Camps with leadership in Connecticut

Ages 3–15

A farm day camp on the 120-acre Auer Farm using a STEAM curriculum with time in barns, gardens, a play forest, stream and trails. Groups run from Sprouts (ages 3-5) through a grades 9-10 Leadership program.

As published: Per week: Sprouts (half-day) $370; Young Farmers (K-5) $395; Explorers (6-8) $395; Leadership (9-10) $375. Dates for summer 2026 were not listed on the page

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.

A 427-acre Scout camp on West Hill Pond (opened 1924) that in 2026 offered short-term Scouts BSA programs: one- and two-day merit badges, a la carte activities, an overnight Cooking merit badge and scuba certification, a week-long NYLT leadership course, and unit and family camping. The camp says these are not designed to replicate a traditional troop summer camp, and it suspended week-long summer camp in 2020.

As published: Merit badge week June 29-July 3, 2026: $75 per Scout for two-day programs, $50 for one-day programs; camperships available

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)

Grades 6 to 12 (about ages 10–17)

Choate's summer programs on a 458-acre campus, including academic enrichment, theater arts, a government institute and music programs for grades 6-12, plus a Young Artist Program for elementary and middle schoolers. Summer faculty live on campus and serve as residential advisers.

As published: 2026 day/boarding: 5-week Academic Enrichment $2,975 per course (day) or $11,240 (boarding); Theater Arts Institute $8,175 day or $10,220 boarding; 2-week Workshops $4,040 day or $5,050 boarding; Young Artist Program (2 weeks, day only) $1,150 ($1,100 early). 2027 fees expected early November 2026

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 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)

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

Pre-K to grade 12 (about ages 3–17)

A one-week Girl Scouts of Connecticut day camp in New Milford (July 13-17, 2026, theme "Standing Ovation") for girls entering Pre-K through 12th grade. Offers Program Aide and CIT leadership tracks.

As published: 2026: Camper week $350-$425

Kindergarten to grade 12 (about ages 4–17)

A Girl Scouts of Connecticut day camp in Manchester running five weekly sessions in 2026 (July 6 to August 7) for girls entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Includes Program Aide and Counselor-in-Training leadership tracks.

As published: 2026: $335-$410 per week (Weeks 1, 2, 4) or $360-$435 (Weeks 3, 5); leadership programs $520-$1,375

Grades 2 to 12 (about ages 6–17)

A Girl Scout lakeside camp in Tolland offering six themed one-week sessions from July 5 to August 14, 2026, for girls entering grades 2-12, plus Program Aide and Counselor-in-Training leadership tracks. The camp reopened with new yurts, a shower house and beach access to Sweetheart Lake.

As published: $600-$675 per week; Program Aide $1,100-$1,175; CIT $1,100-$3,525 by track (2026); financial aid available

Ages 7–16

A coed sleepaway camp in the foothills of the Berkshires in Winsted, CT, for ages 7 to 16 in two- and three-week sessions. The 2027 rate sheet lists seven session options from 2 to 7 weeks between June 27 and August 14, 2027.

As published: 2027: A session (2 weeks) $3,795; B session (3 weeks) $4,995; C session (2 weeks) $3,795; AB or BC (5 weeks) $7,795; ABC (7 weeks) $10,645; $250 sibling discount; bus from Merrick NY or the Bronx $110 each way; airport transfers extra

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+)

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

Girls' summer programs at Miss Porter's School: Daisy Days day camp (grades K-5), Camp Ivy (grades 6-9, day or boarding) and Leaders in Training (grades 10-11). The 2027 programs run in two-week sessions between June 21 and August 13, 2027.

As published: 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

Pre-K to grade 9 (about ages 3–14)

A YMCA day camp (the 2026 season is branded "Sloper 77") with traditional camps for grades K-9, specialty camps in farm and golf, a Pre-K program called Wanderers, and a registered nurse on site during camp hours. Two-week sessions run June 22 to August 14, 2026, with preview and finale weeks.

As published: 2026 members/non-members: Traditional camps (K-9) $585/$635 per 2-week session; East Coast specialty (grades 2-5) $605/$655 per 2 weeks; West Coast specialty (grades 6-9) $605/$655 per 2 weeks (Farm Camp $665/$715, Golf Camp $675/$725); Wanderers Pre-K $285/$310 per week; preview or finale week $340/$365; $50 deposit per session plus $20 improvement fee

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