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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–17

Summer Sports Camps - Swimming

Central High School · ★ 3.8 (43 reviews)

Newark Public Schools offers free summer programs, including sports camps like swimming, for students in grades K-12 to engage in academic and recreational a...

▌ Editor's read The Newark Public Schools website (nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/) loads successfully and details various summer programs, including sports camps like swimming, for students in grades K-12. The programs are free for NPS students. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific state licensing information for individual camps, as it is a school district offering. The owner type is clearly a school district (Newark Public Schools). The program type is day camp, with various locations within the district. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for summer staff were found on the summer programs page. The Newark Public Schools Facebook page is 'newarkpublicschools'. Google reviews for 'Newark Public Schools' show a 3.7-star rating from 169 reviews, but these are for the district as a whole, not specifically the summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Summer Sports Camps - Swimming is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
  • Phone: (973) 733-7333
  • Cost notes: Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Sports Camps - Swimming

What ages does Summer Sports Camps - Swimming accept?
Summer Sports Camps - Swimming is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Summer Sports Camps - Swimming cost?
Summer Sports Camps - Swimming 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 Summer Sports Camps - Swimming's hours?
Summer Sports Camps - Swimming 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 Summer Sports Camps - Swimming?
Summer Sports Camps - Swimming 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 Summer Sports Camps - Swimming provide lunch?
Summer Sports Camps - Swimming 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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