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Camp Hill Top
NEW THIS YEAR:
CIT PROGRAM IS FREE! MUST BE AGE 14-15, ENTERING GRADE 9 OR 10. CIT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS. (Registration required.)
LIT (LEADER IN TRAINING) PROGRAM. MUST BE AGE 12-13, ENTERING GRADE 7 OR 8. 
REFUND POLICY
:  NO REFUNDS BEYOND SEVEN BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO START OF SESSION. 
You may withdraw up to seven business days prior to the start of a session. A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee will be deducted per session/per child.  Mornings and Afternoons are separate sessions, each with its own fee.
Pre-Camp and Post-Camp: A non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 is deducted per session/per child. 
After the refund timeframe no refunds will be issued. 
Exception to refund policy timeframe: Written letter from a licensed physician excusing child from the session prior to the first day of session start date.  In the event of physician’s note the non-refundable registration fee still applies.  
Refunds are not issued due to weather conditions or water closure.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Recreation office, recreation@actonma.gov.  Refund requests are not accepted by Camp Hill Top staff. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR EACH WEEK--including Pre-camp and Post-camp--PRIOR THURSDAY AT NOON.
There is no waiting list--please watch for cancellations at "View Seats." 
Switching Sessions:  There is a $25.00 fee for switching sessions, pending availability. Requests to switch sessions must be made in writing to: recreation@actonma.gov.
Checks are payable to: TOWN OF ACTON.
There are no sibling or all-season discounts.
Registration is weekly.  There is not a daily rate.
Your child must be four years or older prior to session start.
Please register for the grade your child is entering. (We're sorry we cannot make exceptions.)
Camp Hill Top is located at the Town of Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Drive in South Acton, for children entering Pre-K through Grade 3.  Camp Hill Top hours are Monday through Friday: Morning Session 9:00am--12:00pm and Afternoon Session 12:00--4:00pm.  Pre-Care and Post-Care options are available. (There is no Camp on Friday, July 4.) 
There is also a CIT option for ages 14-15.  
We create a warm atmosphere for children to grow physically and socially while having fun!  A variety of age-appropriate activities is offered each week, including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Sports, Group Challenges, Nature, and more.  Special activities are based on each week’s theme.  Children also enjoy daily outdoor water play at Camp Hill Top home base. 
Each camper will receive a free Camp Hill Top T-shirt!

PLEASE REVIEW THE PARENT HANDBOOK (See link below.)

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Camp Hill Top Guidelines
Camp Hill Top follows recommendations of the American Camp Association (ACA), CDC and Acton Board of Health.  Following are prevention and treatment methods outlined for Camp Hill Top: 
-  We ask all staff and campers to stay home if they are sick. 
-  Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
-  All campers must bring a filled water bottle labeled with their name on it.
Staff will clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as door knobs, faucets, equipment, etc.
-  Drop-off and pickup is at the front door of the Acton Recreation Center.  Detailed instructions will be supplied by email prior to your Camp week(s).
- Visitors (including parents) are not permitted.


Field Trips
:
Session 1:  Acton Discovery Museum
Session 2:  NARA Beach to Swim
Session 3:  Gardner Playground & Ice Cream
Session 4:  Walden Pond to Swim
Session 5:  Castle in the Trees Playground in Littleton
Session 6:  Acton Arboretum Tour
Session 7:  Kimball Farm in Westford
Session 8:  Honey Pot Orchards in Stow
Session 9:  Drumlin Farm in Lincoln


SESSION WEEKS AND THEMES
CAMP HILL TOP WEEKLY THEMES
Session 1: June 23 - June 27 Survivor
Session 2: June 30 - July 3 (no Camp 7/4)  Holiday
Session 3: July 7 - July 11  Galaxy Explorers
Session 4: July 14 - July 18  Music Makers
Session 5: July 21 - July 25  Superhero
Session 6: July 28 - August 1  Hollywood
Session 7: August 4 - August 8  Mythical Creatures
Session 8: August 11 - August 15  Eco-Warriors
Session 9: August 18 - August 22  Underwater World

PRE-K through Grade 3:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Entering Pre-K and K (Ages 4-5): Morning 
4y - 5y PK - K MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD PRIOR TO START OF CAMP SESSION.
 
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Entering Pre-K and K (Ages 4-5): Afternoon 
4y - 5y PK - K MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD PRIOR TO START OF CAMP SESSION.
 
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Entering Grade 1 through 3: Morning 
N/A 1 - 3 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Entering Grade 1 through 3: Afternoon 
N/A 1 - 3 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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Pre-Camp and Post-Camp
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Pre-Camp 
4y - 13y PK - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

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Post-Camp 
4y - 13y PK - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

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CIT: Entering Grade 9-10 (Age 14-15)
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CIT: Entering Grade 9-10 (Age 14-15) 
14y - 15y 9 - 10 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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LIT: Entering Grade 7 or 8 (Age 12-13)
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LIT: Entering Grade 7-8 (Age 12-13) 
12y - 13y 7 - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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