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Summer Camp Round Up

Summer Camp Round Up

Bantam

Camp Chinqueka 
An all-girls camp that focuses on self discovery through activities like culinary arts, swimming, dance, waterskiing, ziplining, and more.
Ages 6-16
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-9678
chinqueka.com

Barkhamsted

Boulder Ridge Day Camp
Co-ed day camp that offers both athletic and non-athletic activities such as aquatics, sports, outdoor adventures, and arts & sciences.
Ages 4-14
Day Camp
860-379-6500
boulderday.com

Bridgewater

Bridgewater Summer Camp
Fun summer activities lined up for campers to enjoy the outdoors.
Ages kindergarten – 12
Day Camp
860- 355-9133
bridgewater-ct.gov

Colebrook

YMCA Camp Jewell
Offers an overnight camp, day camp, and  ranch camp, where campers have the opportunity to customize their program each week.
Ages 7-14
Day and Sleepaway Camp
860-379-2782
campjewell.org

Cornwall

Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theater Arts Camps 
Act, dance, sing, make art, perform! Two theater camps this summer from July 15-18 for ages 6-14 at Rumsey Hall and from July 29 – August 3 in Cornwall. Children will train with a team of professional actors, musicians, artists, and act in a show. Celebrating 44 years. Winner of CT Governor’s Arts Award.
Ages 6-14
Day Camp
860-672-0286
[email protected]
grumblinggryphons.org

The Village Music School
Four-week online music instruction sessions. 40 to 45 minutes per lesson with a virtual recital each session.
Ages 5-12
Day Camp
860-212-6990
thevms.org

Goshen

Camp Cochipiannee
Provides a safe environment for campers and staff along with a fun summer schedule.
Ages 4-12
Day Camp
860-601-6089
goshenct.myrec.com

Kent

Benchmark Hockey Camp
Five day camp that helps boys and girls develop their hockey skills on and off the ice.
Ages 9-16
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-671-7177
[email protected]
Benchmarkhockey.com

Camp Kent Summer Camp
Park & Rec camp programs age-appropriate activities that instill positive values, life skills, and boost confidence. 
Ages 5-12
860-927-1003
townofkentct.org

KenMont KenWood
Wide range of activities such as basketball, culinary arts, go karting, and paddleboarding.  
Ages 7-15
Sleepaway
860-927-3042
kenmontkenwood.com

Slamma-Jamma Summer Basketball Camp
Provides instruction that will help your child become a better basketball player.
Ages  7-14
Day Camp
860-927-1003
townofkentct.org

Lakeville (Salisbury)

Burnt Squash Camp
Join for 5-days of fun squash for all levels! Three sessions, Monday-Friday, weeks of July 8, July 15, & July 22.
Ages 8-14
Day Camp
203-912-0585
[email protected]
Burntsquash.com

Arsenal Football Development Camp
Arsenal Soccer Camps are an incredible opportunity for players of all abilities ages 7 – 14 to experience the methodology and get inside access to one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs. Official Arsenal coaches conduct training sessions at the Hotchkiss School for the ultimate soccer experience. 
Ages 7-14
Day Camp
Arsenalcampsus.com

Hotchkiss Summer Portals 
Presents students the opportunity to hone a talent or learn something new.
Grades rising 7 – 12
Sleepaway Camp
860-435-3173
Hotchkiss.org

Nike Basketball Camp
Coed camp that focuses on fundamental basketball skills from ball-handling to footwork.
Ages 8-15
Day Camp
ussportscamps.com/basketball

Rafa Nadal Academy Camps
Join the official Rafa Nadal Academy camp this summer and improve all aspects of your tennis game. With both a junior camp and adult clinics, this is your opportunity to experience high performance tennis training at the Hotchkiss School. Athena.rafanadalacademycamps.com
Ages 9-18
Day Camp
athena.rafanadalacademycamps.com

YMCA Camp Sloane
Campers achieve new skills, attain self-confidence, and build lifelong friendships.
Ages 8-16 
Teen program: 16-18
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-435-2557
campsloane.org

Litchfield

Camp Hope
Focuses on giving campers the freedom to experience a variety of challenging adventures and activities.
Ages 7-17 
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-1525
camphope.com

Forman School’s Summer Program
Forman School’s Summer Program, a coed boarding and day camp, takes place July 1- 26. The program offers a balance of academics and recreation for students entering grades 7-11 who learn differently. Students develop effective classroom and study strategies, learn self-advocacy, and make lasting memories. 
Grades 7-11 
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-567-8712
formanschool.org/academics/forman-summer

White Memorial Summer Nature Camp
Various age based programs where the camper will experience and learn more about nature.
Ages 4-14
Day Camp
860-567-0857
whitememorialcc.org

YMCA Camp Mohawk
A day and night camp for girls to enjoy fun summer activities such as archery, horseback riding, and more.
Ages 5-15
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-672-6655
campmohawk.org

Morris

Camp Awosting
All-boys summer camp focused around developing brotherhood, independence, confidence, and experience. 
Ages 6-15
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-4924
awosting.com

Camp Washington
Encourages exploration, growth, and individuality all in week long sessions.
Ages 7-16
860-567-9623
Sleepaway Camp
[email protected]
campwashington.org

Kids’ Watersports Camp
Campers spend an entire day on the boat learning new skills such as wakeboarding.
Ages 8-14
Day Camp
860-295-4640
connwatersports.com

Fox Crossing Equestrian 
Campers learn how to take care of horses, take riding lessons, and participate in outdoor games.
Day Camp
860-567-1788
[email protected]
foxcrossingequestrian.com

New Milford

Buck’s Rock Camp
Campers have the option of creative and performing arts. They can spend time with various animals and help grow fruits and veggies in the garden.
Ages 10-17
Sleepaway Camp
860-354-5030
bucksrockcamp.org

