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King Open Extended Day Summer Program

King Open School, 850 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA · $300/week

A summer program offered by the City of Cambridge Recreation Department at King Open School for elementary-aged

▌ Editor's read The King Open Extended Day Summer Program is listed on the City of Cambridge's official website under their summer camps and programs, indicating it is a municipal offering. The website states that the City of Cambridge has been providing summer camps for over 20 years. The program is described as a day camp, with a listed cost of $300 per week. While the main URL provided is a general directory, it links to specific registration portals for various programs, including King Open. There is no direct mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing numbers on the city's general summer camp page. The City of Cambridge Recreation Department maintains a Facebook page, suggesting a level of public engagement and communication.
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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 5–13

King Open Extended Day Summer Program 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 850 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
  • Phone: 617-349-6200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about King Open Extended Day Summer Program

What ages does King Open Extended Day Summer Program accept?
King Open Extended Day Summer Program 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 King Open Extended Day Summer Program cost?
King Open Extended Day 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 King Open Extended Day Summer Program's hours?
King Open Extended Day 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 King Open Extended Day Summer Program?
King Open Extended Day Summer Program 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 King Open Extended Day Summer Program provide lunch?
King Open Extended Day 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 King Open Extended Day Summer Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
King Open Extended Day 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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