Best Connecticut Academic Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on a 280 acre nature preserve, including a pristine 9-acre lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. We have rustic outdoor areas, three main buildings for instructional programming, a farm with live animals, fruit orchards, archery, tree climbing and rocketry programs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for, and enjoyment of nature, through education and conservation, fostering a healthy environment and an improved quality of life. Indian Rock Summer Camp strives to meet this mission by providing outdoor experiences to our campers that foster discovery, exploration and adventure, enabling children to gain new-found respect for themselves, others and the natural world.

We host up to 150 campers per week, with separate programs for children entering kindergarten to 1st grade, 2nd to 3rd grade, 4th to 5th grade, 6th to 10th grade, and 8th to 10th grade.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program is open to campers over age 14 who are entering grades 10-12, see brochure for more information.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships are available; please contact Summer Camp Director at summercamp[AT]elcct.org for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Environmental Learning Centers of CT, Inc offers seasonal and holiday programming throughout the year. Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: elcct.org for more information or to be added to our email list for updates about our special events.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2022 sessions will begin June 20th and end August 19th. Enrollment is on a weekly basis. Regular hours are 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, with before and aftercare available if needed. Regular camp fee is $260 per week, some special fees apply for certain programs. Discounts available for siblings and early registration.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have current openings for counselors. Please contact summercamp[AT]elcct.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: NCC camp locations use modern facilities at prestigious universities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: What distinguishes NCC from other computer camps is that NCC aims to teach youngsters ages 6-18 life long computer skills by providing a solid foundation in programming focusing on languages, 2D and 3D game design, applications and digital video editing. NCC is not a summer school, but rather a place where learning and fun are rolled into one and where the campers' self esteem is of foremost importance.

The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. In addition to computers, campers enjoy an optional sports program. NCC also offers a 1/2 day camp for youngsters ages 6-8. Visit our website and be inspired by the possibilities! National Computer Camp is America's original computer camp now in our 38th summer. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: nccamp.com to read what parents say about NCC.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: nccamp.com for schedules and costs.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
There are a limited number of counselor positions available each year. Call 203-710-5771 or email jobs[AT]NCCamp.com to inquire.

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: Cedar Island Marina prides itself on offering amenities similar to a resort. We routinely maintain and update our facilities. This past winter we installed a brand new air-conditioned fitness center. We have an on-site heated pool, playground and volleyball court.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cedar Island Marina Research Lab has been around for over 25 years and offers a unique experience for all of our participants interested in the joys of research-based science.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our programs will run in week long sessions from June 25th to August 24th Monday through Friday 9-3pm. The cost is $400 per participant, per session.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you enjoy public speaking, hiking, kayaking, the beach, being around children and teaching science- this job is for you! We encourage counselors to become fully immersed in research-based activities while teaching the joys of exploring different environments of Hammonasset State Park.  Please contact us for complete information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Varies. Please visit our website at:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Girl Scouts of Connecticut summer camps offer a wide variety of traditional camp activities, such as making new friends, sing silly songs, build a campfire and hike the trails. GSOFCT summer camps help you expand your horizons while having fun and enjoying the adventure of learning and connecting with the world around you.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Girl leadership development programs starting girls entering grade 7 until grade 12. For more information visit our website:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is avaialable on a limited basis.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): For more information, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Visit the website for our year round prograams:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Offering a wide variety on session length. Specific information on Programs, Sessions Dates and Fees can be found on our website at:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Paid positions available, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director Alexandra Coury has found that students start to work on leadership skills long after their personalities are formed which makes it harder for skills to improve. Alex feels that the earlier children are taught the basics skills needed to be a leader the more likely they are to take leadership roles through high school and beyond. Alex's goal is to take everyone's skills to the next level and to help them become better versions of themselves.

Alex's Background:

As a Division-I student-athlete, Alex Coury took on a large leadership role with the NCAA as a representative of nine universities to the National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In this role, Alex voiced the opinions of Division-I student-athletes to the executives of the NCAA, university presidents and college administrators. Additionally, Alex served as the sole Division-I female student-athlete representative to the Committee on Women's Athletics for two years where she advocated for the advancement of emerging sports for women and the promotion of females in athletic careers.

