What ages does Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps accept?

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps cost?

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps's hours?

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps?

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps 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 Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps provide lunch?

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–17

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps

Quincy Parks and Recreation

Quincy Recreation Department offers diverse summer day camps for children and teens, focusing on sports, arts, and general recreation within the Quincy commu...

▌ Editor's read The Quincy Recreation Department's website (quincyma.myrec.com) loads successfully, detailing a variety of summer day camps for different age groups and interests, including sports, arts, and general recreation. The camps are run by the municipal Parks and Recreation department, indicating a public ownership model. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps'. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Quincy Recreation Department' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community focus. The Facebook page 'QuincyParksandRecreation' is linked from the website, providing another avenue for community engagement and updates.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 3–17
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 1 Merrymount Pkwy, Quincy, MA 02170
Phone: (617) 376-1390
Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps

What ages does Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps accept?: Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps cost?: Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps's hours?: Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps?: Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps 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 Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps provide lunch?: Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps 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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Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps.

Jump Start Sports Academy · Broad Meadows Middle School · Ages 6–13 · $225/week
Kidz Korner Summer Program · Merrymount · Ages 5–12 · $225/week
Sports & More Summer Clinics · Merrymount · Ages 6–13 · $225/week