Summer Program 2026 @ The Boutwell

CARES Summer Registration opens on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and closes on Friday, May 15, 2026. Our program is open to all Wilmington residents entering grade 1 to grade 6.  To register for the summer program go to https://register.capturepoint.com/WilmingtonPublicSchools

The summer program begins on Monday June 29TH 2026

  • Dates: June 29, 2026 through August 13, 2026

  • Hours of Operation: 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Cost: $350 per week including all field trips and activities ($280.00 for the week of June 29th and $280.00 for the week of August 10th)

  • Sign up is FULL WEEKS ONLY. There is a minimum 2 weeks enrollment required.

  • Once your child’s registration is completed you will be billed, all payments must be paid in full and payments are made through Community Pass, by credit card or e-check. 

    All payments are non-refundable or credited for cancellations.  No switching weeks, weeks can be added if space allows.

Summer Field trips Are by Grade

  • 6/29/2026 & 6/30–A Taste of Italy (Pasta Making Class All Grades) 
  • 6/30/2026–Canobie Lake Park (Gr. 4 & 5)
  • 7/1/2026- Swan Boats (Gr. 1) 
  • 7/8/2026- In the Game (Gr. 4 & 5) 
  • 7/8/2026 - Davis Farmland (Gr. 1,2,&3)
  • 7/10/2026–Kona Ice ALL GRADES 
  • 7/13/2026 - Connors Farm (Gr. 1,2, & 3)
  • 7/15/2026–Water Country (Gr. 4 & 5) 
  • 7/15/2026 - Launch (Gr. 1, 2, & 3) 
  • 7/22/2026 - Ice Cream Museum (Gr. 1 & 2)
  • 7/22/2026–Sea Coast Science Center (Gr. 3,4, & 5)
  • 7/29/2026 - Sloo Moo (Gr. 1 & 2)
  • 7/29/2026–Apex Entertainment (Gr. 3,4, & 5)
  • 8/4/2026 & 8/5- Academy of Traditional Karate Demonstration ( ALL GRADES) 
  • 8/5/2025- Stage Fort Park (Gr. 4 & 5) 
  • 8/6/2026 - Kals Ice Cream Truck (ALL GRADES) 
  • 8/11/2026 - Fun City (Gr. 1,2, & 3)
  • 8/13/2026- Kona Ice & Jump Houses (Onsite All Grades)

Individual grade level field trip descriptions and activity calendars will be posted on the CARES website in the next week or two.

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