Summer might be a few months away, but it’s that time of year when moms need to start thinking about summer plans. Any experienced mom knows that to stay sane during summer break; you must put those kiddos in camp! There are so many options to choose from. Whether your child is into sports, dance, performing arts, technology, or shows an interest in sleepaway camps, we’ve got you covered. Our fifth annual Summer Camp Guide provides the information you need to plan a fun and stress-free summer. Please support our sponsors.
NATIONAL COMPUTER CAMP AT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
NEXT LEVEL SPORTS ACADEMY
Register by March 1, 2024, and mention Fairfield County Mom to receive 5% off your registration.
ROCK CLIMB FAIRFIELD
Rock Climb Fairfield likes keeping kids busy when they are out of school! RCF’s Climbing Camp programs are week-long indoor rock climbing programs designed for climbers of all abilities. Whether your climbers are new to the sport or ready to start climbing to the next level, this camp provides a fun and age-appropriate environment to build the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing. Camp activities include indoor rock climbing, knot tying, and various exciting climbing games. Full or half-day options are available, along with member and sibling discounts!
LONG RIDGE CAMP
RISING STAR HORSE RESCUE
Rising Starr Horse Rescue saves, rehabilitates, retrains, and rehomes abandoned, neglected, or abused horses. They educate the public about at-risk horses and the importance of protecting them. Giving America’s horses a second chance at life allows the community to experience the love, patience, and compassion horses have for humans. They offer programs for children of all ages.
CAMP SLOANE YMCA
Camp Sloane YMCA is everything kids are looking for in a summer camp. First is the beautiful camp setting with views of the Berkshires and beyond – kids love being ‘unplugged’ and having the experience of being surrounded by this level of nature. Then there’s the amazing choice of activities – everything from sailing to horseback riding to climbing and dancing. There is so much for campers to choose from, and their days will be filled with fun activities and great new friends, while their nights will be filled with fireside stories, lightning bugs, and s’mores. Sleepaway camp should always be this good, and counselors from all over the world are excited to welcome your child to Camp Sloane this summer!
SPRGOLF JR. ACADEMY
TIPS ON TRIPS AND CAMPS
ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL
Customize your summer! Only at St. Luke’s will families find the choice, flexibility, and excellence they seek in their summer enrichment experiences. Campers can immerse themselves in a single sport or enjoy a variety through SLS Sports Camps, spend an entire day playing and learning at SLS Day Camp, or inspire their inner writer, scientist, or artist through SLS Workshops. Let St. Luke’s help you tailor the perfect summer for your family.
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL
Christian Heritage School is the #1 Private Christian School in Connecticut for students in grades K-12 and offers TWO summer camp options this summer! Camp Riverside is a fun day camp for rising 1st – 6th grade students, while Kingsmen Sports Camps are for rising 1st – 9th grade!
SHU DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM
FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSIC CAMP
CAMP KIPPEWA POINT
Camp Kippewa Point is a two-week camp experience for girls ages 6-13! Their warm and nurturing environment offers girls a classic camp experience with a set beginning, middle, and end. Their hybrid approach to scheduling allows Kippewa Point campers to explore everything they have to offer while also giving them a chance to spend extra time doing the activities they are excited to explore. At Kippewa Point, they intentionally work to develop connections between campers. They know that deep and meaningful relationships with camp friends and staff help foster growth, confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. At the end of their two weeks, they hope that girls have gained confidence, become more independent, feel proud of their accomplishments, and feel like the Point is their second family!
RIDGEFIELD ACADEMY & LANDMARK PRESCHOOL
JCC OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
CENTER STAGE THEATRE
Center Stage Theatre is offering summer camp for students entering grades K-8 who love to sing, dance, and act! Options include Rising Stars: Growing Up Broadway (grades K-2) and Disney Dreams! (grades 3-8), Broadway Showstoppers! (grades 3-8), Rising Stars: Broadway Kids! (grades K-2). Center Stage Theatre is an inclusive and intergenerational community-based theatre providing high-quality and affordable performances, educational programming, volunteer opportunities, and community collaborations. Located in Shelton, Connecticut, the theatre produces five full-scale productions a year, including its annual summer musical featuring high school and college-aged actors and year-round theatre education for students grades K-12, summer camps, and limited-run special events. Celebrating its 19th season in 2024, Center Stage Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization attracting actors, crew members, and audiences from throughout Connecticut and was named “Best Community Theater” by Connecticut Magazine’s “Best of CT 2022” round-up. Registration is open, but space is limited!
THE HARVEY SCHOOL
Harvey Summer Camp offers various programs, allowing your children to choose from many options on one sprawling campus featuring open fields, wooded trails, state-of-the-art facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, and an indoor ice rink! Day Camp for Grades 2-8: Campers will enjoy activities in the arts, sports, science, and theater, as well as games and camp-wide events. The wide variety of offerings allows campers to explore different interests while introducing them to new activities. Rising 1st graders and 9th graders: Campers entering first grade in September can enjoy a program of fun and exploration designed just for them! Young teens entering high school this fall will enjoy a program created to let them have a summer of fun before the rigors of high school begin. Harvey’s youngest and oldest campers will surely enjoy a summer to remember! Art Camp, Sports Camp: Campers entering Grades 5-8 can take a more in-depth approach to explore their interests in the arts or sports! Circus Arts, Robotics, Basketball, Volleyball, and Coding Camps: See their website for information and dates particular to these specialty programs. Camps run from July 1 through August 9, 2024, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed on July 4 & 5.
KING SCHOOL
TIM MOREHOUSE FENCING CLUB
Receive $350 off any week of Tim Morehouse Fencing Club Summer Camps before February 29, 2024 (new fencers only).
FAIRFIELD A CAPPELLA
EUGENE'S MUSIC & LEARNING STUDIO
Preschool is out, and it’s time for Intro to Orchestra Camp! Join Eugene’s Music & Learning Studio for art, dance, and music. Your child will spend the week crafting musical instruments, dancing with partners and in groups, and meeting the instruments of the orchestra. Each week will feature a different theme! Please bring a light snack (crackers, goldfish, water); they will take a short break each day. For children ages 3-6 years (fully potty-trained), the camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Opportunities to meet private-lesson teachers will be available. Registration is by week! Campers can join for one or two weeks.
