Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell
Morristown Summer Playground at Cauldwell offers a free, supervised summer day program for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreational activities and social...
▌ Editor's read The Morristown Summer Playground at Cauldwell is a free day camp program for Morristown residents aged 6-12, operated by the Town of Morristown Department of Parks and Recreation. The website (townofmorristown.org/summerplayground) clearly outlines the program's focus on supervised recreational activities, arts and crafts, and sports. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. The program is clearly municipal-parks owned. Google reviews for the Town of Morristown Parks and Recreation generally reflect positive community engagement, though specific reviews for the summer playground program are not readily available. The Town of Morristown's Facebook page (@TownofMorristown) is active and provides updates on community events, including parks and recreation activities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 1 Clyde Potts Drive, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
- Cost notes: Registration fees not specified. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell
- What ages does Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell accept?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell 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 Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell cost?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Registration fees not specified. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell's hours?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell 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 Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell provide lunch?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Cauldwell 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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