Our year-round tennis professionals have a strategic, progressive approach to tennis that gets adults & kids alike playing at the top of their game. We're not your typical "gym." Our experts focus on the heart of the matter, your goals and needs, because when it comes to health and wellness one size definitely doesn't fit all.
Dive right in! Our aquatics department has something for everyone - from lap swimming, aqua fitness, adult & youth swim lessons, to advanced swim and water safety programs. The Thoreau Tennis Academy offers individualized coaching and high-performance training for junior players to develop the skills needed to compete at the highest levels.
Dive right in! Our aquatics department has something for everyone - from lap swimming, aqua fitness, adult & youth swim lessons, to advanced swim and water safety programs. The Thoreau Tennis Academy offers individualized coaching and high-performance training for junior players to develop the skills needed to compete at the highest levels.
Services
At The Thoreau Club we believe that everyone deserves to live happy and healthy lives. That's why our experts focus on the heart of the matter, your goals and needs, because when it comes to health and wellness one size definitely doesn't fit all. Since 1951 The Thoreau Club has been helping families and individuals live active, happy, and healthy lives.
At Camp Thoreau we believe in offering our families everything they need to have a successful summer experience. Convenient transportation options and extended day services help accommodate busy schedules. Need help with transportation? Our bus service makes it more convenient than ever for campers to get to and from Camp Thoreau!
Using various applications of pressure, deep tissue and sports massage help to release all types of muscle tension. Tightened joints are opened and range of motion is increased. Our trained therapists work with your to establish specific areas of concentration to relieve stubborn knots or help with fitness related soreness/tension.
Your journey to a healthy lifestyle starts here! Our staff will greet you when you arrive to show you around the club, help you set some goals and answer any questions you have. Please share this opportunity with a friend - we're happy to treat you both to a world class health, wellness and fitness experience.
The Thoreau Club provides individuals and families with a 100,000 sq. Offering memberships that meet the needs of each family member: from youth and single adults to couples, families and seniors. With a wide variety of programs and services, choose what works for you. Member Representatives are available to answer your questions and show you what makes Thoreau so different from any other club.
Reviews (21)
Mark Vantzelfde
Aug 02, 2021
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Janet Howell
May 15, 2021
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Anthony Hopf
Nov 29, 2020
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Lisa M.
Aug 06, 2020
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My 3 year old daughter almost drowned during a swim class. DO NOT enroll in swim classes here. The staff is completely negligent! I had to pull my own 3 year old out of the water when she was drowning. The teacher (Jennifer) had her back to her (which is rule #1 for instructors...never turn your back on a student). The life guard didn't even move! He didn't come over to check for secondary drowning. No incident report was filled out. Had I been on my phone or not paying attention, my daughter wouldn't be here right now. A pool FULL of swimmers, families, instructors, lifeguards let
OfficialShawnBurke
May 31, 2020
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Xuena Lin
Oct 10, 2019
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Owl H.
Sep 25, 2019
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M. T.
Sep 07, 2019
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Since my last review, they've updated the facility with new equipment, paint, etc. Nice. But they continue to steal real estate from the fitness center, most recently by creating a little-used wellness center on the first floor, creating a now-empty room on the second floor and putting pilate machines used just a few hours a week in an area with weight machines. In order to do that, they've crowded exercise machines and pushed mats used for stretching into weird corners or uncomfortably visible areas. Most recently, they've introduced a new exercise program that uses pounding,
Mike G.
Jul 15, 2019
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Jason V.
Apr 02, 2019
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We've been members for 8 years and the quality has gone downhill over the last year. A few years ago, I'd have given 5 stars despite the expense. The recent renovations are what you would expect for the cost but their programming and instruction have gone awry.
One of the most attractive attributes of a high-end facility like this are the classes and instruction. Unfortunately, the quality of programming and instruction are not acceptable anymore. Scheduling makes it difficult to get consistent full-body workouts. One or two of the new instructors make it feel more like an 80s
One of the most attractive attributes of a high-end facility like this are the classes and instruction. Unfortunately, the quality of programming and instruction are not acceptable anymore. Scheduling makes it difficult to get consistent full-body workouts. One or two of the new instructors make it feel more like an 80s
Roxy S.
Jan 03, 2019
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Great facilities: newly renovated weight and fitness area with many machines, big, clean pool, many group exercise options, including spin. (I'm not a tennis member.). BUT: the locker rooms are disgusting. Mold, rot, rust everywhere, especially in the showers (even saw worms), ancient hair dryers, carpet not replaced in years. Administration is unresponsive and even hostile to members' input. Instead of the urgently needed locker room renovation, they updated the child care facility -- hardly a priority and not used by all members. I've brought friends to consider joining, and
Alexandria Stoddard
Nov 13, 2018
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For the price I was not "wowed." Pool area is beautiful but there are TWO huge hot tubs right in the middle of the pool area that children are not allowed to use. Why on Earth would they put them right in the middle of the pool area and then make them 18+ only??? Why not have one be 18+ and the other be a slightly lower temperature and kid-friendly??? This place is nice, but ultimately not that kid-friendly. Seemed to cater more to older crusty Concordians who seemed to be quite bothered that kids were there at all.
