FAQs

​​Branches is located at The Meadowbrook School at 10 Farm Road in Weston. The campus is approximately 5 minutes from Route 128 and Route 90 (Mass Pike). Thirty acres of wooded trails, open fields, and a pond brimming with fish and frogs - along with easy access to Boston and surrounding areas - makes Branches an idyllic summer destination.

Weekly bus transportation is available for an additional cost. Find more information here.

Daily snacks and lunch are provided for all on campus participants. The food service professionals at Meadowbrook provide a well-balanced, nutritious lunch. Each day, menu choices include fresh entrees and some sandwich/salad alternatives. We also provide a morning and afternoon snack. We ask that Families do not pack a lunch or snacks to ensure food safety for all participants of our programs. If your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs please be in touch with us before the summer.

Our head chef works closely with families that have allergy or dietary needs as well as our health office to provide safe and appropriate meals for all participants. If your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs please be in touch with us before the summer. While we make every attempt to be a nut-safe program, Branches cannot guarantee a 100% nut-free environment.

Materials and equipment for all program courses and activities will be provided. We encourage campers to bring only the necessities listed here.

Branches at Meadowbrook is located on the campus of The Meadowbrook School at 10 Farm Road in Weston, MA - just 15 miles west of Boston. During the winter and spring months we invite you to visit us at various camp fairs throughout the surrounding communities as well as our Open House events on campus. All enrolled campers are invited to a Branches Meet and Greet in June before programs begin.

Check our social media for upcoming event dates and locations!

Please reach out to us if you have any further inquiries.

We love hearing from families throughout the year! During the winter and spring, please feel free to reach out via phone or email during our regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

781-647-0546

info@branchesmeadowbrook.org

During the summer, we work hard to communicate efficiently and effectively with families - important updates as well as fun glimpses into your child’s day. We extend our business hours in the summer to be available for questions or concerns.

Please allow up to 24 hours for our team to respond to email inquiries.

The goal of the behavior management policy at Branches is to provide every participant with a safe, nonthreatening environment which facilitates growth socially, physically, and emotionally within our programs. We recognize that all situations are unique and they will be treated as such. Behaviors which may warrant immediate suspension or removal from the program can include leaving the group, endangering or purposefully hurting another participant or staff member, and the theft or destruction of property belonging to individuals or to Meadowbrook.

Branches at Meadowbrook hires approximately 140 staff members each summer, chosen for their skills, passions, depth of experience, strength of character, and embodiment of Meadowbrook’s mission to know, love, and challenge every child.

Our full-time administrative team spends the year planning and preparing for the summer, while our seasonal team convenes in the spring to complete their training and preparations. All Branches staff are required to complete CORI and SORI background checks and additional licensing requirements based on their role. A full staff orientation is held before our programs begin. Throughout the summer, staff are in continuous partnership with the administrative team to further their own professional development and growth.

Yes! We hope families will take advantage of the opportunity to try any programs their child is eligible for. Please see the session dates to begin planning your summer at Branches!

Yes. We accept electronic payments for deposits, tuitions, and add-ons through our online application platform. A deposit is required for each program and is applied to the final tuition. Deposits are refundable until February 15th. All payments must be received by May 1st. For participants enrolled after May 1 full payment is due upon enrollment.

Yes! A Sibling Discount of 5% is applied to eligible family enrollments and a Whole Summer Discount (5%) is available for families who enroll in all 8 weeks (June 22-August 21).

At the time of registration a deposit of $250 per week is due to hold your child’s spot at our camp. Deposits minus a $100 per week fee are refundable until March 15th.

Payment in full is due May 1st. After May 1st all money will be retained if you cancel your child’s registration. The remainder of your balance will be automatically charged on May 1 using the same payment method as your deposit.

Participants can transfer into another program no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled start of a program. Transfer requests must be made by emailing info@branchesmeadowbrook.org. If there is a cost difference between the programs, households are responsible to pay the difference before the camper can attend.