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Teen Camp

East Hartford

A traditional day camp for teens with various activities, field trips, and social opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the East Hartford Parks and Recreation department's summer camps page, which lists a 'Teen Camp' for grades 6-9. The page is titled '2026 April Summer Camps,' suggesting it's a placeholder or future planning page, with current information being scarce. The camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The program appears to be a day camp, offering activities and field trips, though specific examples are not detailed on this particular page. The East Hartford Parks and Recreation department has a Facebook page (easthartfordparksandrecreation), but an Instagram handle was not readily found. Google reviews for 'East Hartford Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 100 reviews, generally praising the facilities and programs, but specific reviews for the Teen Camp are not available.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Teen 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: 12–15
  • Address: 50 Chapman Pl, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA
  • Phone: 860-291-7160
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified, registration begins in late spring.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Camp

What ages does Teen Camp accept?
Teen Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Teen Camp cost?
Teen 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 Teen Camp?
Teen 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 Teen Camp provide lunch?
Teen 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 Teen Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in East Hartford?
Teen 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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