2024 February Vacation Camp

At Rochester Rec, we believe the recipe for a great camp is simple: provide a safe environment, to keep kids engaged, active and having fun! Role model staff engage campers in a day full of enrichment activities, games and crafts. For over 60 years, Rec Camp has provided generations of Rochester youth with positive childhood experiences and a sense of belonging. We look forward to welcoming Rochester families, old and new, into this community tradition!

Resident Registration open February 1st-February 23rd. Cost is $100/child.
Non-Resident Registration open February 20th-Feruary 23rd. Cost is $125/child. 

Registrations can be done online or at the Rec Office. Click here to register online.

Camp Age Requirements:
 

Camp Location & Hours:
Camp will be based out of the Rec Dept. at the Foley Community Center, 150 Wakefield St.
Sign In/Out Location: Rec. Dept. Main Entrance (Entrance B across from the Football/Baseball Field entrance). Camp runs Monday, 2/26-Friday, 3/1.

• Camp Sign-In – 8:45am-9:00am
• Structured Activities – 9:00am-3:45pm
• Camp Sign-Out – 3:45pm-4:00pm

Late Fees: 
Campers must be picked up no later than 4:00pm. Parents/guardians will be charged a late fee for any pickup after 4:00pm. Time is kept by the counselor’s watch. Starting at 4:01pm, parents/guardians may be charged $10 per 15 minutes.

What to Bring to Camp:
Being Prepared at Sign In 
To ensure a safe, fun and healthy day for campers, the following items must be brought to camp each day.

Sign In Essentials

1) Water bottle with camper’s name on it

2) Lunch with camper’s name on the bag

3) Lots of snacks

4) Sneakers (flip-flops, slides, crocs and sandals are not acceptable) A doctor’s note would allow for an exception.

5) Outdoor clothing to include boots, gloves, mittens, hat, etc.

Camper Expectations:
Is Camp a Good Fit for your camper?
The following list highlights the skills that help a child have a healthy, happy camp experience. If you feel that your child is not a good candidate for camp or may not be able to do these things independently, please connect with Recreation staff who can provide information and resources to attend this camp.

A Happy Rochester Rec Camper…

• Follows instruction in a large or small group dynamic
• Is willing to participate in group games and group-oriented activities
• Enjoys being outdoors (weather permitting)
• Works well with others in both small and large groups
• Enjoys being physically active
• Can independently change in and out of winter weather clothes
• Understands the concept of respect for self and others
• Uses appropriate language
• Uses bathroom independently
• Comfortably engage in a full camp day without taking a nap

Additional Camper Support
We understand that some children may need additional support to meet the list above. While we do not provide one-on-one support staff to campers, we welcome campers who will be accompanied by a support person from an established agency or privately hired by the family. To explore this collaboration or for additional resources, please contact Recreation Supervisor Jeff Turgeon at Jeffrey.turgeon@rochesternh.gov.

Camp Rules:
All campers are expected to behave in a safe, responsible, respectful manner toward themselves and others. In alignment with the Rochester School District, Rochester Rec Camp parents, campers and staff commit to practicing and embracing the following guiding principles:

• Be Safe
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful

Examples of how our three guiding principles can be demonstrated throughout the camp day are: 

More details can be found in the Vacation Camp Family and Camper Handbook.