Signup For Rutherford Day Camp Begins April 25

RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Registration for the Rutherford Recreation Department's day camp will begin on Monday, April 25, and run through May 27. A $20 late fee kicks in after the 27th.

Rutherford's day camp begins in late July -- and registration begins later this month.
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Rachel Martin

04/23/2016 4:00 a.m.

The day camp is from June 29 through August 7. It's open to Rutherford kids from 3 years old through eighth grade. The camp includes six weeks of arts and crafts, special events, and theme days, and all campers receive two t-shirts.

Kinder Camp -- potty-trained 3-year-olds (as of June 27) through first grade (as of Oct. 1, 2016) -- at the Tamblyn Field Civic Center -- Three-year-olds must do the half-day program, for $217.50. The morning session is from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon session is from 12-3:30 p.m. The full-day program is $435, and is Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Junior Camp -- second through fifth grades (as of September 2016) -- at Washington School -- This full-day program is from Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is $435.

Senior Camp -- sixth through eighth grade (as of September 2016) -- at Memorial Park -- This full-day program is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and it's $200.

There are four trips a week for seniors. They leave at 9:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and lunch is provided on most trips.

Day trips are offered to kinder, junior and senior campers for additional fees. Trips are first-come, first-serve; there are limited reservations. Transportation is available for junior campers, for an additional $75 per camper. Aftercare until 6 p.m. is also available for an additional fee.

Call the Rec Department for more information, 201-460-3015.

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