FAQs

Summer 2025 will start on Monday, June 23rd, and ends on Friday, August 15th. 

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• The buses pull into the camp between 8:55 and 9:10.
• Round-up, which is our morning all-camp activity runs from 9:15 -to 9:30.
• First group activity beginning at 9:30. 
• The buses leave at 3:40 pm.

Campers can bring their own lunch to camp. These lunches are refrigerated. We have a partnership with My Hot Lunchbox which delivers delicious meals prepared by local restaurants your camper knows and loves. More info on that here.

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We offer an Extended AM program which runs from 7:30-9:00am and an Extended PM program which runs from 4:00-6:00 pm.

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This program is overseen by our awesome staff who will run sports, crafts, and group games. There are even lifeguards in the afternoon so our campers can swim in our beautiful, heated pool!

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A morning and afternoon snack are provided for each camper. You can sign up to use this program on a daily basis or just as needed. We are flexible to fit your schedule and needs.

A group has approximately 20  children with 5 staff members. Please note that we hire many educators to run the camp groups. Our head staff consists of teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, etc. The group will also have Junior Counselors. Our junior staff are college-age and upper level high school students, many of whom have trained with us as CITs and Sr. CITs.

Campers can bring their lunch to camp. These lunches are refrigerated. There is also an online option through My Hot Lunchbox! Get delicious meals delivered to Maplewood hassle-free.

Your child should bring 2 bathing suits; towels; flip-flops or sandals for the pool; sunblock; insect repellant towelettes: a hat or visor, lunch, and a jacket or sweatshirt if it is cool.

Our staff is our most important asset. We take pride in providing mature, professionally trained, and motivated staff.

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Our head staff consists of a mixture of teachers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists and come to us with a wealth of childcare experience.

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Each applicant must undergo a rigorous one-on-one interview with the Director.

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Staff members must have excellent references, impressive experience working with children, and a willingness to dedicate their summer to the care and supervision of our campers. In addition, we conduct extensive background checks in the form of CORI and SORI reporting.

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Many of our staff members are former Maplewood campers and many have been with us for 10, 15, or even 25 years. They truly are a part of our camp family.

Maplewood provides a unique summer experience with an emphasis on family, friendship, and community. We are proud of our well-rounded program which offers a multitude of structured options for every type of interest.

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The staff that we employ also sets us apart from other camps. There is true value in hiring a professional, experienced person that will be there for your children, guiding them through their day.

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You will find that we value every camper and staff member and always look forward to welcoming new and old campers into our camp family

Yes, we have a registered nurse on staff to care for your child if they are not feeling well or needs medication administered during the camp day. Our nurses come to us with many years of nursing experience. They can handle everything from minor cuts to more serious medical concerns such as asthma, food allergies, and diabetes. The nurse's office is air-conditioned and has a quiet space for campers to rest if needed.

Since 1965 over 30,000 children have learned to swim at Maplewood. Highly trained and experienced Certified Water Safety Instructors who have worked at Maplewood for 5, 10 and even 15 years guide our campers to success in swimming.

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Our 2 heated Olympic-sized heated pools are specifically designed for all swim levels from beginner to advanced swimmers. Campers swim twice a day, with a 30-minute swim lesson each morning and a one-hour free swim time each afternoon.

Maplewood is lucky enough to have our 5-acre lake which we use for boating and fishing, not swimming. Unlike a heated pool, lake water is not the best place to teach children to swim. It is difficult to keep children in chilly water for any significant length of time.

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Our heated Olympic-size pools enhance our recreational and instructional swim programs. Campers never complain about the instructional swim and stay in the water as long as they possibly can.

We never stop, even when it rains. Each group has its own customized rainy-day schedule. We have a multitude of indoor spaces that can accommodate all campers and staff.

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Campers will still be able to engage in sports, rock climbing, gymnastics, art, dance, drama, music, and more!!! The fun never stops even if the sun is not shining. Remember to pack your camper, a rain jacket, or a sweatshirt.

