Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–10 · $46/week
Directory · United States · Connecticut · Waterbury
▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–10

Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School)

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $46/week

The Summer Program WPH at Crosby High School offers a traditional day camp experience for Waterbury youth, focusing on recreation and social development.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Program WPH is a day camp offered by the Waterbury Parks and Recreation Department, hosted at Crosby High School. The program runs for six weeks, from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, for children aged 6-13. The cost is notably low at $45.83 per week. The website provides a basic overview, stating activities include games, arts and crafts, and social development, with supervision by Parks and Recreation staff. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor any specific state licensing information provided on the program page. The site does not detail staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted for staff. Google reviews for Waterbury Parks and Recreation are generally positive, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, but these are not specific to this summer program.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Address: 300 Pierpont Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $275.00 Res

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School)

What ages does Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) accept?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) cost?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) publishes $46/week for the standard session. USD. $275.00 Res Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School)'s hours?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) runs 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School)?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) 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 Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) provide lunch?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) 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 Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Waterbury?
Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Waterbury 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) with other camps.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School).