Best Connecticut Performing Arts Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: "Miss Beth" has been teaching and directing young actors for over 20 years and has drawn a loyal following. Past shows she has produced here at The PAC include "Spring Awakening", "Rent", "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown", "Cabaret", "Chicago", "Godspell", "Into The Woods", "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", "Annie" & "Seussical, The Musical". In addition, Miss Beth is known for creating original musical revue's that allow every child to shine! Some past revue's include "Broadway Bedlam", "Broadway, Disney's Way", "Broadway, Our Way" and "The Book of Broadway" to name just a few favorites.

We also have Jackie Decho-Holm on staff. Jackie has directed productions of "A Midsummer Nights Dream", "Dog See's God" and "Much Ado About Nothing" with our Stage 2 Teens program.

We believe in a high-quality, affordable education in the theatre arts that is truly inclusive of all. Our space has been dubbed the "No judgement zone"...a place where all are free to explore their creativity and expand their imagination!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our scholarship fund is presently depleted, but I advise parents who live in New Milford to apply for MVPSOS.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer shows and classes year round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Wizard of Oz
June 26th - July 29th
Monday-Friday, 10:00-2:00
$350

Heathers, The Musical
June 26th-August 6th
Monday-Friday, 2:00-6:00
$350

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: July 11-22 (Monday-Friday)

August 1-12 (Monday-Friday)

Theatre Scrapbook’s Summer Camp is for children in grades K through 12.
The July session show will be Seussical & the August session show will be Moana.
This is a two week intensive program where campers will learn and perform a musical. No experience is necessary to participate, every camper who auditions will be in the show. As the camp session is short, it is important that the children be able to attend every day of camp.
▪ Rehearsals run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day, with the exception of the performance day
▪ There will be a snack/lunch break in the middle of camp
▪ The goals of our camp are to help the children develop self-confidence and performance skills, as well as to have fun and make new friends in the community
▪ The children audition on the first day of camp and receive their roles the following day
▪ Each day, the children meet with our staff to learn their lines and songs, as well as engaging in theater activities
▪ On the last day of camp, we will stage a full Broadway-style show for the entire community with singing, dancing, costumes, lights and music.

Located at:
Stonington High School Auditorium
176 South Broad St. Pawcatuck, CT 06379

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: Twenty-Five acres of lawns, forested hillside, two outdoor pools, basketball courts, softball field, amphitheater, activities barn playgrounds and giant event tent, archery range, ropes course, zip line and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our carefully chosen, conscientiously coached and closely supervised staff of youth development professionals builds success into every child that comes our way!

Holiday Hill is the region’s oldest, largest, and only state licensed, ACA Accredited, Independent day camp for boys and girls; owned and operated by the same family for 57 years.

Meet us along one of our convenient bus routes in 29 area towns, or drive in yourself, but join us this summer and find out why three generations of eastern Connecticut families agree that at Holiday Hill, summer never felt so good!

Summer never felt so good! Parents love our daily transportation and bus counselors, outstanding staff, safe, nurturing environment and responsive administration. Kids love the fun! Regular sessions include swimming lessons and recreational swimming in sparkling pools, sports, pony rides, archery, canoeing, ropes course with zip line, nature, crafts, creative dramatics, riflery and hundreds of games and activities.

Special sessions focus on horsemanship and riding lessons, dance, golf or mountain biking, plus a powerful leadership program for campers in grades 9 & 10. It all adds up to serious fun for boys and girls ages 4-14! For more information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.holidayrecreation.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Holiday Hill NEST program grows 9th and 10th graders into leaders. Many of our oldest campers eagerly stay on, often becoming the next generation of kid-loving counselors. But NEST is not just counselor training, so we welcome all who seek a very educational and motivational program. NEST (Nurturing Experiences for Staff Trainees) — • 2-year progressive experiential education course • Develops natural leadership qualities by teaching basic camp leadership skills • Creates well-rounded, thoughtful, caring and competent staff members with a broad range of human relation skills, outdoor education techniques, sports, games and camp programming ideas. • Benefits young people regardless of their interest in camp counseling.

