Best Connecticut Art Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Our riding camp has been in operation since 1956 and in 2015 we added our mini farm program for the non-riding girls who love animals.

Housing is in cabins with 3-6 other girls of the same age.

Day campers are assigned a cabin to have a place to keep their things and to change.

Swimming and boating every afternoon in our own lake and arts and crafts are camp favorites.
Our Dining Hall, Health Center, Overlook Program Building, Craft Pavilion, Archery Range, Waterfront, Horse Pond, Riding and Hiking Trails, Canteen, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, and two Shower Houses provide great spaces for fun and learning!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SJ Farm Camp was created in 2015 as part of SJ Riding Camp in order to offer girls who love animals, but are not riders, a well-rounded summer camp option.

Some of our farm campers choose to purchase a riding lesson to try it out.

SJ is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), licensed and inspected by the State of CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and the Dining Hall/Kitchen are inspected and licensed by the local area health department.

Owned and operated since 1956 by the Haines family. Owner/Exec. Director Pat Haines, Directors Julie Morton and Alexandra Thomas, and Maintainer Terry Thomas all live onsite.

Our staff and campers come from a variety of locations and backgrounds from the US and around the world and our camp values diversity and openness to new experiences. SJ is a place for girls to gain self-confidence, friends, and new experiences through a common love of animals.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available for girls going into 11th or 12th grades.

Overnight campers only:

Full Program - June 25 - July 22 = $4220 (may be invited to stay until August 5 at no additional cost)

Mini Program - August 6 - August 19 = $2350 (may be invited to stay until August 26 at no additional cost)

Additional days/weeks - June 18 - June 24 - at no additional cost for extra training

Application and references required.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For Residents of New England attending a minimum of 2 weeks, may be available. Application is on our web site. Please contact camp with questions.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): OPEN HOUSE - May 21 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Camp Overnight - May 20 - 21

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SJ Farm Program
Overnight Camp
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 25 - July 15 = $2250
Session 2 (3 weeks) July 16 - August 5 = $2250
Session 3 (2 weeks) August 6 - August 19 = $1680
Session 4 (1 week) August 20 - August 26 = $880
Partial sessions may be available - please contact camp.

Day Camp - Monday- Friday, 8:45 am - 6:00 pm - Lunch included
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 26 - July 15 = $1600
Session 2 (3 weeks) July 17 - August 5 = $1600
Partial sessions may be available - please contact camp.
1 week = $580 2 weeks = $1160
Optional overnight = $60

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
SJ is looking for cooks and lifeguards. Age 20 or older, please.

CAMP FACILITIES: Heated swimming pool, multiple sports field, private pond, tennis & basketball courts, amphitheater, climbing tower, high & low ropes courses, miles of trails, and various indoor spaces

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Boulder Ridge is a traditional day camp where campers get to experience a large variety of activities. Red cross swim lessons and daily elective periods are available.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for 14 and 15 year old who have attended camp previously.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are also available April - October for class picnics, corporate events, family reunions & weddings!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Bus transportation is available from many Litchfield & Hartford county towns

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for a complete list of dates and rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Boulder Ridge Day Camp in Barkhamsted, CT is now hiring! We are looking for fun, outgoing, and energetic staff members for a co-ed day camp in Barkhamsted, CT. Positions available include senior counselors, lifeguards, and various program area counselors. Perfect for college students and teachers looking to fill their summers with an exciting outdoor experience.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate, working towards a college degree. Must be available from June 26 – August 18, 2017 – Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, with mandatory staff training in the weeks prior to the start of camp. For more information or to apply, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.boulderday.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Berger is small enough to provide an intimate camping experience for each child, and big enough to offer all around activities including: swimming, canoeing, sports, art, dance, outdoor adventure and so much more. Camp Berger is a traditional residential coed camp for children ages 7 to 16

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Berger is a member of the American Camping Association. ACA

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Berger Sessions - 2013
Session 1: July 7 - 13
Session 2: July 14 - 20
Session 3: July 21 - 27
Session 4: July 28 - August 3
Session 5: August 4 - 10

CAMP FACILITIES: Students live on college campuses and stay in the air-conditioned dorm rooms.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial aid for families that are in need.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For tuition dates and prices please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.jkcp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: mitchell.edu

CAMP FACILITIES: Each teaching artist will have a designated classroom in the school and outside areas will be used for lunch, play, and art activities that require the outdoors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers have the chance to take part in visual arts, creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, textile arts, circus arts, magic arts, yoga, and costume making with teaching artists who are all professionals in their fields.

