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Spring & Spring Break 2024 Family Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Family Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

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Shakespeare Alive
Middletown, Connecticut

Visit Our Shakespeare Alive Website
(860) 347-6143
info[AT]oddfellows.org
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater
128 Washington Street
Middletown, Connecticut 06457

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 14 - 20

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3 pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: "Shakespeare Alive!" is a three week intensive theater camp for ages 14 - 20. Participants will receive professional training in acting, voice, movement, stage combat, text analysis and ensemble theater. The program will culminate in two outdoor performances of "Shakespeare Alive!", a dynamic collection of scenes, monologs and swordplay designed to bring Shakespeare to life for contemporary performers.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Oddfellows' facility is fully accessible and meets ADA standards. All young people are welcome and encouraged to participate.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Oddfellows Playhouse is located in downtown Middletown, Connecticut. Most of the activities this summer, including the final performance, will take place outdoors in a nearby green space.

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.

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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp
Online Camp Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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215-972-2054
215-972-2105

artcamp[AT]pafa.org
118 North Broad Street
Youth and Family Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

CAMPER AGES: 6-14

TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Every day, campers engage in live, interactive art making with their instructors and friends on the video platform Zoom. We also use Canvas for sharing daily schedules, online artwork and discussions between campers and instructors. And as always, every camp week will culminate with a virtual exhibition and opening reception for family and friends live streamed on Zoom.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Center City, Philadelphia, PA. one block from historic City Hall.

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

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Silver Lake Conference Center
Sharon, Connecticut

Visit Our Silver Lake Conference Center Website
Main Office: 860-364-5526
jennc[AT]ctucc.org
223 Low Road
Sharon, Connecticut 06069

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4th - 12th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. One-week sessions, Sunday-Saturday.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Silver Lake is the Outdoor Ministry program of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ (www.ucc.org).

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: "Silver Lake is a place where I can be myself, and everyone accepts me." We hear this over and over again from the young people who come to a week of camp at Silver Lake.

Come and experience Christian community. "God's Backyard" is full of amazing nature and alive with life, acceptance, new friends, and lots of silly songs.

At Silver Lake, we tackle the high and low ropes courses, swim in our lake, play games on the ballfield, sing songs around the campfire, meet lifelong friends, and strengthen our relationship with God.

Registration for Summer 2015 opens Jan. 15, 2015, at Our Camp Website Link: www.silverlakect.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: To ensure your child has the best experience possible, the Director, Tim Hughes, and your dean (program leader) need to be aware in advance of any physical, emotional, or behavioral needs a child may have. While we are not equipped to handle every differently abled conferee, we will do our best to offer special support to as many children as we can. If you have questions about the camp's ability to support your child, please contact the Directors (timh[AT]ctucc.org) before registering. All information shared will be kept confidential. When registering, please include all relevant information.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Musical Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Nestled at the foot of the Berkshires in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, Silver Lake Conference Center comprises more than 60 acres on a medium-sized pond.

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.

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1 Resident & 7 Day Camps - GSOFCT Summer Camps
8 Camps at Different Locations, CT

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800-922-2770
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8 Camps at Different Locations, CT

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
20 Washington Ave. 
North Haven 06473

CAMPER AGES: 5 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Not a Girl Scout no problem! Join the fun anyway.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Science, Technology, Adventure, and more. 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 LOCATION: Operating on 7 different properties through the state of Connecticut. Each camp has a special appeal. Please visit our website:
Our Camp Website Link: www.gsofct.org
or attend our Open House:
Sunday, April 22, 2018 or Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 1:00 pm.-3:00 pm.

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

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Camp Jewell YMCA
Colebrook, Connecticut

Visit Our Camp Jewell YMCA Website
(888) 412-CAMP (2267)
(860) 379-2782

paul.capadonna[AT]ghymca.org
6 Prock Hill Rd
Colebrook, Connecticut 06021

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA of Greater Hartford

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Jewell YMCA provides youth ages 7-16 the opportunity to become part of a camp community that fosters independence, teaches new skills, and imparts positive values. Campers have the ability to pick their own activities, meet new campers and staff from around the world, and participate in all camp activities. We also offer Ranch Camp and Adventure Trips!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Ultimate Frisbee, Archery, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Live Action Role Play (LARP), Improv, Survival Education, Mountain Boarding, Fishing, Wiffleball, Quittich, & SO MUCH MORE.

