Choosing a Camp for your Kids is a Daunting Task!
We put this guide together in hopes of streamlining the process and providing key pieces of information about most of the local day camps in our area! To help you navigate all of the information, we have organized the camps into categories, or you can scroll through them all if you’d prefer!
If you are looking for sleep-away camp information, feel free to email our very own, Melissa Post at [email protected], and she can work with you (at no cost) to come up with a list of camps based on your family (and child’s) needs/interests!
Click HERE for our Specialty Camp Guide
HAPPY CAMPING!!
**SPONSORED BY – SARA HOLLAND SPORTS
Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp
- Sara Holland Sports is offering weekly sports camps from June 9th-August 29th for kids 2.5 – Kindergarten
- 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.
- **PRIVATE group camp opportunities are available; email Sara here to organize
- Website: www.SaraHollandSports.com
- Locations:
- Indoors in Westport – Sara Holland Sports, 833 Post Rd. E; Space is limited!
- Outdoors in Westport – Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp – Long Lots Elementary School, Westport
ALL AROUND CAMPS
WESTPORT PARKS & RECREATION – CAMP COMPO
- Town: Westport, CT
- Dates: June 23rd – August 15th
- Ages: Camp Compo (K – 4th Grade) & RECing Crew (5th – 8th Grade)
- Description:
- Camp Compo – Camp Compo returns to Compo Beach this year! A spectacular summer camp program, Camp Compo offers children a variety of activities throughout the summer. The camp specializes in offering a well-balanced core of activities daily that includes arts and crafts, sports, games, nature walks, yoga, beach and playground time. Camp Compo offers every camper the chance to be creative and explore their imagination while making new friends and enjoying a positive camp experience.
- RECing Crew – RECing Crew offers middle school children a variety of activities throughout the summer. Field Trips will be back this summer!
- Registration Date: Registration for Camp Compo and RECing Crew open on 3/5; all other spring/summer programs open on 3/6
- Contact: Email [email protected] or call (203) 341-5152 and we will be happy to assist you!
- Website: Westportrecreation.com
- Location: Compo Beach in Westport
DIG USA CAMP
- Town: Weston
- Dates: June 16th – August 22nd; 9AM-12PM | 12PM-3PM | 9AM-3PM
- Ages: Three Groups:
- K-1st grade
- 2nd-4th grade
- 5th-6th grade
- 10-1 Student to Coach Ratio
- Description: Kids participate in the various stations listed below and pick which station to go to:
- Sports Station – Kids participate in various sports such as soccer, flag football, pickle ball, baseball, and basketball. They play different sports each day. They also play Nerf Capture the Flag and Dodgeball in the afternoon. We teach our kids various strategies/techniques to excel in sports.
- Water Park Station – They are divided into teams and play many different water games such as an inflatable water slide, slip and slide, water balloon toss, sponge races, and running through sprinklers.
We have an inflatable water slide! Kids have the time of their lives on this fun activity. - Arts and Crafts Station – Kids work on slime, bracelets, drawing, coloring and many more arts and crafts skills. We will provide them with the art supplies. They also have a chance to get their face painted. We teach the campers to try out new things and broaden their art skills.
- Board Game Station – Chess, Rubik’s, Monopoly, Risk, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and many other games. Our coaches teach the kids on how to play all the games and different strategies to be successful. These board games teach them the importance of patience, critical thinking and teamwork.
- Registration is now open online here
- Contact: Email Beth anytime at [email protected]
- Website: Click here
- Location: 48 Norfield Ave, Weston
o Town – All Throughout Fairfield County
o Program Dates – Dates All Summer Long
o Ages – 5-18, All Ability Levels
o We are a top-rated sports camp network developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers of all ages and ability levels, learn from the best coaches in the sport, and leave camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy their favorite activities. Join us this summer at an adidas Tennis Camp, Revolution Field Hockey Camp, GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp, Revolution Sotball Camp, Revolution Volleyball Camp, International Squash Academy, and Revolution Soccer Camp all throughout Fairfield County for improved skills, new friends, and the best week of your summer!
o Registration Date – Now Through July
o Contact # and Email – [email protected]
o Website Link SportsCamp.com
oJoin us this summer at an adidas Tennis Camp, Revolution Field Hockey Camp, GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp, Revolution Softball Camp, Revolution Volleyball Camp, International Squash Academy, and Revolution Soccer Camp all throughout Fairfield County for improved skills, new friends, and the best week of your summer!
