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Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp

Cambridgeport Community School, 89 Elm St., Cambridge, MA · $300/week

A summer camp for elementary school-aged children at Cambridgeport Community School.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Cambridge's Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) summer camps and programs page. The Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp is listed as one of the offerings, indicating it is a day camp for children entering grades K-5. The camp is operated by the City of Cambridge, specifically the DHSP, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While specific details for the Cambridgeport camp are not directly on the main page, the DHSP has been offering summer programs for over 20 years, suggesting a long operational history for its camp initiatives. The page mentions activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. A Facebook page for 'Cambridge Parks and Recreation' exists, which is likely associated with the DHSP. No ACA accreditation or specific licensing information for this particular camp was found on the provided page.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Cambridgeport 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
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: Cambridgeport Community School, 89 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Phone: 617-349-6550
  • Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp

What ages does Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp accept?
Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp cost?
Cambridgeport 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 Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp's hours?
Cambridgeport 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 Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp?
Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Cambridgeport 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 Cambridgeport Community School Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
Cambridgeport 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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