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Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling

East Side High School · ★ 3.8 (49 reviews)

The Newark Public Schools Summer Sports Camps offer free wrestling instruction for students in grades 3-12 at East Side High School, focusing on fundamental ...

▌ Editor's read The Newark Public Schools Summer Sports Camps website (nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/) loads successfully and details various summer programs, including wrestling. The wrestling camp is specifically for students in grades 3-12 and takes place at East Side High School. As a program run by a public school district, it is categorized as 'school' owner type and offers day camp programming. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mention of background checks for staff. There is no listed state license number for the camp itself, as it operates under the school district. Google reviews for 'Newark Public Schools Summer Sports Camps' are not available as a distinct entity, but East Side High School has a 4.1-star rating from 130 reviews. Social media handles for the summer camp specifically are not present on the provided webpage. The program is notable for being free for Newark Public Schools students, enhancing accessibility to sports activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports 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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Money & Policies

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
33-day
What campers take home
Varies by program, but may include art projects, completed coursework, or certificates of completion.

Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105
  • 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 - Wrestling

What ages does Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling accept?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling 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 - Wrestling cost?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling 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 - Wrestling's hours?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling 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 - Wrestling?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling 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 - Wrestling provide lunch?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling 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 Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling compare to other sports camps in Newark?
Summer Sports Camps - Wrestling is one of 13 sports 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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