Five Great Camps for Summer 2011

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Even though Spring isn't officially here, we're looking ahead to the warm weather, and, of course, Summer. So, this week, we're listing some of the great summer camps in and around the Westwood area. Many of the following recommendations came from our readers, including those who like us on Facebook:

Hale Summer Camp: Summer camp at Hale begins June 27 this year and runs through August. Campers engage in , from archery to ropes courses, a private swimming beach, a boat house, an outdoor activity pavilion, and more.

New England Sports Academy: Camp this summer runs from June 27 through Sept. 2. Camp features include the experience of multiple sports, parachute games, martial arts, gymnastics, baseball, basketball, and dance. Other programs include hands-on science, math, and archeology activities.

Dedham Country Day Summer Camp: Camp runs from June 27 through August 19, and features swimming, sports, woodworking, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, and cooking, among others.

Nobles Day Camp - Dedham: Offering theater, boating, woodworking, dancing, and other activities, Nobles Day Camp runs from June 27 to August 19 for children in grades one through seven.

Maplewood Country Day Camp - Easton: For ages 4 through 14, this camp has everything from rock climbing to ceramics, archery and ropes courses. An open house will be held on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.