Camp Sunburst
Camp Sunburst is a summer day camp offered by the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department, providing a variety of activities for children in grades K-8.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps page, which details Camp Sunburst. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-8, with specific programs for different age groups (Camp Sunburst for K-5 and Camp Sunburst Xtreme for 6-8). The camp runs for 8 weeks, from June 24 to August 16, 2024, with various weekly themes. The camp is operated by the municipal East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'East Hartford Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating based on 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the department's offerings. The website does not explicitly state background check policies for staff. The Facebook handle for the department is 'EastHartfordParksandRec'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–21
Camp Sunburst 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 specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–21
- Address: 50 Chapman Pl, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA
- Phone: (860) 291-7160
- Cost notes: Cost not specified, registration begins in late spring.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Sunburst
- What ages does Camp Sunburst accept?
- Camp Sunburst is open to children ages 6–21. 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 Camp Sunburst cost?
- Camp Sunburst doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified, registration begins in late spring. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Sunburst?
- Camp Sunburst 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 Camp Sunburst provide lunch?
- Camp Sunburst 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
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- East Hartford Parks and Recreation Summer Camps · East Hartford · Ages 5–15
- Explorers Camp · East Hartford · Ages 10–12
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- Teen Camp · East Hartford · Ages 12–15