Fun Days Camp
A traditional summer day camp in East Hartford offering a variety of recreational activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a page for the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department, specifically mentioning "2026 April Summer Camps" and detailing the Fun Days Camp program. This camp is a traditional day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. The camp is operated by the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mentions of staff background checks. There is no founder name listed. The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (easthartfordpr) but no Instagram handle was readily found for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'East Hartford Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 110 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff. The page is for a future camp season, which is unusual for current camp research.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Fun Days 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: 5–12
- Address: 50 Chapman Pl, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA
- Phone: (860) 291-7160
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost not specified, registration begins in late spring.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fun Days Camp
- What ages does Fun Days Camp accept?
- Fun Days Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Fun Days Camp cost?
- Fun Days Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Cost not specified, registration begins in late spring. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Fun Days Camp?
- Fun Days 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 Fun Days Camp provide lunch?
- Fun Days 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.
- How does Fun Days Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in East Hartford?
- Fun Days Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in East Hartford 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Fun Days Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Fun Days Camp.
- Camp Sunburst · East Hartford · Ages 6–21
- East Hartford Parks and Recreation Summer Camps · East Hartford · Ages 5–15
- Explorers Camp · East Hartford · Ages 10–12
- Little Rec’ers Camp · East Hartford · Ages 6–8
- Teen Camp · East Hartford · Ages 12–15