New Milford Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Campers partake in a variety of activities designed to develop life skills and to have fun.
Grades 1-9
Day Camp
860-355-6050
[email protected]
newmilfordct.myrec.com

Pratt Nature Center Summer Camp
Offers a co-ed program for children who have interests in the outdoors.
Ages 3+
Day Camp
860-355-3137
prattcenter.org

New Preston

Summer @ Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori offers a variety of summer camps and programs for students ages 3-14 on their 48-acre campus nestled in the Litchfield Hills. These offerings range from a Montessori-inspired program for the youngest campers, to sports clinics and specialty camps for the older campers.
Day Camp
[email protected]
washingtonmontessori.org

Plymouth

Camp Mattatuck 
A place where cub scouts turn camp into a home over the period of five weeks.
Ages 5-18
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-283-9577
campmattatuck.org

Sharon

Challenger Soccer Camp
Week long camp for players to learn and develop their soccer skills.
Ages 3-14
Day Camp
860-364-1400
sharonct.org

Little Rascals Summer Program
Beachfront property offering swim lessons and access to waterfront activities. Arts and crafts, theme weeks, and sporting activities included.
Ages 5-12
Day Camp
860-364-1400
[email protected]
Sharonct.org

The Sharon Audubon Center Summer Camp
Educational and interactive programs where campers learn about nature and animals.
Ages 3 – Grade 12
Day Camp
860-364-0520 ext.105
[email protected]
sharon.audubon.org

Sharon Baseball Camp
Individual skill work through drills and activities. Participants receive an individual evaluation.
Ages 7-14
Day Camp
860-364-1400
[email protected]
sharonct.org

Sharon Playhouse Summer Programs
Singers, dancers, and actors of all levels create fully staged productions.
Ages 5-18
860-364-7469
sharonplayhouse.org

Silver Lake Camp and Retreat
Variety of programs for campers to experience nature, make friends, and explore their faith.
Grades 4-12
Sleepaway Camp
860-364-5526
[email protected]
silverlakect.org

Torrington

Camp Wah-Nee
Focuses on positivity and encouragement as campers step out of their comfort zone.
Ages 7-17
Sleepaway Camp
860-379-2273
wahnee.com

Northwest CT YMCA Camps 
Campers learn new skills, develop their character, and make lifelong friendships. 
Ages 3-13
Day Camp
860-489-3133
nwcty.org

Washington

ASAP Summer Camp
Campers  practice artistic expression, create friendships, and explore the arts.
Grades 1-12
Day Camp
860-868-0740
asapct.org

Eagle Rock Day Camp
Eagle Rock Day Camp in Washington offers exciting activities for campers ages 4-13. Their schedule blends planned and choice activity time, with athletic and non-athletic options available. They prioritize a positive experience for parents, providing flexible registration and all-inclusive tuition covering lunch, snacks, bus transportation, and special camp events.
Ages 4-13
Day Camp
860-868-9200
eaglerockday.com

The Glenholme School
Therapeutic recreational activities such as swimming, academics, dance therapy, and performing arts.
Ages 9-21
Day Camp
860-868-7377
theglenholmeschool.org/summer-program/

The Institute for American Indian Studies
Campers learn about various American Indian cultures through activities, crafts, and stories. 
Ages 6-12
Day Camp
860-868-0518
iaismuseum.org

28th Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp
Students learn in a non-competitive program taught by a faculty of inspiring jazz musicians. 
Ages 13+
Sleepaway Camp
860-361-6285
litchfieldjazzcamp.com

Pilobolus Kids Camp
A one-of-a-kind opportunity for children to engage in Pilobolus’s signature processes of learning through movement. Through creative play, improvisation, motor skill building, and performance, children discover their own creative voice and learn how to share it with others.
Ages 6-12
Day Camp
[email protected]
pilobolus.org/camp

Rumsey Summer Camp
Weekly themed activities such as animal adventure and space explorer.
Ages 3-10
Day Camp
860-868-0535
[email protected]
rumseyhall.org

Titus @ Rumsey Summer 2024
Titus Tutors is partnering with Rumsey Hall’s innovative and experienced teachers to provide one-on-one instruction in phonics, emergent reading, literature, writing, and math for students in grades K-9, and SSAT prep classes or 1:1 tutoring in grades 7-10.
Ages 5-15
Day Camp
203-942-0305
titustutors.com

Watertown

Glazey Dayz
Week long session for campers to learn different clay techniques and create art pieces. 
Ages 8-10
Day Camp
860-274-9946
glazeydayz.com

YMCA Camp Mataucha 
Campers experience new adventures such as ropes courses, boating, and more.
Ages 5-14 
CIT – 15+
Day Camp
waterburyymca.org

Winsted

Greenwood Trails 
Campers develop skills and confidence through a range of activities from art to athletics.
Ages 8-16
Sleepaway
860-379-6517
greenwoodtrails.com

Woodbury

Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust
Children are immersed in nature, art, agriculture, ecology, cooking, and various other programs.
Ages 3-13
Day Camp
203-263-3711
flandersnaturecenter.org

Little Britches Therapeutic Riding
Little Britches aims to enrich the lives of those with disabilities using the movement of a horse. The summer program provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted riding to individuals with various disabilities.
Ages 3-18
Day Camp
860-874-9352
littlebritchesct.org

Parks & Rec Summer Camp
K-9 summer camp includes sports, arts & crafts, games, and a weekly field trip on Thursdays. Summer camp for ages 7-9 includes a new trip/adventure each day, such as Lake Compounce, Xperiment VR, Flight Adventure Park, and more.
Ages K-6, 7-9
Day Camp
203-263-3113
woodburyct.myrec.com

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