CampWCP for playwriting and performing runs for four weeks, June 27 – July 23 Registration is now open for Westport Country Playhouse’s CampWCP, a four-week theater camp for middle school students (6th through 8th grade), from June 27 through July 23, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Playhouse campus. Now…
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Governor Lamont: New evaluation shows Connecticut’s 2021 Summer Enrichment Grants helped reengage students in time for the school year
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday said that an evaluation released on the impact of Connecticut’s 2021 Summer Enrichment Grants show that the initiative successfully helped reengage thousands of students in time for the return of in-person learning in the fall, following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the previous school…
Kids can learn to ace the golf course this summer in Hartford
Hartford, CT – Everyone in Connecticut seems to catch golf fever when the top players come to town for the Travelers Championship, including kids. Young golfers who are inspired to become the next Jordan Spieth can learn from the best at PGA Junior Golf Camps and Leagues in Hartford. Goodwin Park & Keney Park Golf…
Summer camp is even more vital for 2021 and beyond
The events of 2020 had a significant global impact, especially on those who will experience their long-term aftermath: children and adolescents. While processing this is important, it is essential to begin to shift our mental energy forward. How can we prepare for the future? How do we keep young people healthy and safe, yet also…
At 59 (and this year at 60), the Long Ridge Camp is as energetic and as relevant as ever
Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the Spring 2020 issues of Stamford Plus and Norwalk Plus magazines, but because of the pandemic, which was only accelerating at the time, the Long Ridge Camp had to postpone its season last year. So now, as LRC is gearing to reopen its doors and offer another unforgettable summer…
Dos and Don’ts for parents when searching for a summer camp
Searching for the perfect summer camp for your child? Here are some dos and don’ts that should help you focus your quest and pick wisely. DO Consider your child’s interests Summer vacation offers precious little time for your kid to explore interests for which there might not be time during the busy school year. If…
Circus Camp at The Palace Brings the Big Top to Life for Stamford Youth
Stamford, CT – This summer, dozens of Stamford children are experiencing the joy of the big top in a whole new way – as performers. Circus Camp at The Palace, in a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, brought the circus arts to the Yerwood Center in Stamford for the third consecutive…
Stamford Twin Rinks: Chicago Blackhawks Skills Coach to Lead Summer Camps
Stamford, CT – NHL Chicago Blackhawks Skating & Skills Development Coach Kevin Delaney will bring two exciting camps to Stamford Twin Rinks from June 25-28, 2018. Delaney is in his seventh season with the Blackhawks, developing skating and game skills for Blackhawks players and players in the Blackhawks development system. Delaney is also the skills…
Mystic Aquarium summer camps exceed over 275 national standards
Mystic, CT – This week, Mystic Aquarium announced the opening of registration for their 2018 Summer Camps for young explorers, animal and nature lovers, and budding marine biologists of all ages. Offered annually June through August, Mystic Aquarium’s camps offer hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, field trips and other fun and educational experiences for children…
BBB’s Tips for Finding a Safe Summer Camp
How to Select a Camp that will Meet your Child’s Needs and Development Cromwell, CT – Connecticut Better Business Bureau recommends parents carefully choose a summer camp that is safe and will keep your youngster entertained and involved. Young people are drawn to a variety of special interest camps, including computers, gymnastics, lacrosse, engineering, music…