Professionally, Alex worked in the Department of Athletics at the University of Hartford from 2008-2013 working her way from graduate assistant to Assistant Director of Athletics in just three short years. During her time in athletics, Alex spoke at several national leadership conferences including the Conference on Gender Equity and Inclusion in San Diego, CA, the National Student-Athlete Leadership Conference, in Orlando, FL. and the NCAA Regional Women's Leadership Conference in Boston, MA.

Currently, Alex is the Program Manager for the Women's Education and Leadership Fund at the University of Hartford. Her primary responsibility is overseeing the female student leadership program including creating the four-year curriculum and acting as the lead facilitator in bi-weekly leadership training sessions.

"Alex earned an M.B.A. at the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business management with a minor in communications from the University of Hartford.

Other camp staff members are college students who have excelled through leadership programming at the University of Hartford avenues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
Early Registration Price: $225 (before May 1)
Regular Registration Price: $250

Session II
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14
Early Registration Price: $225 (before July 1)
Regular Registration Price: $250

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers are housed by age and grade in cabins with usually 4 campers to a room/bunk. There are many professionally equipped art studios (ie: glassblowing, woodworking, painting, culinary, metal smithing, etc...), outdoor and indoor theaters, a dance studio with hard wood floors and a Marley, professional recording studio, radio station, new covered pavilion for evening activities and performances, an Animal Farm, vegetable garden, dining hall, health center, Canteen, large swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, soccer, softball, volleyball and ultimate frisbee fields, and beautiful camp grounds.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In addition to the many programs in the performing and creative arts, Buck's Rock offers many wonderful workshops and special events throughout the summer, a very exciting and stimulating evening activities program, camper and staff performances, off-campus trips, and wonderful opportunities for learning and growth. Our staff are 21 years and older and our campers work alongside professional teachers and artists as the explore and learn. Our camper/staff ratio is an impressive two to one.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT and Junior Counselor programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available based on financial need.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Founded in 1942, Buck's Rock is a unique, co-educational, teenage program where campers have the freedom to choose their activities in a supportive, non-competitive environment and work with qualified, professional artists and teachers who nurture and support their skills and interests in professionally equipped studios.

Activities include: Acting and Musical Theater, clowning & improvisation, music, recording studio, dance, technical theater, glassblowing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, metalsmithing, ceramics, computers, leather, video, culinary arts, digital photo, weaving, sewing, batik, bookarts, creative writing, layout & design, sports, animal farm, etc.

We share the principles of Montessori, and have always believed in young peoples' ability to structure their time intelligently and make self-directed choices that tap their inherent interests most productively. Under towering oak and maple trees, our teen and junior campers discover their passions, find their voice, and experience the exhilaration of endeavor and accomplishment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Sessions and Dates (more information can be found on our website)

Full Season: June 29-August 20

First Session: June 29-July 23

Second Session: July 24-August 20

Six Weeks: June 29-August 6

Two week Junior Camper Program: August 7-Augsut 20

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Virtual

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1978, The Learnatory has provided exceptionally robust summer camps as the perfect blend of academic development and recreational fun! Our goal is always to help young people develop the curiosity to explore, the confidence to discover, and the character to grow with excellence. Our small group ratio of 6:1 ensures each camper gets personal attention and enthusiastic support to address their passions and interests.

The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarship grants are awarded as needed and when available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Through The Learnatory In-School, After-School, Home-School, Weekend, Summer Camps, and online programs, The Learnatory, has served over 12,000 college-bound youth and teens in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City effectively and significantly boost their academic, personal, and career development. We offer over 50 various STEAM courses and programs. Our virtual program began in the Summer, 2020 and will continue to operate to serve more young people nationwide.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Esports camps are coached by actual top National Esports Champions.

Each camper receives a proprietary PEP (Prescribed Educational Plan) for every class they take that states exactly what skills they will learn and documents at the end how well they learned them.

Esports camps are designed for those passionate about video games because research shows “Gamers are more likely to pursue high-paying careers in the lucrative STEM/STEAM fields than non-gamers.”

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for kids to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Tutoring to help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three 1-week camps offered from June 28 through July 31, 2021.

Three classes offered daily:

8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

CAMP FACILITIES: Audubon Greenwich encompasses seven nature sanctuaries and a vibrant education center and nature store in Greenwich, Connecticut.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Throughout the day, kids move in and out of their classrooms to participate in a variety of academic activities, active play and explore nature through student-led inquiry. Campers will also traverse the grounds of Audubon’s gorgeous Nature Play Trail, which provides hours of science-centered fun! This accessible trail has “islands” along the way where children can engage in “nature play”—interacting primarily with natural features of the landscape to learn, discover, and explore. The trail includes a sensory garden, a rain garden and a flowing creek.

