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CAMP CEDAR HILL

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  • ABOUT CAMP

    Camp Cedar Hill is a great place for day campers. This 75 acre site includes numerous trails, a pond with ducks, geese and frogs, a winding stream, large sports field, and two swimming pools. There’s also a nature center, large hall and other buildings for shelter. Campers participate in traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, arts, games, singing, environmental study, outdoor skills and much more!

    Extended Care available 7:30am – 9:00am ($10) and 4:00pm – 6:00pm ($15)

    Open House Information

    Open House: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Email for additional information

  • Typical Day

    Arts and Crafts at Summer Camp

    Camp begins with singing and a camp flag ceremony. After the morning ceremony girls begin their daily activities. Girl Scouts will enjoy an hour swimming, followed by fun activities, such as arts and crafts, adventure and archery, finally units then meet with a program specialist. The majority of the program is planned by the campers with their unit the first day of each session. More about a typical day at camp (PDF)

  • About the Director

    Jen Coombs, a life-long Girl Scout who loves working with children and loves to be at camp in the summer. September through June she is an elementary science teacher in Lawrence, MA for grades 1 -5. Jen volunteers for GSEM, wearing many different hats, including: outdoor facilitator for archery, canoeing, challenges courses and snow shoeing and Gold Award advisor.

    More about the director (PDF)

    Ruth Bramson with summer campers

  • BUS ROUTES

    Bus arrives at summer camp

    Camp Cedar Hill Buses 2010.pdf

  • Directions to Camp Cedar Hill

    Camp Cedar Hill
    265 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA

    Directions:
    From 128: Take Exit 28A/Trapelo Rd East, toward Belmont. Follow Trapelo Rd approximately three miles to traffic light at the intersection of Route 60/Waverly Oaks Rd. Turn right onto Route 60/Waverly Oaks Rd and go to the next traffic light which is Beaver St. Turn right onto Beaver St and Cedar Hill’s driveway is the second driveway on the right, approximately 500 feet from the intersection.From Arlington: Take Route 60 through Belmont into Waltham. At lights, where Waverly Oaks Rd. crosses Beaver St. turn right, camp is 2nd driveway on right.
     

     

  • What to Bring to Camp

    Each day campers need to bring a small backpack that they can easily carry with the following: a non-perishable Girl Scout Backpacklunch, drink, water bottle, bathing suit and towel. All items must be labeled with the camper's first and last name. Girls should wear play clothes, socks and sneakers each day, sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent. If inclement weather is predicted, please bring a rain coat and/or a sweatshirt. For safety reasons campers should not wear sandals, flip flops, crocs or heeleez. Visit the Girl Scout Shop for camping essentials!