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New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

New Haven

New Haven Parks & Recreation offers a traditional summer day camp experience with various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The New Haven Parks & Recreation website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs for youth, including traditional day camps, sports camps, and specialty camps. The department is a municipal entity, indicating a public service mission. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site does provide contact information for inquiries. The department's Instagram (@newhavenparksandrec) and Facebook (NewHavenParksandRec) pages are active, showcasing camp activities and community events. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'New Haven Parks & Recreation' are generally positive, averaging around 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community involvement, though specific camp reviews are limited.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer 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: 5–13
  • Address: 180 Bassett St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
  • Phone: 203-946-8027
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp accept?
New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp 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 New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp cost?
New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp?
New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer 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 New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Haven?
New Haven Parks & Recreation Summer Camp 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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