DCH - Dedham Community House

Fun & Engaging Activities for Everyone During COVID-19 Crisis

New! Activities that Suit Your Schedule

DCH added this new page with free activities for all ages that can be easily done at home whenever you have the time. Click the "Read More" button to see links to activities. Please check back frequently to see what is new. Email us at infoThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any suggestions or ideas.

Front Steps Portraits to Benefit DCH Preschool

Dedham photographer and filmmaker Nicole Yandon will be safely taking Front Step Portraits of Dedham families during the COVID-19 crisis to benefit DCH Preschool. Portrait sittings take place outside ONLY, and at least 10 feet from the front steps. Dedham town and health officials were consulted and we feel confidant the project is being done in a way that is safe and allowed.

Nicoles Family Front Steps Portrait

DCH Covid-19 Updates

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis, and in compliance with state orders, all DCH buildings are closed until futher notice and the DCH Preschool is closed until June 29, 2020. Spring programs and rentals have been cancelled. See below for Summer Camp updates. All staff are working from home. Preschool office and main office staff are checking voicemail and email daily and still receiving postal mail.

Summer Camp & Teen Camp Updates

We are busy planning for a safe and fun summer at DCH Summer Camp. Like other summer camps, we are licensed through the local board of health based on regulations from the MA Department of Public Health. This is a separate agency and process from the ones that govern childcare centers and public schools. Governor Baker’s announcements on April 21 did not include directives for summer camps. We expect guidance soon and will update this post as soon as we have more information.

In the meantime, we do know that camp will likely look different than it has in the past and we are preparing for that. We know how important camp is for all of you and your children. Please know that:

Any decisions or changes related to camp will be posted as soon as possible.
Until decisions have been made, we will continue to plan and prepare for an amazing summer.
We are continuing to take registrations (wait list only) for all weeks of camp and no fees are being collected at this time. We encourage registrations to our waitlist if you are interested in our camp this summer.
If the very difficult decision is made to cancel any of our sessions or our summer in total, we will issue refunds for camp tuition paid.

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To register for Summer or Teen camp waitlist, click HERE or visit the registration and forms tabs on our website (click here) for more information. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 781-329-5740

Click for more information on the DCH Summer Camp or DCH Teen Camp

Preschool Summer Registration is Open

The DCH Preschool Summer Program (ages 15 months to entering Kindergarten) is a continuation of our school year program with an emphasis placed on outside play experiences.