For more information on our teaching artists please visit: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: In conjunction with the Summer Camp, ASAP offers a Counselor-in-Training Program. Hoping to fill a much needed gap in summer camp experiences for ages 14-17, ASAP teens will be taught how to work with and lead the younger campers, attend daily life skills workshops, take a first aid class, work with artists in the medium that they are interested in as well as sit in on an artist panel. CITs have the chance to take part in visual arts, creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, videography, textile arts, circus arts, and costume making. Participants will learn tips for college and job success from our career coach Susie Case, Harvard Business School MBA and professor of business communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ASAP provides meaningful learning experiences through our workshops that that will stay with our participants for a lifetime. We are here to support families and to give all kids a chance to challenge themselves and grow with the guidance of creative professionals.

Financial aid is available to those in need. Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: ASAP offers arts programs for children year round. Please visit us at: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org To see a full list of what we offer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ASAP Summer Camp
Ages 4.5-14 | August 3-14
Washington Montessori School, New Preston
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
240 Litchfield Turnpike, New Preston, CT 06777

For more information about this camp or any of the other camps and programs we offer please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
ASAP needs a few responsible people, high school seniors or older, who have experience working with children to work at our ASAP Summer Camp this August. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding summer job please contact us via phone (860) 868-0740 or email asap[AT]afterschoolartsprogram.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Mission- Our mission is to serve youth and the community in an educational and outdoor environment.

We are licensed by the State of Connecticut and Accredited by the American Camp Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Open to teens age 15-17 who have completed the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades.Teen leaders must attend training offered week #1, June 22nd – June 27th, 2014. Fee for training week #1 is $435. Each additional week the fee is $235.

All teen leaders are eligible to attend all weeks but still must earn week #7. Remember, the selection process for week #7, for ALL teen leaders will be based upon the best evaluations of all applicants and their prior attendance. To request week #7, you must attend at least one week prior to week #7.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available upon request of application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 22- Aug 15. Please see our website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp location has indoor facilities (gym, classrooms, auditorium), a pool, sports fields. Some have tennis courts and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MINI CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGE 3
A fun-filled first camp experience
for 3 year-old campers!

DAY CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 4-8
Pure fun! Activities include: swimming, art, sports, science, music/drama and more!

SPORTS CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
The finest multi-sports experience featuring baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and more!

SENIOR CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 9-15
For campers interested in new challenges and adventures!

MAJOR CAMPS
For Boys & Girls
Gr K-10
Unique specialty camps in Science, Technology, Design, Business and the Arts.

TENNIS CAMPS
Single-Sport Camps 1-9 weeks
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
Designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Full and half day options.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LEaD)
Young Adults, Age 15-17

OVERVIEW
Join the Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEaD) and prepare to be a part of the next generation of ESF Leaders. Discover your unique leadership abilities and gain rewarding experience that will help you to develop the skills to be a future ESF counselor or coach, as well as a productive member of your home and school communities. Through immersive leadership workshops, hands-on mentoring and apprentice opportunities, team building initiatives and philanthropic service learning experiences, the LEaD Program will prepare you for the very valuable job of making a difference in the lives of children.

Highlights include:
- CPR and First Aid training
- An adventure-based field trip
- Service learning credit hours
- Exposure to ESF experts and talented activity specialists
- Recreational activities & sports
- Swimming

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - August 18 (dates may vary at different locations)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At ESF, we hire only the best of the best and we take great pride in the fact that our team members aspire to positions of leadership and responsibility. In recognition of the individual strengths and talents of our team members, we actively support both personal and professional development every summer and provide the tools and guidance necessary for advancement.

