Pequossette Summer Recreation Program

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Pequossette Summer Program 2026

Summer 2026 Recreation Program (PDF)

Summer 2026 Recreation Program General Information (PDF)

Program Dates

June 22 – August 14, 2026

  • Week 1: June 22–26
  • Week 2: June 29–July 2 (No Program on Friday, July 3)
  • Week 3: July 6–10
  • Week 4: July 13–17
  • Week 5: July 20–24 (Color Wars)
  • Week 6: July 27–31
  • Week 7: August 3–7
  • Week 8: August 10–14

Location: Lowell Elementary School

New for 2026

Updated Regular Day Hours

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Cost: $250 Resident / $295 Non-Resident per week
Week 2 (4-Day Week): $200 Resident / $236 Non-Resident

Early Drop-Off

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Cost: $35 Resident / $50 Non-Resident per week
Participants must be registered for the regular camp day to enroll.

Extended Day Program

3:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost: $60 Resident / $80 Non-Resident per week
Participants must be registered for the regular camp day to enroll.

Registration Information

Register Here

Resident & General Registration

  • Watertown Residents Only: Opens January 1, 2026
  • Open Registration (Non-Residents): Opens February 1, 2026

Weekly Registration Deadlines

Registration closes the Wednesday before each camp week at midnight.
Example: Week 1 (June 22–26) closes Wednesday, June 17 at 11:59 PM.

Cancellation & Payment Policy

Cancellation Policy

More than 7 days before the start of each session:

  • Eligible for a refund via check, credit card, or household credit
  • A $75 cancellation fee per child, per week for Watertown residents
  • An $88.50 cancellation fee per child, per week for non-residents

7 days or less before the session start, or after the session begins:

  • No refunds or credits will be issued, except in the case of a documented medical withdrawal

Deposit & Automatic Payment Schedule

For registrants choosing to use the deposit option, to keep your enrollment secure, weekly balances will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on the following dates:

  • June 1: Payment due for June program weeks (Weeks 1 & 2)
  • June 26: Payment due for July program weeks (Weeks 3–6)
  • July 24: Payment due for August program weeks (Weeks 7 & 8)

If a valid credit card is saved to your household account, Watertown Recreation will automatically process your payment on the scheduled dates. Families who paid using another method (check, cash, or without a saved credit card) are responsible for paying the remaining balance by these dates. Balances not received on time may result in forfeiture of your program reservation.

Important Dates & Special Events

Key Program Dates

  • Monday, June 22: First Day of Camp (pending school adjustments)
  • Friday, July 3: No Camp – Independence Day Observance
  • Friday, August 14: Final Day of Pequossette 2026

Field Trips & Special Events

  • Thursday, July 9: Grades K–3 – Franklin Park Zoo
  • Thursday, July 16: Grades 4–8 – Canobie Lake Park
  • July 20–24: 25th Annual Color Wars Week!
  • Thursday, July 30: Grades K–2 – Museum of Science
  • Wednesday, August 5: Camp Cup!
  • Thursday, August 6: Grades 3–8 – Urban Air Adventure Park or APEX
  • Wednesday, August 12: Family Cookout – 6:00–9:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 13: End of Summer Celebration & Talent Show

*All dates and events are subject to change

End of Summer Program

Two additional weeks after Pequossette:

  • August 17–21 & August 24–28, 2026

Grades K–4:

End of Summer Playground Program
• Week 1 Registration
• Week 2 Registration

Grades 4–8:

End of Summer Field Trip Program
• Week 1 Registration
• Week 2 Registration

NEW for 2026 – Pequossette CIT Program

Watertown Recreation is launching a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for youth ages 13–14 entering 9th grade.

This is not a paid position. CITs volunteer and may earn community service hours.

Includes an application and interview process.
Acceptance is not guaranteed.
More details released February 2026.

Camper Groups & Registration Notes

Register your child for the grade they will enter in Fall 2026.
One friend request allowed, not guaranteed.

Group notifications emailed the Thursday before each week.

2026 Camper Groups

  • Kindergarten: Edenfield Turtles, Frank Street Fireflies (NEW)
  • 1st Grade: Mt. Auburn Monarchs, Union Street Patriots, Upland Knights
  • 2nd Grade: Main Street Blues, Hazel Street Huskies, Longfellow Legends
  • 3rd Grade: School Street Thumpers, Orchard Park Griffins, Hilltop Honey Badgers (NEW)
  • 4th Grade: Hillcrest Bulldogs, Beechwood Lions (NEW), Pilgrim Road Minutemen (NEW)
  • 5th Grade: Palfrey Hill Hawks, Beacon Park Jumbos (NEW), Yukon Flying Squirrels (NEW)
  • 6th Grade: Brown Street Bobcats, Fayette Street Falcons (NEW)
  • 7th–8th Grade: Winthrop Street Warriors (NEW), Merrill Road Mammoths (NEW)

CampDocs – Health Forms Requirement

All registrants must complete required health forms through CampDocs:

  • Health history
  • Up-to-date well visit
  • Immunization record (within 12 months of program start)

Families will receive a CampDocs invitation. Returning families must upload updated medical documentation.

Campers may not attend unless:

  • All balances are paid in full
  • All CampDocs forms are completed and approved

Questions?

Email Recreation for more information or call 617-972-6494.