Summer Day Camps in Fairfield County, CT

3/9/13 - By Katie McKnight

I find myself in new summer camp territory this year.  My 9 year old is old enough for sleep away camp, but her mother… ahem…isn’t quite ready to send her off.  But as I think she’s outgrown our local rec camp, I’ve been looking into some different alternatives.  I want her camp experience this year to really be a growing and learning experience for her, a chance for her to try something new and different.  And so we're considering some of the following:

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Silvermine Art Camp, New Canaan, CT: Junior Art Camp is offered for children ages 5-8, Youth Art Camp for children 8-12.  1 week half day sessions are $300. 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT, 06840, 203.966.9700

Oak Hills Tennis Club, Norwalk, CT :1 week camp sessions begin June 18th.  Sessions are for children of all ability levels, aged 5 and up.  Weekly camps are typically 2 or 3 hours a day and range in price from $200 - $300/week.165 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT, 06850, 203.838.9110

School of Rock, Shelton, CT: 1 week sessions are $399 and run from 10-3:30.  The camp is geared towards kids ages 7-18 and include private instrument lessons, music theory and group instruction. 784 River Road, Shelton, CT, 06484, 203.513.8272

Ambler Farm, Wilton, CT: 1-week sessions for kids in grades 1-7 start June 24th.  Sessions run from 9-1, cost $330/week, and campers will participate in harvesting, cooking, working with animals, and learning about farming at this beautiful CT farm. 257 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton, CT, 06897. 203.834.1143

Earthplace, Westport, CT: Half day and full day camp sessions area available for kids through 9th grade.  Arts and crafts, archery, trail exploring, swimming and animal encounters are all part of the curriculum.  Fees range from $270/week to $490/week. 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, 203.227.7253

LinguaKids, Darien, CT: The LinguaKids summer camp option offers daily 2-hour immersion classes for kids 2 and up.  1-week sessions are $250. 43 Tokeneke Road, Darien, CT, 06820,  203.426.7004

Crystal Theatre, Norwalk, CT: Sessions are offered for kids in grades K-10.  Different age groups work with on different plays and musicals, including Hansel and Gretel, and the sessions culminate in a performance.  Sessions run approximately $325/week – check their website for the different times available.  Ben Franklin Theater, 66 Bayview Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06850, 203.847.4850

Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Bridgeport, CT: 1-week sessions for kids in grades K-9 are offered from 9-3:30, for $310/week.  Multiple sign up discounts and financial aid available, and extended day care is available. 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604. 203.372.3521

 

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