Do your kids need something to do this summer?!?! The Recreation department runs free programs for children Mondays through Fridays starting the Monday after the 4th of July. The program typically includes free breakfast and lunch, arts and crafts, water games, sports activities and more!
Registration begins April 1st for City of Lowell Residents and can be done ONLINE ONLY
Registration begins a week later for non-Residents and can be done ONLINE ONLY!
YOUTH ADVENTURE ages are 6-11.
TINY TOTS are not running in summer 2026 due to budget constraints.
MOREY BUSY BEE is for Morey school summer school participants only. Once you enroll in summer school at the Morey School, you will receive a promo code to register for this extended day program. The Morey school has final say on who will be admitted into this program.
NO WAIT LIST WILL BE CREATED DUE TO BUDGET LIMITATIONS. IF MORE FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER ROUND OF REGISTRATION.
Limited spots are available and are reserved for Lowell residents first.
All dates and times subject to change.
Once registration is completed you will immediately receive an email confirmation within a few minutes of completing the process. Failure to receive an email confirmation means the process was not completed correctly. The Lowell Recreation office can only verify registration once it is completed.
KEEP YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION. THIS WILL BE USED TO CONFIRM ENROLLMENT.
For additional information, please contact the Recreation Office at 978-674-4175, or email us at recreation@lowellma.gov.
ONCE COMPLETED, THE QUESTIONNAIRE CANNOT BE CHANGED. In order for us to best accommodate your child, please be upfront about any needs your child may have. Failure to notify the Recreation Office in writing at the time of registration will result in your child being removed from the program.
REGISTRATION CAN ONLY BE DONE FOR 1 LOCATION.
Programs, times and dates may be changed or cancelled based on budget and school permit approvals.
All School permits are pending and rain locations may change.
Shedd Park Rain days location will be inside the Pyne School.
Daley/Highland Park rain days will be inside the Daley School.
Wang/LeBlanc Park rain days will be inside the Wang School.
Gage Park rain days will be inside the Robinson School.
Morey School Busy Bee rain days will be inside the Morey School.
THERE IS NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR THESE PROGRAMS.
BACKPACKS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR PARTICIPANTS TO CARRY ITEMS LIKE EXTRA CLOTHES AND LUNCH BOXES IF NEEDED.
THE BOOK MOBILE IS COMING THIS SUMMER. USE THIS FORM TO SIGN UP TO USE THE BOOK MOBILE AND GET A LIBRARY CARD.