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FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION CAMPS
- Town: Fairfield
- Dates: June 23rd – August 1st
- Ages:
- Camp Champs (Ages 4 & 5)
- Playground Camps (Entering Grades 1 – 6 in September 2025)
- Action Squad (Entering Grades 7 – 9 in September 2025)
- Description:
- Camp Champs is a fun-filled summer camp program geared toward children who are currently in pre-k and may be entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year. This 2-week program offers a variety of activities including music and movement, arts and crafts, outdoor games, as well as active, calming, and educational games. We also offer several on-site activities for our campers! Camp is held indoors and outdoors! Each classroom is run by certified teachers, current or former preschool teachers, and highly experienced childcare professionals.
- Playground Camp is a fun-filled summer camp program geared toward children who are currently in or entering first grade through sixth grade. This 2-week program offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, outdoor games, water days, field trips, pizza days, and more! We also offer several on-site activities for our campers! Camp is held mostly outdoors! Get ready for the Best Summer Ever!
- Action Squad is a fun-filled summer camp program geared toward children who are currently in or entering seventh grade through ninth grade. This 2-week program offers a variety of activities including outdoor games, field day play, water days, field trips, pizza days, and more! We also offer several on-site activities for our campers! Camp is held mostly outdoors! Get ready for the Best Summer Ever!
- Registration Date: February 20th
- Contact: Email Tara Vaspasiano at [email protected] | Phone: (203) 256-3191
- Website: www.fairfieldrecreation.com
CAMP GAN ISRAEL (GAN IZZY)
- Town: Westport
- Dates: June 23rd – August 1st
- Ages: 2 – 12 years old (Divisions: Mommy & me program, Mini Gan; Big Gan, and Pioneers)
- Description: Camp Gan Israel has been providing a unique Jewish summer camp experience to our campers and families for 20 plus years. Our specialty is building confidence, independence and friendships, facilitated by a most nurturing staff and outstanding programming.
- Registration is now open online!
- Website: www.ganisrael.com
- Contact: Email [email protected] | Phone: (203) 226-8584
YMCA CAMP GORDYLAND
- Town: Wilton and Norwalk
- Dates: June 23rd – August 15th
- Ages: 3 years old – 14 years old
- Description: Both Camp Gordyland (Wilton) and Camp Sunrise (Norwalk) are jam packed all-inclusive Day Camps! Swimming Lessons, Ropes Course, Archery, 2 pools, YMCA Lake, Canoeing, Fishing, Arts & Crafts and more! Being a “Licensed Camp,” we hold safety first with experienced and well-trained, personable staff, so come join us for the summer!
- Registration is NOW open!
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 762-8384
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Website: https://wiltonymca.org/summer-
camps/ - Location: Wilton YMCA – 404 Danbury Rd
- Town: Stamford
- Dates: June 9th- August 18th
- Ages: Kindergarten – 12th grade
- Description: Make this summer a time for discovering new skills, exploring new subjects, and having fun. With dozens of sessions, Summer Institute offers something to suit the individual strengths and talents of each child!
- 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.
- Registration is now open! your child today for where students Kindergarten – Grade 12 are taught in small classes by King’s outstanding teachers and coaches.
- Website: Summer Institute (SI)
- Location: King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT
LANDMARK SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Town: Westport & Ridgefield
- Dates: June 16th – July 25th (weekly sessions)
- Ages: 3-5 years old
- Description: Join us for summer fun and learning at Camp Landmark! Our one-week sessions explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through hands-on activities, plus daily water play to keep kids cool. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9AM – 2PM, with extended hours available by request.
