KennedySummerDayProgram

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Welcome to Kennedy summer day program!

The Kennedy Summer Day Program (KSDP) provides children from families across the city with the opportunity to access a high-quality summer camp type experience at an extremely reduced rate. This program offers the full-range of services by providing daily transportation to and from camp, serving a healthy nutritious breakfast and lunch while providing a safe, educational and enjoyable summer experience to children. 

Program Highlights

  • Program is offered 8 weeks in the summer (4 sessions-2 weeks/session)
  • Open to students entering ages 5-14  (125 max participants.)
  • Participants are divided into smaller age appropriate groups (Ages 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11-14).
  • Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) program offered to 15 year old participants
  • Activities include swimming, structured free play, playground and physical activity periods, arts and crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
  • Free breakfast and lunch daily
  • Field trips

PROGRAM fees (2024)

Resident Rate: $280.00 per two-week session

Non-Resident Rate: $550 per two-week session

Scholarship: Scholarships are available to residents only. Up to 25 scholarships per session will be offered to eligible families based on available funding.

Scholarship Application Form

Registration Information

How to Register:

1.) Go to www.NBPRB.com

2.) Hover over the “Account” tab and either log in or “create an account”

3.) Hover over the “Quick Links” Tab and select “Programs”

4.) Scroll to the Kenney Summer Day Category and select your desired session

5.) Follow the prompts and check out!

Partnerships

  • New Bedford Art Museum ArtMobile
  • New Bedford Public Library Bookmobile
  • New Bedford Military Museum
  • Buzzards Bay Coalition
  • Community Boating Center
  • Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
  • Mass Audubon
  • Trustees of Reservations
  •  3RD Eye Unlimited
  • Art Any Way / Nived artwork