Waterbury Summer Program CPH
A traditional summer day camp at Chase Park House, part of Waterbury's Bureau of Recreation offerings.
▌ Editor's read The Waterbury Summer Program CPH is a day camp operated by the City of Waterbury Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the website's URL and content. The program caters to children aged 5-13, divided into two groups: 5-7 year olds and 8-13 year olds, with specific registration periods and locations mentioned on the site. The camp runs from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, offering a variety of recreational activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor was it found in the ACA directory. The program is clearly a municipal offering, which typically implies a different regulatory framework than private camps. Google reviews for 'Waterbury Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 130 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and community events, though not specifically about the summer camp program. The camp's Facebook page, 'WaterburyParksandRec', serves as a communication channel for the department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Waterbury Summer Program CPH 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: 5–13
- Address: Chase Park House, Waterbury, CT
- Phone: 203-574-6785
- Cost notes: Cost not specified.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Waterbury Summer Program CPH
- What ages does Waterbury Summer Program CPH accept?
- Waterbury Summer Program CPH is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Waterbury Summer Program CPH cost?
- Waterbury Summer Program CPH publishes $100/week for the standard session. Cost not specified. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Waterbury Summer Program CPH?
- Waterbury Summer Program CPH 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 Waterbury Summer Program CPH provide lunch?
- Waterbury Summer Program CPH 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 Waterbury Summer Program CPH compare to other traditional day camp camps in Waterbury?
- Waterbury Summer Program CPH is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Waterbury 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.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Waterbury Summer Program CPH.
- Summer Program CPH (Kennedy High School) · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 5–10 · $46/week
- Summer Program NERC (Wilby High School) · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 5–10 · $46/week
- Summer Program West Side Middle School · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 10–15 · $46/week
- Waterbury Bureau of Parks / Bureau of Recreation Summer Camps · Waterbury Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–13 · $100/week
- Waterbury Summer Program NERC · Waterbury · Ages 5–13 · $100/week
- Waterbury Summer Program WPH · Waterbury · Ages 5–13 · $100/week
- Waterbury Summer Program West Side Middle School · Waterbury · Ages 5–13 · $100/week
- Summer Program WPH (Crosby High School) · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 5–10 · $46/week