Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–13 · $300/week
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Russell Youth Summer Program

Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA · $300/week

A summer program for youth aged 6-13 offering recreational and educational activities at the Russell Youth Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Cambridge's Summer Camps and Programs page, which lists the Russell Summer Program. This program is described as a day camp for children entering grades K-5, operating from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The program is run by the City of Cambridge Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The website mentions a daily schedule that includes arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. Registration information, including a lottery system, is detailed on the page. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The City of Cambridge Recreation Department has a Facebook page, 'CambridgeRecreation', which promotes various city-run programs, including summer camps.
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Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
Municipal parks department

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 160 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
  • Phone: (617) 349-6270
  • Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Russell Youth Summer Program

What ages does Russell Youth Summer Program accept?
Russell Youth Summer Program is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Russell Youth Summer Program cost?
Russell Youth Summer Program publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Russell Youth Summer Program's hours?
Russell Youth Summer Program runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Russell Youth Summer Program?
Russell Youth Summer Program 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 Russell Youth Summer Program provide lunch?
Yes — Russell Youth Summer Program 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 Russell Youth Summer Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
Russell Youth Summer Program is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Cambridge 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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