Summer is around the corner, so get ready to register for sports, art, crafting, coding and more!
ALL-AROUND CAMPS
DARIEN SUMMER SCHOOL & ENRICHMENT
Darien Summer School & Enrichment (DSS&E), which is open to residents and non-residents, offers a dynamic and diverse array of summer programs for children ages 3 to 18. With over 200 courses across sports, art, music, theater, technology, and academic subjects, DSS&E provides an enriching experience designed to inspire creativity, foster growth, and help students reach their full potential. Whether your child is exploring a new interest or strengthening existing skills, the flexible, engaging programs cater to every age and ability. Taught by certified teachers and coaches, DSS&E ensures a fun, educational, and rewarding summer for all.
KING SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTE
Dates: Sessions June 9 – August 18 // Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 12
Make this summer a time for discovering new skills, exploring new subjects, and having fun. Register your child today for Summer Institute (SI) where students Kindergarten – Grade 12 are taught in small classes by King’s outstanding teachers and coaches.
Middle and high school classes allow students to pursue their academic passions and accelerate their progress in the next academic year.
Fun Camp allows younger students to grow and learn while keeping in mind each age group’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Sports clinics offer students who want to engage their bodies and minds, and push themselves to be their best in a variety of sports.
Students do not have to attend King School to participate in these programs.
With dozens of sessions, Summer Institute offers something to suit the individual strengths and talents of each child!
LONG RIDGE CAMP
DATES: June 23 – August 15 // 4, 6, 7 or 8 Week Sessions // AGES: 3 – 14
Founded in 1962, Long Ridge Camp is proud to be celebrating 60+ years of special summers provided by the Alswanger family and our dedicated staff! Long Ridge Camp in Stamford is Fairfield County’s Leading Summer Day Camp, serving a traditional day camp experience to campers from Fairfield & Westchester Counties ages 3 to 14.
Campers are offered a wide variety of activities that add up to a well balanced experience that includes Sports, Arts, Swimming, & Adventure! Special activities and visiting performers enhance our usual routine throughout the summer. Long Ridge Camp is truly a very special place for making friends and memories that last a lifetime! You are encouraged to schedule a private tour as soon as possible (based on availability for Summer of 2025)!
For more information email [email protected], call (203) 322-0253 or check the website, here!
NEW CANAAN YMCA
DATES: June 23 – August 15 // AGES: 3 to 15
New Canaan YMCA summer camps combine non-stop fun, new adventures, and great friends!
Camp Mini (Ages 3-5, Pre-K) Limited Spots! | Camp Y-Ki (Entering Grades 1-6) | Leader-In-Training at Camp Y-Ki (Entering Grades 7-8) | Counselor-In-Training (Ages 14 & 15) | Basketball Camp (Ages 6-14) | Programs and support for campers with special needs
Summer camp at the New Canaan YMCA offers campers a place to grow and develop new skills, build confidence and independence, try new things, and make lasting friendships—all while having the best summer ever!
Plus, gain leadership experience working with campers through our Leaders-In-Training program at Camp Y-Ki and Counselors-In-Training program at our various day camps! Learn more!
Dates: June 16-August 15
Ages: Beginners (age 3) – Rising Kindergarteners
*Discount available if you select all sessions
Dates: June 16-20 and August 4-15
Ages: Rising Grade 1 – Rising Grade 4 Campers
Half-Day Camp Dates: June 16-August 15
Ages: Beginners (age 3) – Rising Kindergarteners
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure! Our day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, welcoming campers from Beginners (age 3) through rising Grade 4. This year, we’re excited to offer a new half-day option from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our youngest campers (ages 3-5). Plus, lunch and snacks are provided for all campers in the Day Camp program!
