Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps
Offers various summer day camps including traditional, sports, and specialty camps for Manchester youth.
▌ Editor's read The Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division website loads successfully and details a variety of summer day camps, including 'Camp Gill Stadium' for ages 6-12, 'Camp Funshine' for ages 5-12, and 'Camp Horizons' for ages 13-15, each with specific themes and activities. The camps are run by the municipal Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff, it does provide comprehensive program descriptions and registration details. The department has a Facebook page under the handle 'ManchesterParksandRec'. Google reviews for 'Manchester Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 105 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 100 Merrimack St, Manchester, NH 03101
- Phone: 603-624-6444
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps
- What ages does Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps accept?
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps 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 Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps cost?
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps's hours?
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps runs 9:00 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 Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps?
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps 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 Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division Summer Camps 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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