Summer Day Camp - 2026
2026 Summer Camp Registration has closed. This information remains posted for reference.
2026 Summer Day Camp information and registration details.
2026 Summer Day Camp registration will only be open on waterburyrec.com only (there will be no in-person registration).
Make sure to create an account and/or log-in to your account prior to registration to ensure correct information & smooth registration.
CHILD'S GRADE FOR SUMMER '26 IS THE GRADE THEY ARE GOING INTO IN THE FALL.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- February 13th at 9am - Registration for Residents for all session slots
- February 20th at 9am - All registration for all session slots
- Friday, March 20 - Summer Day Camp prices have increased 10% for all available slots
CAMPS
Camps are organized by theme with the exception of our youngest camp, and meet at different locations (to be shared once confirmed).
- Rising Stars* - 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.
LOGISTICS
DATES: June 29th – August 14th.
There is no camp on Friday, July 3 and Friday, July 31. 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
- Brookside Primary School, 47 Stowe St., Waterbury, VT
- Camp regularly visits town parks and walks between locations.
PRICING
Prices Increase by 10% on March 20, 2026
- 7-WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST: $1,275/$1,755
- 1-WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST: $310/$370
- PRORATED WEEK RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT COST**: $248/$296
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.
- May 1st: Half (50%) of the remaining invoice balance is due by 4pm.
- June 1st: 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 7-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, use the waitlist registration below or log in and click here.
- 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, minus the non-refundable $50 registration fee.
- *Rising Stars Campers must have either completed kindergarten by the end of the 2025-2026 school year or be 6 years old by September 1, 2026 to be able to be served by Waterbury Recreation Summer Camp. Even if you are able to register, if you do not meet these grade and age limits, we cannot enroll you in camp.
- **Discounts for Prorated Weeks will be applied at checkout for the 4 day weeks of July 3rd and July 31st.
- ***Payment Plans & Scholarships: If you are unable to pay in full for camp by the deadlines listed, contact elinskey@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!
GENERAL DAILY SCHEDULE (subject to change based on weather and special events such as Field Trips):
General Daily Camp Schedule
8-9am Drop off
9-11:00am Activity time with camp groups. Some camp groups will continue with activity time till 11:30am, depending on the swim lesson schedule that day
11:00am Walk to swim lessons if it is your campers swim lesson day or lunch time for Rising Stars (youngest camp group)
11:30am Swim lessons if it your campers swim lesson day (Adventure & Exploration Mondays)(Rising Stars Tuesday)(Action & Energy Wednesdays)(Creative Kids Thursdays)(make up day Friday) or walk to lunch location for other camp groups.
Please have your camper arrive to camp in their swim suit on the day of their lessons.
1pm Lunch time for older camp groups or quiet play time for youngest campers
1-4pm Pool, park and games
4-5pm pick up time
Please plan to arrive for pick up with enough time to greet your camper and communicate sign out with staff by 5pm. The camp day ends for both campers and staff at 5pm. Please note our check-in and check out policies as found in our handbook.
If you have questions about registration, please reach out to
Erika Linskey, Recreation Director at
(802)-244-1010/ elinskey@waterburyvt.com
and Sam Grandfield, Assistant Director at
(802)-244-7414/ sgrandfield@waterburyvt.com .
We are looking forward to a fun-packed and exciting summer at Waterbury Rec!