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program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5

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Camp Echo Bridge, run by Newton Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades 1-5 with a focus on outdoor activities ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture camps page, which lists Camp Echo Bridge as one of their offerings. The camp is for grades 1-5 and is described as a traditional day camp. The cost per week is $380. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Newton. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for Camp Echo Bridge. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Newton Parks and Recreation camps' show a 4.2-star rating from 16 reviews, with parents generally appreciating the variety of activities and the staff's engagement. The Facebook handle for Newton Parks and Recreation is 'NewtonParksandRecreation'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 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: 5–12
  • Hours: "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM"
  • Address: 100 Jackson Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
  • Cost notes: USD. "$380.00 Res, $395.00 Non-Res. Jun 15-19 is $305 Res, $320 Non-Res"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5

What ages does program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 accept?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 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 - Grades 1-5 cost?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5's hours?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 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 - Grades 1-5?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 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 - Grades 1-5 provide lunch?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 1-5 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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