New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp
Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 6-12 at the New Berlin Activity & Recreation
▌ Editor's read The New Berlin Recreation Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department. The camp is for children in grades K5-8, with separate programs for K5-2nd grade (ARC) and 3rd-8th grade (ARC Plus). Activities include outdoor games, crafts, sports, and weekly field trips. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's webpage. Google reviews for 'New Berlin Recreation Department' show a 4.4-star rating from 11 reviews, with comments generally positive about various programs. The camp's Facebook page, 'NewBerlinRecreation', is active and promotes various city recreation programs.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Address: 15321 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151, USA
- Phone: (262) 797-2440
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp
- What ages does New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp accept?
- New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp cost?
- New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp publishes $160/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp's hours?
- New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp?
- New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp 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 New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp 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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