While not a prerequisite or a promise, most of our current staff members are graduates of this course. Eagle Phase • Campers entering ninth grade in the fall after camp • 4-week program taken in either sessions 1-2 or sessions 3-4 • Course components led by our Camp Director, Aquatics Director, Ropes Course facilitators and other key camp staff • Coordinated by a specially trained counselor who acts as the Group Leader • Enrollment limited on a first-come, first-served basis by registering with the standard summer camp registration form. If taken in the first half of the summer, successful participants may return for one or two more sessions as Junior Staff Trainees (JST’s). These young people are placed with camper groups to gain experience alongside regular staff.

If the Eagle Phase of the program is taken in the second half of the summer, campers may attend our regular camp program as Hawks (our oldest camper group) for all or part of the first two sessions. Junior Counselor Phase • Second summer of the program • Open to graduates of the Eagle Phase who are entering tenth grade in the fall • Junior Counselor candidates apply for a limited number of positions and attend at a special camp fee • Junior Counselors enroll for any number of sessions with a special Junior Counselor Application and Registration Packet and camp fee • JC’s attend certain pre-camp meetings in Mid-June along with our regular staff (dates TBA) • Rotated among different camper groups and specialty areas throughout the summer for a variety of experiences with different aged campers and activities • JCs receive additional in-service training, evaluation and mentoring throughout the summer from their special advisor and others in our camp leadership.

Eagle Phase enrollees need to complete only the regular Summer Camp Registration Form. Junior Counselor enrollees need to complete both the Junior Counselor Application and the Summer Camp Registration Forms. Call the camp at 860-423-1375 with questions or to enroll by phone.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Mansfield’s Holiday Hill Day Camp is an American Camp Association accredited camp committed to helping youth develop valuable life skills through camping programs that build self-esteem, independence, leadership and friendship skills, environmental awareness, and a spirit of adventure and exploration. We serve people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes. The funds available for Holiday Hill’s Campership Program are made possible through the generosity of our volunteers, alumni, camper families, staff and community donors, and the American Camp Association Camper Scholarship Program. Families are asked to provide financial information to substantiate their requests for tuition support. Families are asked to pay as much of their camp tuition as possible, and request Camper Scholarship funds to make up the balance. Contact the camp for a Campership Application Form.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Holiday Recreation Center—Summer never felt so good. (And maybe even spring and autumn too!) Three generations of central Connecticut families have come to trust us – to mentor their children, to ensure both physical and emotional safety, and to impart valuable life skills – all while kids are having the summer time of their lives. So, why not do similar things for families and adult groups in Mansfield Center, Storrs, Willimantic, Manchester and the surrounding areas? That commitment has created the addition of: • group picnics and outings • pool memberships • our challenge course Any given weekend can include: • a wedding or reunion • a corporate teambuilding event • a lot of family bonding around our pool. During spring and autumn, we can handle groups any day of the week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our superlative and totally dedicated counselors join campers in creating a true summer family in an environment rich in safety, comfort, acceptance and FUN! We begin with all the physical skills and challenges everyone expects at camp. Then we go beyond the obvious and emphasize the social, emotional and psychological growth of our campers with activities that create a spiral of successes. Each child is an important person, sharing in the democratic process of the whole group. Each day is a chance for campers to learn to appreciate each other and to appreciate our environment. We encourage campers to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, and to feel good about themselves. Every camper takes home a smile and life-long memories, plus new skills and new friendships.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2098 Camp Session Dates – A two-week session minimum is highly recommended! Split sessions of one week are also available.

June Mini Camp: June 17-21

Session 1: June 24- July 5; Includes camp on July 4!

Session 2: July 8-19;

Session 3: July 22 - August 2;

Session 4: August 5-16;

August Mini Camp: August 19-23

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: 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 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: 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 LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS:

We have a CIT program for ages 14 and 15.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a parents day as well as a family night every summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowdaycamp.com.

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: We have a 10,000 square foot facility which includes a black box theater, dance studio, 2 classrooms and a shop/design studio.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Shakespeare Alive! is a collaboration between Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater and the Middletown-based professional theater company ARTFARM. The program will be directed by ARTFARM Artistic Director Marcella Trowbridge. Marcella is a professional performer, teacher and theater director. She specializes in making classic work immediate and contemporary. She has directed dozens of plays, including many original, classic and contemporary works, as well as Shakespeare’s King Lear, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and others. Some of the favorite roles that she has played include Hamlet, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Titania, and Kate in The Taming of the Shrew. She holds an MFA in Theater from Rose Bruford College in London.