Our team of counselors, coaches and lifeguards/swim instructors consists of teachers as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields including but not limited to Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work and Family Science.

Our training and leadership development programs propel ESF to the forefront of the camp industry. Additionally, a high percentage of team members return to our ESF family each year to create amazing life experiences for our campers.

For complete jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.esfjobs.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: There are more than 25 buildings, including sleeping cabins, a recreation hall, arts & crafts, shower house, pool house and a 42" x 75' swimming pool. Outdoor basketball courts, outdoor education and wilderness programming as well as camp sites. NEW this summer fully accessible cabin for children ages 8-18 with physical and developmental disabilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 24 nursing care, inclusive in full range of social and economics backgrounds for staffing with diverse backgrounds of training and certifications. State licensed and ACA accredited camp

Our proud mission for nearly 100 years to build a community committed to teaching children both social and academic skills that will carry them throughout their lives.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teen programs for children ages 13-18. CIT summer programming and off season activities

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available based on income, vendor approved services through State of CT and DCF.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Respite weekends for caregivers and guardians, teen weekends, father-daughter mother-son weekends

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: After school educational programs, Homeschool family groups, Respite Weekends, Family weekends, Retreat and facility rental.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check website for dates available and also Camp Open houses to come for a tour of the programs.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Inclusion Counselors, Summer Camp Counselors, Activity Staff. Please contact camp for complete info.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility includes a 10,000 sq ft gym packed with tons of activities, including our flying trapeze rig, trampolines, aerial fabrics/static, lyra, and more! We have boys and girls changing rooms, multiple bathrooms on each floor, a large 2nd floor viewing area, dedicated lobby, and plenty of parking!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are the first and only indoor flying trapeze school in New England! We offer classes year-round so you'll never have to wait for us to be open in order to fly! We offer classes in all of our activities, including flying trapeze, aerial silks, static trapeze, trampoline, lyra, and more! Absolutely no experience necessary!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Session A (theme: Myths & Legends):
June 26 – 30, 2017. Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 2:30pm.
$375 for early-bird registration

Session B (theme: Movie Time):
July 24 – 28, 2017. Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 2:30pm.
$375 for early-bird registration

Session C (theme: Dr. Seuss):
August 7 – 11, 2017. Mon - Fri. 8:00am - 2:30pm.
$375 for early-bird registration

Session D (theme: Under the Sea):
August 14– 18, 2017. Mon - Fri. 8:00am - 2:30pm.
$375 for early-bird registration

Optional aftercamp care from 2:30pm - 5:30pm for only $30 per day.

Discounts for siblings! Discounts for multiple sessions!

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 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.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ABOUT THE SHOWS
BYE BYE BIRDIE (Entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2016): A timeless classic! Conrad Birdie is the biggest rock & roll star of the 60’s ever to be drafted. Aspiring chemist and songwriter Albert is convinced he can make his fortune and marry his girlfriend Rosie if he gets Conrad on the Ed Sullivan show to kiss a high school girl goodbye.” A NOTE ON CASTING: Based on demand, if attendance is strong we may double cast the show. Regardless, each student is guaranteed two performances in their role.

PRINCESS AND THE PEA (Entering grades 1-6 in Fall 2016): A DCT Original! When a handsome young prince falls in love with an unknown princess, there is only one way to prove she is true royalty. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this new retelling of the classic story is filled with music, fun, and a few surprises along the way. A NOTE ON CASTING: Based on demand, if attendance is strong we may double cast the show. Regardless, each student is guaranteed two performances in their role.

