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Sunshine Program

Various locations around the city

The Sunshine Program is a free summer day camp offered by the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, providing supervised activities for children aged 5-12 at va...

▌ Editor's read The Sunshine Program is a free summer day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The program runs at various parks throughout the city, offering supervised activities like games, crafts, and sports. The website indicates that registration is required and that children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is primarily for US camps. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio or mention of background checks on the program's webpage. The City of Saint John has a Facebook page (CityofSaintJohn) where general municipal updates are posted, but no dedicated social media for the Sunshine Program was found. Google reviews for 'City of Saint John Parks and Recreation' are not specific to the Sunshine Program itself, but the city generally holds a 3.9-star rating from 16 reviews.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Sunshine Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (morning) and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (afternoon)
  • Address: 15 Market Sq, Saint John, NB E2L 1E8, Canada
  • Phone: (506) 658-2908
  • Cost notes: FREE recreation program

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Sunshine Program

What ages does Sunshine Program accept?
Sunshine Program is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Sunshine Program cost?
Sunshine Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. FREE recreation program Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Sunshine Program's hours?
Sunshine Program runs 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (morning) and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (afternoon). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sunshine Program?
Sunshine Program is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sunshine Program provide lunch?
Sunshine Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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