Additional staff will include specialists in stage combat, ensemble performance and voice, as well as a professional team of designers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Ample financial aid is available. Contact info[AT]oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143 if you have questions about payment or financial aid.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family are welcome to the performances on July 30 & 31, and there will be small share events throughout the program to which family will be invited.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company provides performance and training opportunities to teenagers throughout the school year. Auditions for Fall Teen Rep will be in mid-September.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Stage Combat. Voice and Diction. Unlocking Shakespeare's text.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Shakespeare Alive runs July 12 - 31, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3 pm. There will be extended sessions on Thursday, July 29 for dress rehearsal , and 5 pm performances on July 30 & 31.

Tuition for the 3 week program is $300 for Middletown residents, $600 for out-of-towners, and ample financial aid is available to support any family that needs it -- lack of resources should not be a reason to not participate.

CAMP FACILITIES: We feature a unique castle-inspired, life size village in our facility! We have out door play area. We take field trips!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is run by dedicated and trained teachers and care takers; We make every moment a fun and teachable moment at summer camp! We explore special topics and engage children in hands-on activities! Bring your child for as many weeks as you like! Locally owned by Mike and Cathy DeFreitas owners/directors since 1995.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly summer camp starting June 23 and ending August 29. Please call for information and rates.

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful, modern cabins on our boy's and girl's campuses with premier athletic facilities including our famous Indoor Gym & Theater Complex (there's nothing like this in the camping industry!) It's quickly become the stuff of legend to play there! We also feature a great pool, lots of fun lake toys, a new Art Studio, a new Gymnastics Pavilion, and all newly renovated fields, courts and facilities. Wah-Nee shines in every area!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wah-Nee is what traditional sports camping is all about--high-energy fun and excitement, warm-hearted, spirited and inspiring. We are a values based camp with no technology and an emphasis on kindness, caring and personal responsibility.

Our outstanding staff models the behaviors we expect to see in every camper, setting the right example by keeping to our core values of sportsmanship and strong ethics in every area. Our kids learn life lessons of great value--but don't tell them they're "learning"! They're too busy having an absolute blast!

Our return rate approaches 100% each and every year. There are generations of Wah-Neeites everywhere who have kept their cherished camp relationships going for entire lifetimes. It's why Wah-Nee is "Like NO Other Camp in the World", and has been for over 80 years.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fill out the contact form on our website to receive this year's camp video.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Wah-Nee features one 7 week session only--we are a true Full Season camp, which allows each camper the golden chance to develop relationships with deep roots that are built to last.

We arrive together, live together, and reluctantly go home together. For 2014, we will run from June 28 through August 16.

Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.wahnee.com for all the details on rates and other items of importance.

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 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 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).

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: Air-conditioned, hardwood floors, proscenium stage with professional lighting and state of the art sound system

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Pantochino is staffed by working professionals in theatre. This is our ninth season of Summer Theatre Camp at Milford Arts Council.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
All our our sessions feature an original musical by the award-winning team of Bernardi and Rugg.

SESSION ONE (July 6-10) “PINOCCHIO SORT OF"

SESSION TWO (July 13- 17) “REGALLY BLONDE"

SESSION THREE (July 20- 24) “THE SWEET LIFE OF HANSEL AND GRETEL”

SESSION FOUR (July 27-31) “JUNGLE BOOK ABRIDGED"

Tuition is $285. per student per week. Register one student for multiple sessions for $270. per week.
($245. each with sibling. Multiple week rate for siblings is $220. per week).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A Touch of Broadway is run by top industry professionals with over 20 years of experience:

Meet Our Staff

Billy DiCrosta(Artistic Director/Master Vocal Coach)
International Vocal Artist and Coach Billy DiCrosta has been performing professionally for over 28 years. The youngest of a large Italian American family of six. Billy started performing at the early age of 7 and fell in love with being on stage and touching people's hearts through music. He majored in Vocal Performance and Acting at Western CT State University until transferring to The Hartt School of Music to study Musical Theatre.

