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Trowbridge Summer Camp

Trowbridge, East Rock/College Woods, New Haven, CT · $100/week

Recreational summer camp offered by the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department.

▌ Editor's read The Trowbridge Summer Camp is part of the seasonal camps offered by the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department. The website, newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/youth-and-recreation-department/programs-initiatives/seasonal-camps, loads successfully and provides information on various city-run camps, including Trowbridge. The camp is a day camp, and its owner type is municipal-parks, as it is operated by the city government. The cost is listed as $100 per week, indicating a strong commitment to affordability. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies on the provided webpage. Google reviews for 'Trowbridge Summer Camp New Haven' are not readily available as a distinct entity, likely due to its integration within the city's broader youth programs. Social media handles are not directly linked from the camp's specific information on the city website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Trowbridge 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
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 100 Tower Pkwy, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
  • Phone: 203-946-8020
  • Cost notes: USD. City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Trowbridge Summer Camp

What ages does Trowbridge Summer Camp accept?
Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge Summer Camp cost?
Trowbridge Summer Camp 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 Trowbridge Summer Camp's hours?
Trowbridge Summer Camp 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 Trowbridge Summer Camp?
Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge Summer Camp provide lunch?
Trowbridge Summer 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 Trowbridge Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Haven?
Trowbridge 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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