We offer free bus transportation, at centralized pick-up and drop-off locations. Serving Easton, Sharon, Mansfield, Norton, Brockton, Canton, Foxboro, Stoughton, Bridgewater, Raynham, Taunton, Plainville, Wrentham, and Franklin

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The bus routes will be available at the end of May, and you will receive information regarding the location of your bus stop and the time of AM pick-up and PM drop-off.

Homesickness is common, and our counselors are trained to help campers adjust. We encourage open communication and provide support through engaging activities. Regular check-ins help campers feel connected and supported.

A $400 deposit per child is required with registration.

• 4 Payments - January 2025 thru April 2025
• 6 Payments - November 2024- April 2025
• 7 Payments - October 2024-April 2025
• pay in full balance is due on or before April 30th 2025

Sibling discounts: 5% for 2nd sibling, 10% for 3rd sibling, and 15% for a 4th sibling. The sibling discount does not apply to the 9th week of camp August 18-22, 2025.

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Occupational Discounts: (one per family) 

- 5% forSchool Teachers and Administrators, Police, Firefighters, and non-active Military. 

- 10% for Active Military

We want to provide as much flexibility as possible if you need to cancel. Our policy is as follows:

- before Before February 1, 2025, all tuition, including your deposit, is fully refundable.

- After February 1, 2025, all tuition paid will be refundable until March 1, 2025, with the exception of your $400 deposit per child, which is non-refundable.

- After March 1, 2025, if you choose to withdraw your child from all or any sessions, we will credit your tuition amount (minus your deposit) to your family’s account for the summer of 2026.

Under the Child and Dependent Care Credit, expenses for sending qualifying children aged 13 and under to day camp can be tax deductible. 

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To qualify for tax savings, parents must have dependent children under the age of 13 enrolled in a day camp and must either be employed or a full-time student. As the day camp allows parents to work or attend school, its fees can be considered dependent-care expenses. 

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The tax benefits vary depending on household income and other factors. Parents are encouraged to consult a professional accountant or tax advisor to find out if they qualify and for how much.

Gives growing campers the opportunity to shape their own summer camp experience.

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Campers can choose activities based on personal interests such as home run derby, nature, yoga, Lego robotics, macrame, yoyo-ing, capture the flag, archery, ceramics, rock climbing, fishing, ropes course and a long list of other options.  

We pride ourselves with a 4-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio that far exceeds the ACA requirements, because we believe individual attention and quality staff are an essential ingredient to creating an amazing Summer Camp experience!

We pride ourselves with a 5-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio for the Grades 1st-7th Program that far exceeds the ACA requirements, because we believe individual attention and quality staff are an essential ingredient to creating an amazing Summer Camp experience!

Daily Swim instruction takes place in a heated, specially designed shallow pool. Beginners get 1:1 attention. All our staff are fully trained in safety and our life-guards keep a careful eye to prevent any potential issues. 

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Over 30,000 children have learned to swim at Maplewood. We cherish this tradition and work hard to maintain the high standards we've set for ourselves, since our founding over 60 years ago.

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Learn more about our famous Maplewood Swimming Instruction.

Yes, we have exclusive areas for preschoolers and kindergartners in order to provide the best care needed at this young age.

Preschool Summer Camp/Age: 

Children must be at least 3 years of age and fully potty trained.

• 2-Day: Tuesday & Thursday
• 3-Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 5-Day: Monday - Friday
• Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Kindergarten Summer Camp/Age: 

For children entering Kindergarten in September 2023, or for those who miss the kindergarten cut-off 

• 5-Day: Monday -Friday
• Time: 9:00 am -4:00 pm

Our daily schedule starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00pm. Each day your child will participate in a wide variety of activities made up of a perfect combination of active and relaxed activities. 

Swimming, sports, the arts, gymnastics, pedal karts, Maplewood Village, boating (and more) let children expend their plentiful energy in fun and useful ways, while story-time, quiet group games and playground time provides children the opportunity to slow down.

