Park Day Camps: Cubs, Bears, and Bruins
For Campers Ages 3 ½–10 (Rising Pre-K-5th Grades).
Spend the summer with us on our 100-acre campus in our Cubs, Bears, and Bruins dens!
Cubs, Bears, and Bruins:
At Park Camps, each age group — Cubs, Bears, and Bruins — belongs to a vibrant community where relationships are at the heart of the experience. Campers are known, celebrated, and valued as individuals, and they build meaningful connections with peers, counselors, and teachers. Choice and agency are woven throughout the day, giving children opportunities to shape their experiences and explore personal interests. Across all age groups, campers enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor exploration across our 100-acre campus, creative expression, and daily swim instruction led by certified lifeguards — creating a summer filled with belonging, discovery, and fun.
Camp Details – Prices and Schedules:
Ages: 3.5–10 (rising Pre-K-5th Grade)
Dates: June 22 to August 7
Full Day:
8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. / $525 per week (Bears and Bruins); $540 per week (Cubs)
Half Day – Cubs only:
8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. / $340 per week (limited space available)
*Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:15 a.m. Afternoon carpool ends at 3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., any remaining campers will be walked to extended care. There is a $30/day fee for drop in care.
Please note: All campers must be fully toilet-trained in order to participate in camp.
| Cubs, Bears, and Bruins Camp Weeks |
|---|
| Week 1: June 22 to June 26 |
| Week 2: June 29 to July 2 (camp is closed on July 3) |
| Week 3: July 6 to July 10 |
| Week 4: July 13 to July 17 |
| Week 5: July 20 to July 24 |
| Week 6: July 27 to July 31 |
| Week 7: August 3 to August 7 |
*Special Area Workshops for All Campers*
In addition to the daily activities (see sample schedules below) guided by our excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and activity guests enrich the camp experience by offering workshops in a variety of special programs. Examples from past workshops have included: Music and Movement, Nature Exploration, Sports and Games, Visual Arts, and Challenge Course Adventure. Park Camps runs 2-3 specials each week that vary over the course of the summer.
Daily Activities and Sample Schedules:
Cubs Den
(Ages 3 ½–5 ½ / Rising Pre-K to Kindergarten)
Daily Activities:
Cubs Dens feature a 1:5 staff to camper ratio.
A typical day for Cubs may include stream exploration with greater attention to natural communities, nature sample collection for projects — and sharing — games led by Park’s staff, and outdoor play time on developmentally-designed playgrounds and courtyards. Indoor activities include arts and crafts projects, music, and games.
In addition, Cubs will participate in special area workshops each day that may include Music and Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Visual Arts, or Sports and Games to get a wide variety of experiences around Park’s beautiful campus.
Always one of the most popular activities of the day, swim lessons are taught by certified lifeguards with assistance from den leaders and counselors. Cubs are divided into groups based on age and skill level. (It’s exciting to see their progression and confidence as swimmers throughout the summer!)
Sample schedule for Cubs:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Circle |
| 9 a.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 10 a.m. | Swimming |
| 11 a.m. | Den Activities (imaginative, cooperative, constructive play & more) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch & Recess (1/2 day Cubs pick-up at 12:45 p.m.) |
| 1 p.m. | Den Activities & Rest Time |
| 1:45 p.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 2:30 p.m. | Playground |
| 3 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
Bears Den
(Ages 6-7 / Rising 1st to 2nd Grade)
Sample schedule for Bears:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Circle |
| 9 a.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 10 a.m. | Den Activities (independent, cooperative, and imaginative play) |
| 10:45 a.m. | Swimming |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch & Recess |
| 12:15 p.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 1:15 p.m. | Choosing Time (Indoor/Outdoor options available) |
| 2:15 p.m. | Playground |
| 2:45 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
Campers in Bears Dens enjoy a summer full of adventure, growing independence, and joyful connection. At this age, children are eager to try new things while still benefiting from support and structure, and our program gives them space to make choices, take age-appropriate ownership of their day, and strengthen emerging social skills. Bears build meaningful relationships with peers and counselors as they collaborate in den activities focused on teamwork, problem solving, and shared goals. A typical day includes specialty workshops, plenty of outdoor play, and swim lessons followed by free swim — providing a balance of exploration, confidence-building, and fun.
Bruins Den
(Ages 8-10 / Rising 3rd to 5th Grade)
Summer for Bruins will be exciting, empowering, and inspiring. Campers will pursue projects of personal interest and create lasting friendships that often continue long after summer camp ends. Our oldest campers explore projects and topics in greater depth while experiencing a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus. Bruins also swim and burn off energy in outdoor games on our challenge course, playgrounds, and fields.
Sample schedule for Bruins:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Activities |
| 9 a.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 10 a.m. | Swimming |
| 10:45 a.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. | Recess & Den Activities |
| 1:15 p.m. | Special Area Workshop |
| 2:15 p.m. | Choosing Time (Indoor/Outdoor options available) |
| 3 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
