Register for one of our summer camps or summer programs!

Check out the camp information in the link below for information basic camp information, camp refund policies, and helpful hints for online registration.  Please contact the manager listed in the link below for the camp you are interested in if you have questions.

Information for 2025 will be posted soon!

Each year we offer a variety of summer day camp programs for children ages 3.5 through high school.  Our selection of general recreation camps, sports camps, nature camps, field trip camps, and specialty camps offer something for everyone.  Click on the camp links under the Camps heading to find out more information about each camp.  Half day, standard day and extended day options are offered at some of our camps.   

Summer camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the Newton Health Department.  Parents may request in writing to review any of our camp policies.  Summer programs follow many of the same regulations, but are not licensed.

Check out a calendar with this year's camps and programs - coming soon!

Registration is online at www.newtonmarec.com 

Camp Scholarships

Scholarships are available for Newton residents that qualify.  Click on the scholarship application for income limits to see if you qualify. 

2025 Camp Scholarship Application

Apply to Work at a Camp

All of our camps comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health camping standards and regulations and are licensed by the Newton Board of Health.  Parents may request, in writing, copies of any and all camp policies. 

Are you 15 or older and interested in working at a camp this summer?  A variety of positions are available at several camps throughout the City.  Have fun playing games, being active, and make a difference in the lives of children by filling out and submitting the application below.  

2025 application coming soon

Camp Manager Contacts

Channon Ames cames@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1529 for Albemarle Acres, All Star Chess Camp, Camp Extreme, Specialty Camps at Emerson

Mark Kelly mkelly@newtonma.gov or Miranda Morse mmorse@newtonma.gov 617-796-1527 for Camp Echo Bridge

Stephanie Lapham slapham@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1528 for Kids Korner, Summer Vacation at Lower Falls and Viking Sports Camp

Ricky Paglia rickp@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1523 for T-ville Trails

      EnviSci@newtonma.gov for Environmental Science Program

Holly Peterson hpeterson@newtonma.gov or 617-631-5287 for Outdoor Adventure, Specialty Camps at Nahanton Park, Summer Golf Camp and Wilderness Survival for Middle Schoolers

Joe Smith JXStennis@gmail.com for Tennis Camps

Click here for information on Meningococcal disease and camps