Summer Camps in New Haven Area, CT

$365/week

A hands-on museum workshop on the historic site of Eli Whitney's armory in Hamden that runs week-long camps for young builders and experimenters. The 2026 schedule lists over 50 workshops across 11 weeks, each grouped by age band, such as woodworking, robotics, ceramics, theater, sewing and model building. Tuition assistance funds are available.

As published: 2026 workshops listed at $365 per child per week (full-day, 9am to 3pm); extended care 8-9am $10 per day and 3-5:30pm $25 per day

Ages 7–13 · $670/session

A two-week theater day camp for ages 7 to 13 run by Elm Shakespeare Company at Edgerton Park and at Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel in Westville. Campers explore acting, stagecraft and storytelling and finish with a performance. The company states that a significant portion of campers attend on donor-funded scholarships.

As published: 2026 tuition $670 per two-week session; four sessions offered (June 22-July 3, July 6-17, July 20-31, August 3-14); scholarships available and no child is turned away

Pre-K to grade 12 (about ages 3–17)

A Girl Scouts of Connecticut day camp in Oxford with six weekly sessions in 2026 (July 6 to August 14) for girls entering Pre-K through 12th grade, plus leadership programs. Certified lifeguards supervise swimming.

As published: 2026: $375-$450 per week (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6) or $400-$475 (Weeks 2, 4); Program Aides $650-$725 per session; CITs $600-$1,875 depending on level

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

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

A weekly nature day camp at Connecticut Audubon's Coastal Center at Milford Point exploring water habitats; no swimming is included. Led by teacher-naturalists and college-educated counselors trained in first aid, CPR and EpiPen use.

As published: 2026: $395 per week, or $316 for 4-day weeks; Chickadee family membership ($58) or higher required

Ages 7–12

A four-week city-run nature camp for ages 7-12 with place-based themes (watersheds, geology and anthropology, wildlife, sustainability) and canoeing, hiking, climbing, archery and biking in West Rock Ridge. 2026 sessions ran July 6 to August 7 with no camp July 20-24.

As published: Not published on the camp page

Ages 5–12

A nine-week art day camp for ages 5-12 at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, with studios in clay, painting, printmaking, photography, comics and more. Campers are split into ages 5-7 and 8-12 and taught by nine named teaching artists.

As published: 2026: $495 per week (9 AM to 4 PM); 4-day week $395; aftercare $90 per week

Grades 1 to 9 (about ages 5–14)

New summer programs at The Foote School for grades K-9 including "FooteSteps to Broadway," a two-week musical theater program for rising grades 1-9 (max enrollment 60), and "Falco's Explorers," a weekly choose-your-classes program (music, Dungeons and Dragons, crafts, LEGO STEM, fencing). The page gives no dates or year.

As published: FooteSteps to Broadway $1,000 for the two-week program; Falco's Explorers Not published

July academic and enrichment academies for youth on the University of New Haven campus, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with lunch, with an optional overnight add-on in a residence hall. The university says the program is a licensed youth camp under the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

As published: Not published

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)

Ages 5–10

A YMCA summer day camp at Downes Road in Hamden with a 2026 day camp brochure and a Counselor in Training program for ages 14-15. The page promotes experienced and caring staff and volunteers.

As published: Not published on the page (financial assistance forms offered)