Kidz Korner Summer Program
Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities including sports, arts, and games.
▌ Editor's read The Kidz Korner Summer Program is a day camp operated by the City of Quincy Park and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the quincyma.myrec.com domain. It caters to children entering grades 1-6, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips. The program runs for multiple sessions throughout the summer, with a weekly fee of $60 for Quincy residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Quincy Park and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 100 reviews, with general positive comments about various programs, though specific reviews for Kidz Korner are not readily available. The Quincy Park and Recreation Facebook page is active, indicating a public presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Kidz Korner 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Address: Merrymount Pkwy, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
- Phone: (617) 376-1370
- Cost notes: USD. $60/week for residents, $85/week for non-residents. Jun 15-19 is $48 for residents and $73 for non-residents.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kidz Korner Summer Program
- What ages does Kidz Korner Summer Program accept?
- Kidz Korner Summer Program 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 Kidz Korner Summer Program cost?
- Kidz Korner Summer Program publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. $60/week for residents, $85/week for non-residents. Jun 15-19 is $48 for residents and $73 for non-residents. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Kidz Korner Summer Program's hours?
- Kidz Korner Summer Program runs 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Kidz Korner Summer Program?
- Kidz Korner 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 Kidz Korner Summer Program provide lunch?
- Kidz Korner 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Kidz Korner Summer Program.
- Jump Start Sports Academy · Broad Meadows Middle School · Ages 6–13 · $225/week
- Quincy Recreation Department Summer Camps · Quincy Parks and Recreation · Ages 3–17
- Sports & More Summer Clinics · Merrymount · Ages 6–13 · $225/week