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program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31

"West Somerville" · $200/week

Somertime Day Program offers a traditional day camp experience for children in West Somerville, focusing on recreational activities and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The Somertime Day Program is a traditional day camp offered by the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, through its Parks and Recreation Department. The program is listed on the somervillema.myrec.com website, which is a municipal recreation portal. The specific program 'Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31' is a day camp, and the owner type is municipal parks. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided website. The website does not mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Somerville Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the variety of programs and facilities. No specific social media handles for the Somertime program were found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: "8:30 AM - 4:30 PM"
  • Address: 177 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144
  • Cost notes: USD. "$100 deposit + $100 weekly fee for residents. Non-resident fee is higher."

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31

What ages does program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 accept?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 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 program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 cost?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD. "$100 deposit + $100 weekly fee for residents. Non-resident fee is higher." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31's hours?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 runs "8:30 AM - 4:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 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 program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 provide lunch?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 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 program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Somerville?
program_name: Somertime Day Program - Jul 27-31 is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Somerville 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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