Haggerty Community School Summer Camp
Haggerty Community School offers a summer camp as part of Cambridge's youth programs.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.cambridgema.gov/Services/summercampsandprograms, is a general listing for summer camps and programs offered by the City of Cambridge. It mentions 'Haggerty Community School Summer Camp' as one of the available options. The website indicates that registration typically opens in February and provides links to register through the Cambridge Recreation Department. While the site confirms the camp's existence and its affiliation with the city, specific details such as staff-to-camper ratios, accreditation, or detailed program descriptions for Haggerty are not directly accessible on this general page. The camp is clearly a day program, run by the municipal parks and recreation department. No social media handles specific to the Haggerty camp were found on this page, nor was information regarding background checks or specific licensing beyond the general municipal oversight.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Haggerty 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: 5–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 110 Cushing St, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone: 617-349-6550
- Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Haggerty Community School Summer Camp
- What ages does Haggerty Community School Summer Camp accept?
- Haggerty Community School Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Haggerty Community School Summer Camp cost?
- Haggerty 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 Haggerty Community School Summer Camp's hours?
- Haggerty 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 Haggerty Community School Summer Camp?
- Haggerty 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 Haggerty Community School Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Haggerty Community School Summer Camp 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 Haggerty Community School Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
- Haggerty 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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