He has had the joy of playing such roles as Tony in West Side Story, Mike in A Chorus Line, The Baker in Into The Woods and many more. He also had the great honor of singing at The White House for the Clinton Family in 1997. While on tour From 2006 to 2012 Billy started to coach his cast members and develop his passion for helping others find vocal freedom. During this time he started to lay the foundations of the method he teaches today.

In 2013 he opened the doors to Billy DiCrosta Vocal Studio and became the only Accredited Teacher by International Voice Teachers of Mix Our Camp Website Link: www.ivtom.org in Connecticut. He is also the North Eastern Area Administrator for IVTOM and helps to educate new teachers on Mix Technique. He is a proud member of National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. Billy has spent countless hours of taking what he has learned from his past teachers, IVTOM, and Leading Voice Scientists around the world to develop his unique method.

Billy is one of the most sought after Vocal Coach's in the North East. Students travel from all over to study his technique and to find the vocal freedom that can only be found in his studio. Those who can't travel enjoy lessons via Skype/Facetime. His students range from beginners to professionals and children to adults. Students have found that in just one lesson ,they have learned more and found more freedom in their voice then they have after studying with their former teachers for years. Even those who students who never thought they could sing learn that with Billy if you can speak you CAN sing !

Billy is known for his unique teaching approach and the ability to feel exactly what is going on in students voice that is causing the problem and giving the correct exercise to fix it. Students learn to have fun while training . Thanks to the vocal freedom his students achieve they are able to get leading roles in shows, win competitions and work as professional vocalists. Due to the rapid growth of his studio and his drive for always being the best Billy has founded New Haven Academy of Performing Arts. Refusing to be able to teach every student who wants to learn his method he needed a way to make sure that could happen. Billy is proud to have personally trained and certified his staff of vocal coaches in his method so that everyone could learn. Just like Billy his coaches are available in person and online.

Miss Gina Helland (Dance)
started dancing at the age of two at Theresa Signores School of Dance, and at the age of four began her training with Dorothy Malavasi. She has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Lyrical. She began her training in New York City at the age of nince with one of the most respected and admired teachers in the country, Charles Kelley, who's credentials are too long to list. Gina was fortunate to have studied under his direction for over 20 years.

Gina's credits include performances on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Dorothy in The North East Tour of "The Wizard of Oz". She was a featured dance soloist in various musicals such as "Funny Girl" and "Dames at Sea". Gina has also performed as a lead dancer in the Pocono Mts. At Mt. Air Lodge, Tamnament Resort and aboard Cost Riviera Cruise Ship.

Gina is certified by Test to Teach, and is a member of Dance Masters of America. As a teacher Gina has been the proud of Owner /Artistic Director of Broadway Dance for 21 years and has been on staff at the New Haven Public School System in The Comprehensive Arts Program and for The Worthington Hooker Extended Day Program.

Neil Fuentes( Drama/Voice)

Neil’s passion for the entertainment industry began at a young age. He attended a performing arts school in Venezuela, giving him the acting, singing and dancing chops you now see on television and stage today.

Upon arriving in the United States in 1995 Neil began a 18- year career working his way up the hospitality ladder to become the Director of Catering for the popular multi-unit brew house and restaurant, Southport Brewing Company. Neil put his food and entertainment talents together, creating impressive events, innovative menus, and a flare for the theatrical. In 2006 Neil joined the Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus and continues to perform throughout the state.

In 2012 Neil joins Sonido Libre, a 12 piece Salsa Band as lead singer. Neil develops an amazing show with this band which has been performing since then through the Tri-State Area.

Neil has solidified himself as a Connecticut power talent in both the entertainment and culinary world. “The Sensational Singing Chef”, airing on Connecticut Style on WTNH Television in New Haven, CT since 2009, continues to be a highly rated show for the network, garnering numerous awards and a cult-like following. Neil just became a Food Network Champion on the show REWRAPPED!