Yes. Children must be always supervised by their adults to ensure that their child follows the safety rules. 

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It depends on the Class. Preschool Enrollment is not required for Gymnastics or Arts Class, but is mandatory for attending Sports Class. For Flying Solo, this doesn't apply since this program is for children younger than pre-school age.

Yes, the Sports Enrichment Program Classes are exclusively available to kids enrolled in Maplewood Preschool.

No! The Gymnastics as well as the Arts Classes are open to everyone that meets the age criteria, regardless of enrollment in Maplewood Preschool.

The Extended Day - Bridging Program is for you! If your child attends an Enrichment Class, they will benefit from uninterrupted care from when Preschool starts, at 9:00 am, until you pick them up at the end of the Enrichment Class, at 2:30.

The Enrichment Class price is $25/day. You can choose one or multiple days of the week, for any particular class. 

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For example, you can choose to attend the Gymnastics class on Mondays, for Session two of 2025:

• There are 12 Calendar Tuesdays between December 2nd 2024 and February 3rd 2025;
• Out of those 12 Tuesdays, 2 are non-working – this leaves us with 10;
• That means that for Session 2, Tuesdays, the price to sign up will be 10 days x $25 = $250

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Subscriptions are offered as a complete package for the entire season. You have the flexibility to choose your preferred day of the week, but specific days aren't available. For instance, if you choose Tuesdays, you'll enjoy all the Tuesdays in the session.

Sure! As long as they're on different days, there's no reason why your child can't enjoy our Sports Class on Tuesdays and Arts Class on Thursdays, for example.

Your child will benefit from uninterrupted care from when Preschool starts, at 9:00 am, until you pick them up at the end of the Enrichment Class, at 2:30.

A waiver must be completed for each child in attendance. Please forward this waiver link to the parent/guardian. 

For the safety of everyone (kids and adults), grip socks must be worn to enter the indoor playground. Kids must remove their socks before going into the sandbox. You can bring your grip socks, but just in case, we sell new ones at $3 per pair for your convenience. Bring them with you for future visits.

You are welcome to bring your own pre-packaged snacks and drinks, but everything must be nut- and peanut-free. We have tables set up in the main play area (gym) and outdoors for snacks during playtime. 

For drinks, please only brink juice boxes and bottled water.

Decorations should be limited to tablecloths, plates, and napkins; please do not bring balloons.

Yes! Please see the pricing section above, or contact the office for more information at 508-238-2387.

Please do not bring balloons, thank you!

At checkout, full payment is required for Saturday Morning and Weekday Afternoon Parties.  For Weekend Private Parties a 50% deposit is required at booking. The balance must be paid one week before your party date.  All parties are non refundable.

Bringing food or drinks into the play area can pose a potential hazard. It is common for kids to spill things or leave their food behind, which can result in injury if another child steps on it. 

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We take many measures to maintain a clean facility, and we encourage guests to assist in keeping it safe and clean as well. (Please use the tables set up in the main play area (gym) and outdoors for snacks during playtime.) 

Yes. We have a special baby changing station in the main play area (gym) and in each bathroom. They offer a clean environment to change a diaper.

You are welcome to bring your own pre-packaged snacks and drinks, but everything must be nut- and peanut-free. We have tables set up in the main play area (gym) and outdoors for snacks during playtime. 

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The program is designed for children who turn 3 years old on or before October 15th of the current school year. There are two groups:

• 3 to 4 years old: Attend on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• 4 to 5 years old: Attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Yes, parents can extend their child's day until 2:30 p.m. by enrolling them in enrichment classes such as gymnastics, sports, or art.

The program follows the Easton Public School calendar, running from September to mid-June.

Maplewood maintains small teacher-to-child ratios that exceed licensing requirements, allowing for more personalized attention. Additionally, teachers send daily emails with photos to parents, providing insights into their child's day.