SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, MARCH 4
At Center 375 Camp campers enjoy theme days, outdoor time and physical fitness activities, arts & crafts, swimming, group games and sports, and many more fun activities throughout the summer! This camp has both outdoor and indoor, air-conditioned facilities for campers to utilize, with a focus on prioritizing outdoor time each day. Indoor facilities feature a gym, game room and activity rooms. The outside features a swimming pool, playground, field for games, basketball court, volleyball court, and picnic area.
Location: 375 Hartford Turnpike
Grades: Entering grades 1-6 for the '25-'26 school year
When registering, your child's grade should reflect their current (Spring 2024) school grade. MyRec will automatically progress grades on July 1. Sessions 1 & 2 reflect the grade they are in currently; Sessions 3-7 reflect the grade for the upcoming school year
Camp Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Drop-off is between 8:00am - 9:00am; Pick-up at 3:00pm
Extended PM: The Extended PM program runs until 6:00pm. You must pre-register for Extended PM as a separate activity for each session after care is needed.
Registration and Payment:
Registering by May 18: Balance may be paid in full, OR a 50% deposit may be made to hold a spot. All remaining balances are due in full by Sunday, June 1. Registrations with unpaid balances after this date will be cancelled and the deposit applied as a credit on your MyRec account.
Registering after May 18: Full balance is due at the time of registration. No spots are held without payment.
If you are interested in applying for a camp scholarship, please contact the Vernon Social Services Department beginning February 18th at (860) 870-3661 to set up an appointment for eligibility screening. Securing a scholarship does not hold a spot in the camp program; registration & payment must still be completed through the Vernon Parks & Recreation Office.
Pack List: Water bottle, non-refrigerated lunch, snack, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sneakers, change of clothes
All programs must meet minimum enrollment and staffing requirements to run
General Camp Info
- There is no camp on Friday, July 4
- Drop off & pick up at the picnic tables by the side parking lot. Drop-off is between 8am - 9am. Pickup is promptly by 3:00pm
- Any adult signing a camper out of the program must be listed on the camper's Authorized Pickup List and show a valid Photo ID upon request.
- Campers will be given a swim test by the Lifeguards on the first day of each session to determine the areas of the pool they are able to safely swim in. Re-tests can be requested at the beginning of a new session.
- All registrations are due by 12pm on the Wednesday before a session begins if space is available
- Free Lunches may be available through the Summer Meals Program. More information will be shared about this program if/when it becomes available for 2025.