Neil has been trained and mentored by Master Vocal Billy DiCrosta Music to teach the NHAOPA method and is also an associate member of International Voice Teachers of Mix.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer ongoing Private Lessons in Voice , Piano, Guitar, Drama and Dance . Plus we have group classes in Musical Theatre, Drama and Dance
For more info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.nhaopa.com or call us today
at 475-238-8119!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekdays 9am to 3pm
July 18 -August 5th
Performances August 6th and 7th

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: Camp Jewell is located on 540 acres, which houses it's 25 different cabins (including treehouse cabins!), our lake, basketball court, giant slide, Thunderdome, low and high ropes courses, riding facilities, hiking trails, Mini-Farm, climbing elements, Gaga pits, and more.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traditional Summer Camp: Our nationally-known resident camp program provides youth ages 7-16 with an opportunity to feel a part of something bigger than themselves. To many youth, the world of today can seem overwhelmingly complicated to navigate. Camp Jewell reminds them all that success boils down to surrounding yourself with good people who actively show caring toward one another. Campers learn that every challenge is easier when you are confident in who you are as a person, and that this confidence comes from knowing you are truly cared about by more than just your immediate family.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

Ranch Camp: Hide-a-Way Ranch at Camp Jewell YMCA provides a unique setting for our Ranch Campers to enjoy a traditional camp experience with an equestrian focus. The one thing everyone has in common at Ranch Camp is the love and enjoyment of riding and working with horses. This creates a stronger, more personal relationship between the campers in their cabins, riding groups, and in the overall Ranch Camp

For more info, please visit: program. Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

Adventure Camp: For over 100 years Camp Jewell YMCA has been a pioneer in off-camp adventure trips. Our trips offer teens new challenges through activities like kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, hiking, and biking. They are led by specifically trained staff that are over 21 years of age who are selected for their leadership experience, certifications, and love of the outdoors. Campers will have an opportunity to get to know themselves and each other better, as well as build strong relationships within their trip group.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: At Camp Jewell, we offer both LIT and CIT programs throughout the summer for 15 and 16 year olds. With a focus on leadership development and team building, both programs offer the ability to learn, grow and lead for our older campers.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For complete financial assistance info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Family Camps 8 times a year! Family Camp provides a great experience for everyone in your family! Parents get the benefit of their family staying in a safe, wholesome environment, surrounded by caring staff members and plenty of fun activities. Children enjoy participation in challenging activities and games, while having fun with their parents. Everyone gets to make new friends! With Camp Jewell staff hosting, organizing, and facilitating the weekend, the only thing left to worry about is what fun activity to do next! From as little as $850 for a cabin of up to 12 people you can spend a long weekend relaxing, having fun, and reconnecting!

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Jewell YMCA runs a year-around Outdoor Center, hosting programs including but not limited to: team building groups, conferencing groups, outdoor education programs, or just fun weekends away!

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info on camp sessions and fees, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a beautiful 16-acre campus with grassy playing fields,an outdoor swimming pool,2 tennis courts, basketball and gag courts, indoor air-conditioned facilities including a gymnasium, art studio, activity rooms, cafeteria and auditorium.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Gan Israel is committed to providing a superb day camp experience for Jewish children in Greenwich, Stamford and Westchester. We offer outstanding sports clinics, tennis, theater, swimming, creative arts, weekly electives and travel program.

Programs are under the guidance of professional instructors who are all highly qualified in their fields. We choose the most loving and dedicated counselors to take care of and connect with your child. The camp maintains a low staff/camper ratio.

Special Events: Friday Shows (magician, juggler, etc.) and Shabbos party, Wet 'n Wild Day, GOGO Karts at camp, Gold Rush,Olympics, Color War,

Programs for ages 3 to 15:
Mini-Gan 3 and 4 years
Juniors Grades PK to K
Middle Division Grades 1 to 3 (Includes 3 Trips)
Seniors & Pioneers Grades 4 to 8 (8 Day Trips Plus 2 overnights)
CGI ON The go! - Daily Travel Program for Grades 5 to 10
Counselor In Training Grades 7 to 9
Leader In Training Grade 10

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT program is for campers entering 7th to 9th grades. CIT's work with campers each morning and in the afternoon enjoy an elective schedule including swimming, sports, arts, leadership training and community service activities. LITs (Grade 10) support counselors in assigned bunks.

