Waterbury, VT Recreation
Register Now

Summer Day Camp - 2025

Summer Camp Cover Photo

2025 Summer Day Camp registration will open on waterburyrec.com only (there will be no in-person registration).

Make sure to log-in to your account prior to registration to ensure correct information & smooth registration.

CHILD'S GRADE FOR SUMMER IS THE GRADE THEY ARE GOING INTO IN THE FALL.

REGISTRATION DETAILS
  • February 4th at 9am - Registration for Residents for all session slots
  • February 6th at 9am - All registration for all session slots
  • Registration is not open February 7th-10th (allows for staff updates before February 11th opening)
  • February 11th at 9am - Registration open again for any remaining slots
  • Tuesday, March 4 - Summer Day Camp prices increase
 
CAMPS
Camps are organized by theme with the exception of our youngest camp, and meet at different locations (to be shared once confirmed). For more information about camp, see PRESS RELEASE
  • Rising Stars (previously K-Camp)* - Our youngest campers will explore, create, and play lots of games outdoors, along with plenty of down time to make crafts, create tasty snacks, hear stories, and swim at the pool. 
  • Creative Kids Camp - An artistic camp for creative minds! From painting to drama games, baking to nature crafts and friendship bracelets, we will perform, craft, sing, paint and create all summer long. 
  • Adventure & Exploration Camp - Adventure & Exploration Camp will offer time to explore our parks, hike some local trails, play high energy games, follow treasure maps, hike, make nature crafts, and learn to work together as a team. 
  • Action & Energy Camp - In this sport-intensive camp, we will test our skills in countless games and athletic endeavors, along with team building and mind bender challenges! 

LOGISTICS
DATES: June 23rd – August 15th.
There is no camp on Friday, July 4 and Friday, August 1. Both of these weeks have been prorated in the weekly price.

TIMES: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LOCATIONS:

  • Recreation Building, Anderson Park, 27 Butler St., Waterbury, VT
  • Waterbury Public Pool, Anderson Park, 27 Butler St. Waterbury, VT
  • And other locations, shared closer to start date.
  • Camp regularly visits town parks and walks between locations. 

PRICING
  • 8-WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST: $1,325/$1,825
  • 1-WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST: $305/$365
  • PRORATED WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST**: $245/$295

PAYMENT***
If you choose, you can pay for camp after the online registration fee by cash or check due to "Waterbury Recreation" and mail or drop off the payment at 28 N Main Street, Suite 1, Waterbury VT 05676.
  • At Registration: A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is required to secure your spot.
  • April 25th: Half (50%) of the remaining invoice balance is due by 4pm.
  • May 23rd: Remaining balance (payment in full) is due by 4pm. 
  • If these payment deadlines are not met, the seat will be forfeited and available to the next individual on the wait-list.

POLICIES
  • Multiple Registrations: You may not sign up the same child for week-only slots and the full 8-week block- doing so may result in the cancellation of all registrations.
  • Payment Methods: If you choose, you can pay for camp after the online registration fee by cash or check due to "Waterbury Recreation" and mail or drop off the payment at 28 N Main Street, Suite 1, Waterbury VT 05676.
  • Wait-list: If camp is full by the time you register, contact Katarina Lisaius (klisaius@waterburyvt.com) to be put on the waiting list.
  • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with less than a week's notice are not refunded. Cancellations with 7-30 days' notification receive 75% refund. Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund. 
  • *Kindergarteners must have either completed kindergarten by the end of the 2023-2024 school year or be 6 years old by September 1, 2024 to be able to be served by Waterbury Recreation Summer Camp. 
  • **Discounts for Prorated Weeks will be applied at checkout for the 4 day weeks of July 4th and August 1st.
  • ***Payment Plans & Scholarships: If you are unable to pay in full for camp by the deadlines listed, contact klisaius@waterburyvt.com to set up a payment plan. Waterbury Rec will once again offer scholarships covering up to 90% of camp tuition. Completed applications must be received by April 1st to be considered: Apply Here. Please reach out with any questions! 

Please reach out to Katarina Lisaius, Recreation Director at klisaius@waterburyvt.com and Katie Mandych, Program Coordinator at kmandych@waterburyvt.com, if you have any questions about registration. We are looking forward to a fun-packed and exciting summer at Waterbury Rec!