Summer Camps in Fairfield County, CT

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.

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Ages 6–12 · $480–$530/week

A full-day, week-long arts camp at a contemporary art museum in Ridgefield for children in grades 1 through 6. Campers tour the galleries and three-acre Sculpture Garden, then make art with a teaching artist and counselors, and each week ends with a Friday evening celebration for families. Museum members at the Family level or above receive a 10 percent discount.

As published: 2026: members (Family level and above) $480 per week, non-members $530 per week

Ages 5–18 · $425–$525/week

A Girl Scout summer day camp in Weston for campers entering kindergarten through grade 12, running six themed weeks in July and August. Activities include a daily swim in the on-site pool supervised by certified lifeguards, archery, outdoor cooking and survival skills. Bus routes and financial aid on request are listed.

As published: 2026 weekly rates range by week and fee tier: $425-$500 (weeks 1, 3, 4, 6) and $450-$525 (weeks 2 and 5); older campers in weeks 2 and 5 can join an overnight

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A nature-focused weekly day camp on the Arboretum's 93 acres for students entering kindergarten through sixth grade, with themed weeks and hands-on STEAM activities. Eight sessions ran June 22 to August 14, 2026.

As published: 2026: $435 per week for members, $475 per week for non-members; extended hours (to 5 PM) $180 per week members, $200 non-members. Scholarships available

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)

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.

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Ages 3–5

An outdoor day camp on 22 acres at the Wilton Family YMCA with a 50-meter outdoor pool, a pond, a ropes course and climbing wall, plus fishing, archery and mini-golf. Programs run from Camp To Come To (ages 3-5) through Teen Camp (grades 7-8) and CIT (grades 9-11); the 2027 calendar was "coming soon."

As published: Not published on the camp page (see the site's Registration & Pricing section)

Ages 5–16 · $540–$620/week

A traditional YMCA summer day camp on the Mahackeno Outdoor Center campus for campers entering kindergarten through grade 10. Campers are grouped in cabins by grade and each of nine weeks has a theme, such as Color Wars, Amazing Race and Shipwrecked and Soaked. Staff are described as going through rigorous training.

As published: 2027 weeks 1-9: members $540 per week, community members $620 per week; one-time $60 registration fee and $50 per week deposit; pre-camp care $125 per week, post-camp care $250 per week

Ages 3–5

A first-camp experience held at the New Canaan YMCA for children ages 3-5 (pre-K, potty-trained), with creative learning, swimming lessons, music, arts and crafts, Bouncing Bears gymnastics and theme weeks. 2026 ran in three two-week sessions; the page noted it had reached capacity and had a waitlist.

As published: Not published on the web pages (rates are in a brochure PDF)

A 10-week summer arts program at MoCA\CT for children ages 4 and up, with painting, sculpture and mixed media guided by professional teaching artists. The site says registration for 2027 opens January 2027.

As published: 2026: $600 full day (9 AM-3 PM), $400 half day (9 AM-12:30 PM) per week; 2027 not yet published

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.

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Ages 6–15 · $550–$675/week

A sailing and marine science day camp on Holly Pond and Long Island Sound at Cove Island Park, for children entering grades 1 through 9, with a Counselors in Training program for ages 14 and 15. Each one-week session has a theme and a typical day mixes animal encounters, swimming, sailing, art and science experiments. The camp lists certified sailing instructors, lifeguards and CPR and First Aid certified counselors.

As published: 2026 tuition per week: $550 (entering grade 1), $595 (grades 2 and 3-4 groups listed), $675 (older groups); four-day week 3 is discounted; $150 non-refundable deposit per session; early camp $25 and late camp $100

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

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A traditional outdoor day camp at Kiwanis Park for children entering grades K-6, with archery, arts and crafts, nature, team building, swim lessons and free swim, and weekly enrichment such as parkour, karate and gymnastics. 2026 ran in three two-week sessions between June 22 and July 31.

