Camp · Adventure · Ages 5–12 · $440/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Extreme

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Camp Extreme offers a dynamic day camp experience with a focus on adventure activities and field trips for children in grades 5-8, operated by Newton Parks a...

▌ Editor's read Camp Extreme is a day camp for children in grades 5-8, operated by the City of Newton Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated on their official website (newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/camps). The camp's program focuses on adventure activities and includes weekly field trips to various locations such as amusement parks, water parks, and beaches. The website lists the camp's weekly cost as $440. While the site provides general information about registration and camp policies, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation status or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp is part of a larger municipal summer camp offering, suggesting a structured and publicly accountable operation. Social media handles for Newton Parks and Recreation (@newton_parksandrec on Instagram and NewtonParksandRec on Facebook) were found, indicating an active online presence for the department overseeing the camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Camp Extreme 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 adventure 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: Adventure
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM"
  • Address: 545 Grove St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • Phone: (617) 796-1500
  • Cost notes: USD. "$440.00 Res, $455.00 Non-Res"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Camp Extreme

What ages does program_name: Camp Extreme accept?
program_name: Camp Extreme 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 Extreme cost?
program_name: Camp Extreme publishes $440/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 Extreme's hours?
program_name: Camp Extreme 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 Extreme?
program_name: Camp Extreme 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 Extreme provide lunch?
program_name: Camp Extreme 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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