Summer Programs - Manchester, VT
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Manchester Parks & Rec. Programs
2026 Programs
2026 MPR Summer Camp Registration
will be available
January 1st
for Manchester residents and
Jan
uary 8th
for non-residents.  Weekly rates are $250-$300 based on residency. Summer camp will begin on Monday June 22nd and run through August 14th.
Most of our amazing counselors are returning for another fun-filled Summer of 2026 enabling us to maintain our enrollment capacities of
30 participants
in Battenkill Adventurers ages 5-8 and
20 participants ages 9-11 in
Equinox Explorers.
2026 Swim Lesson
Registration
will be available
May 1st
for Manchester residents and
May 8th
for non-residents.
Session fees are $40-$65 based on membership and residency.  Lessons will begin on Saturday, June 20th .
MPR summer camps and swim lessons fill to capacity very quickly, please note the aforementioned open registration dates.  Summer camp enrollment is capped to maintain a low camper to counselor ratio while swim lesson enrollment is dictated by American Red Cross guidelines.  Both are strictly adhered to for safety purposes.
Other Registration Links
Riley Rink Spring Programs
Spring Pre-K and Kindergarten Soccer (Riley Rink
Fusion Soccer Camp 6/29-7/3
NESA Skateboard Camp
Swim Lessons
2026 Swim Lesson registration opens on May 1st for
Manchester residents
and May 8th for
non-residents
The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer swim lesson sessions Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm starting on June 20th. Each session is comprised of 8 lessons over the course of two weeks utilizing Fridays as a potential makeup day from cancellations due to weather or swim team meets. All lessons are under the direction of the Water Safety Instructor and are 30 minutes in length.
Price
$50 per Session for Residents of Manchester
$65 per Session for Non-Residents
Swim Lesson Session Schedule
Session #1: June 22nd to July 2nd
Session #2: July 6th to July 16th
Session #3: July 20th to July 30th
Swim Lesson Levels
Parent & Child: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Pre-School: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Level 1: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Level 2: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Level 3: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Level 4: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday Swim Lessons
The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department also offers
Saturday Swim Lessons starting June 20th and running each Saturday until August 8th.
Saturday Swim Lesson Levels
Parent & Child: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Pre-School: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Level 1: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Level 2: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Level 3: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Level 4: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM