Amigos Community School Summer Camp
A community-based summer camp offering a variety of recreational and educational activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://www.cambridgema.gov/Services/summercampsandprograms) is a general directory for summer camps and programs offered by the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It lists 'Amigos Community School Summer Camp' as one of the available options, indicating it is a municipal program. The page states that registration for these camps typically opens in February. However, there is no specific dedicated page for the Amigos Community School Summer Camp on this site, nor are there details regarding its operational history, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific program activities. The camp is categorized under 'Community/Rec Center' and is a day camp. Without a direct link or more specific information, details like ACA accreditation, licensing numbers, or background check policies for this particular camp cannot be determined from the provided URL.
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Amigos Community School Summer 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: Amigos Community School, 15 Upton St, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Phone: 617-349-6310
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Amigos Community School Summer Camp
- What ages does Amigos Community School Summer Camp accept?
- Amigos Community School Summer Camp 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 Amigos Community School Summer Camp cost?
- Amigos Community School Summer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Amigos Community School Summer Camp's hours?
- Amigos Community School Summer Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Amigos Community School Summer Camp?
- Amigos Community School Summer 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 Amigos Community School Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Amigos Community School Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Amigos Community School Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
- Amigos Community School Summer Camp is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Cambridge 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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