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City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT · $100/week

New Haven's seasonal camps offer a variety of activities for youth at Lighthouse Point Park and other locations.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/youth-and-recreation-department/programs-initiatives/seasonal-camps, loads successfully and details the City Camps program, including the Lighthouse Point Park location for ages 8-10. The camp is operated by the City of New Haven's Youth and Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The site lists a weekly cost of $100. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park' are not readily available as a distinct entity; however, the New Haven Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (NewHavenParksandRec) which serves as a general social media presence. The program is clearly a day camp, running Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT 06512
  • Phone: 203-946-8027
  • Cost notes: USD. City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park

What ages does City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park accept?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park is open to children ages 5–13. 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 City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park cost?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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 City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park's hours?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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 City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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 City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park provide lunch?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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 City Camps at Lighthouse Point Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Haven?
City Camps at Lighthouse Point 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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