At Summer@CountrySchool, we create a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore their passions, make new friends, and dive into favorite activities. With a unique mix of traditional camp fun and innovative programs, each summer brings fresh adventures. Whether it’s through creative arts, STEM projects, or athletics, your camper will have endless opportunities to explore our 85 acres of outdoor and woodland spaces. Weekly special events add even more excitement, ensuring that every day brings something new! Please visit: countryschool.net/
Ages: Pre-K – 12 Dates: Weekly Sessions, June 9 – August 22
Customize Your Summer! SLS offers families the choice, flexibility, and excellence they seek in their children’s summer adventures. With virtually all sessions open to the public, this is your opportunity to explore summer on the Hilltop.
Campers can immerse themselves in a single sport or explore them all at SLS Sports Camps, spend the week playing and learning at SLS Day Camp, or inspire their inner writer, scientist, or artist through SLS Workshops.
So, what makes Summer at SLS special?
Choice: Over a dozen programs open to the public, from sports to STEM, because every child’s idea of the perfect summer is unique.
Flexibility: Mix and match camps to craft the perfect schedule, with full-day, morning, and afternoon options available.
Campus: The beautiful 40-acre campus is centrally located for families in Fairfield and Westchester counties.
Quality: Led by enthusiastic educators, SLS is committed to providing an exceptional experience for families year-round.
Let St. Luke’s help you tailor the perfect summer for your family. Register today!
For more information, email [email protected], call Summer Program Director Hunter Martin at (203) 801-4903, Sports Camp Director Dan Clarke at (203) 801-4939, or visit our website here.
THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL
Dates: Skill Sharpeners: 7/7-8/1, Strategies Workshops: 7/7-7/18 and 7/20-8/1 Ages: Students entering grades 1st-9th Town: Southport
The Southport School Summer Academic Program provides research-based support to students who are not achieving their full potential or have a language-based learning difference or attention issue. Taught by The Southport School’s highly trained teachers, the program offers individualized, grade-appropriate, research-based approaches, including the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing & Verbalizing, The Southport School’s proprietary research and evidence based executive function coaching model, The Writing Revolution, and assistive technology in a supportive learning environment.
Contact: Admissions@
Camp Whitby combines exploration, learning, and, most importantly, fun into an extraordinary camp experience. This program is intentionally designed with programs and activities for children Age 4 – Grades 1-4. Camp Whitby is a 7-week day camp. We also offer 2-week Musical Theatre Workshops for middle schoolers in grades 5-8 led by Angela DeCicco, professional actor, singer and Whitby’s performing arts teacher.
What makes Camp Whitby cooler than other camps? Our activity instructors (many of whom are longtime Whitby after-school program partners) are pros with tons of experience working with kids. Camp Whitby offers campers the opportunity to learn and experience a variety of activities with themes centered around STEM, art, sports, music, and dance, plus surprise activities each week.
All activities take place on Whitby School’s 32-acre campus in Greenwich where campers take full advantage of all of Whitby’s space and amenities.
CONTACT:
camp.whitbyschool.org | campwh
ARTS & CRAFTS + CODING
MAKE-MODERN
Ready for a creative summer? Join one of the nine weekly camps at Make-Modern for students in Grades 1st through 6th. Each week, we offer a new theme that inspires creativity.
Summer days in the studio are filled with fun, friends, and art your children will be proud of. We have morning sessions from 9-12 p.m. for students entering grades 1-3 and afternoon sessions from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for those entering grades 3-6.
Interested in fashion? Join us for a Beach Chic or PJ Party, where we will design and sew new outfits. Love design? We’re creating amazing projects in Interior Designers that will transform your room. Decades of Design is a whole week of projects from the 1950s through today that will have kids designing through the ages. For our animal lovers, Summer Safari is a special week of projects celebrating creatures great and small.
We have something for everyone at each of our studios in Darien and Cos Cob. Every week is a new adventure with different projects and fun. Visit make-modern.com to register today!
