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New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park

Edgerton Park, 145 Edgehill Road, New Haven, CT · $100/week

A traditional summer day camp offering recreational activities and outdoor play at Edgerton Park.

▌ Editor's read The City Camps at Edgerton Park is a day camp operated by the City of New Haven's Youth and Recreation Department. The website, newhavenct.gov, loads successfully and provides information on seasonal camps, including this one. The camp is offered at a very affordable rate of $100 per week. It is designed for New Haven youth, providing activities within Edgerton Park. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'City Camps at Edgerton Park' are not readily available as a distinct entity; reviews for Edgerton Park itself average 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, but these do not specifically address the camp program. The website does not provide specific staff ratios, background check information, or social media handles for the camp itself. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park 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: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St, New Haven, CT 06511
  • Phone: (203) 946-8027
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park

What ages does New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park accept?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park 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 New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park cost?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD. City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park's hours?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park 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 New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park provide lunch?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park 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 New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Haven?
New Haven City Camps at Edgerton Park is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in New Haven 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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