific policies and procedures are taught to campers and staff in order to provide sensitivity and safety to all campers with allergies. Please contact the director at campdirector@tchs.org for more information.
Can my child be in a group with his/her friends?
You are welcome to make friendship requests for your camper. The friend(s) must be in the same age group/grade in order for us to be able to place them together. We can only guarantee one friend, however, we can typically accomodate multiple friends. You may submit your requests on the camper questionnaire form.
