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Newark Watershed: Environmental Science

Central High School and Pequannock Water Treatment Plant · ★ 3.8 (4 reviews)

An environmental science program focusing on the Newark Watershed and ecological studies.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/ loads and details summer programs offered by Newark Public Schools, including the Newark Watershed: Environmental Science camp. This camp is a day program for students in grades 3-8, focusing on environmental education through hands-on activities and field trips. It is explicitly stated as a free program, indicating it is funded by the school district. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Newark Public Schools' show a 3.7-star rating from 110 reviews, but these are for the school district generally, not specifically for the summer camp. Social media handles for Newark Public Schools are @newarkpublicschools on Instagram and 'newarkpublicschools' on Facebook, which would likely cover the summer programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Newark Watershed: Environmental Science serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Address: 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
  • Cost notes: Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Newark Watershed: Environmental Science

What ages does Newark Watershed: Environmental Science accept?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Newark Watershed: Environmental Science cost?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Newark Watershed: Environmental Science's hours?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science runs 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Newark Watershed: Environmental Science?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Newark Watershed: Environmental Science provide lunch?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science 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 Newark Watershed: Environmental Science compare to other academic camps in Newark?
Newark Watershed: Environmental Science is one of 16 academic camps in Newark 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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