Summerfest is currently Full. Please apply for the 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.
If you are unable to register for a week, please add your child to our Waitlist.
All Registration Forms are listed below, along with the spots that are available.
Field Trips will be held on Wednesdays (with a Friday rain date) and the Water Slide 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 2025!
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: Have you ever said to yourself “kids these days don’t know how to use their imagination?” This summer we are creating a program that will allow the children to explore, create and imagine! We hope you and your family join us as we let our minds carry us away!
Imagine If You Discovered Atlantis (7/7-7/11)
Have you ever wondered what the lost underwater city would have been like? We will learn more about this famous legend and celebrate everything about the ocean. Dive deep with us as we submerge into all things underwater. We are excited to kick off the summer with a trip to Roller Kingdom. Join us as we DIVE into an amazing Summer!
Roller Kingdom 7/9
Imagine If You Were A Famous Athlete (7/14-7/18)
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. We will have a ball playing our favorite sports like volleyball, kick ball, hockey and more! Kids will get to experience and learn about all different types of sports. GAME ON!
TBD
Imagine If You Were A Mad Scientist (7/21-7/25)
EUREKA, It’s Science week! Brush off your lab coats, this will be a week of chemical reactions, coding and creations! The children will spend the week participating in “hands-on” science and we will travel to Georges Island, exploring the ecosystem!
George's Island 7/23
Imagine If You Were In A Story Book (7/28-8/1)
Let's dive in to a good book! Have you ever thought about what would happen if we DID let the pigeon drive the bus? Did you ever consider how fun it would be to play with the monsters in “Where The Wild Things Are”? This week we will celebrate a different book each day. Throughout the day the children will participate in games, create art and other activities that allow them to become part of the story. A theater teacher will be coming in this week to help us create an imaginative world of our own!
Mini Golf 123
Canobie 456
Imagine If You Lived In The Arctic (8/4-8/8)
BRRRR! The best way to cool down the summer is to put it on ice! This week we will be turning the temp all the way down as we imagine what it would be like to be in the Arctic. Our week will be very Chill with all of our winter themed activities, and mid week we will take have our own Arctic Antics when we go sledding in August in real SNOW!
In-Town Snow Day 8/6
*Plans are subject to change
PRIOR to Registration, please fill out the follow:
Summerfest Application Form
Summerfest Contact Form
Summerfest Medical Information Form
*Please do NOT wait until the day of registration to fill out these forms.
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 - $355
3 Days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) - $240
2 Days per week (Tuesday, Thursday) - $165
Grade Groups are based on the 2025-2026 school year.
Please make sure that your child's grade is correct for this 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.