Check back in Jan/Feb 2026 for details on our 2026 program
Thanks for a great summer!
This document contains everything you need to know about our program. Dates, costs, field trips, policies, expectations, and other registration information is all detailed here. Please review it before registering. By registering you are agreeing to abide by all of our policies.
The lunch menu is on the last page of this packet.
All registrations must be submitted through our Rec1 System. If you are unable to register online, please contact us for assistance.
Pre-registration required. Registrations will close Friday at noon the week prior for each weekly session. Late registrations may use the waitlist option but are not guaranteed a spot.
Children must be between ages 5-14 as of 8/31 of the current year
Our program is open to all children including non-Mendon residents.
Afternoon snack and lunch is included each day except for some Wednesday field trip days TBD
Please inform us of any food allergies prior to attendance
Cost: $275/week; $60/day per child
Families that register multiple children will have a 5% discount for same-week registrations
A 50% deposit is required to hold a registration spot. Changes/Swaps are only permitted with 14 days written notice. Any changes to registrations or cancellations are subject to the Parks Dept. refund policy (which can be viewed here: mendonma.gov/park-refund).
When registering online, choose the "Pay Later" option to be automatically invoiced 1 week prior to date of attendance (please note you must use a computer, as the pay later option does not work correctly on mobile devices)
Payment in full will be required 1 week prior to the date of attendance. You do not need to pay in full for the entire summer - weekly and daily payments are accepted. The system will invoice you in weekly installments if you choose the "Pay Later" option.
All payments should be made online through Rec1. Checks or Cash may be accepted through prior arrangement only. Anyone unable to register online should contact the Parks Department for assistance.
All discounts will be applied at checkout. The 50% deposit is calculated on the full price and any discounts will be applied at checkout to the remaining balance.
Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify, please click here for an application.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying low-income families. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
The Rec Program runs rain or shine. We have an indoor facility in the case of inclement weather. The program runs 8am-5pm and there will be no refunds for participants attending late or leaving early.
We are no longer offering make-up days. Swaps/Changes to registrations will be permitted up to 2 weeks prior to the date of attendance.
A 50% deposit is required to hold a registration spot. Any changes to registrations are subject to our general refund policy.
Changes/cancellations with less than 14 days’ notice will forfeit the 50% deposit along with any additional payment made towards 100% of the total due.
Requests for refunds in situations with extenuating medical circumstances will be handled in accordance with our refund policy and may be referred to the Parks Commission for review. Documentation may be requested.