Best Sports Summer Camps in Connecticut

Ages 10–16

A sleepaway sports camp on Suffield Academy's 368-acre campus for ages 10 to 16, where campers choose one of eight sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball) and train twice a day with coaches. Suffield Academy lists the 2026 camp dates as June 28 to August 7 with one-week sessions that can be combined.

As published: First-session price not shown on the page fetched; page states each additional session is $2,000 and $750 off each session after the first; $1,000 deposit; $175 off each additional child; group discounts of 5% or 10%

A coed traditional day camp at 104 Goose Green Road in northern Connecticut with aquatics, sports, outdoor adventure, and arts and sciences, weekly theme weeks and a CIT program. The 2026 schedule runs weekly sessions June 22 to August 14.

As published: 2026 early bird: 1 week $640, 2 weeks $1,245, 4 weeks $2,410, 8 weeks $4,225; before care or after care $85 per week, both $150; deposit $125 per week. The page also shows a second table with $500 early / $550 regular for one week, so confirm current tuition

Brunswick School's open-enrollment Summer Session offers courses, workshops, camps and theater workshops across Pre School, Lower, Middle and Upper School divisions, and was returning for summer 2026. Middle and Upper School classes are coed while Lower School and Pre School are all-boys, with sports camps that pair with morning sessions.

As published: Not published

Ages 11–16

A freedom-of-choice performing and creative arts camp for ages 11–16 in the Berkshire foothills, offering 30+ non-competitive arts activities and income-based sliding-scale tuition (from roughly $9,275 for a 4-week session up to about $15,991 for 8 weeks at the top tier). Its distinguishing identity within this Connecticut set is being the one camp built entirely around an arts/no-sports model with staff described as "working artists and teachers."

As published: 2027 income-based tiered tuition (sliding scale): Tier 1 (highest income) Full Season (8 wk) $15,991, First/Second Session (4 wk) $9,275; scales down through Tier 6 ($0) based on household size/income disclosure. Pricing is per session (full season, half-season, or 6-week)

Ages 7–16

A traditional boys' overnight camp on Bantam Lake in Morris with more than 40 activities, including waterskiing and motor sports. It enrolls about 160 campers and staff in a close-knit community and runs sessions from one to eight weeks.

As published: 2027 (June 27 to August 21): 1 week $2,755 ($2,675 early bird until Nov 15, 2026); 2 weeks $5,360; 3 weeks $7,270; 4 weeks $9,180; 6 weeks $11,435; full season (8 weeks) $13,230. Deposits $800 to $2,500

Ages 5–13 · $228–$386/week

Camp COMO is the state-licensed summer day camp of the Stonington Community Center (COMO), running 10 weeks of programming on a 16-acre campus for preschool through grade 7, with specialty options in arts, technology, and athletics.

As published: 2026 pricing: full day $321 (members) / $386 (non-members) per week; half-day $228 (members) / $293 (non-members) per week; $50 non-refundable deposit per week

Kindergarten to grade 4 (about ages 4–9)

The Town of Westport's day camp at Compo Beach for children entering grades K-4, with seven themed weeks from June 22 to August 7, 2026. Daily activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, STEM, yoga, playground and beach time, plus weekly special events and a field trip.

As published: $325 per camper per session; $260 for the four-day session June 29-July 2 (2026)

Ages 5–12

A free summer day camp on a 36-acre campus in Farmington for children ages 5 to 12 who live in the City of Hartford or the Town of East Hartford, which the camp says has served Hartford's children since 1894. Campers are bused from assigned stops and get breakfast and lunch. Daily programs include arts and crafts, nature, music and performing arts, swimming, sports, a computer lab and a LEGO STEM program.

As published: Free to eligible families. A one-time non-refundable application fee per child applies, and East Hartford campers pay a weekly fee (amounts not published); Care 4 Kids is accepted.

Ages 5–13

Camp Cutler is a YMCA of Greater Hartford day camp at the Hale YMCA in Putnam, serving grades K–7 (ages 5–12) with arts and crafts, STEM, literacy, sports, free daily swim lessons, and free breakfast/lunch through Putnam School Food Services. Staff complete over 40 hours of orientation before campers arrive.

