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program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG

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Camp Echo Bridge offers a day camp experience for high school students (grades 9-PG) through the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, focusing on c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department's camps page, which lists Camp Echo Bridge for Grades 9-PG as a day camp program. The camp is operated by the City of Newton, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website mentions that all staff are CORI/SORI checked, indicating background checks are conducted. While specific Google reviews for 'Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG' were not readily available, the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department generally holds a positive reputation within the community. The camp's program for high schoolers focuses on providing a structured day camp experience. No ACA accreditation information was found for this specific program. The website provides clear registration details, dates, and contact information for the department.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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, USA
  • Phone: (617) 796-1500
  • 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 9-PG

What ages does program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG accept?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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 9-PG cost?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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 9-PG's hours?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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 9-PG?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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 9-PG provide lunch?
program_name: Camp Echo Bridge - Grades 9-PG 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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