DCT RISING STARS: In addition to starring in BYE BYE BIRDIE and PRINCESS AND THE PEA, our participants will also star in an open mic night where they can showcase their talents by performing scenes and songs from their favorite musicals and plays! This performance will involve both age groups and be an excellent chance to show off and play parts they’ve always wanted to play!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: dtcab.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 13 summer cabins and 5 year-round retreat lodges, a large summer social hall and a smaller winter dining hall, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, high and low ropes courses, swimming and boating on our pond, two outdoor chapels, a labyrinth, five outdoor fire pits, large ballfield.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Silver Lake Conference Center has been welcoming conferees (campers) for a week of life-changing, community-building adventure in God's Backyard since 1957. Summer camp is open to young people in grades 4 though 12. Our conferences cover a broad range of interests and activities, from musical theater to poetry to high-energy games to sailing and canoeing. See individual conference descriptions for more information. Our week-long conferences have offered "once-in-a-lifetime experiences, over and over" to several generations of youth, helping to shape future leaders and spirited community-builders everywhere.

Each week during the summer we host five conferences for different age groups with different themes. The theme of the conference helps to shape some of the activities for the week. For example, Silver Lake's Funniest Videos will spend some time writing, shooting, and editing short films. Biking North will go on biking adventures outside of Silver Lake.

While a lot of the group's activity will center on the conference's theme, all conferences are camp experiences first: You will live at camp, eat in the social hall with the other conferences, swim in the lake, check out the high and low ropes courses, dig around in the garden, or sit around a campfire. Also, each conference takes turns leading all-camp worship one night of the week.

Silver Lake has become a sacred place to so many people, young and old. We invite you to come away from the busyness of everyday life and find out what is so special about this ministry of God's love.

Silver Lake welcomes church groups, youth groups, schools, non-profits and businesses during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We will offer a weekend Counselor-in-Training program in Spring 2015. Check Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org for dates and fees.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available from local churches and from Silver Lake. Contact Registrar Jennifer Kronholm Clark, jennc[AT]ctucc.org, for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer two half-week Family Camp sessions, as well as Mom & Me, for a fourth-grader and mom. More information on dates and fees will be available in January 2015.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host weekend retreat groups in the off-season. Silver Lake-sponsored programs include Fall Action Weekend, Oct. 24-26, for high schoolers; Christmas at the Lake, Dec. 5-7, for 5th through 8th graders; Maple Sugaring, March 27-29, for 6th through 8th graders; and Spring Action Weekend, May 1-3, for high schoolers. Register now at Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org.

We offer a Women's Yoga and Music Spirit Retreat in the spring. Check Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org for dates.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We welcome all people, regardless of religious affiliation. We are part of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a socially liberal Christian denomination. For more information about the UCC, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ucc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2015 session information, including dates and fees, will be available in early January 2015. Registration will open Jan. 15, 2015, at Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Now hiring for summer staff: lifeguards, maintenance, kitchen, ropes course, arts & crafts and other activities. Application deadline is Feb. 1.

Find job descriptions and the online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org or contact Summer Assistant Director Alan Munshower at alanm[AT]ctucc.org for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.

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 SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited amount of full and partial scholarships available.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

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: Children ages 4.5-13 have the opportunity to play, make friends, create, and connect with nature. Campers ages 10-13 have a taste of all the classes and get a chance to delve deeper into their choice of a concentration in movement, theatre, circus, visual arts, or music!

Ages 14-17 develop leadership skills through art, imagination, and collaboration. Participants attend inspiring and challenging classes in visual arts, printmaking, ceramics, theatre, movement, hand drumming, videography, music and so much more, including shadowing an ASAP! Teaching Artist of choice to learn teaching methods and artistic process. This is a chance to explore creative passions, meet new people and form meaningful friendships and mentorships.

At ASAP! Summer Camp, we unplug and connect with each other.

ASAP! employees teaching artists with varied experiences and backgrounds to help create outstanding and highly respected programming for our Summer Camp participants.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ages 4.5-17 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
July 27-August 7
Tuition: $695 for both weeks

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Ages 18+
Summer Camp Assistants for ASAP! Summer Camp 2018
Washington Montessori School, New Preston
About ASAP! Summer Camp:
Now in its 18th year, children ages 4.5-17 come to ASAP! Summer Camp to play, make friends, explore their creativity, connect with nature, become inventors and discover something new! Voted #1 Cultural Arts Organization in Northwest Connecticut, ASAP! Summer Camp is a full-day camp like no other in the area. We offer a comprehensive arts experience led by professional artists. Daily adventures include visual arts, dance, drama, music, creative writing, circus arts, yoga, pottery, outdoor activities and so much more. At ASAP! Summer Camp, kids unplug so they can connect with themselves and each other.
Please contact:
Ali Psomas, Program Manager
860-868-0740 ext. 303
ali[AT]asapct.org