As published: Not published (2027 pricing listed as "coming soon"); Y Vacation Days priced at $65/day (member) or $105/day (program participant)

Pre-K to grade 12 (about ages 3–17)

One-week June sessions at Greenwich Academy open to boys and girls entering pre-K through grade 12 from any school, offering enrichment and athletics programs. The 2026 weeks ran June 2-5 (athletics) and June 8 through June 25, with registration through CampMinder.

As published: Tuition ranges $300 to $725 (per program/week)

Kindergarten to grade 4 (about ages 4–9)

Greens Farms Academy's Camp GFA for rising K-4 students rotates campers through Art & Nature, Outdoor Games and STEAM periods. The school also runs summer academics and sports programs.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–15

A YMCA state-licensed day camp at 30 High Street for ages 5-11, with field trips, arts and crafts, archery, STEM, nature and sports, plus a separate teen camp for ages 12-15 that explores Connecticut attractions and does community service. It serves Andover, Colchester, Glastonbury, Hebron, Marlborough and nearby towns, with 2026 weeks from June 22 to August 21.

As published: Not published (2027 pricing "coming soon")

Ages 8–16

A day camp run on the Kingswood Oxford private-school campus in West Hartford, entering roughly its 14th summer (founded ~2012), offering 55+ specialized sports, academics, arts, and outdoor-adventure programs for grades 3–11 with tiered early-bird/standard weekly and two-week pricing. It's positioned as an academically-branded, school-affiliated alternative to the area's YMCA and nonprofit day camps.

As published: 2026 per-week pricing: Early Bird (Jan 9–Mar 31) Half-day $375–$625, Full-day $400–$575, Two-week programs $1,100; Standard (after Mar 31) Half-day $375–$675, Full-day $400–$600, Two-week programs $1,200. $50/week non-refundable deposit

Kindergarten to grade 8 (about ages 4–13)

A YMCA day camp for children in grades K-8 held at Mayberry Elementary School, with weekly themes, field trips, specialty camps, sports and STEAM activities. The 2026 season ran nine weeks from June 15 to August 14; 2027 pricing and registration are listed as coming soon.

As published: Not published (2027 pricing "coming soon"); camp day 9 am to 4 pm with before and after care 7-9 am and 4-6 pm; financial assistance and Care 4 Kids accepted

Ages 5–15

A traditional YMCA state-licensed day camp held at Hanmer Elementary School for ages 5-15, with a weekly theme, arts and crafts, sports, nature, STEM, field trips and special guests. Morning and afternoon care is provided at no additional cost; 2026 weekly themes are posted and 2027 pricing is coming soon.

As published: Not published (2027 pricing "coming soon"); AM and PM care included at no extra cost

A traditional day camp run by the Mandell JCC on 75 wooded acres along the Farmington River in Windsor, with a 2026 season from June 22 to August 14. The camp lists pool and riverfront swimming, boating, water skiing, archery, a climbing wall, a ropes course, sports, pottery, woodworking and music. Water activities are supervised by Red Cross-certified instructors, and the JCC offers need-based financial assistance.

As published: 2026 rates are on the camp's Sessions and Rates page: two-week sessions run from $1,466 to $1,943 for grades K-9, with more than one price listed per grade group (by registration date and membership) and higher totals for longer enrollments; $150 non-refundable deposit per child per session

Ages 6–12

A seasonal day camp for ages 6 to 12 on 77 wooded acres on Lake Avenue in Greenwich, run by the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich and licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. It has an outdoor pool, archery range and a pond for fishing and canoeing, with weekly themes such as Team Sports Competition and Camp Simmons Traditions. Current Club membership is required to register.

As published: Not published

Ages 3–21

A six-week special-needs day camp run jointly by five central Connecticut recreation departments for campers with a physical, intellectual, developmental or other health impairment. It meets at Smith Middle School with games, sports, arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming and field trips; 2026 ran June 22 to July 31 plus an Adventure Trip week.

