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Albemarle Acres Summer Camp

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Albemarle Acres Summer Camp, run by Newton Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience with diverse

▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, which lists Albemarle Acres Summer Camp as one of its offerings. The camp is a day program, and its ownership type is municipal-parks. The website does not provide specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation on the Newton Parks and Recreation website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Albemarle Acres Summer Camp' or 'Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture'. Google reviews for 'Albemarle Acres Summer Camp' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department generally receives positive feedback for its programs. The website does not list social media handles specifically for the camp, nor does it mention a founder or years of operation. The camp is priced at $360 per week.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Albemarle Acres Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Hours: "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM"
  • Address: 150 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA 02458, USA
  • Phone: 617-796-1500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. "$360.00 Res, $375.00 Non-Res"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Albemarle Acres Summer Camp

What ages does Albemarle Acres Summer Camp accept?
Albemarle Acres Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Albemarle Acres Summer Camp cost?
Albemarle Acres Summer Camp publishes $360/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Albemarle Acres Summer Camp's hours?
Albemarle Acres Summer Camp runs "08:30 AM - 03:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Albemarle Acres Summer Camp?
Albemarle Acres 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 Albemarle Acres Summer Camp provide lunch?
Albemarle Acres 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.

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