- Registration is now open
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 226-698
- Website: https://www.ridgefieldacademy.org/program/ra-summer-programs/camp-landmark-westport
- Location: 11 Burr Road (Westport) | 223 W Mountain Road (Ridgefield)
CAMP MAHACKENO
- Town: Westport
- Dates: June 9th-August 22nd
- Weeks of June 9th and June 16th are for 3-6 year olds (Mini Camp- 830AM-1230PM)
- NOTE: **Please note: some weeks and some grade levels are operating on a WAITLIST basis — but don’t lose heart! We will be actively adding camper weeks off the waitlist in the coming weeks. If you are waitlisted for some or all of the weeks, you can email [email protected] for information about the waitlist process and for more information about timing.
- Ages: 3-15
- Cost: Varies by age and member/non-member
- Description: YMCA Camp Mahackeno is a traditional summer day camp that allows campers to experience a wide range of summer fun. Our program creates an environment where campers build lasting friendships. Campers are encouraged to grow and learn about themselves and others while under the care of our wonderful, caring and highly trained counselors and staff.
- Registration is open, but some ages are operating on a waitlist; you can register here!
- Contact: Email [email protected], | Phone: (203) 226-8981
- Website: https://westporty.org/summercamp/camp-mahackeno/
- Location: Westport Weston YMCA in Westport – 14 Allen Raymond Lane
SOUTHPORT SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Town: Southport
- Dates: Skill Sharpeners: 7/7-8/1, Strategies Workshops: 7/7-7/18 and 7/20-8/1
- Ages: Students entering grades 1st-9th
- Description: 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.
- Registration is now open
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 254-2044
- Website: https://www.southportschool.org/transformative-learning/summer-academic-program
SUMMER AT ST. LUKE’S – SPORTS CAMPS, DAY CAMP, ACADEMIC, STEM & ARTS
- Town: New Canaan
- Dates: June 9th – August 22nd (weekly sessions)
- Ages: Pre-K – 12th grade
- Description: 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.
- Registration is open
- Contact: Email [email protected] | Phone: Call Summer Program Director Hunter Martin at (203) 801-4903 | Sports Camp Director Dan Clarke at (203) 801-4939
- Website: Click here
- Location: St. Luke’s School – 377 North Wilton Road New Canaan, CT
SUMMER AT UNQUOWA
- Town: Fairfield
- Dates: June 16th – July 27th
- Ages: Open to campers entering grades Kindergarten – 6th grade in fall of 2025
- Description: Join us for an interactive summer of fun and play! Campers will be grouped based on the grade they are entering in the fall of 2024. With a wide variety of activities planned throughout the day and a themed Fun Friday (cookout included!) every week – summer at Unquowa will be a blast!
- Our Mission: In the spirit of Unquowa School, our Summer Camp aims to empower children to be curious, compassionate and confident individuals. Through engaging and imaginative activities, we foster a love for learning, build strong character and create a close-knit community of young explorers who embrace the joy of discovery through play.
- Registration now open
- Contact: EMAIL Lloyd Mitchell, Camp Director – [email protected]
- Website: Unquowa.org/summer-camp
TUMBLE JUNGLE
- Town: Norwalk (on the Westport border)
- Dates: June 16th – August 29th
- **Important Information: All campers must be potty trained to attend.
- Description: Our summer camp includes trampoline time, zip-line rides, bounce houses galore, age-appropriate games, themed activities, and much more.
- Registration opens March 3rd
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 286-4608 or
- Website: www.tumblejungle.com
- Location: 250 Westport Ave, Norwalk
WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
- Town: Fairfield and Bridgeport
- Dates: Ten weeks of camp from June 16th – August 22nd
- Ages: Grades K-8; teen leadership opportunities also available
- Description: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club offers a full range of Day Camps at all three Clubhouses, as well as specialty camps at its Southport and Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouses. WBGC Clubhouses provide a safe, welcoming space to make friends, learn and have fun indoors and outdoors. Summer Camp integrates art, STEM, athletics, performing arts and much more!