As published: $174/week ($204/week for typical siblings); Adventure Week $204 (2026); separate transportation fee

Kindergarten to grade 8 (about ages 4–13)

A day camp for children entering K-8 based at Jefferson Elementary School in Norwalk, with campers going to the Wilton YMCA on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for swimming, ropes course, archery, mini-golf and sports. The page lists summer 2027 (8 AM to 3 PM, extended care to 6 PM), with breakfast and lunch included in 2026.

As published: Not published on the web page (separate 2027 pricing sheet PDF); financial assistance and Care 4 Kids accepted

Ages 3–18

A sports complex in Stamford offering full-day and half-day camps in multi-sport, hockey, gymnastics, ninja/parkour, tennis and basketball, plus preschool gymnastics. The camp page says registration for next summer opens soon.

As published: Not published (summer pricing to be posted when registration opens)

A small independent half-day summer camp in Cos Cob run by four local physical education teachers, with sports and outdoor play. It runs weekdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM across a summer session (June 22 to August 21, no year shown).

As published: $400 per week; $100 daily drop-in (year not stated on page)

Ages 3–12

A multi-activity weekly day camp for ages 3-12 in Weston (10 weeks starting the week of June 21, 2027) with stations in sports, water games and an inflatable slide, arts and crafts, and board games including chess. Half-day, full-day and per-day options, with pizza lunch add-on.

As published: 2027 super early bird $255/week half day or $375/week full day; regular (before June 1) $355 half or $475 full; late $525 full day; per day $72 half or $144 full; 7-week promo gets one week free

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A weekly multi-activity day camp at Schoolhouse Academy in Wilton for children entering K-6 (10 weeks from the week of June 21, 2027), with sports, water games, arts and crafts, LEGO building and board games. Early 8 AM drop-off and a 9 AM to 6 PM extended option are available.

As published: 2027 super early bird $255 half day / $375 full day / $495 for 9 AM to 6 PM per week; regular (before June 1) $355 / $475 / $595; per day $72 half, $144 full, $216 to 6 PM; early drop-off $15/day or $60/week

Ages 3–14

A traditional Jewish community day camp on a 15-acre campus at the Stamford JCC for ages 3 to 4 and for kindergarten through grade 8, with a Counselor in Training program. Campers swim twice daily and use an adventure course with zip-lines, rock climbing and an archery range, with sports, STEAM, arts and cooking, and Shabbat observed weekly. Groups are capped at 20 campers with 2 to 3 counselors for the traditional program.

As published: 2027 early-bird rates (effective through 12/15/26): member tuition tables run from $1,625 for a two-week enrollment to $5,755 or $6,390 for eight weeks depending on program and hours; community rates are higher (for example $6,620 and $7,445 for eight weeks); two-week minimum enrollment; $100 security fee per camper

Ages 5–12

A faith-based summer day camp run by Elevation Church in Wallingford for kindergarten through grade 7 (age 5 by 9/1/27 to age 12), with swimming, sports, music, worship and crafts, plus a Junior Counselor program for ages 13-15. It runs June through August with lunch and snack included.

As published: $190 per week per child plus an online processing fee (the page also lists $50 and $55 per week amounts without clear labels)

Ages 7–14 · $275–$310/week

Epic Adventure and Sports Camp is a faith-based day camp operating at The Master's School (36 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury) on 75 acres, serving kids in grades 1–8 from the Farmington Valley region. The program emphasizes small-group teams, background-checked staff, and a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.

As published: Elementary: $275/week; Middle School: $310/week; before/after-care: $100/week; $75 non-refundable deposit required

Ages 6–14 · $219–$249/week

FAST Camp is a multi-sport, co-ed summer day camp hosted at Mount Southington (also running locations in Meriden and Wallingford), combining sports, exercise, recess-style games, and arts and crafts for grades 1–8.

As published: "Cost is $219/week before April 1st. $239 on and after 4/1."; Fort Building $229 / $249 per week; year not stated on page

Hamden Hall Country Day School runs summer sports camps, an early childhood program, and an Academics & Adventures program open to the public. Sports camps are taught by coaches and the summer academy is led by a named director.