Stephen D.
Feb 18, 2018
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Fitness center totally renovated with all new equipment on two floors. Great mix of equipment for all types of workouts and training, with and without weights. It can get busy so plan your workout for off hours if possible. Only downside is the hours, they close by 9:30 weekdays 8:00 on weekends which is a little early for people that need a later workout, especially on weekends.
Richard C.
Dec 13, 2014
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I have a love/hate relationship with the Thoreau Club. We used to go here when we could afford it. My wife and I were members for years. Then we had kids and we continued as members as a family. It was great because we could swim, workout, and relax as a family. Our kids loved the activities. They liked it so much that they called this "Kids Place".
Then everything changed. Thoreau Club dropped their family discount pricing. They also required you to pay for both the gym and the pool even though one of us used the gym. The result was that our bill tripled in the span of one
Then everything changed. Thoreau Club dropped their family discount pricing. They also required you to pay for both the gym and the pool even though one of us used the gym. The result was that our bill tripled in the span of one
Rich Z.
Jul 17, 2014
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The Thoreau Club is an interesting place. It's true what others have said about the quiet nature of the place. Doesn't really feel like a gym. More like a serene place for the 50+ set to do some light exercise. There are some suburban (Concord/Sudbury)housewives who frequent this club, but the average age of the members is in their 50s (We are in our early 40s, so we are on the younger side of the members)
Thoreau Club is expensive, and the fees creep up on you if you use the child care, the pool, tennis, etc. Lots of facilities and options, but get ready to shell out hundreds per
Thoreau Club is expensive, and the fees creep up on you if you use the child care, the pool, tennis, etc. Lots of facilities and options, but get ready to shell out hundreds per
Mary W.
Sep 15, 2013
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Thoreau Club is a well run fitness center that is more than a gym. There are numerous workout options that help me stay motivated including spinning, barre, and yoga. Just like other clubs, you can pay additional for personal training, but you get a training session when you join which I found helpful.
Oh - and they have WI-FI now - which I'm so excited about.
Oh - and they have WI-FI now - which I'm so excited about.
Terrify J.
Mar 16, 2013
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I have been a member for about 1.5 - 2 years. First of all, the facility is nice and well kept. It is warm and has a nice entrance with fireplaces. There is a big pool with a bubble and it is nice in the summer with events for the kids and nice places to lounge. The fitness rooms are large and well lit, and have a variety of equipment. But the club is waaaay too expensive. I pay about 350 per month for a family membership without tennis. The fitness area is "self serve". They give you a free orientation, and after that, they try to push expensive personal trainers on you. If
J. P.
Feb 28, 2013
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Club is expensive charging for classes where other clubs it is part of the membership fee. And don't get sick the morning of the class because you will be charged. It is their 24 hour policy. The club steals the money from you upfront. I'm a long time member too. I don't know why I stayed as long as I did. But I'll be looking or working out in my own home gym.
Susan P.
Aug 07, 2012
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The club is very nice, and the facilities are clean. I do not have trouble getting on machines that I want to use (weights or cardio).
However, I have a MAJOR complaint: no wi-fi. With their location, I can't get decent reception (Verizon or AT&T: I've tried both).
There is just no excuse for no wi-fi in this day and age. When I asked the member services director, she said she didn't understand IT issues, but she's been assured "it's complicated." This is really troubling. So we're supposed to believe that Starbucks and McDonalds can manage wi-fi, but
However, I have a MAJOR complaint: no wi-fi. With their location, I can't get decent reception (Verizon or AT&T: I've tried both).
There is just no excuse for no wi-fi in this day and age. When I asked the member services director, she said she didn't understand IT issues, but she's been assured "it's complicated." This is really troubling. So we're supposed to believe that Starbucks and McDonalds can manage wi-fi, but
Lysa M.
Jun 24, 2012
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I visited this club today as a guest. It was so clean and we spent the afternoon in their pools. It's a very nice area for families to hang out all day, food, games, grass area, lots of pools and very helpful friendly staff and respectful patrons. If you are in the area in the summer, don't have a pool and have a few thou to throw around, it's great for families!
Ryan B.
Apr 25, 2007
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Call me crazy but if you really want to test your relationship get yourself and your partner joint tennis lessons. This past x-mass I did just this.. In the end it worked out but my girlfriend figured out that the racket could be used to hit me not just the tennis balls.
I called the Thoreau Club (as I happened to take lessons here as a little one) and a very nice, knowledgeable tennis coordinator helped me figure out what to get. They do have a policy that if you are not a member you can only get 2 semi-private lessons. This is what I did and we had a blast! Their were a few frustrating moments
I called the Thoreau Club (as I happened to take lessons here as a little one) and a very nice, knowledgeable tennis coordinator helped me figure out what to get. They do have a policy that if you are not a member you can only get 2 semi-private lessons. This is what I did and we had a blast! Their were a few frustrating moments