Camp Staff: Our Camp Website Link: www.iccgreenwich.com
Camp Details: Our Camp Website Link: www.iccgreenwich.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Camp Dates
Week 1: Mon 8/14 - Fri 8/18
Week 2: Mon 8/21 - Fri 8/25

Students can enroll for either week or both. A new curriculum will be taught Week 2.
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One Week: $450
Two Weeks: $800

Full Dates & Rates: Our Camp Website Link: www.iccgreenwich.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
ICC is looking for high school students to volunteer as camp counselors for community service credit and recommendations. We want strong motivated Math and Science (or STEM) students for two weeks in August (August 14 to 25). Can be one week/two preferred. Counselors will assist teachers in the classroom, have a chance to teach math to small groups of campers and lead recreational activities.

If interested, email Abby at summer[AT]iccgreenwich.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We partner with park and rec facilities, and other organizations to offer camp in many locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have outstanding instructors. They teach year-round and make the curriculum their own, so that each program is a uniquely fun experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Play-Well TEKnologies also offers after-school classes, team building workshops, homeschool workshops, birthday parties and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer many sessions throughout the summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for more smart, creative, dynamic Engineering Instructors to lead our enrichment classes, summer camps and birthday parties throughout the year!

Now accepting applications for seasonal Summer Assistants to support our day camps around the country. Learn more here: Our Camp Website Link: play-well.org

CAMP FACILITIES: At the Camp Courant site there are several recreational areas including a sandbox, swimming pool, playscape, outdoor game outdoor basketball courts and a outside dinning area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Capable Kids was started by a parent, Nesta Corso, in 1960. Today our key partnership with Camp Courant provides Harc an accessible physical location and allow us to engage and integrate with their groups. Harc builds a bridge for both sides to come together so that our campers are not sitting in a circle by themselves. While Camp Courant generously provides the accessible facilities to accommodate our campers for free, our children cannot integrate fully without the necessary staff supports. A third of our campers require 1:1 staffing assistance, the rest require one staff for every 3 or 5 children

Our summer counselors and lead staff receive extensive training that includes CPR/First Aide, Abuse & Neglect, Behavior Techniques and Community Services.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is a $35 application fee but the camp is free to Hartford residents. Fees for applicants who live outside of Hartford will be based on staff to camper ratio.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: From September to June on the first and third Saturday of each month, Harc provides Camp Bulova. This program is located at 900 Asylum Avenue in Hartford. Camp Bulova is a respite program for medically complex children from the ages of 3-21. During each session from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm children are able to enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, health and wellness, massage therapy, music therapy and occasional traveling zoos.

Please contact Dawn Allen at 860-218-6031 for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Capable Kids summer camp begins during the last week in June and runs for six week. The date usual depends on when the Hartford Schools break for the summer. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Transportation is provided to Hartford residents only. Campers who live outside of Hartford would meet at our main office at 900 Asylum Avenue in Hartford and the counselors will transport to and from the Camp Courant facility in Farmington. There is a $35 application fee only.

For more information please contact: Dawn Allen, Assistant Director of Community Services, at 860-218-6031 or via email dallen[AT]harc-ct.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors. Please contact Dawn Allen at 860-218-6031.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp will be held on the Pelagic Beast II, a 40 foot custom Jersey Dawn Sport Fisherman boat, with our client’s utmost comfort in mind. Amenities included but are not limited to; a fully equipped kitchen including a refrigerator, stove and microwave, as well as a full head (bathroom) and air conditioned salon to come inside and escape the elements. We will be exploring the waters of the Long Island Sound, offering a complete, unique outdoor experience! Campers will be guided by Coast Guard licensed captains daily, teaching them the basic fundamentals needed to catch their own fish.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer kids birthday parties, private fishing charters and shark fishing charters. We fish from April through December

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session Availability for 2018 season
2 Half Day Sessions per day 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm Monday-Friday
*Please note: Sessions 1 & 2 will be out of our Norwalk location and will be from 9:30am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-6:30pm all other sessions will be out of our Stamford location

