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program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp

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Seaside Park Summer Day Camp offers an affordable summer day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on outdoor activities and social development.

▌ Editor's read The Seaside Park Summer Day Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Bridgeport's Department of Parks and Recreation. The camp is for children aged 5-13 and runs from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The cost is notably low at $37.50 per week. The website provides registration forms and details about required documents, including birth certificates and proof of residency. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Bridgeport Parks and Recreation' show a 4.0-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments often praising the parks themselves but not specifically detailing the summer camp program. The Facebook page for Bridgeport Parks and Recreation is active and linked from the main department page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp 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: 5–12
  • Hours: "8:30 AM - 2:45 PM"
  • Address: 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06604
  • Phone: (203) 576-7233
  • Cost notes: "USD, $300 total for 8 weeks"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp accept?
program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp cost?
program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp publishes $38/week for the standard session. "USD, $300 total for 8 weeks" Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp runs "8:30 AM - 2:45 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp?
program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp 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 program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
program_name: Seaside Park Summer Day Camp 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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