Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–12 · $190/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT

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The Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program, offered by Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture, provides leadership development for teens in a day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture summer camps page, confirming it is a real camp website. The Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program is a day camp, as indicated by its listing under 'Day Camps' and the general structure of municipal summer programs. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Newton's Parks, Recreation & Culture department. The website states, 'All staff are CORI/SORI checked,' indicating that background checks are conducted. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program focuses on Counselor-in-Training development. The Newton Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (NewtonParksandRec), but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture' show a 4.3-star rating from 103 reviews, with many positive comments about various programs and facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM"
  • Address: 100 Jackson Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
  • Phone: (617) 796-1500
  • Cost notes: USD. "$380.00 Res, $400.00 Non-Res for 2-week session"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT

What ages does program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT accept?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT is open to children ages 5–12. 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 program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT cost?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD. "$380.00 Res, $400.00 Non-Res for 2-week session" Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT's hours?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT runs "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT 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 program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT provide lunch?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge CIT Program - NEW CIT 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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