CAMP FACILITIES: The studio space is air conditioned and has lovely grounds for outdoor lunch.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: FASHION WEEK I, July 13-18, 2020. FASHION WEEK II, July 20-24, 2020. Mornings are spent working with a professional illustrator learning to draw the fashion silhouette as live models pose for your sketches. End the week of illustration with a portfolio ready piece. Afternoons are spent with professional seamstresses learning to read, pin and cut a pattern of your choice. Construct and finish your garment by sewing and adding accessories. Professional hair and makeup stylists help prepare you for the end of the week photo shoot and fashion show. Model your creations for friends and family! Camp fills every year - register early!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round programs are held at Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook, CT. Our Camp Website Link: spectrumartgallery.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Pre-camp workshop Sunday, June 28, 2020
Make Friends with your Sewing Machine
1:30 - 4:00 pm
$30

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Fashion Week 1 - July 13-17
9am- 5:30pm
$360

Fashion Week 2 - July 20-24
$360
9am - 5:30pm

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Volunteer model positions.

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our cabins are no more than 8 years old. Each is equipped with heat, air conditioning, and their own bathroom with stalls. Our huge dining hall is only 3 years old and holds our whole summer camp staff and campers. We are located on Lake Probus. We have a basketball court, gymnasium, and an outdoor pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer Camp & Weekends in the Country are offered at the Horizons' Campus in South Windham, Connecticut. All activities are tailor made for children and adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs over the age of 8. During the summer a special Masters Program is offered for campers over the age of 40.

The staff at Horizons are passionate about what they do and are chosen for their proven abilities. They receive a six-day orientation, ongoing professional development, and regular support from an experienced, hands-on Leadership Team.

The spacious, exquisitely designed Milne Family Commons is the central gathering place: to enjoy healthy meals from a kitchen able to cater to special diets, to shop at the trendy Horizons Trading post, and to join together to celebrate accomplishments. Staff participate in a six day orientation, as well as ongoing staff development groups and weekly staff meetings. Our high rate of returning campers and staff is evidence of the success of Horizons.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have a Weekends in the Country Recreation and Respite Program that runs from September through May. There are 16 theme based weekends.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Mission of Horizons is
To create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work and play.

Guiding Principles
*We see the whole person with a focus on competence and capacity.
*We specialize in finding the unexpected in people.
*We create options based on each person’s unique needs and preferences.
*We promote independence and success.
*We find solutions.
*We solve problems and overcome barriers.
*We respond to the changing needs of individuals, families, and our community.
*We build outcome-based teams, foster collaboration, cultivate professionals and celebrate accomplishments.
*We maintain supportive environments and renew them to exceed licensing requirements and state regulations.
*We maximize resources, embrace the challenges of creative fundraising, and exercise stewardship focused on a positive future.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.horizonsct.org has the complete listing of our Weekends in the Country Recreation and Respite and Summer Camp Dates along with our fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please submit a job application at Our Camp Website Link: www.horizonsct.org if you are interested in Seasonal or Part time positions with Camp, Supported Living, or Supported Employment and Options.

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: 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

CAMP FACILITIES: MoCA Westport is a non-profit visual and performing arts organization that has been a cornerstone of the Westport, Connecticut community for over 50 years. In 2019, MoCA Westport underwent a significant expansion in order to bring extensive programming to the local community and greater New York and New England regions.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each week of Camp MoCA will feature projects and activities such as: Recycled/Upcycling Art, Nature in Art, Engineering and Art, Chemistry and Art, Movement and Art, and more. Programs will be led by certified educators, art instructors and CPR-certified camp counselors.

