Summer Camp


2024 Camper Packet & Forms

Discovery, Sizzlers, & Leadership in Training Camps
at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area


2024 Camp Update

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 Monday, 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
Summer Camp 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 along with Massachusetts COVID-19 Health and Safety Standards. All camps 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 pm
Early Care: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Late Care: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Camp Fees:

Session A - H
Regular Program:
$175 Residents, $185 Non-Residents
Early Care: $25 per child per session
Late Care: $25 per child per session

Session B: (Pro-rated for no camp July 4th & 5th)
Regular Program:
$105 Residents, $115 Non-Residents
Early Care: $15 per child per session
Late Care: $15 per child per session

Field Trip Fee: Additional $25 - Applies to Sessions C, E, G

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.

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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 23 - June 28
Astronaut Academy:
4…3…2…1…BLAST OFF! Launch into summer with a week of out of this world fun! Travel through the cosmos and constellations, on your journey to the international space station. Discover the planets, their moons, and craters while being sure to avoid asteroids, black holes, and alien invaders. It's sure to be a week of intergalactic fun, as we explore our galaxy and continue our orbit around the sun.

Special Guest: Night Skies Traveling Planetarium


Session B: July 1 - July 3 (No Camp July 4th & 5th, Special Pro-rated Rate)
Holiday Hustle:
It's a short week full of special celebrations! Tricksters will love our April Fools, and our Halloween celebration may bring out some ghouls! We will sing Happy Birthday to the whole group, and celebrate America's Independence while thanking the troops. A year of celebrations in just a few days, there is fun to be had in so many ways.


Session C: July 8 - July 12
Adventure Land:
Epic adventure is waiting for the entire camp crew, with so much fun to be had as we try activities that are new! Tackle the challenges if you dare, just don't get eaten by a bear. Test your limits as you reach for new heights, together we will conquer new feats that are sure to excite!

Field Trip: Fun Hub, $25 Field Trip Fee


Session D: July 15 - July 19
Gross Out:
If you like YUCK, then you are certainly in luck!! Prepare to be grossed out during Gross Out Week, back by popular demand! Who knew boogers and blood could be so much fun? Or having stinky feet could be so neat? We have a whole week of "eww" planned just for you!


Session E: July 22 - July 26
Aqua Explorers:
Adventure awaits as we dive into the waters deep, exploring the lakes, rivers, and oceans and all the secrets they keep! Will we find squid, jellyfish, and whales…or creatures from more mythical tales? Nessie, the Kraken, and mermaids to name just a few…are these legendary creatures waiting under the blue? What cool things will we find when we have nothing but H20 on our minds?

Field Trip: Seacoast Science Center, $25 Field Trip Fee



Session F: July 29 - August 2
Camp Olympics:
Dash and splash your way to the podium! Celebrate the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics camp style! Work with your team to create your own fictional country complete with national flag and anthem. Then compete head to head in Olympic style competitions throughout the week to see who will take home the gold.

Special Guest: Team East BMX


Session G: August 5 - August 9
Science Spectacular:
Put on your lab coat and safety glasses for an explosion of fun! Unlock your inner mad scientist as we dive into molecular madness by creating crazy concoctions, bubbling beakers, and radical reactions. Evil laugh required for admission.

Field Trip: CT Science Center, $25 Field Trip Fee



Session H: August 12 - August 16
Best of the Best:
With summer ending and school soon to start, we'll have the best week ever sure to be full of heart! The best of the best is where all of the summer favorites are re-played and where we will create lasting memories that are unlikely to fade.

Special Guest: Ice Cream Emergency


Summer Camps:

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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.

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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.

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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, and is thus required to submit an application and participate in an interview during their first scheduled session. Only those truly committed to being a positive role model and developing their leadership skills should register for this program.

Meet the Staff!

Hannah Poirier Discovery Camp Director: We are excited to welcome Hannah Poirier as this year's Discovery Camp Director! You may recognize Hannah from her multiple years as a Discovery Camp Counselor or as an After School Group Leader at Four Corners School. Greenfield Recreation Camp holds a special place in Hannah's heart as she began the program as a Kindergartner and continued all the way through the LIT program until she was old enough to become a counselor. She loves working with kids and can't wait for an amazing summer!


Tracey Kelleher Sizzlers Camp Director: Tracey Kelleher has been with the Greenfield Recreation Camp for over fifteen years. She is easily identified by her fun hair and accent as she is originally from Wales. In her off camp time, she is educator at Hawlemont School. Tracey can’t wait to spend another summer with your kids!


Kaylah Eggsware LIT Director: We are happy to have Kaylah Eggsware as our Leadership in Training Director this year. This is her 3rd year working with the camp, and first as the LIT Director. Throughout the school year, Kaylah is an instructional assistant at Sunderland Elementary School. She is looking forward to working with all of our young leaders.