As published: Not published on the web pages (rates are in a brochure PDF)

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)

Ages 4–13 · $410/week

Small-group outdoor day camps at the Connecticut Audubon Society's Fairfield Nature Center and Larsen Sanctuary for ages 4 to 5, children who have completed kindergarten through grade 5, and a Travel Adventure Camp for completed grades 6 to 7, plus a Counselor in Training program for ages 14 to 18. Weekly themes focus on exploring wildlife and habitats. Families must hold a Chickadee-level or higher Connecticut Audubon membership to register.

As published: 2026 camp fee $410 per week ($328 for four-day weeks); Counselor in Training $150 per week; Chickadee-level membership ($58 family) or higher required

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 3–10

A seven-week nature camp (June 22 to August 7, 2026), 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with weekly themes and hands-on outdoor activities and animal care. Our Living Planet serves ages 3-6 and Eco Explorers serves ages 7-10.

As published: 2026: $710 per week ($660 early bird); the four-day Week 2 is $568 ($528 early bird); Eco Explorers extended day to 3 PM adds $175 per week. One need-based scholarship

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

Kindergarten to grade 8 (about ages 4–13)

Seven weeks of themed hands-on science camps (Game Week, Earth Week, Music Week, Engineering Week, Space Week, Prehistoric Week, Mad Scientist Week) for grades K-8, starting June 22 in 2026. Camp runs 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM with early drop-off from 8:30 and paid extended care.

As published: Not published on the page (member, military and SHU employee discounts and scholarships available)

Day camps for boys and girls from preschool through 10th grade held on the 110-acre Sacred Heart Greenwich campus, with age-grouped programs (Mini, Intermediate, Upper, Young Leaders). The camp lists 2027 dates and says ESF has served the Greenwich community for 35 years.

As published: 2027 tuition by number of weeks, early bird (Nov 20, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027) then standard (from Feb 2, 2027). Full day for rising preschool to grade 8: 2 weeks $1,590 or $1,740, 3 weeks $2,385 or $2,610, 4 weeks $3,180 or $3,480, with $50 off each week for five or more weeks. Morning program 9 AM to 1 PM for rising preschool and pre-K: 2 weeks $1,242 or $1,392, 4 weeks $2,484 or $2,784. Rising 9th and 10th graders: 4 weeks $1,440 or $1,740. Extended day costs extra

Ages 2–15

A nature-center summer camp in Westport welcoming campers of all abilities from age 2 through age 15, with weekly sessions from mid-June through mid-August. Staff are described as trained and engaged.

As published: Not published

Ages 7–12

Weekly history, archaeology and arts day camps for ages 7-12 at the Fairfield Museum, July 27 to August 21, 2026 (9 AM to 3 PM). Themes include Spy Camp, Innovation Camp, Archaeology Camp and History Camp: 1976 Edition.

As published: Not published on the camp page

Ages 3–13

A traditional five-week camp on the Greenwich Country Day School campus (June 29 to July 31 in 2026) for ages 3-13 in Three's, Lower (4-5) and Upper (6-13) divisions. Facilities include two pools, four gyms, tennis courts, a dance studio and a rock wall.

As published: Not published on the camp page

Ages 3–14

A nature-based day camp for ages 3-14: Explorers (ages 3-6) and Artists (ages 6-14) spend the week outdoors with storytelling, natural-material crafts, gardening and water play. 2026 weeks began June 15 and the camp serves Newtown, Bethel, Danbury and nearby towns.

As published: $400 per week (Explorers); $20 per child per week discount for early registration; extended care $7.75 per 30 minutes

A junior sailing program at the Greenwich yacht club, founded in 1923 and open to non-members, for racers and non-racers with Opti Learn to Sail and Green Fleet tracks. The page lists fall 2026 sessions and says summer 2027 registration opens around Christmas (through ClubSpot).

As published: Not published

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

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)

Day camps at The Maritime Aquarium that integrate science with the arts and humanities, with older campers studying engineering solutions to problems like marine debris. The camp page thanks families for the 2026 programs but gives no 2027 dates.