As published: 2026: Academics & Adventures $400 per week (Weeks 4-8, June 29 to July 31), before care and after care $50 per week each; sports camp price not published

A summer nature camp on the 280-acre Indian Rock Nature Preserve run by the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, with archery, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, animal care, art, water sports and model rocketry. Sessions run June through August, and 2026 registration opened March 1.

As published: Not published on the page (a 2026 brochure link was not retrievable); financial assistance available

Ages 4–15

A welcoming day camp based on Jewish values on a 54-acre campus in Woodbridge, for campers from age 4 through grade 9. The facility includes an outdoor pool, sports fields, hiking trails, a low ropes course and an arts and crafts area. It is offered in two four-week sessions, with groups of 10 to 14 children.

As published: Not published (2027 early bird and regular rates listed as to be determined); scholarships from the Send A Kid to Camp Fund

Ages 7–15 · $7,600–$10,200/session

KenMont and KenWood are brother/sister residential summer camps in Kent, CT, with KenMont serving boys and KenWood serving girls in grades 2–10. The camp offers 45+ activities across athletics, waterfront, arts, and adventure, including 20 tennis courts and a waterskiing program.

As published: 2027 four-week sessions $10,200 each; two-week option $7,600

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

King School's Summer Institute offers Fun Camp for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 with STEAM activities, field trips and sports, plus Camp Little Vikings for PreK. Weekly sessions ran June 8 to July 23 in 2026.

As published: Camp Little Vikings $375 per week; Fun Camp price not published

Ages 5–12

A town summer program at the Town Beach on Mudge Pond for children ages 5-12 whose parents live or work in Sharon, offering swim lessons, arts and crafts, themed weeks, sports and games. In 2026 it ran June 22 to August 21, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with full- and half-day options.

As published: Not published (page says "affordable" full- and half-day options)

A family-run day camp at 478 Erskine Road in Stamford for children from age 3 through 8th-grade graduation, with sports, arts, swimming and adventure programs. The site shows a 2027 start of June 28 and 2027 tuition.

As published: 2027 full-day tuition, 1st child, early/regular: 4 weeks $4,895/$4,995; 6 weeks $6,695/$6,795; 8 weeks (June 28 to Aug 20) $7,495/$7,595; two 4-week blocks $4,495/$4,595 each; short-day preschool 8 weeks $6,795/$6,895; extended care $50/week each for drop-off and pick-up; early rate requires payment by March 1 (the table layout was garbled on the page, so column order is inferred)

Grades 7 to 10 (about ages 11–15)

Loomis Chaffee's four-week Enrichment Program for rising 7th to 10th graders offers boarding or day options, with courses such as graphic novel, forensics and digital photography. The school also hosts sports camps and a ballet summer intensive.

As published: Not published ($50 application fee)

Ages 3–16 · $357–$407/session

A traditional YMCA day camp at the Mountain Mist Outdoor Center in Meriden serving ages 3–16, with a broad specialty-program menu (art, cooking, dance, fishing, musical theater, STEM, sports) plus adaptive and Type 1 diabetes-specific camp options and bus transportation for families — a wide-inclusion, community-YMCA model rather than a specialty or premium camp.

As published: "Traditional Camp Pricing (for a two-week session)... Full Member $357, Program Member $407" (2026 info; specialty camps priced separately)

Ages 4–17 · $260–$385/week

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean-based experiential education nonprofit offering marine science, sailing, and adventure sports summer camp programs out of Stonington, CT. Founded in 2002, NESS now serves more than 4,700 students across 7 locations in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

As published: "Each half-day program for one week ranges from $260-$385" (full-day prices not listed; year not stated, 2026 programs)

Grades 5 to 8 (about ages 9–13)

A town-run "traditional camp day" for middle schoolers entering grades 5-8, with sports, games, special events and one field trip per week (Lake Compounce, Lake Quassy and similar) across seven weeks in summer 2026. Most Fridays the group meets at Longshore Club Park, including time in the public pool.

