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Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds)

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Cambridge CYP offers free summer programs for Cambridge youth, including specialized activities for pre-teens and middle schoolers, focusing on recreation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Cambridge's Summer Camps and Programs page, which lists various programs, including the Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP). The CYP Pre-Teen/Middle School Summer Programs are explicitly mentioned as free for 13-year-olds who are Cambridge residents. The program is operated by the City of Cambridge, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies were found on the general information page. The program appears to be a day camp. A Facebook page for 'CambridgeYouthPrograms' exists, but an Instagram handle was not readily found. No ACA accreditation information was available, nor were specific state license numbers listed on the city's general program page. Google reviews for 'Cambridge Youth Programs' are not specific to the summer camp, but the City of Cambridge overall has a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews.
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Who thrives here Age 13

Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 13–13
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 51 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Phone: (617) 349-6200
  • Cost notes: Free for 13-year-olds

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds)

What ages does Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) accept?
Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) is open to children age 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 Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) cost?
Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for 13-year-olds Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds)'s hours?
Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) runs 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds)?
Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) 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 Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) provide lunch?
Cambridge CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Summer Programs (Free for 13-year-olds) 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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