For More Info, Please Visit: Our Camp Website Link: campjewell.org

Camp Jewell YMCA is a Top Family Summer Camp located in Colebrook Connecticut offering many fun and educational Family and other activities, including: Travel, Football, Horses/Equestrian and more. Camp Jewell YMCA is a top Family Camp for ages: 7-16.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut just outside of Winsted in the foothills of the Berkshires. With easy access to Route 44 and 8 we are less than an hour from Hartford and under 2 1/2 hours from both New York City and Boston.

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:
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Camp Gan Israel of Greenwich
Greenwich, Connecticut

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203-869-5486 (summer) 203-629-9059 x22 (winter)
camp[AT]campgan.com
270 Lake Ave.
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
75 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

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CAMPER AGES: 3 to 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Computers, Technology, Travel, and more. Sports Camp, Theater Arts Camp & Weekly Electives.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on a beautiful 16-acre campus at Carmel Academy, 270 Lake Ave. right in the heart of Greenwich.

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.

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Camp Hazen YMCA
Chester, Connecticut

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8605269529
office[AT]camphazenymca.org
204 West Main St
Chester, Connecticut 06412

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CAMPER AGES: 7-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Rock Climbing, Windsurfing, Mountain Biking, Guitar, Radio, Archery, & More!

CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 90 minutes East of New York in Chester, CT on 160 acres of wooded lands. We border the beautiful Cedar Lake and Cockaponsett State forest, both of which feature heavily in our program.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 26 camper cabins, two waterfronts, multiple sports fields and courts, and a dining hall. Please visit the facility section of our website for lots of photos of each of our facets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Hazen is a child-centered community. We focus on each individual and teach skills that kids will use forever. Whether it’s learning a new activity, making friends or becoming more resilient, independent and understanding,we know that campers return home inspired to live in a way that will make them proud.
We're a place where people connect and truly belong.

There is no better feeling than that of coming home from camp having had the experience of a lifetime. Year after year campers leave Camp Hazen having found their best friends. And each summer, the joy of reuniting with counselors and old friends is one of life's greatest rewards. Kids simply love Camp Hazen, and whether it is their first time or they are a lifelong Hazenite, campers find that they belong here more than any other place in the world.

Camp Hazen has more than 90 years of making summers memorable for kids. One of the reasons for this long-term success is the firm belief in maintaining the traditions and values that make campers want to come back year after year. Campfires, ceremonies, singing, camping out under the stars, small cabin groups and a family-like community are as important as helping kids develop their character and confidence.

Camp Hazen YMCA is both licensed by the state of Connecticut and accredited by the American Camp Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The LEA program is for teens entering the 11th and 12th grade. The program has a limited number of spots that are decided by an application and interview process with the camp directors.

By participating in the LEA Program, participants will have a full three weeks of leadership workshops, teambuilding, belay training, working together as a group, planning activities, participating in camp program areas and contributing to the camp community. An optional fourth week is dedicated to obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Camp Hazen YMCA has instituted a voluntary 4-tier pricing program for our Summer Resident Camp and Day Camp programs. All children will have the same experience no matter which tier a family is able to pay. The tier selected by a family will be kept confidential.

Tier 1
is based on the full cost of campers participating in the selected programs. If you are able to pay this amount, please do so. Thank you.

Tier 2
is a partially subsidized rate that will enable families that just can't afford the full cost of the camp program. Please, choose this rate if your family has the need to receive a subsidized rate.

Tier 3
is a more heavily subsidized rate for families whose children would not be able to attend camp otherwise. If you can not afford either of the higher rates, please pay this amount.

Tier 4
is a variable rate for families whose financial assistance need is greater than the subsidized rates above. We provide more significant financial assistance to families that demonstrate need through our Financial Assistance Program. If you need additional assistance, please choose this option and complete a Financial Assistance application.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Memorial and Labor Day Family Camp Weekends
April Father & Son Weekend
October Mother & Daughter Weekend

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Hazen provides a number of Year-Round Acitivities including multiple camper reunions for our summer campers, overnight expos for new campers, school vacation day camps, as well as an extensive Outdoor Education and Adventure Program. Camp Hazen YMCA hosts dozens of school and community groups for team-building, high ropes, other activity base retreats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2014 DATES
Traditional Camp (2 Weeks)

Session A: Jun. 22, 2014 to Jul. 4, 2014
Session B: CALL FOR WAITLIST
Session C: CALL FOR WAITLIST
Session D: CALL FOR WAITLIST

Sampler Camps (1 Week)

Sampler 1: Jun. 22, 2014 to Jun. 27, 2014
Sampler 2: Jun. 29, 2014 to Jul. 4, 2014
Sampler 3: Aug. 17, 2014 to Aug. 22, 2014

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have a number of seasonal summer camp counselor positions. Please refer to our website for details on how to apply.

