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Little Rec’ers Camp

East Hartford

Little Rec'ers Camp is a day camp for children aged 3-5, offered by the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department, focusing on play-based learning and so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps page, which details the Little Rec'ers Camp. This camp is a day program designed for children aged 3-5 years old, focusing on social interaction, play, and learning through activities like arts and crafts, story time, and outdoor play. The camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public, community-focused ownership model. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@easthartfordparksandrecreation) but no Instagram handle is readily apparent for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'East Hartford Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments generally positive about various programs offered by the department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Little Rec’ers Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–8
  • Address: 50 Chapman Pl, East Hartford, CT 06108
  • 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 Little Rec’ers Camp

What ages does Little Rec’ers Camp accept?
Little Rec’ers Camp is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Little Rec’ers Camp cost?
Little Rec’ers Camp 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 Little Rec’ers Camp?
Little Rec’ers 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 Little Rec’ers Camp provide lunch?
Little Rec’ers 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.
How does Little Rec’ers Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in East Hartford?
Little Rec’ers Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in East Hartford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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