A majority of the weeks for Summerfest are full.
If you are unable to register for a week, please add your child to our Waitlist.
To Register for Summerfest, please fill out all paperwork before registration reopens. If your paperwork is not completed, you will not be able to register successfully for Summerfest. Registration Opens March 20th
All Registration Forms are listed below, along with the spots that are available.
IMPORTANT - New for 2024 We are returning to a more traditional format to transition the students through the daily activities and eliminating the choice board. All participants will be placed in a group with peers of similar age, and consistent teen/adult leaders. The group will travel together through the day to all the interest areas allowing for the children to bond with their peers and build a relationship with the teen/adult leaders while being exposed to all the interest areas. All groups will be chosen at random based on the ages of the students enrolled each week.
Field Trips will be held on Wednesdays (with a Friday rain date) and the WaterSlide is scheduled for Thursdays. All activities are subject to change.
Summerfest Information:
The goal of Summerfest is to provide a valuable service to the parents of children in the Chelmsford area. The staff will make every effort to provide a safe and harmonious environment in which your child can make age appropriate choices that lead to sound social, emotional and physical development.
Welcome to Summerfest 2024!
We will have all our favorite areas open this summer: the STEM Room, Art Room, Chill Zone, Gym, Playground, Café, and Outdoor Rec. We will have weekly water features and in house guests or field trips. Our goal is to allow the children more time to do the things they really love, while still offering a variety of options.
Our program will be located at the Chelmsford Community Education Building, 170 Dalton Road 01824 Chelmsford, MA. Summerfest has lots of air-conditioned spots to cool off, and sprinklers and water play will provide refreshing fun on hot days. The staff consists of certified teachers, educational support personnel, nurses, college and high school students.
We will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Summerfest Staff looks forward to a fun. successful and safe summer working with you and your child.
Summer at a glance: Please note - changes were made to the descriptions on 3/7
Movin' & Groovin' (7/1-7/3)
Time to get our bodies up, moving, groovin, and ready for a ton of fun this summer at Summerfest! This week will be focused on team building and “getting to know you” activities for staff and students. We will be moving outside with scavenger hunts and rock wall climbing. Let’s get this fun summer started!
Roller Kingdom
Batter Up! (7/8-7/12)
Slide into this fun-filled week of various games, contests and events. This week, our special themed station will focus on sport activities led by different high school teams. Kids will get to experience and learn about all different types of sports. The entire camp will help build a large domino maze in the chill zone, and we will have an Olympics theme in the outdoor recreation area, and so much more.
Collins Bowling (grades 1-3)
Canobie Lake Park (grades 4-6)
Silly Summer Science (7/15-7/19)
This week will be great for kids who love to explore, discover and create. This week our special themed station will be led by a science instructor and will focus on projects that will encourage the kids to experiment and use some creative thinking. Our STEM room will be full of hands-on activities that get students building, creating, and having fun. We will be making paper mache animals this week in our chill zone for our “It's a Jungle Out There” week!
Ecotarium
It's a Jungle Out There (7/22-7/26)
Animals are the theme of this week, so there will be plenty of animal themed activities going on at our Summerfest Zoo! The art room will have plenty of animal crafts, and we will be turning the chill zone into a wild jungle with our paper mache animals from week 3! This week our special themed station will be led by a theater teacher and kids will work on a play throughout the week, decorate hallways for the play, make stage props, and much more.
Southwick Zoo
Underwater Ocean Commotion (7/29-8/2)
Lets hold our noses and cannonball into this week! There will be plenty of wacky water activities to keep us cool! This week our special themed station will be led by a music teacher. We will be making 3-D sandcastles in the chill zone, bringing our underwater imaginations alive in the art room, and splashing in our outdoor recreation area.
Aquarium
Out Of This World (8/5-8/9)
Reach for the Stars! This will be a cosmic week of fun! We will be exploring the planets and stars, creating some constellations and having an out of this world time. During this week, expect a thrilling science presentation from Kosmic Kelly! We will be ending the summer with a Staff/Student Kickball Game, and a Summerfest Talent Show!
MVP Laser
*Plans are subject to change
Prior to Registration, please fill out the follow:
Summerfest Application Form
Summerfest Contact Form
Summerfest Medical Information Form
If your child has an allergy, needs/has medication, or has a custody concern, please upload the following to your child's account:
Snack Allergy Form
Medication Order Form (This form will be from your doctor's office)
Custody Paperwork
Summerfest Weekly Pricing (prices will be adjusted for the short July 4th week)
5 Days per week - $335
3 Days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) - $225
2 Days per week (Tuesday, Thursday) - $156
Grade Groups are based on the 2024-2025 school year. Please make sure that your child's grade is correct for the current school year in our system before signing up. If you enroll in the wrong grade range, you may lose your spot for Summerfest.
Please contact the office if you believe you are eligible for a discount.
*If your child is not enrolled in the Chelmsford Public Schools, their Physical and Immunization records will be required.
Financial Aide Form must be printed and scanned back to the CommEd office with all required paperwork. Scan to CommEd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us or fax to 978-251-5154.
*SNACK FORM will be posted before the start of summer*
See below for the link to the Summerfest Waitlist.
Courtney Quinn- Summerfest Supervisor
Kristi Grout- Summerfest Assistant Supervisor
Evan Prees - Summerfest Assistant Supervisor
Robyn Adams- Director of Community Education
Kelley DiFolco- Assistant Director of Community Education
Michele Pieleski- Childcare Supervisor
Rhonda Poole- Office Assistant
Colleen Smith- Adult Education Coordinator
Linda Westland- Office Secretary