Register for one of our summer camps or summer programs!

Check out the camp information in the links below for basic camp information, camp refund policies, and helpful hints for online registration.  Wondering what's being offered by week?  Check out the weekly offerings calendar for a week by week listing of camps.  Please contact the manager in charge of the camp you are interested in if you have questions.

Information for 2026 will be available online towards the end of December.  Mark your calendars now, camp registration will open on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2026 

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.

Registration is online at www.newtonmarec.com starting on January 28th for Newton residents and March 1 for non-residents.

Camp Scholarships

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

 2026 Camp Scholarship Application Coming Soon

Apply to Work at a Camp

Are you 15 or older and interested in working at a camp this summer?  A variety of positions including camp directors, assistant directors, specialists, senior counselors and counselors 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 an application.  Camp applications are available starting mid January.  Interviews are held in February and March for  summer positions.  If positions are still available, we will continue interviewing into April and early May.  

camp staff flyer

Application will be posted here when positions are available

Camp Manager Contacts

Channon Ames cames@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1529 for Albemarle Acres, All Star Chess Training School, Camp Extreme, FC Filmmaking Academy

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

Ben Martin EnviSci@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1522 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

Carol Stapleton cstapleton@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1508 for Specialty Camps at Emerson Community Center

Click here for information on Meningococcal disease and camps