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OPEE
A fun, balanced program of safe and engaging activities are offered with both individual and  group participation. Children are placed in the appropriate age group setting with the opportunity to share in such activities as team and individual sports, creative arts & crafts, nature activities, field trips, competitive/cooperative games, swimming, and use of water slides. The staff of OPEE Summer Adventures once again has a special summer planned!

Please read the 2025 Parent Manual
thoroughly before registering your child. 
 
This can be found below under "Forms"



If there are any questions before registering your child please call the Parks Office at 594-3481.

Please carefully read the notes/instructions below.


OPEE Registration Information
  • Registration will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The last day to register (if spots are still open) will be Friday, June 6.
  • Sessions are filled on a first-come basis. Parents/guardians can register for any or all of the sessions based on availability.
  • If you have not created an account on www.chicopeerec.com, this must be done first for your household. Each child attending OPEE must be added as a "member" with all of their pertinent information.
  • Under "Additional Forms and Files" below, please download and complete the 2025 OPEE Registration Packet below for EACH child attending the program.
  • After you register online, the 2025 OPEE Registration Packet MUST be returned via email/scan to Dan Woodill at dwoodill@chicopeema.gov for your child to officially be accepted at OPEE (by latest Friday, June 13)
  • If you cannot utilize the email/scan, another option is to bring the packet to the Chicopee Parks and Recreation Office at 687 Front St., or mailed to the office (by latest Friday, June 13)
  • Registration is not complete without all required forms sent/handed in. Without them a child cannot attend OPEE.
  • MEDICALS: If your child hasn't had a physical that will cover them through ALL of the weeks of the program, please call your doctor ASAP to schedule a new physical. If the updated medicals are not available by the June 13 cut off date PLEASE let the Parks Department staff know the date of your child's new physical so they can write it on the OPEE Registration Forms that have been submitted to the office. Doctor's office printouts of medical forms are accepted.
  • Extra copies of the forms (if necessary) will be available at the Chicopee Parks Department. Please call ahead at 594-3481.
  • Chicopee Parks Department, 687 Front St. Chicopee, MA 01013
  • 413-594-3481
  • Office Hours (M-F) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Field Trips
OPEE T-Shirts will be given out at the first day of your child attending OPEE (along with a welcome sheet and other pertinent information) and MUST be worn on the following days of the Field Trips:

Session 1: Nomad's Adventure Quest (South Windsor, CT) on Thursday, July 3. -Laser Tag, Arcade Games, Mini Golf and more!

Session 2: Mystic Aquarium (Mystic, CT) on Thursday, July 10. -Sea Lion show, exhibits, mammals and more!

Session 3: Breezy Park Waterslides (Douglas, MA) on Thursday, July 17. -Waterslides, small beach area, a day in the sun!

Session 4: Sonny's Place (Somers, CT) on Thursday, July 24. -Batting cages, go-karts, laser tag and more!
Last Minute New Added trip: Majestic Theatre Show (West Springfield, MA) on Tuesday, July 22 -An OPEE Favorite!

Session 5: Quassy Amusement Park (Middlebury, CT) on Thursday, July 31. -Unlimited rides, splash waterpark and more!

Session 6: Interskate 91 South (Wilbraham, MA) on Tuesday, August 5. -Roller-skating time!

LIT (Leaders in Training)
Leader’s in Training (LIT’s) are those young men and women who aspire one day to become counselors. They help out with the younger groups, and assist in all daily activities. All applicants will go through an interview, are trained, and then are under the guidance of our directors. LIT's must be at least 15/16 years old by June 30, 2025 to apply. If the number of applicants is low, the Chicopee Parks Department reserves the right to offer positions to 14 year old's, but this is only on a case by case basis. No monies are paid at registration online. Please download and fill out this sheet below and send to Dan Woodill at dwoodill@chicopeema.gov or drop off the form at the Chicopee Parks Department at 687 Front St. Chicopee, MA 01013. With questions, call the office at 594-3481. Submissions must be sent in by Friday, May 16, 2025. All LIT candidates will go through an interview process. If selected, LIT's must submit full medical forms that cover the weeks they are attending.

OPEE Pre-Program
An optional Pre-Program will be offered again this summer for parents/guardians who need to drop off their child or children early. This will take place at Stefanik from 7:45 AM –8:30 AM. We ask that the parent/guardian please walk their child inside each day to quickly sign in for the early sessions. There is a limit of 10 participants and the fee will be an extra $50 per session. Session 1 is only four days due to the holiday so there is a $40 charge for that session. Session 6 is only Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday so there is a $30 charge for that session at Stefanik. Signups are for the entire week, not particular days. See below to register.

Chicopee Bookmobile
In conjunction with the Chicopee Public Library, the Parks Department and OPEE have teamed up with the library for the past several years to bring the Chicopee Bookmobile our way. A child favorite, the mobile comes to OPEE every Monday from 12:00 PM-1:30 PM and the children have the option of reading books onsite, using their iPad, and also have the opportunity to take out books.

To learn how you or your child can obtain a library card go to:

https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/services/library-card/

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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OPEE - Session 1 (no program 7/4) 
25OPEE1
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Stefanik Elementary School
$160.00 Res, $185.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 1 (no program 7/4) 
25PRE1
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$40.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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OPEE - Session 2 
25OPEE2
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Stefanik Elementary School
$200.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 2 
25PRE2
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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OPEE - Session 3 
25OPEE3
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Stefanik Elementary School
$200.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 3 
25PRE3
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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OPEE - Session 4 
25OPEE4
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Stefanik Elementary School
$200.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 4 
25PRE4
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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OPEE - Session 5 
25OPEE5
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Stefanik Elementary School
$200.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 5 
25PRE5
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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OPEE - Session 6 (see locations) 
25OPEE6
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuWThF  08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

View Locations
$200.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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PRE CAMP - Session 6 (Monday-Wednesday only) 
25PRE6
5y - 13y K - 8 MTuW  08/04/2025 - 08/06/2025
07:45 AM - 08:30 AM

Stefanik Elementary School
$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
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