They learn skills necessary to become JR. counselors and receive priority when applying for staff positions the following summer!
Both programs are limited.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial aid available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Events throughout the summer.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Gan Israel of Greenwich successfully teaches GOOD VALUES to your children, providing them with (1) a VAlues-based activity curriculum and (2) the high standard of "teaching by example" that you've come to expect from exceptional staff. The depth of this experience is matched only by the breadth of opportunities available to all our campers in the wide range of sports and activities, let by professional instructors of the highest caliber.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campgan.com for dates and rates information.

CAMP FACILITIES: All Institute instructions and the majority of the Festival performances take place at St. James Episcopal Church in Farmington,

We also present performances at the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford and the Wadsworth Museum of Art in Hartford.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Virtuosi Summer Music Institute and Festival address the need for intensive music education for talented and motivated students, that is affordable yet rigorous, comprehensive, and provided by world-class instructors. It also exposes the students and the wider community to a series of diverse and inspiring performances including chamber orchestra, voice, and chamber music. After a year when live musical performance was limited or non-existent, and when funding for musical education at public schools is limited, it is even more important that students reconnect with the beauty and focus offered by music education and performance. The program is open to students who demonstrate a command of their instrument and are able to perform in a variety of musical settings.

Our commitment to high-standard concerts is as strong as ever. The Institute’s program will include chamber music coaching, chamber orchestra, music theory classes, history of composers from guest lecturers, and many public performances. Our outstanding, internationally acclaimed, and very dedicated instructors are interacting closely with students – teaching, socializing, and sharing their performance experiences. This inspirational and indispensable relationship gives our students a great boost of self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Arrival time between 9:30 to 10 am (earlier drop off may be arranged as needed)
Pick up time 2 pm.
Parents are required to provide transportation to camp and performance venues.
Please bring your own masks and hand sanitizer as needed.
We will provide additional sanitizer as needed.
Classes will be limited to a maximum of 10 students.
Please bring lunch and a snack.
Students must have black folders labeled with their names, a notebook, staff paper, and a pencil on the first day of camp.
Please bring a music stand.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

3 weeks option: July 12 – July 30 (tuition: $550)
2 weeks option: July 18 – July 30 (tuition: $450)
Festival Performances: July 11 – August 1 – Performance Details will be announced soon

Visit Our Camp Website Link: academy.thevirtuosi.org to download an application form. Applications must be received by June 16, 2021.

Please attach and e-mail completed applications to info[AT]thevirtuosi.org or mail the filled, printed form to:
Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy
c/o Brunilda Myftaraj
201 Whitney Street, Hartford, CT 06105

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: We stay for the week at Camp Workcoeman, a boy scout camp. We use their facilities prior to their season starts. Laurel Staff oversees all aspects of camp, not the boy scouts. We sleep in tents, walk on trails, but still have hot meals and hot showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This annual week long music camp is held at Camp Workcoeman in Winsted, CT with performance opportunities for students in four different ensembles: Concert Band, Orchestra, Choir and Jazz Band. Please navigate our website to answer any questions you may have about our program!

Our camp motto and goal is FELLOWSHIP THROUGH MUSIC. Our staff is all volunteer and works hard all year to ensure a great camp for all of our campers. We recruit high quality conductors to conduct our groups for the week. Our staff lives and works alongside the campers and our atmosphere is very family oriented.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ​​There is a limited amount of financial aid available for those in need of assistance, and several available scholarships. For more information, please contact the registrar via email. Please note there is an application deadline of May 1st for all financial aid, and that a registration deposit is required in order to be considered.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students are encouraged to apply to camp early as limited spaces are available.

Some popular recreation activities include [but are not limited to]:
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Frisbee
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Boating
• Card games
• Practicing
• Gospel Choir
• Student-run ensembles
• Jam sessions
• Getting to know new friends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp will run from Saturday, June 23rd through Friday, June 29th for the 2018 season.

The fee for the 2018 camp season will be $415.00 for the entire week. The fee includes food, tuition, recreation, insurance, lodging, ensemble music, and evening activities.

The registration deposit of $100.00 (non-refundable after June 10) must accompany the camper application.