Please check website for detailed information at Our Camp Website Link: www.pelagicbeast.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always hiring experienced deckhands, must know basic knots and fishing equipment and must be able to filet and clean fish.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have newly-renovated state of the art classroom and labs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All of our staff are highly experienced science teachers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 18th - July 29th

CAMP FACILITIES: Summit has approx. 30 traditional wooden cabins with electric and private facilities in each cabin. Our main buildings include our newly refinished dining hall, air-conditioned recreational hall, our medical facility, and a newly built outdoor pavilion. Summit utilizes three A frame buildings for our arts programs, a wilderness treehouse with camp fire area for cookouts, newly resurfaced basketball/tennis courts, high/low ropes course with climbing wall, heated pool, private lake, nature fields with a farm area, martial arts dojo, go-kart track with 3 karts. Summit has a small amphitheatre adjacent to our lake, with a miraculous view of our beautiful setting where we enjoy swimming, canoeing, and riding our banana boats. Our camp resides on a gently rising hillside, thus providing us with the physical basis for our motto, "The Magic on the Hill."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summit Camp is a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 8-19 years with issues of attention: AD/HD, HFA/Asperger’s Disorder, and/or learning differences. Using the frame of a traditional sleepaway camp, we create platforms of success where our campers can experience outcomes such as improved self-esteem, lasting friendships, and increased independence. This is accomplished through a well-orchestrated and expertly staffed backdrop to a largely traditional camp experience- guided challenges, waterfront, adventure course, and more. It is our goal and desire to take our campers from observing peer interactions to engaging in them, to learn and celebrate their own strengths and successes, and to feel a sense of belonging and shared community with those around them while they are with us.

Our Teen Travel program extends the Summit community to provide a safe yet exciting adventure to one of our many attractive national and international destination tours offering 14 day and 19 day excursions. Summit Weekenders provide a youth-group style social retreat for adolescents to have an oasis of independence, enjoyment, and success during the school year months. Regardless of the specific program, Summit provides an expertly staffed, highly structured, and truly fun experience for our youth, and has been doing so since 1969. Summit is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes pride in our long term commitment to and successes in working with special needs youth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Transitions to Adult Living Skills program for youth aged 15-19 provides learning and vocational opportunities for our teens. We also have vocational programs for upper camp including, big brother/big sister, waiter/waitressing, working in a specialty area or as UL assistant, photography, and more. Our SUPER TEEN program focuses on building the executive function and daily living skills OUR kids needs to succeed as independently as possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summit provides weekender programs in metropolitan areas throughout the country which run from Friday evening until Sunday mid-day that provide an oasis of social involvement for our youth. NY/NJ and DC/VA weekenders meet on a monthly basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summit has the following resident summer staff in addition to our dual layer of counselors and specialists. • Team of senior directorship including a Master's of Education, licensed social worker, counseling psychologist, and school psychologist. • On site Physician and group of RN's for excellent medication management and treatment on site. • Head counselor who has been a proud member of the Summit community since 1983. We pride ourselves on our ongoing support and training of our staff and our phenomenal return rate of excellent seasonal staff who help us orchestrate and bring the magic to our youth year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ongoing information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.summitcamp.com
Travel Tours 2018: Southeast Theme Parks; San Francisco and Hawaii; Disney Alaskan Cruise

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love to hear from interested applicants! We are looking for staff 20+ years of age. Counselors have prior experience working with our populations and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience in the best setting, with the best supervision, available!

Our specialty teams include waterfront, arts, performing arts, adventure, nature, science, computers, athletics, and go-karting.

We are looking for specialty teachers that have experience leading youth and instructing others in their given area.

Please contact Leah Love, MS, leahl[AT]summitcamp.com, with interest in working for us. You may have never considered a special needs camp program- but let us show you why working for us may be the summer of a lifetime!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:

Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share

OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 8 units of campers arranged by age and gender. All campers and staff live in platform tents which houses up to 7 campers and 1 staff member. Each unit has a washhouse and a rec hall. Our mile-long lake is pristine and clear due to the absence of motorized boats, ideal for swimming and boating for all. Ceramics Studio, woodworking center, dodgeball court, roller hockey rink and 100 foot water slide are just a few of our amenities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An ACA accredited camp, we are proud to be America's oldest co-ed camp established in 1886! We provide a fun-filled, traditional camp with experiential learning and group living in the outdoors. Pequot, Sherwood and Pioneer Village all guide campers through well-rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual.

