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program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year

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The Albemarle Acres CIT Program offers first-year participants leadership training and hands-on experience working with campers in a municipal day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Newton's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department's camps page. The Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year is a day program for teens entering grades 9-10, focusing on leadership training and assisting camp staff. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo CORI/SORI background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Albemarle Acres CIT Program' were not found, the Newton Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.1-star rating from 16 Google reviews. The program cost is listed as $180 per week for residents. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The Facebook handle for the department is NewtonParksandRec.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year 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: 191 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA 02458
  • Cost notes: USD. "$360.00 Res, $380.00 Non-Res for 2-week session"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year

What ages does program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year accept?
program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year 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: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year cost?
program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year publishes $180/week for the standard session. USD. "$360.00 Res, $380.00 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: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year's hours?
program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year 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: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year?
program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year 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: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year provide lunch?
program_name: Albemarle Acres CIT Program - First Year 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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