- Registration is now open
- Contact Email: Southport Clubhouse: Jocelyn West: [email protected]; Phone: (203) 259-4805
- Website: https://www.wakemanclub.org/summer-camp
- Location: 385 Center St, Southport
- Town: Middlebury, CT
- Dates:
- 7/7 – 7/12: Squash & S.A.T. Prep
- 7/7 – 7/12: Basketball & S.A.T. Prep
- 7/14 – 7/19: Dance & Art Camp
- 7/21 – 7/26: Westover Leadership Camp
- Ages: 10 – 17
- Description:
- Westover School’s Summer 2025 Camps offer a unique opportunity for students to explore their passions, build skills, and foster personal growth. Choose from programs like the Squash, Basketball, Dance and Arts, Leadership, and Language Immersion Camp. Campers over the age of 12 are invited to board on-campus for each session. A day camp option is also available.
- Registration: https://www.westoverschool.
org/admission/summer-programs - Contact: [email protected]
- Location: 1237 Whittmore Road, Middlebury, CT

WESTPORT CONTINUING ED
- Town: Westport, CT
- Dates: June 22nd – August 18th (weekly)- more info COMING SOON!
- Ages: K-12th grade
- Description: Continuing ed offers classes that are educational and recreational, including Arts & Creativity, Culinary, Sports, STEM, SAT Prep and more! More details are coming!
- Registration Date: TBD
- Contact: Phone: (203) 341-1209
- Website: https://www.westportcontinuinged.com
- Location: Various locations across Westport
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PRESCHOOL AGE CAMPS
APPLE BLOSSOM WALDORF SCHOOL
- Town: Wilton
- Dates: Our camp runs on a weekly basic from June 16th-August 15th
- Ages: 2-7 years old
- Description: Give your child a true Waldorf Experience this summer — Immersive time in nature, imaginative play, and a gentle, summer rhythm that nourishes children’s heads, hearts and hands. This summer we will explore the cultures of Native American tribes with an alternating curriculum every two weeks between, Teepees & Drums and Bugs & Birds. Come explore nature and the cultures of local Native American tribes! Weekly Activities include building, gardening, cooking, puppetry, watercolor painting, crafts, circle games, drumming and plenty of free play. A flowing gentle rhythm will guide the children through the day. The day will end with lunch (brought from home) and story. A homemade, organic snack is included daily. Our extended-care program includes an afternoon nap, snack and free play.
- Registration is now open; early bird pricing through February 15th
- Contact: Email: admissions@appleblossomschool.
org | Phone: (203) 493-4003 - Website: https://www.appleblossomschool.org/summer-camp
CRAFTY KIDS PRESCHOOL CAMP
- Town: Westport
- Dates: June 2nd – August 22nd
- Time: 9am-12pm (extended hour available)
- Preschool Camps (ages 4+) – June 2nd- June 13th (9am-12pm)
- Elementary Age Camps (ages 5+) – June 16th – August 22nd (9am-12pm or 1pm)
- Ages:
- Preschool Camps Ages 4+
- Elementary Age Camps Ages 5+
- Description: Each session will be filled with interactive, super engaging and open-ended projects inspired by weekly themes. With endless amounts of materials at their disposal, artists will create masterpieces alongside their friends! DIY Slime, potions and all things messy are on the agenda each week!