As published: Not published

A weekly summer riding program at Mead Farm, 107 June Road, for beginners age 6 and up with a daily riding lesson, horse feeding, stall mucking, grooming and tacking; families sign up for any combination of days or weeks. The farm's site links a 2026 summer brochure; the farm states it was founded in 1928.

As published: $1,375 per week, 8:30 AM to 1 PM (from a Greenwich Free Press feature; the farm's own page did not show a price and the brochure PDF was an unreadable scan)

One-week summer theatre workshops for elementary and middle school students plus a two-week intensive for older students, run by Music Theatre of Connecticut, founded in 1987. Details are from the organization's March 2026 blog post.

As published: 2026 tuition: half-day $625 or full-day $925 (workshops, grades 2-8); two-week production $1,225 (grades 6-12, the production was full)

Coding, game design, robotics and AI camps held in July at Fairfield University, with residential, day and morning options. The camp calls itself America's original computer camp, founded in 1977.

As published: 2027: Day camp $1,195 per week (less $200 grant); residential $1,450 per week (less $200 grant); morning camp $400 per week (less $50 grant)

Ages 3–14 · $385–$575/week

A nature-based summer day camp on the Nature Center's 40 acres of ponds, fields and forest, with weekly themes for ages 3 to 4, children entering kindergarten through grade 5, and an Adventure Camp for grades 6 to 8. Adventure Camp adds weekly off-site trips such as paddling and survival skills, plus a Thursday cookout until 7pm. A financial aid application is available.

As published: 2026 pricing per week: half day (ages 3-4) $385; full day ages 4 to grade 2 $545; full day grades 3-5 $575; optional Lunch Bunch $140 per week; four-day weeks are discounted

A Bridgeport day camp with eight weekly sessions from June 22 to August 14, 2026, plus Basketball and Swim camps August 17-21. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, basketball, tennis, dance and math, STEM and literacy classes.

As published: Not published (a directory says fees are on a sliding scale; registration packet is a PDF)

Ages 8–18

A half-day fishing camp for ages 8 to 18 operating out of Greenwich and Norwalk on Long Island Sound, five days a week with one half-day session per day. Captains are Coast Guard-licensed and certified in first aid and CPR.

As published: 2026: $775 per camper per half-day session (sessions run through August 28)

$180–$250/week

Short summer arts camps run by the Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts, with morning camps at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield and afternoon camps at the Quick Center. The 2026 camps cover acting and improvisation, circus skills, singing for the stage and audition prep, with a different instructor for each. Most camps are open to ages 8 and up.

As published: 2026: morning camps (Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm) $250 per week; afternoon camps (Monday to Thursday, 2:30 to 4:30pm) $180 per week

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 3–17

Week-long art camps for ages 3-17 at the Silvermine School of Art with morning and afternoon sessions that combine into a full day, covering ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, glass flame working, comics, photography, jewelry and digital arts. The 2026 catalog lists ten weeks from June 15 to August 21.

As published: Not published in the 2026 catalog (half-day campers may add lunch for $125 if space allows; full-day campers get the lunch period free)

Ages 4–14 · $200–$460/week

Drop-off summer camps at a museum, farm and nature center campus in Stamford, from a toddler art program through a full-day Explorers camp for children entering grades 3 to 7. Weekly themes use Heckscher Farm, the nature trails, live animals and a new planetarium and astronomy center. Camps are open to museum members at the Family level or higher.

As published: 2026 member prices listed per child: Explorers Adventure full day $368 (four-day week) and $460 per week; Earthkeepers half day $200 and $250 per week; Space Surveyors $312 and $390 per week; Wild at Art $200 to $255. Camps are members-only (Family level or higher)

Ages 4–8

A forest-themed nature day camp for ages 4 to 8 at the Greenwich Botanical Center, with weekly sessions from June 1 to August 14, 2026 (no camp the week of June 29). Groups are capped at 12 children by age.

As published: 2026: $475 per week (9 AM to 1 PM); extended day to 3 PM adds $230 per week; members get 15% off

Ages 5–11

A weekday nature day camp inside the 285-acre Greenwich Audubon sanctuary, with Explorers (ages 5-7) and Adventurers (ages 8-11) groups. Staff are chosen for youth experience and interest in local ecology.

