 2026 Camper Packet & Forms |
Discovery, Sizzlers, & Leadership in Training Camps
at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area
Dear Camp Families, A big welcome back to returning families and a warm welcome to new families that are considering our camp for the first time! The Greenfield Recreation Department is committed to providing a fun, safe, and memorable experience for all campers. We look forward to another unforgettable summer with memories that will be sure to last a lifetime. We welcome your family to join us for one or all eight of our one-week sessions. Please review this parent handbook for complete details of session dates, times, themes, field trips, special guests, registration information, policies, and procedures. Registration will open on Wednesday, April 1st. See the packet for all the forms needed to register. Please note, we are unable to offer online registration for camp at this time and registrations will not be accepted without ALL required paperwork and deposit fee! Sincerely, The Greenfield Recreation Team |
A Summer to Remember
Create memories that will last a lifetime at the Greenfield Recreation Department Summer Camps. Our experienced staff will create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for both you and your children. Playground time, swim time, games, and arts and crafts daily. All of our camps comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the local board of health.
Daily lunch and morning snack is provided. Make sure to pack a swim suit, towel, sunscreen and afternoon snack. Wear sneakers and clothes for lots of activity. In the event of rain, camp will be held indoors at the Greenfield Middle School.
Additional forms are required for registration including a Child Information Form, camper survey, immunization records, and a physical record completed within the last two years. Information and registration packets are available on our website and at the Recreation Department office.
Camp Hours:
Regular Program: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmEarly Care: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Late Care: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Camp Fees:
Session B - HRegular Program: $200 Residents, $210 Non-Residents
Early Care: $30 per child per session
Late Care: $30 per child per session
Session A*: (Pro-rated for no camp July 3rd Observed Holiday)
Regular Program: $160 Residents, $170 Non-Residents
Early Care: $24 per child per session
Late Care: $24 per child per session
Field Trip Fee: Additional $30 - Applies to Sessions B, D, F
Registration Deposit: A non-refundable $25 deposit per child per week is due at the time of registration.
8 Week Special Discount: Planning to sign up for all 8 weeks of our summer camp? Then register and pay in full by June 1st and receive one week free! Registration must be done by mail or in the office to receive discount.
 Summer Camp Theme Weeks:Each themed session helps to guide the week’s activities, games, arts & crafts, field trips, and special guests. Please see our descriptions below for the different themes and activities planned for each session.Session A*: June 29 - July 2 (No Camp July 3rd Observed Holiday, Pro-Rated Week) What Even is This Week?: What even is this week? Who can say? It’s a little bit of everything, in every way! Crazy games, lots of laughs, and surprises galore, a week of wacky fun is waiting for you to explore. Session B: July 6 - July 10 Time Twisters: 250 Years of Fun: America’s turning 250 this year- hip, hip, hooray! We’ll travel through history in a fun, time-travel way. From colonial days to rockets in flight, from horses to hoverboards, and inventions so bright. We will take part in crafts and games from every age; this week America’s history takes center stage. Field Trip: Old Sturbridge Village, $30 Field Trip Fee Session C: July 13 - July 17 Camp Showdown: Come on down and let the games begin, camp game show week is here to win! Answer questions and spin the wheel, complete the challenges and test your skill. Buzzers, prizes, and laughter galore, this week has tons of fun in store! Special Guest: Campardy Session D: July 20 - July 24 Art Explosion: Get ready to splatter, sketch, and create with a week full of art that’s bold and great! Paint, build, design, and let ideas flow, it will be an explosion of color from head to toe. From messy masterpieces to crafts that wow, imagination takes over right here, right now! Field Trip: WNDR Museum Boston, $30 Field Trip Fee Session E: July 27 - July 31 Treasure Island Takeover: X marks the spot, can you find the way? We will dig, decode, and participate in lots of pirate themed play. Raise the flag and join the crew, Treasure Island Week is calling you! Session F: August 3 - August 7 Recreation Rangers: An adventure awaits with a badge to earn, and lots of new skills for you to learn! Explore the park, river, and trails all day, as teamwork and laughter lead the way. Nature, games, and challenges too, this week is full of fun for both me and you! Field Trip: Look Park, $30 Field Trip Fee Session G: August 10 - August 14 When I Grow Up: This week we dream, we plan, we play, exploring careers in every way! From artists to athletes, builders and bakers, to dreamers and doers and future changemakers. A week devoted to the future you, with big ideas and fun things to do. Special Guest: TBA Session H: August 17 - August 21 The Big Finale: The end of camp is here at last, let’s celebrate the memories from all the weeks passed. We will play our favorites one more time and end the summer at our prime. Laugh, cheer, and make this week the best, it will be a summer finale that tops the rest! . Special Guest: Ice Cream Emergency |
Summer Camps:
DISCOVERY CAMP (Grades K-2)
Every day is an adventure for our Discovery campers! These young kids have a very active imagination, are full of creativity, and love to play. Your child will meet new friends, play interactive games, create arts and crafts projects, swim, explore, and participate in imaginative play. A 1:5 staff to camper ratio will ensure your little discoverers will get the attention they need. Through specially trained staff, age-specific safety precautions, and a well rounded curriculum, we create a nurturing environment that will aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of your child.
SIZZLERS CAMP (Grades 3-6)
Sizzlers aged campers are learning more independence and responsibility every day. Your child will be introduced to new activities designed to allow them to challenge themselves and work as a team. Your child will meet new friends, develop new relationships, participate in fun and interactive games, create arts and crafts projects, swim, and more. A 1:10 staff to camper ratio will ensure your children will get the attention they need. Through specially trained staff, age-specific safety precautions, and a well rounded curriculum, we create a nurturing environment that will aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of your child.
LEADERSHIP IN TRAINING PROGRAM (Grades 7-10)
Our oldest campers will work to develop their leadership, teamwork, and decision making skills through this camp based training program. This program also helps your young leaders prepare for future work as camp counselors. Leaders will work closely with our experienced staff who will guide them in their journey. Your child will serve as a role model for the entire camp. Only those truly committed to being a positive role model and developing their leadership skills should register for this program.Meet the Staff!
Discovery Camp Director: We are excited to welcome back Hannah Poirier as this year's Discovery Camp Director for a third year! Our camp holds a special place in her hear as she began the program as a Kindergartner and has not missed a summer since. Hannah spends the school year as an IA at Northfield Elementary. She loves working with kids and can't wait for an amazing summer!
Sizzlers Camp Director: Tracey Kelleher has been with the Greenfield Recreation Camp for over twenty years. Originally from Wales, she now resides in Western Mass. In her off camp time, she is an IA at Hawlemont School. The kids just love Tracey and she can't wait to spend another Summer with them! 
LIT Director:We are happy to have Kaylah Eggsware as our Leadership in Training Director for a third year. Kaylah attended recreation camp as a child and is looking forward to engaging our young leaders in a variety of fun and skill development activities.