The National Camp Association reports more than six million children attended camp during the summer of 2009. With camp programs in such high demand, it is important to start the enrollment process early so you can secure a slot at not just any camp, but the camp that is right for your child. With more than 1,000 summer camps in Connecticut alone, the question is, how do you choose a camp?More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:11 AM
The Inner Workings of Summer Camps Summer camps offer children an opportunity to try new activities and meet new friends during the summertime. Fortunately, there are more than 1,000 summer camps to choose from in Connecticut, offering parents a variety of programs that will meet their child’s needs. But with so many options to choose from, learning the particulars of each program can be overwhelming.More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:07 AM
Creative Summer entering third decade of success Creative Summer at the Mead School has been encouraging boys and girls to explore the arts for two decades. The program focuses on performing, visual and expressive arts. For four weeks each summer, children ages 6 ½ to 16 explore a theme and work alongside a staff of professional performers, artists and educators. Creative Summer is proud that its students are “children as artists working with artists.”More Mar 4, 2010 - 5:18 AM
Registration begins February 22 for the Westport Arts Center (WAC) Summer Camp programs for children entering 1st through 5th grade. The programs are designed to be hands-on, educational arts experiences and will be taught by professional artists and educators. Classes will be held at the Westport Arts Center Gallery, 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport.More Feb 16, 2010 - 10:58 AM
Should families be thinking about summer camp? As the air turns cooler, and the beauty of fall begins to bloom, many families aren’t thinking about summer camp. However, now is the perfect time to begin searching for the perfect camp experience for next summer. According to the American Camp Association® (ACA), over 35 percent of camps begin accepting registrations between September and December.More Sep 19, 2009 - 11:58 AM
Girls Inc. hosts second annual empowerment camp Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut hosted their second annual summer program, Camp SHINE, August 10-28 at Christ Church in Greenwich. Camp SHINE is specially designed by Girls Inc. of SWCT to promote self esteem and build confidence in girls entering grades 1-5. Reaching 38 girls over three weeks, Girls Inc. looks back at a successful program which has expanded significantly since last summer, and they look forward to greater expansion in Summer 2010.More Sep 1, 2009 - 2:11 PM
