Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps
Offers a variety of summer camps including sports, arts, and general recreation for children and teens.
▌ Editor's read The Bridgewater Recreation Department's website (brd.leagueapps.com/camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information on various summer day camps for children in grades K-8. Camps include general recreation, sports (basketball, soccer, tennis), arts, and STEM, indicating a broad program offering. The camp is operated by the Bridgewater Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal parks program. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it does link to a Facebook page for 'Bridgewater Recreation' (@BridgewaterRecreation). Google reviews for 'Bridgewater Recreation Department' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. No ACA accreditation was found, and state licensing information was not readily available on the site. The camp primarily offers day programs, with options for full-day and half-day attendance depending on the specific camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 250 High St, Bridgewater, MA 02324
- Phone: 508-697-0929
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps
- What ages does Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps accept?
- Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps cost?
- Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps's hours?
- Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps 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 Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps?
- Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps 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 Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Bridgewater Recreation Department Summer Camps 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.
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