As published: 2026: $600 per camper per week (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM); early-bird $100 off before April 1 and $50 sibling discount

Ages 3–15

A mix of traditional day camp and specialty programs run by New Canaan Country School on its wooded campus, with weekly full-day and half-day options. Counselors work in groups with published ratios, and a nurse or health officer is on site daily.

As published: 2026: Full day $700 or $875 per week depending on the week; half day (ages 3-4) $320 or $400 per week; C.I.T. $438; all-full-day-weeks package $7,400

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A full-day co-ed camp on the 20-acre Fairfield Country Day School campus for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6, with six weekly sessions in 2026 (June 15 to July 24). Staff include many full-time FCDS faculty.

As published: 2026: $565 or $595 per week depending on the week (six weekly sessions, June 15 to July 24); $125 deposit per week

Ages 4–18

St. Luke's School offers weekly day camps for ages 4-18 on its New Canaan campus, from a classic Day Camp (ages 4-11) to specialty camps in ceramics, marine science, mock trial, movies, theater and more. The 2026 schedule ran June 15 to August 28 and is led by school faculty.

As published: Day Camp $375 per half-day week ($325 for SLS families) or $750 for morning plus afternoon ($650 SLS families); Ceramics two-week camp $800 ($750 SLS families); Marine Science $400 ($350 SLS families)

Ages 5–15 · $500–$580/week

Week-long nature-skills day camps at Sticks & Stones Farm in Newtown, led by nature mentors who teach tracking, fire-making, shelter building, foraging and nature crafts. Groups are split into ages 5 to 8 and older ages up to 15, and the Advanced Survival week includes a Thursday overnight. The school states it was founded in 2000 and offers tiered pricing and a scholarship form.

As published: 2026 Newtown camps at the "Supporter" tier: $500 per week (most weeks, 9am-3pm), $515 for Wildwood weeks, $580 for Advanced Survival with Thursday overnight; discounted Friend tier available; $150 deposit per camp week

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 4–14 · $400–$420/week

Drop-off summer farm camps at an organic demonstration farm in Westport, with programs for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and a Green Teen service program for ages 11 to 14. Campers plant and harvest in the gardens, care for farm animals such as sheep, goats, alpacas and chickens, and make sustainable crafts. A separate seed-to-table cooking camp for ages 6 to 12 runs on selected weeks.

As published: Prices as posted on the 2026 camp page: Little Farmers (ages 4-6, 8:30-12:00) $420 per week; Jr. Farmers (ages 7-10, afternoons) $400 per week; Green Teen (ages 11-14) $410 per week; Seed-to-Table Cooking Camp (ages 6-12, max 14 campers, lunch included) $420 per week

The Greenwich YMCA runs a range of day camps, including Discovery Camp, Adventure Camp at Camp Seton, a half-day summer school camp, Code Ninjas, and leader-in-training programs. 2026 dates are listed, and registration for 2027 opens January 1, 2027.

As published: 2026 weekly prices, member then non-member: Discovery Camp (age 3 to 3rd grade, at the YMCA) $550 or $650; Adventure Camp at Camp Seton (grades 4 to 5) $650 or $750; Summer School Half Day Camp $350 or $450 at the YMCA (grades K to 5) and $300 or $400 at Camp Seton (grades 6 to 10); Youth Specialty Camps (grades 5 to 7) $350 or $450; Leader in Training $400 or $500; Counselor in Training $150 or $250; Teen Specialty Camps $550 or $650; Early Learning Summer Program $2,165 or $2,415 per session. Extended morning care $75 per week, evening care $200 per week

Ages 7–13 · $295–$320/week

A morning summer program at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo for ages 7 to 10 and 11 to 13, held in separate weekly sessions. Each day children explore a different area of the zoo with guided activities and staff presentations on animal care, enrichment, training, diet and habitats, plus zoo-themed games and art. Sessions run 9am to 12:30pm.

As published: 2026 program cost per week: $295 for zoo members, $320 for non-members; optional Animal Adoption Box add-on