Junior Fire Academy

The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, in partnership with the West Springfield Fire Department, is excited to offer a Junior Fire Academy, for children ages 9-12 as of September 1, 2026 at the West Springfield High School. At the Junior Fire Academy, children will experience first-hand what it is like to be a Firefighter. This will include Fire Department daily roles and operations, Basic First Aid skills, Fire Scene Investigation, Mock fire/accident scene operations, Apparatus demos, a field trip to a local ropes course for team building and more! There will be NO swimming during Junior Fire Academy. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parents will need to provide their own transportation, snacks, and water bottle for their child. Participants will receive a complimentary t-shirt.

 

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Registrations are put through on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Activity # Dates Hours Ages  W.S. Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee

316000

 August 10- August 14

9:00AM - 3:00PM

 9-12 $140 $195

 

WAYS TO REGISTER:

ONLINE:

Online: 

Online registration is the fastest way to register. Registration for West Springfield Residents begins at 8:00AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Non-Residents can register beginning at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Registrations are put through on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Click here to reach our Online Registration Site
  • Log in with your credentials. Contact the Park & Recreation Office (parkandrec@tows.org) for assistance with your username and password or to get help setting up an account.
  • Choose "Junior Fire Academy", pick the activity you are interested in, add to cart, and check out. 
  • Continue to the payment screen. This will allow you to use a credit/debit card to pay for your programs. 
  • Complete a Form A and email it back to us at parkandrec@tows.org with a copy of your child's most recent immunization records.
  • Check your email! Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program, a newsletter will be emailed to you with detailed information regarding the camp.

IN-PERSON:

In-Person: 

Another option for registration is bringing your paperwork and payment (cash/check ONLY) into the Town Hall. Visit the Park & Recreation Office Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM or during our special office hours on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00AM - 11:00AM. A staff member will assist you. Registration for West Springfield Residents begins at 8:00AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Non-Residents can register beginning at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Registrations are put through on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Complete a Form A and bring it to us with a copy of your child's most recent immunization records.

  • Make checks payable to "Town of West Springfield" or pay in cash. (CASH/CHECK ONLY!)

  • Check your email! Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program, a newsletter will be emailed to you with detailed information regarding the camp. 

DROP BOX:

Drop Box: 

Using the White Drop Box located on the median outside of the Municipal Office Building is another option for Registration. Registration for West Springfield Residents begins at 8:00AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Non-Residents can register beginning at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Registrations are put through on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Complete a Form A and bring it to us with a copy of your child's most recent immunization records.
  • Make checks payable to "Town of West Springfield" (CHECKS ONLY in Drop Box!)
  • Write "Park and Recreation Department" on the front of a blank envelope
  • Place in the White Drop Box located outside of the Municipal Office Building at 26 Central St.
  • Check your email! Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program, a newsletter will be emailed to you with detailed information regarding the camp.

 

MAIL-IN:

Mail-In: 

Mail-in is the final option on how to register. Registration for West Springfield Residents begins at 8:00AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Non-Residents can register beginning at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Registrations are put through on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Complete a Form A and bring it to us with a copy of your child's most recent immunization records.
  • Make checks payable to "Town of West Springfield." Please DO NOT mail cash.
  • Mail to:

West Springfield Park & Recreation Department

26 Central St. - Suite 19

West Springfield, MA 01089

  • Check your email! Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program, a newsletter will be emailed to you with detailed information regarding the camp.

 

Contact Us

Phone

(413) 263-3284

Fax

(413) 739-1549

Email

parkandrec@tows.org
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