- Registration: Now Open for Registration on our website
- Contact: Email: info@
craftykidswestport.com | Phone: (203) 544-3233 - Website: https://www.
craftykidswestport.com/camps - Location: 1019 Post Rd. E, Westport, CT
I.S.T. TOT N PLAY CAMP

- Town: Westport (Burying Hill Beach)
- Dates: June 19th – August 22nd (weekly)
- Ages: 3-5 year olds
- Time: 9AM to 12PM
- Description: IST Preschool Tot’n Play summer camp at Burying Hill Beach will provide week-long experiences that introduce young children to a multitude of sports, arts and crafts, and exploration while also creating a traditional camp experience that focuses on friendship, spirit, and fun in the sun! Programs, designed by IST coaches and teachers, will expose children to various popular sports while participating in developmentally appropriate activities. Games will be included to teach and emphasize skills, and top-notch instructors will provide the ideal balance of instruction and entertainment. The values of sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect will be highlighted throughout each and every session. A flexible schedule offers registration options for any amount of weeks. Baseball, basketball, football, and soccer are just some of the highlighted sports. Arts and crafts, story-time, beach time and other popular children’s games will be a constant each day. Incase of inclement weather, camp will move indoors to our IST facility in Norwalk. **Tot N Play Director, Weston mom, Amanda Rothlein, who earned her Masters degree in Early Education from Fordham University and spent seven years as an Elementary teacher in the NYC public schools. Taylor Cusa will also be back this Summer running camp!
- Example of exciting daily Curriculum
- 9AM – 910AM – arrival and unpack
- 915-930AM morning group greetings
- 930AM-10AM craft time
- 10AM-1030AM sports and activities
- 1030AM-1045AM snack
- 1045AM-11AM interactive story time
- 11AM-1130AM beach time
- 1130AM-1150AM activity choice time- includes puzzles, giant legos, fun games and more
- 1150AM- closing song and dismissal
- Registration: Register at Westport Parks and Recreation or email [email protected] for more details. Children must be potty trained
- Contact: Email [email protected] for more details
- Website: https://www.integratedsportstraining.com/
- Location: Burying Hill Beach, Westport
LANDMARK SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Town: Westport & Ridgefield
- Dates: June 16th – July 25th (weekly sessions)
- Ages: 3-5 years old
- Description: Join us for summer fun and learning at Camp Landmark! Our one-week sessions explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through hands-on activities, plus daily water play to keep kids cool. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9AM – 2PM, with extended hours available by request.
- Registration is now open
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 226-698
- Website: https://www.ridgefieldacademy.org/program/ra-summer-programs/camp-landmark-westport
- Location: 11 Burr Road (Westport) | 223 W Mountain Road (Ridgefield)
SPONSORED BY SARA HOLLAND SPORTS & BIKE CAMP
- Towns: Westport, Weston, New Canaan
- Dates: June 9th – August 29th; *August Dates Sell Out every year!
- Ages: 2.5 years – 8 years old (*2 Different camps)
- 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!
- Description: Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp – NEW! – 3 CAMP LOCATIONS in 2025! 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.
- 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 – July 14th-August 15th *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!
- 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 too. Please email me to organize.
- Registration: SIGN UP NOW for Indoor Camp; Outdoor Camp Registration opens March 1st
- Website: www.SaraHollandSports.com | Instagram: @thesarahollandsports
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (434) 825-4689 (cell & text)
- Locations: Westport – Sara Holland Sports, 833 Post Rd. E, Westport and Long Lots Elementary School | Weston – Weston Elementary School | New Canaan – TBD
SAUGATUCK NURSERY SCHOOL CAMP
- Town: Westport
- Dates: June 9th – July 24th
- Ages: 2-5 years old
- Description: Saugatuck Nursery School offers a wonderful Summer Camp Program that is run by our preschool teachers! Join us as we explore a variety of exciting themes such as Summer Science, What’s Cooking and Music Fest! Your child’s day will include both indoor and outdoor activities. In the classroom, activities such as Arts and Crafts, Learning Centers, and Free Play will fill their morning. Once outside Campers will enjoy time on our shaded playground and will cool down daily during sprinkler play!
- Registration is OPEN NOW!
- Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 226-9192
- Website: www.saugatucknurseryschool.org/summer-camp
- Location: 245 Post Road East, Westport
For SPECIALTY camp info, click HERE!
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