CODE NINJAS
AGES: 4 – 14 // Groups divided by age & skill level
DATES: Weekly Sessions, June 9 – Aug 29
Are you looking for a summer experience that combines fun, learning, and innovation for your child? Look no further! Code Ninjas Tech Summer Camp is the perfect place for young minds to explore the exciting world of technology. Code Ninjas is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids’ coding/STEM franchise with 400+ locations across US, Canada and UK.
Why Choose Our Tech Summer Camp?
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- Innovative Learning: Dive into coding, robotics, game development, and more!
- Expert Instructors: Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Equipped with the latest technology to ensure a truly immersive experience.
- Camps run till September beginning including weeks when other camps are closed
- PICK ANY SUMMER DAYS – buy a 5 or 10 Day CAMP PASS and come any days of your choice this summer!
- LEGO EMPHASIS: Whether it’s a 4-year-old or a 12-year-old, there are LEGO STEAM and ROBOTICS activities for everyone
- THEMED CAMPS: game building themes including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Pokemon, Frozen, Mario, Cars & More.
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What’s in Store?
Lego Robotics, 3D Printing, LEGO STEAM, Game development in ROBLOX/Minecraft/MIT Scratch, Becoming a YouTuber, Coding cartoons, Stop Motion Animation, STEM, Python, Artificial Intelligence and more (we will be happy to run customized camps for your group).
For more information, email stamfordct@codeninjas.
DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS
AGES: 5-18 years old
DATES: Week of June 16th – Week of August 25th
(You can register on a week by week basis)
Greenwich Ballet Academy (GBA) offers many exciting summer offerings for aspiring dancers of all ages. Whether it’s (i) Ballet Camp with a theme ballet for inspiration for choreography, music, props and crafts, or (ii) an immersive all-day program including Technique, Pointe (if appropriate), Repertoire, Character and Contemporary or (iii) a variations or pas de deux intensive we are sure to have something enticing for your dancer. For ages 5-18 years old. Bring a friend along to GBA this summer for some summer dancing fun!
CONTACT: ella@
Intro to Irish Dance Camps:
June 9 – 13, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
August 11 – 15, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Join Harney Pender Keady Academy for one of our two INTRO TO IRISH DANCE SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS!
Week 1: June 9 – 13, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Week 2: August 11 – 15, 10:30 a.m. – noon
For more information and link to registration, visit www.penderkeady.com!
Register before April 1st and get the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Just $80 for the week!
Have a TODDLER? Join us for an upcoming session of Little Jigz – Irish Dance for Toddlers! For more information visit www.littlejigz.com!
For more information, call (203) 316-8337 or check the website, here!
RISING STAR PERFORMING ARTS
Town: Norwalk Ages: Kindergarten – College
Dates: See below
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- E-I-E-I Oops! | Grades K-2 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | 6/23-6/27 | Show 6/28 at 1:00 | $295
- Broadway Hits | Grades 3-6 | 1:00PM-4:00PM | 6/23-6/27 | Show 6/28 at 1:00 | $295
- Seussical JR. | Grades 5-12 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | 7/7-7/11 | Shows 7/12 at 3:00 & 7:00 | $425
- Junior Musical Theatre Intensive | Grades 5-10 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | 7/14-7/18 | Show 7/18 at 5:00 | $425
- Annie Kids | Grades 2-7 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | 7/28-8/1 | Show 8/2 at 7:00 | $425
- Actor’s Toolkit Jr: Film Acting for Commercials and Reels | Grades 5-8 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | 8/11-8/15 | $225
- Foundations of Makeup | Grades 8-12 | 12:30PM-3:30PM | 8/11-8/15 | $225
- Advanced Dance Intensive | Grades 9-College | 4:00PM-7:00PM | 8/11-8/15 | $225
- Jekyll & Hyde The Musical | Grades 8-College | 6/17-8/10 | T,W,Th 6:00PM-10:00PM | Shows 8/9 at 730PM & 8/10 at 330PM | $525
- The Art of Singing: A Concert Series | Grades 9-College | Performances 6/28, 7/26, 8/17 | $395
- College Bound for the Arts | Grades 11-12 | College Audition Prep, Prescreen Filming, Coaching and Counseling Services