Campers and staff are a diverse group of people coming from all over the US and all around the world! We are the authentic camp experience!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to 50% financial assistance available. Contact Pequot, Sherwood & Pioneer Village for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our teen camps introduce campers to more advanced camping skills while providing them with some real adventure. Leadership and personal responsibility are at the core of this program. Campers learn to cook over open fires and work in teams as they plan and prepare for adventure treks. Campers also offer their talents in daily service projects, and have fun swimming, boating, and participating in a wide range of camp activities. Separate boys' and girls' units house teens in platform tents with separate bathing facilities. Other exciting activities that PV campers have the option to experience adventures including SCUBA lessons, rock climbing and paintball.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for dates and rates:
8 weeks June 22-Aug 16 for 7-15 year olds
$3800-$5000

6 weeks June 22-Aug 2 for 7-15 year olds
$2900-$4000

4 weeks June 22-July 19 for 7-15 year olds
$1900-$2900

4 weeks July 20-Aug 16 for 7-15 year olds
$1900-$2900

2 weeks June 22-July 5 for 7-9 year olds $995
2 weeks July 6-July19 for 7-9 year olds
$995

2 weeks July 19-Aug 2 for 7-13 year olds
$995-$1600

2 weeks Aug 3-Aug 16 for 7-13 year olds
$995-$1600

We have discounts available. Please call 860-767-0848 for discounts and to ask about our financial assistance program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programs & courses are now Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC)

AlphaStar Academy mainly considers teaching, competition, and education background as well as passion and dedication for the subject when hiring full-time and part-time teachers.

We hire our instructors and TAs from a pool of High School, College, Ph.D. students, school teachers, and University Professors. Our faculty have teaching/coaching/tutoring experience and have expertise in the subject area, regardless of their age.

They have participation and/or training experience in national/international math competitions and Olympiads in Math, CS, and Physics such as USAMO, USACO, USAPhO, IMO, IOI, and IPhO.

They are role models and inspiration for students with their backgrounds and achievements. You can check their bio at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

As being an academy operating more than 10 years we have tens of achievements in national and international contests and olympiads. You can check our achievements at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: AlphaStar Academy is offering Math Scholarships to help young mathletes excel further and achieve their true potential in math.

In 2021, up to $40,000 will be given as course credit. Each winner can use $2,000 course credit for online AlphaStar Math courses/camps for one year.
For details please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: AlphaStar Academy offers year-round courses during Fall and Spring semesters. You can check the details at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy and Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For summer camp details, please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
You can check our position vacancies at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP FACILITIES: Greenwood Trails' nature-filled camp grounds have all the elements to create fabulous summers. Complete with winding paths and hiking trails, our traditional camp setting welcomes campers to join in the fun. Our comfortable cabins and extensive sports, arts, adventure, and aquatic facilities provide the perfect backdrop for cutting edge summertime adventures.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program. CIT Counselor in Training.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session Dates Tuition
6 Weeks June 30 - August 10 $5700
4 Weeks June 30 - July 27 $4100
4 Weeks July 14 - August 10 $3875
2 Weeks June 30 - July 13 $2175
2 Weeks July 14 - July 27 $2175
2 Weeks July 28 - August 10 $1950
Rookie Camp June 23 - June 28 $1045 (new campers only)

CIT Counselor in Training (ages 15 - 16)
$5700 - 1st year
No Fee - 2nd year

CAMP FACILITIES: Insports is one of Connecticut's largest indoor multi-sport recreational facilities, which features a 100- yard regulation football field, the only true Canadian boarded box lacrosse arena, three maple wood basketball courts, a restaurant and outstanding amenities. We also have a newly updated outdoor area with a water slide and a Gaga Pit.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Insports' staff consists of experienced, talented and dedicated people who truly enjoy working with children. Our main goal is to create an environment that is not only fun, but also safe. WE want kids to be kids! All staff members receive an extensive background check, including three references and are all CPR/first aid certified. All specialty camps are led by instructors who were specifically trained for that camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We do offer the CIT Training Program camp. This camp will introduce kids to the workplace while preparing those who have a vested interest in becoming future camp counselors! Candidates must have a love and passion of working with youth and act in a leadership role.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We do have multiple year round youth programs for ages 2 through high school! For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.insportscenters.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Counselor in Training Program - The purpose of this exciting program is to introduce kids to the workplace while preparing those who have a vested interest in becoming future camp counselors!