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Channel 3 Kids Camp
Andover, Connecticut

Visit Our Channel 3 Kids Camp Website
860-742-2267
info[AT]channel3kidscamp.org
73 Times Farm Rd
Andover, Connecticut 06232

CAMPER AGES: 8-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Respite Weekends, teen wekends

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Fully accessible facility, 24 hour nursing care, air conditioned, fully trained staff, inclusive program activities.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Computers, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Epilepsy Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, AAD Camp Liberty, Operation Purple(Military Families Camp), BESB.

CAMP LOCATION: Channel 3 Kids Camp sits on 350 beautiful acres by the shores of the Skungamaug River, in Andover and Coventry CT.

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.

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Elm Shakespeare Players Camp
New Haven, Connecticut

Visit Our Elm Shakespeare Players Camp Website
203-392-6532
Education[AT]ElmShakespeare.org
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515

CAMPER AGES: 7-12

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Magic of Shakespeare
Get ready for a two week fun and imaginative summer program where rising students learn all aspects of theater while rehearsing a 30-minute Shakespeare play!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, and more.

Elm Shakespeare Players Camp is a Top Family Summer Camp located in New Haven Connecticut offering many fun and educational Family and other activities, including: Theater and more. Elm Shakespeare Players Camp is a top Family Camp for ages: 7-12.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the Southern Connecticut State University Campus.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please inquire for financial aid.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Final performances are at 2:00 PM on the final Friday of the camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students spend two weeks immersed in an imaginative, supportive, and fun environment taking interactive classes in acting, clowning, stage combat, voice, movement, and theatrical design – all while rehearsing a 30-minute version of one of Shakespeare's plays.

Campers become their own Renaissance Theatre Troupe, creating costumes, props, and backdrops to create a kid-driven final performance for friends and family on the last day of camp.

Scholarships are available for those who qualify!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 13 - 24 - SCSU
July 27 - August 7 - Trinity Church
August 10 - 21 - SCSU

Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (early drop-off at 8:30 and aftercare 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. available for $150)
Tuition: $550 - Online payments will incur a 2.9% processing fee of $16.25. Parents can also pay for registration via mailed check.

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IT Girl Summer Series
Online Camp

Visit Our IT Girl Summer Series Website
317-429-0564
info[AT]thenextitgirl.org
Virtual

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
South Carolina
Indiana
Georgia
California
New York
Florida
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Illinois
Virginia

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1786
Summerville, SC 29483

CAMPER AGES: 8-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekends

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a four week digital and hands on exposure learning camp for girls ages 8-16 to learn in-demand technology concepts. Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all students at least have a strong desire to learn more about technology.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Technology, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Virtual, Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

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Bushy Hill Day Camp
Ivoryton, Connecticut

Visit Our Bushy Hill Day Camp Website
860-767-2148 ext 104
brendan[AT]bushyhill.org
253 Bushy Hill Rd
Ivoryton, Connecticut 06442

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Bushy Hill Day Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 4-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, 8:30am-4:00pm with before and after care available. Transportation available.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The best nature, science, education-based camp on the CT Shoreline! 1-2 week session options; 10 wks total. Kids get unplugged and back to basics! Campers are grouped by age and are with the same counselor and field group for their full session, allowing them to build strong and lasting friendships. Field groups will spend the first half of the day exploring and playing in the woods, getting dirty and having fun, swimming, canoeing, completing group challenges on our low and high ropes in a non-competitive atmosphere. Optional overnight campout experience for ages 7 and up.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We work closely with parents and school Special Ed teachers and paras to bring the best experience to all of our campers. School paras and aides are welcome!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Archery
Canoeing
Waterslide
Cliff Jumping
Rope Swing
Low Ropes
High Ropes
Zipline
Fires & Fire Safety
Farm
Survival Skills
Tracking
Plant & Animal Identification
Teambuilding

CAMP LOCATION: Our 750 acre wooded property surrounds a private mile-long lake and is conveniently located 2 hours from NYC and Boston along the CT Shoreline. Shopping outlets, malls, state beaches and parks are all less than 30 min from our camp. Please visit our website and follow our FaceBook page to see pictures and our video of our beautiful property.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All counselors are trained in medication administration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We offer birthday party options through the year.

