Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street
Morristown Summer Playground at Elliott Street offers a free, supervised summer day program for children in grades K-8, focusing on recreational activities a...
▌ Editor's read The Morristown Summer Playground at Elliott Street is a free day camp program for children in grades K-8, operated by the Town of Morristown. The website (townofmorristown.org/summerplayground) provides details on registration, program dates (June 24 - August 2, 2024), and daily activities from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The program is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. There is no mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Morristown Summer Playground' are limited and do not provide specific insights into the Elliott Street location, but the Town of Morristown has a 4.2-star rating from 160 reviews. The program emphasizes recreational activities, arts and crafts, and field trips. The Town of Morristown's Facebook page (@TownofMorristownNJ) occasionally posts updates related to town services, which may include the summer playground program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street 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 - 1:00 PM
- Address: End of Elliott Street, 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 - Elliott Street
- What ages does Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street accept?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street 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 - Elliott Street cost?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street 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 - Elliott Street's hours?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street runs 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street 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 - Elliott Street provide lunch?
- Morristown Summer Playground - Elliott Street 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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