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Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Somerville Parks and Recreation

Somerville Parks and Recreation offers a variety of day camps for children and teens, focusing on sports, arts, and general recreation within the community.

▌ Editor's read The Somerville Parks and Recreation website (somervillema.myrec.com) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camp activities. The camps are day programs, catering to different age groups with offerings like 'Summer Fun Camp' for younger children and specialized sports camps. The owner type is clearly municipal parks and recreation. While the website lists various activities and registration details, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no specific language regarding staff background checks found on the provided activity pages. Google reviews for 'Somerville Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. Social media handles found on the site include Instagram (@somervilleparksandrec) and Facebook (SomervilleParksandRec).
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Somerville Parks and Recreation 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: 167 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144
  • Phone: (617) 625-6600
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Somerville Parks and Recreation 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 Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Somerville Parks and Recreation 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 Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Somerville Parks and Recreation 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 Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps?
Somerville Parks and Recreation 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 Somerville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Somerville Parks and Recreation 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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