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Shine on Stage with Rising Stars Performing Arts This Summer! Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with music, movement, and magic at RSPA! Our theatre camps offer young performers of all experience levels the opportunity to build confidence, develop their craft, and have a blast on stage. With a dynamic lineup of programs for K through college, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re stepping into the spotlight for the first time or honing your skills for the next big performance. Musical Theatre Favorites: Bring classic stories to life with E-I-E-I Oops!, Annie KIDS, and Seussical JR. Broadway & Beyond: Learn and perform hit songs in Broadway Hits, dive into character work in Actor’s Toolkit Jr: Film Acting for Commercials and Reels, or explore the art of transformation in Foundations of Makeup. For the Passionate Performer: Challenge yourself with Junior Musical Theatre Intensive, Advanced Dance Intensive, and The Art of Singing: A Concert Series. For Our Most Dedicated Stars: Take on Jekyll & Hyde The Musical or prepare for a future in the arts with College Bound for the Arts. Join us for a summer filled with creativity, skill-building, and lifelong memories. Whether you’re singing, dancing, acting, learning to be a better musician or all four, RSPA is the place to be this summer!
Students must be signed up 24 hours before each program.
CONTACT: 203-952-6408 | risingstarsperformingartsct@
WEBSITE: Click HERE
SPORTS CAMPS + HORSE RIDING
Chelsea Piers Summer Camp in Stamford, is back and better than ever with new offerings, including camps for preschoolers up to collegiate training in Gymnastics, Tennis, Hockey, Ninja + Parkour, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Squash, Fencing, and more.
Chelsea Piers offers programs for the whole family to explore their passions and boost their athletic skills. Summer camp includes favorite activities such as swimming, water slides, ice skating, and rock climbing. There’s no need to worry about rainouts, sunburns, or heat exhaustion in their weatherproof, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. They are dedicated to providing a safe environment for kids to socialize and stay active. Not sure of your schedule? They have a flexible, worry-free enrollment. Register today with just a $25 deposit.
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 10% Off Camp until April 30. For more information, check the website, here!
SARA HOLLAND SPORTS
Dates: June 9th – August 29th; *August Dates Sell Out every year!
Ages: 2.5 years – 8 years old (*2 Different camps)
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- A Learn to Ride & Sports Camp for 2.5-6 year olds
- Wheelie Awesome Bike Camp 6-8 year olds. Learn to do a front wheel lift, rear wheel lift, a bunny hop, and a wheelie!
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Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp – NEW! – 3 CAMP LOCATIONS!
Kids will be introduced to learning to ride bikes and/or become more proficient in riding their bikes! We will also explore different sports and activities, play games, participate in arts & crafts, and more! Each week focuses on a fun theme, which we will connect the sports and activities to for that week. Sports played will be baseball, soccer, football, LAX, basketball, learning to ride bikes, tennis, golf, fun noodle games, and more.
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- Outdoors in New Canaan – August dates coming soon *2 age group camps offered A Learn to Ride & Sports Camp for 2.5-6 year olds and Wheelie Awesome Bike Camp 6-8 year olds. Learn to do a front wheel lift, rear wheel lift, a bunny hop, and a wheelie!
- **PRIVATE group camp opportunities: email me to organize.
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Website: www.
Contact: Email: sarahollandsports@
Locations:
Indoors in Westport – Sara Holland Sports, 833 Post Rd. E, Westport. Space is limited!
Outdoors in Westport – Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp – Long Lots Elementary School, Westport
Outdoors in Weston – Weston Elementary School
New Canaan TBD: visit link here for updates!
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- Ages 6-12 Monday through Friday: 9am-1pm or 9am – 3pm.
- Five year old program 9am – 12pm.
