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program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3

"West Somerville" · $200/week

Somertime Day Program is a municipal day camp offered by the City of Somerville, providing recreational activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Somerville's Recreation Department activity registration portal, which lists the Somertime Day Program. This indicates the camp is a municipal offering, likely managed by the city's parks and recreation department. The website does not provide specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff. There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation for this specific program. Google reviews for 'Somerville Recreation Department' show a 4.2-star rating from 102 reviews, with general comments about city services rather than specific camp experiences. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. No social media handles were found directly linked to the Somertime Day Program on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 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: 5–13
  • Hours: "8:30 AM - 4:30 PM"
  • Address: 177 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144
  • Cost notes: USD. "$100 deposit + $100 weekly fee for residents. Non-resident fee is higher."

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3

What ages does program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 accept?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 is open to children ages 5–13. 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: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 cost?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD. "$100 deposit + $100 weekly fee for residents. Non-resident fee is higher." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3's hours?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 runs "8:30 AM - 4:30 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: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 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: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 provide lunch?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 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.
How does program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Somerville?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jun 29-3 is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Somerville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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