Adventure Camp - This camp will take your child on an exploration of the BEST destinations this area has to offer. Each day your child will go on a different field trip including Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Discovery Museum, Maritime Aquarium, Rock Climb Fairfield and Quassy Amusement Park.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information about our camps, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: insportscenters.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 750 acres off forests and wetlands surrounding a pristine, private, mike-long, spring-fed lake. Our hiking trails are well blazed, range in distance from 1/4 mile to 5 miles, with intermediate being the highest level of difficulty. campers spend the summer playing in and exploring the woods, hiking and learning as they go! The dirtier we get, the more fun we've had!

Our beautiful Bushy Hill Nature Center is home-base for our camp in the summer and a community hot-spot in the off-season. Just a short walk from the Nature Center is the Bushy Hill Farm, home to our playful goats, curious llamas, friendly pot-belly pig, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Want your kids to have the time of their life, learn, make lasting friendships, and go home tired? Bushy Hill is the perfect place!

Our directors are both former public school teachers as well as former Bushy Hill campers themselves!

Summer camp counselors are at least 18 years old. Most are going to college for a degree in Education and/or the Sciences.

Assistant counselors are 16-17 years old and are on the path to go to college for Education or a field in the Sciences.

All staff are at minimum First Aid/CPR/AED certified. Most (if not all) are Lifeguard certified as well.

All counselors are trained in medication administration.

-Seedlings Camp ages 4-5
-Bushy Hill Day Camp ages 5-12
-Bushy Mountain Camp ages 13-15
-CIT program ages 15-16
-SCOUT Wilderness Survival Skills Camp ages 13-16
-Advanced SCOUT ages 16+
-Fringe SCOUT ages 16+

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The counselor in training program at Bushy Hill offers teens the unique opportunity to learn and develop skills as a counselor. Each session, the CITs will work with a counselor (a professional educator) in a small group setting for the first two days.

The following eight days, they will work with different field groups and age levels each day to practice their skills and observe various teaching styles.

At the end of each day there is a debrief so that they can discuss specific situations with each other and their counselor.

Skills Developed:
Conflict Resolution
Peer Mediation
Large & Small Group Management
Risk Management and Safety

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid applications are available by request only. Up to 50% of the tuition can be awarded. Email Brendan Hylan brendan[AT]bushyhill.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every other Saturday throughout the summer, on the weekend that falls WITHIN a two week session, we host a Family Fun Day and Open House. This is a chance for campers to share the fun of camp with their friends and family. Over the course of two hours, campers and their guests have the opportunity to explore the hiking trails, swim at our waterfront and meet our amazing staff!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Bushy Hill Nature Center proudly works with the community, local schools of all ages, Boy and Girl Scouts, and professional organizations throughout the year through field trips, classroom visits, overnight trips, professional development opportunities, workshops, the Maple Sugar Shack, and more!

We offer birthday party options through the year.

In February and April we provide vacation camps for students on school break.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Campers bring a backpack with a lunch, water bottle, bathing suit and towel. They will carry their bag with them throughout the day. Closed-toed shoes are required at all times.

We offer an optional overnight experience for campers ages 7 and up. The overnights are split up by ages, each group having its own night, and each one has a different focus. The last two years the overnights have included campers sleeping in tents, our tipi, or just in a sleeping bag under the stars!

Overnights:

7-9 year old campers have guest visitors from A Place Called Hope, a local raptor rescue. APCH brings their resident owls to meet campers and share with them why they shouldn't be afraid of the woods at night. The noises are usually just a toad or a mouse rustling in the leaves, or the owls calling!

10-12 year old campers enjoy a sunset hike and canoe ride along our lake before heading out on their evening night hike, a sensory experience!

Bushy Mountain campers (ages 13-15) venture farther out onto our property, setting up camp, telling stories around the fire before heading out on a night hike.

SCOUT campers (ages 13-16) will spend the day leading up to the overnight building their debris hut shelters. Each shelter must be sturdy and waterproof (and will be put to the test!). In the evening the campers will use the skills taught during the session to make fire by friction, forage for a meal, make their spoons and bowls, etc.