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

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

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

Overnights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camp season: June 19-August 26

Before and after care available.
Transportation available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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High Meadow Day Camp
North Granby, Connecticut

Visit Our High Meadow Day Camp Website
860-212-5142
director[AT]highmeadowdaycamp.com
311 North Granby Road
North Granby, Connecticut 06060

CAMPER AGES: 4-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: High Meadow Day Camp is viewed as "the place to be" by local children and their families! Our programs makes our campers excited to board the bus every morning and their parents are confident in choosing us. Transportation, breakfast and lunch are included. WE ARE WHAT SUMMER IS MEANT TO BE!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: High Meadow Day Camp is located on Route 189 in North Granby, CT.

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.

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SJ Farm Camp
Ellington, Connecticut

Visit Our SJ Farm Camp Website
860-872-4742
alex[AT]sjridingcamp.com
info[AT]sjridingcamp.com
130 Sandy Beach Rd
Ellington, Connecticut 06029

CAMPER AGES: 8-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: SJ Farm Camp is the perfect choice for girls who love animals! Our mini-farm is home to a variety of animals to care for and love - chickens, mini horses and/or donkeys, goats, bunnies, and more! Our farm team also tend to the gardens and help care for our horses. Our chicks arrive June 20!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more. All Of Our Campers Choose 4 Activities Each Day To Add To Their Farm Program. We Also Offer Archery, Clown Classes, & Extra Barn Classes. An Optional Riding Lesson May Be Purchased Each Week.

CAMP LOCATION: SJ is 20 minutes from UCONN, 25 minutes from Hartford, CT, 2.5 hours from Manhattan, and 1.5 hours from Boston

SJ owns 88 acres of woods, fields, trails, and camp buildings.

Please visit our web site for camp photos.

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.

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SJ Riding Camp
Ellington, Connecticut

Visit Our SJ Riding Camp Website
860-872-4742
alex[AT]sjridingcamp.com
info[AT]sjridingcamp.com
130 Sandy Beach Road
Ellington, Connecticut 06029

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our SJ Riding Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 8 - 16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: SJ Riding Camp, a summer horse camp located in Connecticut for girls ages 8-16, is an ideal place to improve your riding skills, learn to ride, learn more about horses, take on the responsibilities of horse care, and have fun! It's also the best summer camp to make new friends, because everyone here shares your enthusiasm for horses!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, and more. Archery

Farm Program For Non-riders

Over 40 Horses For All Skill Levels!

CAMP LOCATION: SJ is located 2.5 hours from Manhattan and 1.5 hours from Boston on 88 acres of woods and fields including 3 riding rings, cross-country course, and private lake and ponds. Please visit our website for photos. Contact us for a tour!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins house 4 to 8 girls, grouped by age. 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 Riding Camp is for the girl who loves horses!

All of our riding instructors are Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certified.

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 horses.

HORSES + CAMP = MAGIC!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs are designed for campers who are going into the 11th or 12th grade.
The basic CIT program consists of 5 training weeks (Staff Orientation Week and the 1st 4 weeks of camp). If the CIT is successful in the program she may be invited to stay for additional time (up to 5 additional weeks) during the camp season. There is also a “mini” CIT program which consists of 3 training weeks (Staff Orientation Week and the 2 weeks during the 3rd session) and the potential for being invited for one additional week. Please contact us for additional information and an application, at Our Camp Website Link: www.sjridingcamp.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact camp for information about limited financial assistance opportunities or scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): SJ is available for rent in the spring and fall. Watch our website for our Family Weekends and special events!

Open House is May 21, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Camp Overnight - May 20 - 21

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Family Camp Sampler Weekend - May 20 - 21

Open House - May 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Visit our website or call/email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: SJ runs for nine weeks, in 1, 2, and 3 week sessions.
Campers are placed in a riding group with other campers at a similar riding level.
During each session additional lessons, shows, and events are available.
Swimming with the horses is a favorite activity, as are supper rides, evening all-camp programs, and campfires. SJ's well-rounded traditional summer camp fun mixed with lots and lots of horses = perfection!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SJ Dates and Rates for 2017:

1st Session (3 weeks) 6/25-7/15: $3250

2nd Session (3 weeks) 7/16 – 8/5: $3250

3rd Session (2 weeks) 8/76 – 8/19: $2350

4th Session (1 week) 8/20-8/26: $1200

Partial Sessions are available in some sessions:
$1200 - one week, $2350 - two weeks
Multiple-week pricing for weeks booked prior to arrival.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.sjridingcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
General Counselors, Life- Guards, and Cooks needed. Training provided. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.sjridingcamp.com or contact alex[AT]sjridingcamp.com.

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Girl Scouts of Connecticut
340 Washington Street
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Camp Hazen YMCA
http://camphazenymca.org/
204 West Main Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412
860.526.9529

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