What ages does Gately Summer Program accept?

Gately Summer Program is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Gately Summer Program cost?

Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program's hours?

Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program?

Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program provide lunch?

Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?

Gately Summer Program 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–14

Gately Summer Program

Gately Youth Center, 70R Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA · $300/week

The Gately Summer Program offers a variety of recreational activities for children in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focusing on fun, learning, and community enga...

▌ Editor's read The Gately Summer Program is part of the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs, specifically listed under their summer camps and programs. The provided URL leads to the Cambridge, MA government website detailing various summer offerings, including the Gately program. The program is described as a day camp, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $300 per week. As a municipal program, it falls under the ownership type of 'municipal-parks'. There is no readily available information on ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies on the provided government page. The Cambridge Recreation Facebook page is linked, which provides updates on various city recreation programs.

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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Gately Summer Program sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 8–14
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 349-6200
Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gately Summer Program

What ages does Gately Summer Program accept?: Gately Summer Program is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Gately Summer Program cost?: Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program's hours?: Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program?: Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program provide lunch?: Gately Summer Program 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 Gately Summer Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?: Gately Summer Program 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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