Adanced SCOUT (age 16+) is for campers who have completed a minimum of 3 years in our SCOUT program, have demonstrated a near mastery level of basic survival skills. A group of campers and two staff members will spend a week in the woods using the skills they learned in the previous years to survive with the bare minimum of supplies. Campers must complete a skills test and must be at least 16 years old before they can be accepted into Advanced SCOUT.

Fringe SCOUT is a program for campers who have successfully completed Advanced SCOUT and who are interested in focusing and becoming a master of a specific skill set. Fringe SCOUT campers live in the woods for a week with the focus less on survival skills and more on knowledge, understanding, and development of one skill.

*note: CIT campers do NOT have an overnight option.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.bushyhill.org for the complete listing of session dates for each of our Day Camp programs.

Camp season: June 19-August 26

Before and after care available.
Transportation available.

Seedlings Camp (ages 4-5); ten 1-week sessions; 9am-3pm; Transportation not available for this program.

Bushy Hill Day Camp (ages 5-12); five 2-week sessions with some 1-week session options; 8:30am-4:00pm

Bushy Mountain Day Camp (ages 13-15); five 2-week sessions with some 1-week session options; 8:30am-4:00pm

Bushy Hill SCOUT Wilderness Survival Skills Camp (ages 13-16); five 2-week sessions with some 1-week session options; 8:30am-4:00pm

Bushy Hill CIT Program (ages 15-16); five 2-week sessions with some 1-week session options; 8:30am-4:00pm

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Bushy Hill Nature Center is hiring Day Camp Counselors for its summer day camp programs running June 19-August 25, with orientation starting June 12.

Bushy Hill is a nature and education based program with a strong emphasis on the environment, our relationship with nature and our relationships with each other. We are located on 750 acres surrounding a mile long spring fed lake in Ivoryton, CT. Campers range from 4 – 16 years old.

Counselor applicants must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, at minimum, First Aid and CPR training. Lifeguard certified preferred, but not required. Background check and references required.

Compensation based on experience. Room and board provided. To apply for a position, please download an application at Our Camp Website Link: www.bushyhill.org and send it and/or your resume to Jen Malaguti, Director, at jen[AT]bushyhill.org. Please call Jen at 860-767-2148 ext. 104 for more information. Positions open until filled.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Investigate the UConn forest, fields and streams and your natural surroundings at home, with faculty from the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment and peers from around Connecticut.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy is a popular, award-winning program. The NRCA Conservation Ambassador Program (CAP) is a unique opportunity for high school students to learn about natural resources and conservation biology from UConn professors, graduate students, community environmental professionals, and from each other.

Each student has a story and the CAP field experience has a unique effect on everyone involved. The 2021 Hybrid CAP brings high school students from around the state to the UConn Storrs campus for an immersive outdoor experience and a highly interactive online program with peers from around the state. CAP participants continue into the fall with a local community partner on a conservation project of your choice, at your pace, with an opportunity to share your project at the Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources. It's a great experience for CT teens who love the environment!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: CAP tuition is on a sliding fee scale based on income. Need-based scholarships are also provided on a limited basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Acquire skills, make new friends, experience the natural world with experts from UConn, participate in a community service conservation project in your hometown, while also building your resume!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 18-24, 2021 - CAP Field Experience at the UConn Storrs campus and at home, online and in your backyard. Environmental conservation experience in your community, July, 2021 through February, 2022, at your own pace. Go to: Our Camp Website Link: nrca.uconn.edu and apply by April 15, 2021.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 110 acres with an indoor pool. dining hall, music building, performing arts center, dance studio, a riding stable and modern cottages.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Glenholme School's Summer Program captures the essence of summer fun amidst the stunning backdrop of the Berkshire Mountains here in New England. Located in Washington CT, the Summer Program invigorates the mind, body and spirit through the myriad of activities that provide fun, active participation through competitions, team development and skill building efforts. Through it all young people build confidence, friends, tolerance, and respect for their fellow youth and the effective role of the adults around them. Students leave with a complete understanding of community and a sense of active participation in a positive and productive environment. Sessions are 3, 4 or 5 weeks long.

Students attend school for two classes each day and have many regular activities throughout the week; afterward they engage in different events.

The Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington, CT 06793-0138; 860-868-7377; FAX 860-868-7894
Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.theglenholmeschool.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Glenholme School is a year-round boarding an day school for students.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.theglenholmeschool.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Direct Support Professionals