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New Berlin Recreation Department Summer Day Camp

New Berlin · $160/week

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 6-12 at Hickory Grove Park.

▌ Editor's read The New Berlin Recreation Day Camp at Hickory Grove is a day camp operated by the City of New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department. The camp caters to children in grades K5-8, offering a variety of activities including outdoor games, crafts, and field trips. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'New Berlin Recreation Department' show a 4.5-star rating from 116 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting well-organized programs and friendly staff. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. The official Facebook page is 'newberlinrec'.
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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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Address: 2600 S Sunny Slope Rd, 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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