Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps
Offers a variety of summer day camps for different age groups and interests in Burlington, Vermont.
▌ Editor's read The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront website loads successfully and provides detailed information on their summer camp offerings. They are a municipal parks department, offering day camps for various age groups from 5 to 17 years old, including specialty camps like 'Adventure Camp,' 'Nature Camp,' and various sports camps. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the program is run by a city department. Google reviews for 'Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 160 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and engaging staff. The camp's social media handles are @btvparks on Instagram and btvparks on Facebook, both linked from their main website.
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 645 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Phone: 802-864-0123
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps
- What ages does Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps accept?
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps cost?
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps's hours?
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps?
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront 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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