- Independent riding program – Open to beginners’ to advanced riders 12 – 18 years of age. Own a horse for a week with a fully customized lesson program
- Two riding instructors are in the ring with all beginner groups. All riders get one-on-one mounted time everyday. At the end of each week, we have a horse showoff day for family and friends where everyone leaves with a feeling of accomplishment. This is a great opportunity for the children to show friends and family what they have learned.
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Contact: Risingstarr100@gmail.
Location: 93 Silver Spring Road, Wilton
Ages: 5-16
SWIMMING + ROWING + ARTISTIC SWIMMING
NEW CANAAN AQUIANAS ARTISTIC SWIMMING
Discover the Perfect Blend of Dance, Gymnastics, and Swimming
Introduce your child to the captivating world of artistic swimming this summer! Our two-week sessions are designed to introduce kids to the amazing athleticism, grace, and teamwork that this Olympic sport requires — all while having fun. Campers must be able to confidently swim 25 yards in deep water. Ideal for ages 7-12.
2025 Camp Sessions
Session 1: July 7–18
Session 2: July 21–August 1
Session 3: August 4–15
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$800 Per session
Town: Norwalk (carpooling and Metro North train options available)
Dates: Spring Rowing kicks off on April 7th (afternoon sessions), Summer Rowing Camps run week day mornings from June-August (dates TBD but can reserve spot now via email)
Ages: **Girls only rowing team, grades 7-12 (no prior experience necessary)
Connecticut Boat Club (CBC) is a nonprofit, youth all girls team, founded by our Head Coach in 2010. Priding ourselves on our 13 USRowing National Championship wins the team is composed of student athletes from diverse backgrounds and hometowns. Truthfully, about 80% of our athletes develop such a strong passion for rowing that it has become a major factor in choosing a college. Our alumnae have joined some of the best Division I, II and III collegiate programs in the country. With our mission of fostering an environment centered around the student athletes, we hold our girls accountable for having a great attitude and an appetite to learn both from each other and from their coaches. Rowing is a consummate team sport where making a boat go fast requires everyone working together and pushing hard. As a result, positive attitude, grit and commitment are essential.
Registration is open now! (flexible registration; please reach out if you need modifications on dates)
Contact: Email: info@
Website: ctboatclub.org
Location: 23 Platt St, Norwalk
Dates: Weeks of June 16th-June 19th, June 23rd-June 26th, July 7th-July 10th, July 14th-July 17th, July 21st-July 24th, July 28th-July 31st
Ages: 3 -14 years old
Jump into the fastlane to safer and stronger swimming and see a month of progress in just one week! Goldfish Swim School’s unique Jump Start Clinics are swim classes designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. Jump Start Clinics include four or five consecutive days of 30-minute swim classes and are a quick and easy way for kids to learn swimming, or to advance to the next level while learning how to be safer in and around the water!
Contact: Email: swimnorwalk@
9 Riverbend South, Stamford
SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
THE RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATH (RSM)
AGES: Grades K – High School
DATES: June 30 – Aug 7 // Twice a Week for 6 Weeks
The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) is an award-winning, after-school math program for K-12 students. Named “among the top schools in the world” by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, the program helps children of all levels excel in mathematics.
This summer, RSM Stamford will be offering classes ranging from Kindergarten prep to high school (including geometry).
To schedule an evaluation, visit the website or contact call (860) 952-2002.
SummerTech
Founded in 2002, SummerTech offers a unique tech camp experience with a remarkable 2:1 camper-to-staff ratio, ensuring personalized instruction where each student is evaluated and paired with a teacher for the best results. Our conversational teaching style keeps learning engaging, and we offer both day and overnight options with included lunch and optional dinner for all day campers, plus early drop-off and late stay until 9pm. Overnight campers stay in our modern dorm rooms conveniently located in the same building as our labs, with access to fun outdoor activities. At SummerTech, our motto is simple: Have fun, learn something.
CONTACT: SummerTech at SUNY Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road | Purchase, NY 10577
917-674-6291 | steven@