DCH - Summer Camp

"My youngest just said that she can’t wait for summer so that camp will start and she can ‘have fun every day!"
—Long Time Summer Camp Parent

For campers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade

Since 1924, the Dedham Community House Summer Camp has helped create lifelong childhood memories of summers filled with fun in the sun! We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, fun, enriching, and reliable child care environment that promotes the physical, social, and intellectual well-being of the school-aged child. Through a variety of activities, your child will have the opportunity to make new friends, try new things, and to just be a kid!

We are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We seek to honor and value diversity in our community and program, drawing from activities and materials that represent the diversity of our camp, community, and world. In our pursuit of excellence, we are continually learning, evaluating, and adapting our practices. We welcome input from our families and staff.

Summer Camp Activities

Swim Lessons, Free Swim, Archery, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Woodworking, Sports & Games, Science, Rec Room, Friday Cookouts & Skits, Field Trips (optional- additional cost) - please note that at this time we will not be offering field trips for summer 2021.

Summer Camp 2021 Schedule - Kindergarten through 6th Grade

Pre-Camp Session: June 14 - June 18
(most public schools still operating during Pre-Camp session)

Session 1: June 21 - June 25
Session 2: June 28 - July 2Session 3: July 5 - July 9

Session 4: July 12- July 16

Session 5: July 19- July 23

Session 6: July 26- July 30

Session 7: August 2 - August 6

Session 8: August 9 - August 13

Session 9: August 16 - August 20

Session 10: August 23 - August 27

Post-Camp: August 30- September 3

Campers can be registered for one or more weeks; weeks do not need to be consecutive.

*For Pre-Camp and Post-Camp the daily schedule may look different than our normal camp schedule

Regular hours (for 2021) of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM.

Extended day (for 2021) is available from 7:30 - 8:45 AM and 4:30 - 5:45 PM for an additional cost

2021 Camp Rates - Kindergarten through 6th Grade

We work hard to keep our camp fees as low as possible while ensuring the best program we can offer for our campers. We offer a robust scholarship program to ensure as many campers and families as possible can access our programs. Our scholarship funds are raised mainly through donations from families and community members. If you are interested in donating to our scholarship fund please click here.

$400 per week - financial aid is available

plus $25 non-refundable registration fee per camper per season

10% sibling discount for each additional child

Extended Day AM (7:30 - 8:45): $55 per week

Extended Day PM (4:30 - 5:45): $55 per week

TREK Discount: $100 off camp tuition for each week a 6th grader is also registered for the Dedham Middle School TREK program and arriving at DCH in the afternoons after TREK. (Send us your TREK confirmation for invoice adjustment.)

Important Registration & Payment Information

- All tuition is due prior to May 1st.

- Families are responsible for tuition for all weeks registered for unless a Camp Change Form is received by May 1st. After May 1st there will be no refunds for dropped weeks.