As published: $400 per camper per session; $320 for the four-day session June 29-July 2 (2026)

Ages 5–14 · $425/week

The Rectory School in Pomfret runs a screen-free day camp for ages 5 to 13 with weekly registration, plus Summer@Rectory, a two-week boarding or day program for ages 9 to 14 that combines morning academics and enrichment with afternoon adventures. Activities named include sports, art, nature trails, robotics, coding, theater, science labs and swimming.

As published: 2026 Day Camp full day $425 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), extended hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm an additional $15. Summer@Rectory tuition not published on the program page.

Ages 4–12 · $109–$124/day

The Hartford location of the national Steve & Kate's chain (operating since 1980), a "choose your own activity" day camp housed at the Watkinson School offering stations like a Media Lab, Sewing Salon, Bakery, Sports, and Water Games. Pricing is structured as per-day or full-summer passes rather than a traditional weekly rate, reflecting the brand's flexible, drop-in-friendly national model.

As published: 2026: Day Pass $124/day ($109/day at 15+ days purchased); Summer Pass $3,270 for the entire summer (up to 45 days), covering June 15–Aug 14, 2026. Per-day and per-summer pricing; no traditional weekly rate published

A University of Hartford summer day program with six one-week sessions (June 29 to August 7 in 2026) for grades 1-9, plus Li'l Place (preschool), Kinderplace (kindergarten), SPLIT (grades 10-12 leadership) and SPRC (grades 9-11 robotics). The site cites 90+ enrichment courses and 20+ sports activities, with optional bus routes around Greater Hartford.

As published: Summer Place $640/week standard, $575/week early registration (by February 15); all six weeks $3,345 standard, $3,010 early. SPLIT $775 to $860 per session; SPRC $1,110 for two weeks. Optional lunch $110/week

Grades 5 to 12 (about ages 9–17)

Hopkins School runs academic summer school for grades 5-12 open to non-Hopkins students (Upper School session June 22 to July 31, 2026), plus partner athletic camps. Classes average eight to twelve students.

As published: 2026 Upper School: credit courses $3,700 each; Algebra 1 $2,600; SAT review $1,400 per 3-week session (day camp prices for younger grades not published)

Kindergarten to grade 8 (about ages 4–13)

Weekly themed full-day camps at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club clubhouses in Bridgeport and Fairfield for grades K-8 (rising first graders and up in 2026), over nine weeks with arts, sports, STEM and daily game time. Specialty camps (basketball, Week of Fun, Field Trip Week) and CIT/LIT teen leadership tracks are also offered.

As published: Tiered family pricing (tier amounts not captured from the page); Week of Fun $395/week; Before/After Care $28 to $40/week; membership required at $60/year per youth; Care 4 Kids accepted

Ages 3–14

The Town of West Hartford Leisure Services department runs summer and vacation camps for children ages 3 to 14, from traditional neighborhood-park camps to art, sports, nature and specialty camps. Its own listing names Buena Vista, Camp Funtastic, Discovery Zone, Busy Bees and Westmoor Park camps, and describes Lego engineering, cooking, circus, colonial history and ice hockey camps among its offerings.

As published: Not published

A YMCA summer day camp at 270 Smith Pond Road serving Waterbury, Watertown and surrounding towns, with swimming, boating, archery, arts and crafts, low and high ropes, a climbing tower, sports and nature, plus specialty camps in fishing, aquatics, mountain biking, survival and performing arts. The camp page lists registration as opening February 2027.

As published: Not published

A YMCA summer day camp at the Adventure Site at Southbury Training School, 1461 South Britain Road, serving over 125 children a day from Southbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Oxford and Beacon Falls. Activities include swimming, boating, archery, a climbing tower, arts and crafts, nature, sports and low ropes; a 2026 brochure and open registration were listed.

As published: Not published on the camp page (2026 brochure link was dead when checked)

The Valley Shore YMCA's day camp, advertised as nine weeks of summer fun, offers traditional camps and specialty camps with before and after camp care. Activities named on its page include archery, a ropes challenge course, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, sports, a climbing tower, hiking and outdoor living skills such as fire building and outdoor cooking. The Y states financial aid is available.

As published: Not published on the camp page (prices are in the camp brochure and online registration)