Anne Greenberg, Director of Education at MoCA Westport, stated, "Camp MoCA offers kids an immersive experience. We have well-manicured, lush outdoor grounds for our campers to enjoy and a spacious indoor air-conditioned facility to engage in various hands-on, art-based activities that incorporate STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math] within a 'maker-space' atmosphere.”

“The weeks each have a fun and unique twist so campers who join us for several weeks will never get bored - and every week campers will have opportunities to commune with nature, express themselves through the arts, enjoy special events, play and relax outdoors, and discover all that a day camp at a Contemporary Art Museum has to offer,” she added.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We operate camp rain or shine, weekly M-F, from the week of June 7th to the week of August 23rd. $595/per week.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have several large dance studios, open classroom spaces, a Black Box Theater and a 600+ seat Mainstage Theater. There are also outdoor spaces for relaxing and access to a playscape for our younger students.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer program has something for everyone. We offer the Day Dreamers program for our littlest performers (3-5) who are just dipping their toes into theatre. Our Children's Cast is for 5-8 year olds who like to create their own stories. The Junior Troupe works toward a full musical theatre production and is perfect for 8-11 year olds. The Youth Ensemble is for 10-15 year olds and students are cast in either a play or a musical. Finally, the Teen Musical program does a full production of a popular musical. The final production takes place at the Mainstage theatre of Hartford Stage in our downtown Hartford location.

We also offer our Summer Bookends for ages 5-8, which focuses on bringing books from the summer reading lists to life and our One Act Play for students from 9-15 who want to have silly fun in a short play.

Our staff is highly qualified, consisting of talented directors, choreographers, designers, actors, teachers and more. Staff members hold certifications in First Aid, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Day Camp Direction.

At Education at Hartford Stage, we aim to provide exciting programming for students of all ages and levels. We always welcome new friends to become a part of our family.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We welcome several interns each summer to be a part of our programs. To apply, please send an email to elarson[AT]hartfordstage.org to obtain an application.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have scholarships and financial aid to those who qualify. Please send an email to education[AT]hartfordstage.org to request an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Hartford Stage offers year round classes for kids ages 5-17. Check Our Camp Website Link: www.hartfordstage.org for more information during the school year!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
This year our summer camp sessions will run from July 6 - August 14, 2020. Please see our website for specific session dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for new members to join our team of professionals! This year, we are looking for teaching artists, set designers, costume designers and stitchers and more. If you are local to Connecticut and are interested in joining our programs, please send a cover letter and resume to Emely Larson, Studio Manager at elarson[AT]hartfordstage.org

CAMP FACILITIES: CCT will be producing Broadway Junior Revue: Raise Your Voice for this workshop. Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior® collection. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver! to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice offers a fun introduction to musical revues for young performers. In Raise Your Voice, CCT will have the opportunity to customize our show through interstitials (i.e. transitions) between numbers. We will definitely make this show our own!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Every child must audition to attend the program. There are NO exceptions. Pre-registration for auditions is REQUIRED as well. Each child is to bring sheet music or an instrumental recording and be prepared to sing. An accompanist will be provided.

After auditions, those chosen to participate will be sent an invoice for the workshop fee of $135.00 per child (additional $15 Town of Colchester processing/administrative fee included).

The workshop will be held at Bacon Academy Auditorium, July 11 through July 22, Monday through Friday, 9am-Noon, culminating in a show on July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Colchester Community Theatre will be following the Colchester Public Schools and CDC guidelines during auditions and the workshop for the health and safety of our performers, patrons and staff.

CCT will be producing Broadway Junior Revue: Raise Your Voice for this workshop. Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior® collection. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver! to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice offers a fun introduction to musical revues for young performers. In Raise Your Voice, CCT will have the opportunity to customize our show through interstitials (i.e. transitions) between numbers. We will definitely make this show our own!

Please contact Wallis Johnson at 860-267-1023 or Laura Brown at RTR1982[AT]aol.com for additional information. CCT is sponsored by Colchester Parks & Recreation Department.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
After auditions, those chosen to participate will be sent an invoice for the workshop fee of $135.00 per child (additional $15 Town of Colchester processing/administrative fee included).