FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park
Traditional summer day camp at Piscataquog River Park with games, sports, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The FITS26 - Fun in the Sun camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Manchester Parks and Recreation Department, located at Piscataquog River Park. The program details are available on the Manchester NH RecDesk portal, indicating it is a municipal offering. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. There is no mention of a founder or specific years of operation for this particular program. Google reviews for 'Manchester Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found on the program page, though the Manchester Parks and Recreation Department likely has broader social media presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park 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: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Piscataquog River Park, 140 Electric St, Manchester, NH 03102
- Phone: (603) 624-6446
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park
- What ages does FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park accept?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park is open to children ages 6–12. 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 FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park cost?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park's hours?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park 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 FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park provide lunch?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park 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 FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Manchester?
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Manchester 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Piscataquog River Park.
- FITS26 - Fun in the Sun Livingston Park · Livingston Park · Ages 6–12 · $150/week
- Kidz Kamp · Union Street Clubhouse · Ages 5–7 · $225/week
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps · Manchester Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–15
- STEM Launch Lab · Union Street Clubhouse & Southern NH University · Ages 10–14 · $325/week
- Tween & Teen Summer Program - Drop-in · Union Street Clubhouse · Ages 11–18 · $10/week
- Tween & Teen Summer Program - Full Day · Union Street Clubhouse · Ages 11–18 · $225/week
- VAC26-02A - April Vacation Camp with SUSC - Half Day · Gill Stadium, 396 Valley St, Manchester, NH 03103 · Ages 1–7 · $120/week