Summer Camps in Eastern Connecticut & Mystic Coast, CT

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 5 (about ages 4–10)

A town day camp at the Colchester Recreation Complex (215 Old Hebron Road) for children entering grades K-5, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 3 PM, June 22 to August 14, 2026. Also offers a C.I.T. program (14+), volunteer junior counselors, and Leaders in Training for grades 6-8.

As published: 2026: $170 per week (includes t-shirt); extended care 3-5 PM $40 per week; non-residents pay $5 more per week; LIT $170 per week; C.I.T. $125 for the three-week program

Ages 4–16

Mystic Aquarium runs weekly day camps for children entering PreK through 10th grade, in four age groups, with marine and animal themes such as marine mammals, sharks, turtles and animal care. One joint camp with Mystic Seaport Museum includes sailing. Camp days run 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with extended day offered for select sessions.

As published: Not published (the 2026 page lists early bird pricing ending February 28, 2026 but no weekly prices)

Ages 6–14 · $232–$475/week

A maritime-themed day and overnight camp run by the Mystic Seaport Museum, the largest maritime museum in the US, offering sailing instruction (Community Sailing day camp), a signature Joseph Conrad overnight camp where campers sleep aboard a historic ship, and an advanced teen sailing-crew program aboard the schooner Brilliant. Staffing is distinctively credentialed for its niche — US Sailing-certified instructors, Red Cross lifeguards, and US Coast Guard-licensed captains.

As published: Half-Day $232 / $290; Full-Day $380 / $475 (members / non-members); one-week sessions; year not stated

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)

Ages 7–17

An ACA-accredited day and overnight camp on a 24-acre site in Franklin, operating since 1947, with a fishing pond, canoeing and kayaking, and themed weeks. Enrollment for the 2027 season is open (Clover Camp June 17-19; Day Camp June 21-August 13; Overnight June 20-August 13).

As published: Not published as base rates; 2027 pre-season discounts through Oct 31 ($250 off overnight, $40 off 1-4 day sessions, $80 off 5+)

Ages 9–17 · $555–$1,055/week

Project Oceanology is a year-round marine science education organization in Groton, CT, offering both residential overnight camp (Ocean Camp) and day camp programs (Ocean Explorer Academy, Undersea Technology Camp). The organization partners with grantors and community organizations to make camp accessible to families with financial need.

As published: 2026 day camp "Cost: $555" and "Cost: $595"; Residential Camp 2026 Ocean Camp $955, Marine Science Research Experience $1,055 (all one week)

Ages 5–11

A morning art camp at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for ages 5-11 with five one-week themed sessions from July 6 to August 7, 2026. Younger (5-7) and older (8-11) groups alternate weeks.

As published: 2026: $200 per week for members, $225 per week for non-members; scholarships for New London residents and need; sibling and multi-session discounts

Ages 3–15 · $290–$445/week

A nature center day camp on a 400-acre sanctuary in Mystic with eleven themed weeks of full-week sessions for ages 3 to 15, plus half-day and 2-hour early childhood options. Campers hike, meet live animals and play games tied to each week's natural history theme, and specialty and collaborative camps with other Mystic organizations are offered. Partial weeks are not offered.

As published: 2026, week 1 non-member prices: Eagles half day (ages 4-6) $290, Rangers full day (ages 5-6) $445, Fledglings 2-hour program (ages 3-4) $185. Member prices are lower, for example Rangers $378.25.

Ages 6–16 · $425/week

A day theater camp at the Garde Arts Center in New London for ages 6 to 16, held as three one-week sessions in partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre. Students rehearse and attend workshops all week, then perform two shows of an original musical, and also learn costuming, sound and lighting skills. Up to 60 students take part in each session.

As published: 2026: $425 per week. Camp hours 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Partial scholarships may be available on request.

Ages 7–17

The New London campus location of iD Tech, a large national STEM/coding camp franchise, offering 1-week day and overnight sessions starting at $949/week with instructors the company describes as "100% USA-based" and recruited from top universities. As a national brand with dozens of individual university-campus locations (including several others across Connecticut alone — Fairfield University, Southern Connecticut State, Trinity College, Wesleyan), it operates at a different scale and marketing sophistication than the standalone local camps in this set.

As published: 2026 starting at $949/week; 1-week sessions; day and overnight options; payment plan available (as low as $375 initial payment)