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Northborough Summer Breakout Program - 2026!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2026 Northborough Summer Recreation Program! We’re thrilled to have your child join us for a summer packed with fun, friends, and adventure. Please read this letter carefully to ensure your child has a smooth, enjoyable experience with us.
**Schedule Change: Please note that due to the 2 canceled school days, we will be starting the Summer Breakout program on July 6th. We will be running 7 weeks instead of the previously advertised 8 weeks.
Program Overview
Our program takes place at Lincoln Street Elementary School all summer, utilizing the cafeteria, gym, classrooms, and outdoor facilities (tennis courts (MMS), basketball courts, playground, etc.). With the school’s air filtration system, most rooms feel air-conditioned. We keep kids comfortable with water activities and more to beat the heat!
Our summer program runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for seven weeks. For kids going into grades K through 6. Kids (grades 3 – 6) will have the option to go on field trips on Wednesdays for an additional price. NEW THIS YEAR** Grades k - 2 will have a few field trips this year as well. More info to come.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Registration for Summer Breakout 2026 begins on February 7th, online at northboroughrecreation.com. Registration closes one week before each session or upon filling.
- ***Registration is open to only Northborough residents at 9am. All other Towns registration will open at 9:30am. Please make sure your child’s current grade is correct in the registration system before registration.
- Registration is due in Full: You must pay in full for the weeks you want.
- ***Deadline to withdraw for a refund: The deadline to withdraw from the summer program and receive a refund (Minus $20/week/child) is Feb. 24th.
Feb. 25 – March 24th you can cancel with a $50/week/child cancellation fee.
No refunds will be issued after March 24th.
In the past we had families cancel through May, and we found it incredibly difficult to fill spots as families had already made other commitments. Due to that we can no longer give refunds after March 24th.
PRICING INFORMATION
Regular Program Day, 8am-5pm: $355/$335 for all siblings.
PROGRAM DATES:
Week 1: July 6 - 10
Week 2: July 13 - 17
Week 3: July 20 - 24
Week 4: July 27 - 31
Week 5: Aug. 3 - 7
Week 6: Aug 10 - 14
Week 7: Aug 17 - 21
OPTIONAL FIELD TRIPS:
Week 1: July 8 - Boundless Adventures
Week 2: July 15 - Kimball Farm
Week 3: July 22 - APEX Entertainment
Week 4: July 29 - Great Wolf Lodge
Week 5: Aug 5 - Ultimate Obstacles
Week 6: Aug 12 - AMC Theatre
Week 7: Aug 20 - (Thurs) Canobie Lake Park
**Please note all field trips are subject to change and are an additional registration/cost.
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration is on Saturday, February 7th at 9am. We hope this will help parents who work Monday through Friday so you can register more easily.
(Please not only Northborough residents can register from 9am - 9:30am, Non-Residents can sign up after 9:30am)
We appreciate you choosing us for the care of your children each summer. Please note that if this rise in cost is not manageable with your budget, we do offer Financial Aid through our department. You can find the application on our website. www.northboroughrecreation.com
Registration Information
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Registration for Summer 2026 begins on February 7th, online at www.northboroughrecreation.com. Registration closes one week before each session or upon filling.
• Registration is open to only Northborough residents from 9am – 9:30am. At 9:30am registration will open to all other Towns. Please make sure your child’s current grade is correct in the registration system before registration.
• Registration is due in Full: You must pay in full for the weeks you want.
• Deadline to withdraw for a refund: The deadline to withdraw from the summer program and receive a refund (Minus $20/week/child) is Feb. 24th.
Feb. 25th – March 24th you can cancel with a $50/week/child cancellation fee.
No refunds will be issued after March 24th.
In the past due to families canceling through May, it wasn't easy to fill open spots since families had already found other programs. We can no longer give refunds after March 24th.
What Does A Typical Day at the Summer Program Look Like?
What does a typical day at the Summer Program look like? As children arrive, they will be greeted by the Program director and will be directed to their group leader. Each grade group has their own space to start their day and say hello to friends (or be introduced to new ones). Each group will then discuss the day’s upcoming fun.
Grades K-6: Upon arriving kids will sign up for afternoon activities. Each grade will then participate in morning activities which will include snack time. After lunch, the kids are separated into groups by the activity they have chosen (older kids have different choices than younger). Daily activities include indoor/outdoor play, gym games, arts & crafts, sports, science projects, no-bake cooking activities, and more!
We pride ourselves on hiring the best staff: All of our counselors are trained to work with children, are CPR/First Aid certified, and references and background checks have been obtained.
More Information
Grades: For kids going into Grades K to entering 6th grade in Fall 2026.
Location: Lincoln St Elementary, 76 Lincoln St.
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Field Trips: Field Trips: Kids in 3-6th grade will attend a weekly field trip. (You must sign up separately for field trips.) Field trips will be on Wednesdays, with a rain date of Thursday if needed. If you or your child chooses not to go on the field trip, they can stay at the program for the day. Grades K - 2 will enjoy a few field trips this year as well. More info to come.
Optional Field Trips
Field Trip information and pricing will be available in March. Please pay attention to emails for information regarding field trip sign ups and information.
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